Kenneth Peeples Jr.
Forsyth,GA
Summary
Team-oriented warehouse professional accustomed to streamlining shipping and receiving processes to increase overall efficiency. Industrious and dedicated with talents in team leadership and motivation. Energetic individual equipped to work hard in fast-paced, constantly changing environments. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Associate
The Home Depot Distribution Center
04.2020 - Current
- Prepared orders for shipment by picking, packing, and labeling merchandise.
- Worked safely around moving machinery.
- Assembled orders and packed items for shipment, conveying orders to shipping personnel
- Manually or mechanically loaded and unloaded materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles
- Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 50 pounds.
- Inspected work areas for cleanliness and obstacles and removed cartons and boxes to keep work areas organized and hazard-free.
- Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to verify accuracy and prevent errors.
- Maintained warehouse accessibility and safety for customer traffic by discarding empty boxes and removing obstacles from aisles.
- Confirmed accuracy, quality and quantity of materials received and listed on BOL.
- Alternated goods in inventory by observing first-in and first-out approach to keep shelves organized and properly stocked.
- Handled daily customer service aspects and maintained positive relationships with external customers and freight partners.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Operated pallet jacks and material moving equipment to receive and transport items from various warehouse locations.
- Labeled and accurately moved customer orders to meet shipment timetables and minimize errors.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Operated forklift to safely move and safeguard stock and supplies in warehouse.
- Collaborated with various departments to manage timely delivery of orders and avoid delays.
- Trained and supervised new employees to apply best practices and comply with health and safety procedures and regulations.
- Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.
- Assisted in receiving, stocking and distribution of merchandise.
- Helped train new employees in safe practices and warehouse procedures.
- Unpacked and repacked items in different quantities and configurations for shipment.
- Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
- Used machinery and equipment such as box cutters, shrink-wrap guns and electric pallet jacks.
- Used handheld scanners to efficiently track and maneuver freight throughout distribution network.
- Shipped material and performed boxing, packing, labeling, and preparation of related documents.
- Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
- Assembled pallets and crates for secure transportation of materials.
- Verified quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against packing list.
- Successfully navigated large shipments of materials through tight spaces and busy facilities.
- Strapped items down over protective padding to secure throughout transportation.
- Managed warehouse operations and verified proper shipment procedures.
- Streamlined material delivery processes which increased efficiency and reduced downtime.
Welding Fabricator
K&K Manufacturing
05.2016 - 04.2020
- Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
- Made steel form parts using various cutting equipment and welded part together per specifications.
- Checked cut length frequently for deviations in cut length specs.
- Resolved weld-related problems by researching and using appropriate repair practices.
- Maintained clean and organized work area to prevent workplace accidents.
- Measured and cut metal pieces to correct length and angle to attain proper fit and alignment of pieces.
- Finished welding and fabrication projects using grinders.
- Used cutting torches to shape and cut metal for fabrication projects.
- Prepared surfaces for welding by smoothing and removing debris to achieve proper adhesion and weld quality.
- Communicated with supervisors and engineers to verify quality of finished work met specifications.
- Performed preventative maintenance and minor repairs on welding and fabrication equipment to keep in optimum working condition.
- Documented welding on specified work order.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Inspected welds for accuracy and conformance to specifications.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
- Prepared for assembly by positioning, aligning and securing parts using tools such as jigs and vises.
- Welded various connections with high-quality final results.
- Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
- Cleaned material surfaces to remove dirt or excess acid using chemical solutions, wire brushes and grinders.
Service Technician
Johnson Battery Company
08.2009 - 05.2016
- Diagnosed and troubleshot problems, repairing, and restoring machines to peak performance.
- Responded to customer inquiries quickly and professionally to increase satisfaction.
- Installed new equipment and explained operation and routine maintenance protocols to customers.
- Inspected equipment to diagnose operational issues.
- Explained diagnostic findings to customers and outlined repair or service options.
- Adhered to safety protocols and policies to reduce workplace hazards.
- Evaluated systems according to predetermined checklist and noted issues.
- Responded to problems reported by customers by troubleshooting and resolving hardware and software issues.
- Assisted training end users on proper use of hardware and software to deliver excellent customer service.
- Developed user manuals and technical documentation to increase usability.
- Tested systems, noting issues and completing preventive maintenance.
- Diagnosed and repaired problems with electrical and mechanical systems.
- Tended to machines, troubleshot malfunctions and completed basic repairs to keep equipment fully functional and well-maintained.
- Demonstrated to customers proper methods for operating equipment after it had been installed.
Structural Steel Erector
The Atlanta Steel Erectors
01.2006 - 08.2009
- Welded, cut and bent steel as necessary with torches, metal shears, and welding equipment.
- Unloaded and positioned prefabricated steel and heavy equipment using hoisting equipment, such as cables, pulleys, or hooks.
- Used appropriate safety measures and encouraged other team members to do same in effort to avoid job site injuries.
- Followed blueprints and instructions from supervisors to erect columns, beams and girders.
- Aligned structural steel members to rivet, bolt and weld permanently into place.
- Analyzed specifications and blueprints and suggested quantities, types and sizes of materials required per job allocation.
- Followed safety guidelines to fasten structural steel members and hoisted cables, chains and rope.
- Hoisted metal components into place, safely operating cranes during process.
- Reviewed work plans and blueprints to ascertain all requirements for project.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Education
GED -
Southern Crescent Technical College
Griffin, GA05.2010
Skills
- Warehouse Logistics
- Quantity Calculations
- Order Picking
- Lifting and Sorting
- Assembly and Production
- Labeling and Boxing
- Shipping and Receiving
- Product Verification
- Order Picking and Processing
- Freight Labeling
- Merchandise Staging
- Pallet Jack Operations
- Materials Handling and Transport
- Loading and Unloading
- Material Handling
- Excellent Driving Record
- Warehouse Operations
- Logistics
- Operations Support
- Warehouse Environment Safety
- Leadership and Team Building
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Wrapping and Boxing
- Forklift Operations
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Supply chain knowledge
- Time management
- Heavy lifting
- Warehouse management systems
- Customer service
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Workplace cleanliness
- Barcode scanning
- Self-Motivated and Disciplined
- Basic Mathematics
- Material Safety Data Sheets
- Purchase Order Review
- Stacking and Staging
- Clear Communication
- Visual Inspection
- Protective Equipment Use
Timeline
Warehouse Associate
The Home Depot Distribution Center
04.2020 - Current
Welding Fabricator
K&K Manufacturing
05.2016 - 04.2020
Service Technician
Johnson Battery Company
08.2009 - 05.2016
Structural Steel Erector
The Atlanta Steel Erectors
01.2006 - 08.2009
GED -
Southern Crescent Technical College
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