Johnny Tate
Dunlap,TN
Summary
Proven material handler and forklift operator with a track record of enhancing warehouse efficiency and safety at Mann Hummel. Skilled in logistics and transportation, demonstrating exceptional teamwork and collaboration. Achieved a significant increase in productivity by effectively utilizing material handling equipment and maintaining OSHA compliance.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Material Handler
Mann Hummel
Dunlap, TN
03.2024 - Current
- Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
- Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
- Maintained a safe work environment by following proper safety protocols and conducting regular inspections.
- Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transfer large products from one area of warehouse to another, allowing for easier accessibility.
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Increased productivity, utilizing forklifts and other material handling equipment effectively.
- Supported production goals, ensuring that all necessary materials were available when needed on the manufacturing floor.
- Alerted supervisors and coworkers of hazards and other issues for quick resolutions.
- Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
- Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
- Used handheld scanners to efficiently track and maneuver freight throughout distribution network.
- Successfully navigated large shipments of materials through tight spaces and busy facilities.
Forklift Operator
Mann Hummel
03.2024 - Current
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Demonstrated versatility in operating various types of forklifts, including sit-down, stand-up, and reach varieties, to accommodate different warehouse layouts and requirements.
- Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
- Enhanced workplace safety by diligently inspecting forklifts before each shift and reporting any issues promptly.
Truck Driver
P.A.M. Transport
Toni Town Arkansas
09.2010 - 09.2015
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Increased safety standards by conducting thorough pre-and post-trip inspections of the truck and trailer.
- Successfully navigated challenging weather conditions in order to maintain on-time delivery rates without compromising safety or cargo integrity.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by maintaining open communication with clients during pickups and deliveries.
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
- Achieved high levels of customer satisfaction through professional interaction with clients at pickup and delivery points, representing the company positively at all times.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Demonstrated adaptability in adjusting to unforeseen road conditions or traffic delays, maintaining timely deliveries despite challenges.
- Provided timely, accurate documentation for all freight shipments, contributing to smooth logistical operations.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
- Facilitated loading and unloading processes by working closely with warehouse personnel, minimizing wait times at docks.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Assisted in training new drivers on company procedures, resulting in a more cohesive team dynamic among truck driver staff.
Truck Driver
Mountain Wood Products
Pikeville, TN
09.2015 - 09.2017
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Increased safety standards by conducting thorough pre-and post-trip inspections of the truck and trailer.
- Successfully navigated challenging weather conditions in order to maintain on-time delivery rates without compromising safety or cargo integrity.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
- Achieved high levels of customer satisfaction through professional interaction with clients at pickup and delivery points, representing the company positively at all times.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Provided timely, accurate documentation for all freight shipments, contributing to smooth logistical operations.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
- Facilitated loading and unloading processes by working closely with warehouse personnel, minimizing wait times at docks.
- Safeguarded cargo integrity by regularly checking load securement during transport and promptly addressing any issues that arose.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
- Streamlined trip logs, expense reports, and other paperwork to ensure accurate records were maintained for compliance purposes.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
Education
G.E.D - Basic
Sequatchie County High School
Dunlap, TN02.2006
Skills
- Material Handling
- Loading and unloading
- Order Picking
- Positive Attitude
- Shipping and receiving
- Materials handling and transport
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Equipment safety
- Forklift Operation
- Warehouse Safety
- Truck loading and unloading
- Pallet Jack Operation
- Forklift Operations
- Material Identification
- Clean Background Check
- Materials Management
- Pulling and Staging
- OSHA Compliance
- Incident Reporting
- Stock management
- Logistics
- Production Support
- Product Transport
- Willing to Learn
- Decision-Making
- Materials Handling Safety Training
- Forklift Operator Certification
- Warehouse Logistics
- Logistics and Transportation
Certification
- Professional Truck Driver Certification (PTDC) – National Safety Council.
- Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - Tn.
- Forklift Certification
Timeline
Material Handler
Mann Hummel
03.2024 - Current
Forklift Operator
Mann Hummel
03.2024 - Current
Truck Driver
Mountain Wood Products
09.2015 - 09.2017
Truck Driver
P.A.M. Transport
09.2010 - 09.2015
G.E.D - Basic
Sequatchie County High School