KAREEM SMITH
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Presently seeking a ground-level opportunity with a growing organization where my background, experience, reliability, and attention to detail will contribute to operational efficiency, ideally in a remote or hybrid capacity.
Results-driven and detail-oriented production and supply chain professional with hands-on experience across logistics, freight, warehouse operations, inventory management, and production assembly. Proven ability to perform a wide range of operational and supply chain functions, including operating material handling equipment, supporting efficient production workflows, and ensuring accurate, timely logistics and distribution operations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Warehouse Associate
The Home Depot Distribution Center
Swedesboro, NJ
2026.05 - Current
- Operated forklifts to move products within the distribution center.
- Assisted in loading and unloading trucks efficiently.
- Maintained accurate inventory records through regular checks.
- Followed safety protocols while handling hazardous materials.
- Loaded outbound shipments onto delivery trucks, ensuring that packages were properly secured before transportation.
Associate - Warehouse Operations
Cardinal Health
Swedesboro, NJ
2020.08 - 2023.10
- Performed a full range of warehouse operations including receiving, picking/packing, shipping, staging, transportation, storage, and delivery
- Operated material handling equipment including cherry pickers, forklifts, reach trucks, turret trucks, pallet jacks, and walkie riders to support efficient workflows
- Trained and onboarded new team members, ensuring understanding of warehouse procedures, safety standards, and operational expectations
- Utilized handheld scanners and warehouse inventory systems to track inventory transactions and maintain realtime inventory accuracy
- Maintained high standards of accuracy, efficiency, and safety by consistently following established procedures and operational guidelines
Dock Associate
YRC Freight
Trenton, NJ
2017.01 - 2020.01
- Operated forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment to efficiently load and unload freight
- Prepared, inspected, and maintained trailers to ensure safe, secure, and compliant transportation of goods
- Reviewed freight bills and special handling instructions to guarantee accurate shipment processing and delivery
- Inspected incoming and outgoing freight for damage, reporting and resolving issues to uphold quality standards
- Collaborated with team members to optimize dock operations and consistently meet productivity goals
Production Assembler
USSC Group, Inc.
Exton, PA
2015.01 - 2017.05
- Assembled production line units using hand tools and equipment, following standardized drawings, samples, and verbal instructions
- Inspected own work and that of team members to ensure accuracy and quality, minimizing scrap and rework
- Provided guidance and support to team members to help achieve production goals efficiently
- Collaborated with production team members and cross-functional teams to offer assistance and maintain workflow continuity
- Contributed to smooth operations and overall team success through cooperative, proactive engagement
- Operated forklifts to transport materials within warehouse environment.
Education
Liberal Arts -
Delaware County Community College
Skills
- Forklift operation
- Hazardous materials handling
- Shipping and receiving
- Material handling equipment
- Supply chain logistics
- Warehouse organization
- Team collaboration
- Order picking
- Time management
- Pallet jacking
- Loading and unloading
- Picking and packing
- Stacking and staging
- Material loading and unloading
- Order fulfillment
- Pallet jack handling
- Assembly and production
- Barcode scanning
- Cycle counts
Certification
- NCAA & PIAA Certified Basketball Official | Referee
- Pit Operator | Forklift Truck Operations & Safety
- CPR, First Aid, AED
Timeline
General Warehouse Associate
The Home Depot Distribution Center
2026.05 - Current
Associate - Warehouse Operations
Cardinal Health
2020.08 - 2023.10
Dock Associate
YRC Freight
2017.01 - 2020.01
Production Assembler
USSC Group, Inc.
2015.01 - 2017.05
Liberal Arts -
Delaware County Community College