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Joshua Young

Hopkins,SC

Summary

Accomplished Warehouse Forklift Operator and Yard Supervisor with a proven track record at Muscle and Strength, adept in materials handling and staff training. Excelled in optimizing shipment processes and enhancing team efficiency. Skilled in safely maneuvering equipment in tight spaces and fostering a culture of safety and productivity.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Warehouse Forklift Operator

Muscle and Strength
02.2024 - Current
  • Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
  • Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
  • Monitored area for pedestrian and vehicular traffic while operating various types of equipment.
  • Manually counted Number of picked and packaged orders for any loss.
  • Built pallets and loads for partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets and staged pallets and loads into truck when ready for shipment.
  • Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using [Skill] and [Technique].
  • Drove carts, dollies, hand trucks, and other moving equipment to move large quantities of merchandise.
  • Worked with racking systems and loaded or unloaded pallets, pulling and placing pallets on or off of vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically.
  • Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.

Warehouse Forklift Operator

Marwin
10.2021 - 12.2023
  • Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
  • Monitored area for pedestrian and vehicular traffic while operating various types of equipment.
  • Manually counted Number of picked and packaged orders for any loss.
  • Built pallets and loads for partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets and staged pallets and loads into truck when ready for shipment.
  • Turned in paperwork outlining orders for inspection before loading, marking load tickets for out of stock items, withholding or completing orders as necessary and inspecting trucks before departure.
  • Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using [Skill] and [Technique].
  • Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.

Yard Supervisor

Sierra Mountain Express
04.2012 - 09.2014
  • Developed standard operating procedures for team to follow and maintained records of activities.
  • Enforced team adherence to safety regulations and protocols.
  • Inspected work areas to keep free of hazards and maintain proper function of safety equipment.
  • Scheduled shifts and shift changes to accommodate workload and customer needs.
  • Assigned tasks to team members to complete within designated time frames.
  • Determined staffing needs, developing schedules to staff all shifts.
  • Resolved conflicts between team members and addressed complaints or grievances.

Education

High School Diploma -

Kentlake High School
Kent, WA
06.2007

Skills

  • Truck loading and unloading
  • Materials Handling
  • Cardboard baling
  • Shipment Receiving
  • Shipping and receiving operations
  • Quality Checks
  • Order picking and processing
  • Order pulling
  • Employee Motivation
  • Staff Training

Timeline

Warehouse Forklift Operator

Muscle and Strength
02.2024 - Current

Warehouse Forklift Operator

Marwin
10.2021 - 12.2023

Yard Supervisor

Sierra Mountain Express
04.2012 - 09.2014

High School Diploma -

Kentlake High School
Joshua Young