Johnathan Ward
Summary
Warehouse and logistics professional skilled in forklift operations, inventory management, and shipping logistics. Demonstrates a strong commitment to maintaining inventory accuracy and supporting high-volume operations through effective team collaboration. Currently enhancing technical skills in Electrical and Electronic Systems Technology.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Warehouse Operator
The Coca-Cola Company
Austell, Ga
03.2025 - Current
- Operating forklifts and warehouse equipment to safely move, store, and load high volume beverage inventory while maintaining productivity and safety standards.
- Picked, staged, and prepared customer orders with a strong focus on accuracy, inventory control, and on-time shipment readiness.
- Maintained inventory accuracy and performed quality inspections to ensure product integrity.
- Followed safety guidelines to support efficient daily shipping and receiving operations.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve productivity and enhance customer service.
Material Handler
Coca -Cola United Bottling
Union City
09.2024 - 03.2025
- Promoted to warehouse operator at The Coca-Cola Company due to strong performance, reliability, and operational knowledge.
- Operated forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material-handling equipment safely and efficiently.
- Organized inventory for optimal storage and accessibility in the warehouse.
- Following all safety policies, procedures, and warehouse standards.
- Working with team members to meet daily production and delivery goals.
- Maintained clean, organized warehouse areas, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
LTO Operator / Receiving Lead
Americold logistics
Atlanta, Ga
08.2023 - 09.2024
- Oversaw daily receiving operations, ensuring incoming shipments were accurately verified and processed.
- Coordinated unloading inspections and storage of products and materials to maintain workflow efficiency.
- Utilized GLS and YMS systems to manage tracking of inbound shipments, trailer assignments, and inventory transactions.
- Operating forklifts and other powered industrial equipment to transport load, unload, and store product safely.
- Supported warehouse leadership in achieving operational and productivity targets.
Education
Certification - Electrical and Electronic Systems Technology
Lincoln Technical Institute of Technology
East Point, Ga05-2026
Liberal Studies -
Fort Valley State University
Fort Valley, Ga05-2017
Skills
- Forklift and cherry picker operation
- Electrical pallet jack handling
- RF scanner utilization
- Inventory control
- Order picking efficiency
- Cycle counting accuracy
- Logistics management
- Warehouse management
- GLS and YMS proficiency
- Safety compliance adherence
- Quality inspection
- Microsoft Excel expertise
- Data analytics capabilities
- SQL proficiency
- Team collaboration skills
Certification
- Technical Certification
- Meta Data Analytics Professional Certification
- Python Data Analytics
- Statistical Foundations
- Data Analysis with Spreadsheets and SQL
- Introduction to Data Analytics
- Electrical Training
- Electrical Installation
- EMT conduit bending
- Fundamental Electrical Concepts
- Reading Schematics and Drawings
- Hangers and Supports
- Hand and Power tools for Electrical Work
- Professional Development
- Six Sigma: White Belt
- Bookkeeping Basics
- Assets in Accounting
- NCCER Employability Skills
Timeline
Warehouse Operator
The Coca-Cola Company
03.2025 - Current
Material Handler
Coca -Cola United Bottling
09.2024 - 03.2025
LTO Operator / Receiving Lead
Americold logistics
08.2023 - 09.2024
Certification - Electrical and Electronic Systems Technology
Lincoln Technical Institute of Technology
Liberal Studies -
Fort Valley State University