John Ratchford III
Columbia,SC
Summary
Hardworking Warehouse Associate with excellent materials handling, storage management and shipment preparation skills. Experienced in picking orders, assembling pallets and preparing containers. Delivers accurate inventory counts and maintains detailed warehouse records.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Warehouse Associate
The Home Depot Distribution Center
West Columbia, SC
04.2024 - Current
- Operated powered industrial vehicles such as forklifts to transport goods within the warehouse.
- Performed regular housekeeping duties such as sweeping floors, cleaning walkways, removing debris from dock areas.
- Followed safety rules while operating equipment in accordance with OSHA standards.
CDL Class A Truck Driver
Create Carrier
Omaha, NE
02.2024 - 04.2024
- Operated Class A tractor-trailer trucks to transport goods over long distances.
- Verified load against shipping papers and inspected truck for defects prior to departure.
- Maintained logs of working hours, mileage travelled and fuel consumption.
- Managed cargo securement operations, including lashing and strapping loads in accordance with safety regulations.
- Ensured timely delivery of shipments by following prescribed routes and adhering to traffic laws.
- Performed pre-trip inspections on vehicles to ensure safe operating conditions.
Class A CDL Driver
Schneider Trucking
Green Bay, WI
01.2021 - 04.2024
- Checked vehicles to ensure they were in proper working order before and after trips.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving activities to ensure compliance with federal regulations.
- Received instructions from dispatcher regarding routes, delivery locations, pick-up times, and special deliveries.
- Inspected brakes, lights, tires, fuel levels and other important parts to maintain operational safety on the road.
Deputy Sheriff Supervisor
Richland County Sheriff' Department
Columbia, SC
08.1999 - 12.2020
- Performed administrative tasks such as completing paperwork, filing documents.
- Supported positive relationships between community leaders and general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens and visitors.
- Partnered with team members to implement service initiatives and achieve team objectives.
- Recruited, hired, trained, mentored, coached, evaluated, and terminated staff as necessary.
- Ensured compliance with workplace safety regulations by providing training sessions for all staff members.
- Patrolled designated area to assist persons in trouble and render other public safety services.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Benedict College
Columbia, SC06-1993
Skills
- Warehouse Operations
- Order Fulfillment
- Operations Support
- Loading and unloading
- Inventory Tracking
- Heavy Equipment Operation
Accomplishments
- Medal of valor
- Command Officer's Development Course in Leadership
- Deputy Of The Year Region 6 Patrol
Certification
- Class A CDL
- Pacer Certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
General Warehouse Associate
The Home Depot Distribution Center
04.2024 - Current
CDL Class A Truck Driver
Create Carrier
02.2024 - 04.2024
Class A CDL Driver
Schneider Trucking
01.2021 - 04.2024
Deputy Sheriff Supervisor
Richland County Sheriff' Department
08.1999 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Benedict College