Johnathan Willingham
Elberton,GA
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented Truck Loader with proven expertise at Matthews International, excelling in heavy lifting and hazardous materials handling. Recognized for enhancing delivery accuracy and reducing loading times through effective teamwork and problem-solving. Forklift certified, committed to maintaining a safe and organized warehouse environment while training new hires on best practices.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Loader
Matthews International
Elberton, GA
08.2018 - 04.2025
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transport materials efficiently within warehouse environment.
- Loaded and unloaded goods from delivery trucks, ensuring accuracy and safety during handling.
- Maintained organization of loading dock area to streamline operations and enhance workflow efficiency.
- Assisted in inventory management by labeling, sorting, and stocking products appropriately.
- Followed safety protocols consistently to minimize workplace hazards during loading activities.
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily shipping and receiving targets effectively.
- Learned operating procedures for various warehouse equipment to support efficient operations.
- Adapted quickly to changing priorities in fast-paced warehouse setting, demonstrating flexibility in tasks assigned.
- Loaded and strapped shipments into place on trucks.
- Successfully loaded various types of cargo such as pallets, crates, drums, and containers while maintaining compliance with regulations regarding hazardous materials handling.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to company safety protocols and conducting regular equipment inspections.
- Maintained clean and functional warehouse space throughout 8 hour shifts.
- Reviewed shipping orders for accurate fulfillment.
- Consistently met deadlines for truck departures through effective prioritization of tasks and teamwork.
- Lifted and slid packages weighing up to 100+pounds on conveyor belts to transport items.
- Assisted with unloading returned or damaged goods, ensuring accurate documentation for inventory control purposes.
- Reduced product damage during transport by ensuring proper stacking techniques were employed during the loading process.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized warehouse, contributing to overall workplace productivity.
- Used forklift to lift pallets and heavy items into trucks.
- Increased delivery accuracy by double-checking shipment contents against packing lists prior to loading trucks.
- Collaborated with warehouse staff to optimize space utilization, resulting in improved storage capacity.
- Reduced truck loading times by streamlining processes and implementing time-saving techniques.
- Trained new hires on proper loading procedures, enhancing overall team performance and reducing errors.
- Ensured accurate inventory management through meticulous record-keeping and tracking of incoming and outgoing shipments.
- Assisted in the development of new loading strategies, leading to increased efficiency and reduced costs.
- Assisted in training new hires on proper loading techniques and safety protocols.
- Loaded and secured cargo for transport, ensuring safe and damage-free delivery.
- Loaded diverse range of cargo types, becoming proficient in specialized handling requirements.
- Trained team members to use proper loading and unloading techniques and comply with safety procedures.
- Operated forklifts, cranes and other heavy equipment to move and load materials safely.
- Communicated with supervisors and other personnel to coordinate loading and unloading of goods.
- Worked with team members to move and load cargo properly and safely.
- Picked, received and loaded orders using forklift or pallet jack and inspected and maintained warehouse machines.
- Safely operated forklifts and pallet jacks, maintaining zero-accident record throughout employment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Elbert County High School
Elberton, GASkills
- Heavy lifting proficiency
- Shipping and receiving procedures
- Workplace cleanliness standards
- Pallet jack handling
- Barcode scanning proficiency
- Pallet jack safety
- Shrink wrapper use
- Quality control awareness
- Hazardous materials handling
- Order picking experience
- Load securing techniques
- Type tool maintenance
- Barcode scanning
- Forklift certified
- Forklift operation
- Vehicle loading
- Pallet jack operation
- Warehouse safety
- Assembly line work
- Product shipments
- Weight distribution
- Package inspection
- Problem-solving abilities
Timeline
Truck Loader
Matthews International
08.2018 - 04.2025
High School Diploma -
Elbert County High School