J. Douglas Johns
Summary
Team-oriented Warehouse professional accustomed to streamlining shipping and receiving processes to increase overall efficiency. Industrious and dedicated with talents in team leadership and motivation. Energetic individual equipped to work hard in fast-paced, constantly changing environments. Committed Warehouse leader accustomed to managing shipping and receiving operations in high-volume warehouse environments. Organized approach to monitoring materials movements with focus on safety and productivity. Performance-oriented team player with good multitasking abilities. Dedicated Warehouse team member skilled in operating equipment, prioritizing tasks and carrying out fast-paced work to meet team goals. Strong understanding of OSHA standards and optimal safety guidelines. Hard worker consistently arrives early and stays late to get deadline-oriented jobs completed. Determined professional with dedication to hard work and team player attitude. Offers. strong inventory management and product packaging abilities. Punctual and focused with physical strength to accommodate lifts up to 80 pounds. Reliable Warehouse Assistant with 10+ years of experience managing shipping, receiving and inventory operations. Excellent record of success in inventory audits and product staging. Dedicated to accurate record-keeping, worksite safety and timely issue resolution.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Warehouse Worker
Lowes Distribution Center
Estero, Fl.
03.2018 - Current
- Operated pallet jacks and material moving equipment to receive and transport items from various warehouse locations.
- Alternated goods in inventory by observing first-in and first-out approach to keep shelves organized and properly stocked.
- Used hand-held devices and computers to record and monitor inventory levels and completed audits to uncover and address inaccuracies.
- Completed daily cycle counts and quarterly inventories and resolved variances to maintain data accuracy.
- Simplified shipping and receiving processes for improved workflow.
- Operated RF scanners to track merchandise and verify contents of containers.
- Checked packages and merchandise for damage and notified vendors.
- Placed incoming inventory in optimal storage locations to promote continued accuracy and easy retrieval.
- Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
- Readied product pallets for optimal storage and shipment, carefully organizing boxes and balancing weight.
- Identified inadequate materials and faulty equipment and brought to supervisors' attention.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 90 pounds.
- Loaded, unloaded and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Operated company vehicles and heavy equipment with focus on safety and risk management.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Inspected work areas for cleanliness and obstacles and removed cartons and boxes to keep work areas organized and hazard-free.
- Acknowledged safety issues and contacted shift supervisor regarding concerns and for quick resolution.
- Measured dimensions of finished pieces for conformance to specifications.
Handyman
Self-employeed
Estero, Fl.
11.2015 - 03.2021
- Managed available parts, tools and materials inventory to maintain prompt response capability.
- Worked frequently with mechanical and plumbing systems to complete knowledgeable inspections and skilled repairs.
- Performed basic electrical work and plumbing repairs such as installing new toilets, removing electrical wires, unclogging drains and maintaining gutters.
- Completed repair projects on time and under budget, resulting in significant increase in new client referrals.
- Educated clients on how to maintain [Type] systems and appliances, upholding high standards of customer service.
- Reviewed blueprints and specifications to identify most effective ways to approach projects.
- Maintained restroom functionality by repairing leaking faucets, clogged toilets and other equipment.
Bricklayer, Project Manager
Witmer Group
Mount Joy, PA
04.1994 - 06.2015
- Updated operational methods and oversaw accounting procedures for improved efficiency.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs and monitored performance.
- Interpreted project blueprints or specifications to obtain information for masonry projects.
- Maintained relationships with material vendors to lower costs and diversify capabilities.
- Constructed and repaired brick, concrete block and stone structures for commercial and residential customers.
- Set block or brick materials in correct positions after proper application of stress and strain principles.
- Performed basic masonry tasks such as tuckpointing, caulking, grinding and other required duties.
- Identified potential safety hazards and reported incidents and hazards to management.
- Modified and directed project plans to meet organizational needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
JP Mccaskey High Scool
Lancaster,pa.06.1976
Journeymen Bricklayer - Journeymen Bricklayer
Lancaster County Career And Technology Center
Willow Street, PA06.1976
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Safety Procedures
- Stocking and Replenishing
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Customer Service
- Shelving and Storage
- Reliable and Responsible
- Motivated Team Player
- Strong Attention to Detail
- Warehouse Coordination and Support
- Customer Relationships
- Productivity and Time Management
- Stockroom Maintenance
- Attention to Detail
- Shipping and Receiving
- Decision Making
- Equipment Operation and Monitoring
- Organization and Categorization
- Quick Learner
- Handling Customer Inquiries
- Item Tagging
- Customer-Oriented
- Forklift Operation
- Honesty and Integrity
- Merchandise Inspection
- Heavy Lifting
- Inspecting and Examining Merchandise
- Product Sales and Promotion
- Friendly and Enthusiastic
- Problem Solving
- Goal Setting and Prioritization
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Stock Disposal
- Customer-Oriented Mindset
- Tagging and Categorizing
- Organizational Skills
- Active Listening
Certification
- Certificate for towlift, orderpicker and starwars machine
Landscaping, building garden structures out of brick or wood, fishing, hunting and boating
Arbors, pergolas. Porch swings built out of wood. Fishponds with brick structures.
Timeline
Warehouse Worker
Lowes Distribution Center
03.2018 - Current
Handyman
Self-employeed
11.2015 - 03.2021
Bricklayer, Project Manager
Witmer Group
04.1994 - 06.2015
High School Diploma -
JP Mccaskey High Scool
Journeymen Bricklayer - Journeymen Bricklayer
Lancaster County Career And Technology Center