Johnny Barnes

• Supervised team of 8-10warehouse associates while communicating with transportation and logistics company to efficiently complete tasks and ensure on time delivery and inbound freight accuracy.
• Enhanced warehouse efficiency by implementing streamlined shipping and receiving processes.
• Fostered positive workplace culture by promoting open communication, teamwork, and recognition of individual achievements within shipping and receiving team.
• Lead daily pre-shift meetings on safety procedures, equipment operation, and time management.
• Evaluated employee performance regularly, weekly safety observations, providing constructive feedback that led to improved productivity and job satisfaction among team members. Disciplined and counseled employees when needed.
• Complied, enforced and trained staff on job duties, company policies and rules of employment, safety policy and procedures. Quality and lean manufacturing practices as implemented. Proper and safe use of tools and equipment for rapid onboarding.
• Tracked and Logged employee weekly payroll report through Paylocity.
• Conducted monthly safety inspection of warehouse and equipment.
• Reported to and communicated warehouse management.

• Supervised ongoing daily production phases for warehouse associates. Material handlers, saw and machine operators.
• Managed daily production schedules and team of 12-15 warehouse associates to meet challenging deadlines, adjusting workflows and maintaining strict quality standards, resulting in increased customer satisfaction.
• Interpreted work order information and specifications to plan, schedule and complete jobs precisely.
• Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
• Kept accurate and detailed records of personnel progress and productivity.
• Coordinated project workflows for departments.
• Set and enforced performance-oriented production approach, significantly increasing worker output and reducing safety incidents.

Led and trained shipping and receiving team in consistently meeting performance targets, contributing to overall company growth and success. Reporting to and communicating with shift supervisor.

• Ensured timely delivery of products by closely monitoring shipments, addressing any potential delays.
• Stacked, stored pallets at shift end to keep warehouse clean and organized.
• Pulled, verified, packaged items for shipment.
• Operated overhead cranes and forklifts to move items around warehouse for staging or loading for outbound.
• Verified orders by comparing names, quantity of items packaged with shipping documents.
• Packed, secured, labeled and applied postage to materials to prepare items for shipment.

• Assisted in training new employees on shipping procedures.
• Loaded shipments according to weight distribution guidelines, maximizing space utilization within transport vehicles.
• Collaborated with team members to achieve daily loading goals and maintain high-quality standards.
• Assisted with unloading incoming shipments when necessary, quickly processing items into appropriate storage locations within warehouse facility.
• Utilized various equipment such as overhead cranes, forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks to efficiently load shipments onto trucks.
• Completed basic mathematical calculations to check weights and dimensions of shipments.
• Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
• Inspected merchandise and sent damaged pieces for repair before shipment.
• Moved shipment materials to and from designated areas using lift and hand trucks.
• Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
• Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.

• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments, responsible for setup and maintenance of melting equipment.
• Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance.
• Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members in melting operations.
• Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.