John Williams
Athens,TN
Summary
Diligent Material Handler offering experience moving loads quickly and without damage. Attentive and safety-focused with proven history of identifying potential hazards. Works well in both team and independent roles.
Resourceful employee able to handle diverse job requirements and meet company goals. Consistently looks for ways to improve warehouse operations and personal contributions to increase team success against challenging performance targets. Resolves problems tactfully, keeping employees and customers satisfied with fast, accurate deliveries.
Hardworking team member skilled in safely moving heavy loads manually or using forklifts and pallet jacks. Punctual, reliable and dedicated to teamwork. Good maintenance and repair skills with training in basic equipment maintenance.
Hardworking team member skilled in safely moving heavy loads manually or using forklifts and pallet jacks. Punctual, reliable and dedicated to teamwork. Good maintenance and repair skills with training in Forklift battery removal.
Diligent Warehouse Associate offering 3 years of comprehensive industry experience. Adept at loading and unloading trucks, shipping and receiving and order picking and packing. Reliable and safety-conscious with excellent freight labeling capabilities.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level material handling position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Material Handler
South Eastern Distributors
01.2023 - 02.2024
- Enhanced warehouse efficiency by organizing materials and implementing inventory management systems.
- Reduced order processing time with streamlined material handling procedures.
- Maintained a safe work environment by following proper safety protocols and conducting regular inspections.
- Increased productivity, utilizing forklifts and other material handling equipment effectively.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of tasks and high-quality work standards.
- Expedited order fulfillment by accurately picking, packing, and shipping products to customers.
- Managed inventory levels with precision, performing regular audits and adjusting as necessary.
- Assisted in reducing operating costs by identifying opportunities for process improvement and waste reduction.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping through diligent documentation of all material transactions and movements within the warehouse.
- Prevented product damage by carefully loading and unloading materials using appropriate equipment.
- Facilitated smooth operations, coordinating with various departments to fulfill material requests promptly.
- Optimized storage space usage by devising efficient shelving layouts and organization strategies for materials.
- Supported production goals, ensuring that all necessary materials were available when needed on the manufacturing floor.
- Participated in continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing overall warehouse performance.
- Adhered to strict quality control measures, inspecting inbound shipments for accuracy and condition upon arrival.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transfer large products from one area of warehouse to another, allowing for easier accessibility.
Forklift Operator
Komyo
08.2019 - 12.2022
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing personalized assistance and tailored recommendations.
- Assisted in the training of new dealers, sharing expertise on game rules and procedures for an efficient onboarding process.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Reduced loading times for shipping trucks by efficiently organizing and staging pallets.
- Maintained optimal inventory levels with precise forklift operation and proper storage techniques.
- Minimized product damage through careful maneuvering and transporting of fragile items.
- Streamlined order processing by accurately updating inventory management software after each task completion.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Coordinated with supervisors to prioritize tasks, ensuring the most urgent shipments were processed first.
- Assisted in training new employees on safe forklift operation, contributing to a stronger workforce.
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Conserved warehouse space through efficient stacking and placement of materials according to size, weight, and fragility requirements.
- Demonstrated versatility in operating various types of forklifts, including sit-down, stand-up, and reach varieties, to accommodate different warehouse layouts and requirements.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Removed orders from storage, wrapped, and staged for shipments.
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
- Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
- Kept accurate records of materials moved within warehouse to quickly locate inventory and keep facility operating smoothly.
- Completed cycle counts and monthly inventory.
- Assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life, and fluid levels.
- Moved levers or controls to operate forklifts, lifting beams with swivel-hooks and hoists to transport and load materials.
- Operated or tended automatic stacking, loading and packaging machines.
- Adjusted machinery and notified supervisors of malfunctions.
- Weighed materials or products to record weight or other production data on tags or labels.
- Generated production data to complete necessary paperwork by accurately measuring and weighing materials.
- Performed routine maintenance on vehicles or auxiliary equipment by recharging batteries, lubricating parts and refueling.
- Prevented waste when transferring materials between transport containers and processing equipment.
- Turned valves and opened chutes to dump, spray or release materials from dump cars or storage bins into hoppers.
- Hooked tow trucks to trailer hitches and fastened attachments with hitchpins.
- Used equipment such as Type and Type to process excess materials and support recycling efforts.
Education
Highschool Diploma - Time Management
Mcminn High School
Athens, TN05.2019
Skills
- Material Packaging
- Forklift Operation
- Work Assignments
- Assembly and Production
- Material Shelving
- Stock Management
- Shipping and Receiving
- Team Meetings
- Customer Service
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Hand Trucks and Dollies
- Load Verification
- Preparing Containers
- Warehouse Safety
- Pick Ticket Orders
- Warehouse Operations
- Optimizing Efficiency
- Equipment Operation
- Inventory Reporting
- Loading and Unloading
- Pulling and Staging
- Attention to Detail
- Load Palletizing
- Heavy Lifting
- Cycle Counts
- Production Support
- BOL Knowledge
- Lifting and Sorting
- Truck Loading and Unloading
- Regulations Compliance
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- OSHA Guidelines
- Labeling and Boxing
- Project Management
- Freight Labeling
- Sheet Banding
- Organize Storage Areas
- Transportation and Logistics
- Environmentally Controlled Storage
- Secure Loads
- Bracing, Padding and Strapping
- Physical Strength and Stamina
- Logistics
- Manufacturing
Timeline
Material Handler
South Eastern Distributors
01.2023 - 02.2024
Forklift Operator
Komyo
08.2019 - 12.2022
Highschool Diploma - Time Management
Mcminn High School
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