Jeffrey Walters

Forklift operator. Load and unload trailers. Pulling and staging orders. Pick location replenishment. Location bin maintenance. Operate turret truck in vna racking system.

• Maintained a safe work environment by following proper safety protocols and conducting regular inspections.
• Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
• Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of tasks and high-quality work standards.
• Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transfer large products from one area of warehouse to another, allowing for easier accessibility.
• Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
• Increased productivity, utilizing forklifts and other material handling equipment effectively.
• Read production orders, work orders, shipping orders and requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.
• Prevented product damage by carefully loading and unloading materials using appropriate equipment.
• Listened closely during team meetings to gain complete understanding of duties required for each shift, completing priority tasks first.
• Conducted routine maintenance checks on material handling equipment to ensure optimal functioning throughout daily operations.
• Facilitated smooth operations, coordinating with various departments to fulfill material requests promptly.
• Expedited order fulfillment by accurately picking, packing, and shipping products to customers.
• Attached identifying tags to containers to mark with identifying shipping information.
• Alerted supervisors and coworkers of hazards and other issues for quick resolutions.
• Unloaded incoming shipments to verify accuracy of deliveries and check possible damages.

Operate tire assembly machine. Operate forklift.

• Ensured strict adherence to quality control standards by carefully inspecting each tire for defects before passing it along to the next stage of production.
• Contributed to a safer working environment by strictly adhering to safety protocols and guidelines during tire assembly operations.
• Displayed strong organizational skills in managing work area, keeping tools and equipment clean and readily accessible for efficient use during tire building tasks.
• Provided valuable input during team meetings regarding potential improvements or adjustments within the production process, fostering an atmosphere of collaboration and open communication among colleagues.
• Reduced material costs by accurately measuring and cutting materials for each specific tire model, avoiding unnecessary waste.
• Increased overall product quality by implementing rigorous inspection procedures for all tires produced.
• Consistently met or exceeded tire production quotas by maintaining a strong work ethic and excellent time management skills.
• Collaborated with colleagues to troubleshoot any issues that arose during the production process, quickly resolving problems to maintain workflow efficiency.

Oversee warehouse operations at two locations. Oversee ASI inspections and SOPS. Inventory control.

Oversee shift operation. Supervised day and night shifts at two locations Polar plant and Penguin plant. Safety meetings/ASI inspections. responsible for shipping and receiving.

Polar/Penguin/U.S. Cold Storage, Nashville, TN. Dock work. Load and unload trailers. Unload railcars. Operate forklift, stand up/ sit down, and reach truck. Operate electric pallet jack.