John S Allard
Milwaukee,WI
Summary
Proficient and Certified Warehouse Associate with 15+ years experience in operating equipment and spearhead specialized staging. Proven excellence in reducing time-to-retrieval by 21%, transporting cargo, and maintaining 100% safety compliance. Proficient in logistics & load securement, lean principles, inventory management systems, and powered industrial trucks.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Warehouse Associate
Beer Capitol Distribution
Sussex, WI
05.2023 - Current
- Preserved safe work environment by maintaining clean workstations and pallet area.
- Operated forklifts to fill or empty overhead spaces.
- Processed requests and supply orders and pulled materials to successfully prepare orders.
- Moved large and bulky items manually or with pallet jacks or forklifts.
- Packed and labeled merchandise to prepare for loading and shipment to customers.
- Operated large vehicles, forklifts and pallet jacks to transport multiple freight loads.
- Received merchandise into warehouse, relocated products using forklifts and pallet jacks and processed orders for shipment.
Warehouse Driver
Talent Bridge / Children's Hospital Warehouse
West Allis, WI
03.2022 - 09.2022
- Transported goods between warehouses using company-owned trucks or vans.
- Positioned lifting devices to secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
- Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
- Provided assistance with loading and unloading of product as needed at customer locations.
- Organized warehouse space to maximize efficiency of storage and retrieval operations.
- Ensured efficient handling of merchandise and products to maintain inventory accuracy.
- Loaded, unloaded, transported and stacked materials through careful operation of various warehouse equipment.
Warehouse Attendant
Briggs & Stratton
Richfield, WI
09.2015 - 09.2021
- Assisted in packaging and labeling of products for shipment.
- Maintained accurate records of received goods and discrepancies.
- Transported stock, freight, and materials to production and storage areas using equipment.
- Inspected and verified accuracy of shipments against invoices or other documents.
- Utilized RF scanners in order to maintain an accurate record of inventory levels.
Frozen /Dairy Clerk
Pick N Save
Brookfield, WI
07.2015 - 11.2016
- Performed regular shelf-stocking duties for the freezer section including rotating merchandise and organizing shelves according to company standards.
- Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.
- Communicated regularly with store management regarding any issues or concerns related to the sale or storage of frozen foods.
- Assisted customers with selecting appropriate sizes, flavors, and varieties of frozen products for their needs.
- Adhered strictly to company policies regarding safe handling practices when stocking or unloading shipments containing perishable items such as ice cream.
Driver / Warehouse Associate
Mondelez International
New Berlin, WI
12.2005 - 02.2015
- Inspected vehicle before and after every trip to assess performance and maintenance requirements.
- Completed necessary paperwork and documentation for deliveries.
- Managed time effectively to meet tight delivery deadlines.
- Performed pre-trip inspection checks and reported problems to supervisor.
- Adhered to company policies and procedures related to safety and security standards.
- Prepared documents such as bills of lading, invoices, receipts, proof of delivery documents.
- Delivered goods and services to customers on time and in excellent condition.
- Determined most expedient trip by mapping out driving routes ahead of time.
- Checked loads to ensure that cargo was secure and distributed evenly.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Urban Planning
UW-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WISkills
Order Fulfillment
Relocation & Stocking
Receiving & Inspection
Safety & Cleanliness
Product Preparation
Regulatory Compliance
Team Coordination
Certification
- Commercial Drivers License Class A
Timeline
Warehouse Associate
Beer Capitol Distribution
05.2023 - Current
Warehouse Driver
Talent Bridge / Children's Hospital Warehouse
03.2022 - 09.2022
Warehouse Attendant
Briggs & Stratton
09.2015 - 09.2021
Frozen /Dairy Clerk
Pick N Save
07.2015 - 11.2016
Driver / Warehouse Associate
Mondelez International
12.2005 - 02.2015
Some College (No Degree) - Urban Planning
UW-Oshkosh