Joshua Wells
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Skilled laborer with background in freight, stock, and material moving. Have experience in safely handling materials, operating equipment, and ensuring efficiency in warehouse settings. Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize tasks effectively for smooth operations. Made impact by streamlining inventory processes, reducing turnaround time for loading and unloading shipments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Worker
Walmart Warehouse
Atlanta, GA
02.2019 - 10.2024
- Received and tracked incoming inventory shipments.
- Identified discrepancies between physical count and computer data.
- Investigated any reported problems regarding shipping errors or damages.
- Provided assistance in loading and unloading containers from ships and trains.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed at all times while operating machinery.
- Inspected damaged goods prior to disposal or return to vendor.
- Processed returns of defective merchandise as required.
- Collaborated closely with other departments on special projects as needed.
- Verified accuracy of incoming shipments against purchase orders.
- Operated scanners, computers, and other equipment to track orders.
- Maintained accurate inventory records using computerized tracking systems.
- Inspected incoming shipments for damage or discrepancies.
- Assembled orders according to customer requests.
- Followed established guidelines for picking orders accurately.
- Staged and sorted multiple types of products for loading.
- Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations.
- Kept shelves, workstations and pallet areas neat and tidy to maintain safe work environment.
Order Selector
US Foods
Norcross, Georgia
04.2016 - 01.2019
- Reported any discrepancies with order fulfillment immediately to supervisor and manager.
- Weighed merchandise as required ensuring compliance with company standards.
- Utilized RF scanner guns to retrieve items from storage locations throughout the facility.
- Assisted other personnel in the loading and unloading process if needed.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area by sweeping floors, removing debris from racks and shelves.
- Confirmed shipments against purchase orders for correctness of items, quantity, and quality.
- Followed established procedures regarding hazardous materials handling and packaging requirements.
- Prepared documents related to shipment such as bills of lading and invoices accurately.
- Recorded item numbers and quantities picked on pick sheets or computer terminals.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed while operating material handling equipment.
- Used RF scanner to pick items from bins and complete orders.
- Mentored newly hired employees on warehouse safety procedures and demonstrated proper operation of tools to avoid mishaps.
- Tracked inventories and input equipment counts into warehouse databases.
- Picked products from designated locations using various tools and transferred to appropriate areas for further processing.
- Selected products and items from shelves and pallets for customer orders.
- Picked up heavy objects using proper lifting techniques to avoid personal injuries.
- Completed shipping paperwork, attached appropriate labels and scanned barcodes for tracking.
- Trained new employees regarding warehouse procedures and standards.
- Fulfilled orders quickly to accomplish challenging daily objectives.
- Reviewed packing slips and other documentation to properly box requested items for shipment.
- Cleaned and organized aisles, work stations, and floors to promote operational productivity.
- Promoted workplace safety and smooth production by keeping workspaces clean, organized, and free of hazards.
- Limited damage to products and orders by using care when choosing items.
- Packed products into designated boxes, taking care to protect items from damage or shifting during transport.
- Stored and organized items in tool or supply rooms, allowing for easy retrieval.
- Printed accurate labels and applied to boxes, crates and containers prior to shipment.
- Issued supplies, materials and products to team members based on information from requisitions.
Warehouse Worker
UPS
Atlant, GA
06.2010 - 03.2015
- Followed established guidelines for picking orders accurately.
- Assisted in packaging and labeling of products for shipment.• Set up machines (calibration, cleaning etc.) to start a production cycle• Control and adjust machine settings (e.g. speed)• Feed raw materials or parts to semi-automated machines• Inspect parts with precision and measuring tools• Test operation of machines periodically• Fix issues that might occur during the shift establishes by The Company.
Education
High School Diploma -
Carver High School
Atlanta, GA05-2010
Skills
- Truck processing
- Cycle counting
- Shipping and receiving
- Loading and unloading
- Shipment unpacking
- Assembly and production
- Stock control
- Heavy equipment operation
- Team collaboration
- Cycle counts
- Supply chain
- Material loading and unloading
- Order picking
- Pallet jacks
- Supply ordering
- Heavy lifting
- Stock management
- Warehouse safety
- Equipment operation
- Multitasking and organization
Timeline
Warehouse Worker
Walmart Warehouse
02.2019 - 10.2024
Order Selector
US Foods
04.2016 - 01.2019
Warehouse Worker
UPS
06.2010 - 03.2015
High School Diploma -
Carver High School