Jerry Hughes
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
Qualified Warehouse Forklift Operator with 20 years experience moving goods between loading docks and storage areas. Expert at receiving shipments, preparing goods for shipping and organizing warehouses. Dedicated to quickly and carefully handling loads to complete tasks safely and on time. Clean safety record and excellent attendance.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Port Norfolk Commodity Warehouse
Norfolk, VA
10.2023 - 03.2024
- Loaded and unloaded pallets of product onto trucks using a forklift.
- Maintained accurate inventory records and prepared reports for management.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed while operating the forklift.
- Followed standard operating procedures to safely stack and store materials in the warehouse.
- Organized items according to size, type, style, color, or product code.
- Checked finished products for quality assurance before loading them onto trucks for shipment.
- Completed paperwork related to deliveries including bills of lading, packing slips.
- Handled maintenance tasks on equipment by checking fuel, lubricants, oil, antifreeze, tires and general condition.
Warehouse Order Picker
SRP Companies
Virginia Beach, VA
06.2021 - 08.2023
- Verified inventory records with actual items in the warehouse.
- Utilized hand-held scanners to locate and pick orders from shelves.
- Loaded merchandise onto carts or pallets for transport to designated areas.
- Organized order picking by utilizing bin locations, product codes, and other identifying information.
- Inspected stock items for defects or damages before placing them into storage bins.
- Operated forklift trucks, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently.
- Transported goods within the warehouse using manual or electric powered lift trucks.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure that all tasks were completed on time.
Packer Operator
STHI
Virginia Beach, VA
05.2020 - 06.2021
- Inspected and loaded products into containers for shipment.
- Maintained accurate records of all materials used in production.
- Verified accuracy of product labels and bar codes.
- Operated automated packaging machinery to package goods according to customer specifications.
- Assisted with training new employees on proper use of packaging machinery and safety procedures.
- Ensured compliance with quality assurance standards throughout the packing process.
- Reported any malfunctions or damages to supervisor immediately upon discovery.
- Identified defective packages by visually inspecting contents against packing list before sealing cartons.
Warehouse Operator
Lineage Logistics - Cold
Norfolk, VA
02.2017 - 01.2020
- Received, sorted and stored incoming inventory items according to established guidelines.
- Performed cycle counts of warehouse stock on a regular basis.
- Maintained accurate records of all goods received, shipped or transferred between warehouses.
- Operated forklifts and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently.
- Loaded, unloaded and moved products and materials by hand or using trucks and other equipment.
- Ensured safety policies were followed at all times while working in the warehouse environment.
- Packaged items for shipment according to customer specifications.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding work progress and any issues that arose during shifts.
Education
High School Diploma -
Norview High School
Norfolk, VA05-2002
Skills
- Materials Handling
- Truck loading and unloading
- Shipment Receiving
- Order pulling and preparation
- Shipping and receiving
- Pallet Jack Operation
- Loading dock staging
- Forklift Operation
Timeline
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Port Norfolk Commodity Warehouse
10.2023 - 03.2024
Warehouse Order Picker
SRP Companies
06.2021 - 08.2023
Packer Operator
STHI
05.2020 - 06.2021
Warehouse Operator
Lineage Logistics - Cold
02.2017 - 01.2020
High School Diploma -
Norview High School
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