Dedicated Warehouse team member skilled in operating equipment, prioritizing tasks and carrying out fast-paced work to meet team goals. Strong understanding of OSHA standards and optimal safety guidelines. Hard worker consistently arrives early and stays late to get deadline-oriented jobs complete.
Collaborated with area managers to evaluate needs and optimize operational plans.
Led successful projects from conception to completion, achieving objectives on time and within budget constraints.
Developed strong relationships with clients, maintaining open lines of communication to promote loyalty and retention.
Boosted productivity by establishing effective communication channels between departments.
Ensured compliance with industry regulations, keeping accurate records and managing audits as required.
Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving issues in a timely manner and providing exceptional support.
Improved employee performance by implementing training programs and conducting regular performance reviews.
Contributed to the development of departmental policies and procedures ensuring consistency across the organization.
Lead Warehouse Worker
Primesource Building Products
08.2016 - 06.2023
I have implemented several new ideas for a cleaner safer and more effective warehouse.
Checked packages and merchandise for damage and notified vendors.
Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
Labeled and accurately moved customer orders to meet shipment timetables and minimize errors.
Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
Operated pallet jacks and material moving equipment to receive and transport items from various warehouse locations.
Sales Associate
Primesource Building Products
04.2019 - 12.2020
Was offered and chance to see other side of business and learn about sales side
Got very familiar with SAP, EXCEL and PDFs and dealing with customers
With this I got better understanding on what happen to products after loaded them on to trucks.
Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
Generated new sales leads to achieve and exceed monthly sales goals.
Educated clients on current promotional offerings and products using persuasive selling tactics.
Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
Assessed customer needs and utilized suggestive selling techniques to drive sales.
Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
Forklift Driver
Primesource Building Products
07.2016 - 04.2019
Started off on cherry picker for a year then moved to forklift, I then started loading trucks every night and soon became Head Receiver and was in charge of all inbound import and domestic inventory
Was also loaned out to other plants to help out when needed.
Handled multiple tasks simultaneously to maximize work efficiency.
Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
Unloaded trucks and rail cars and moved materials to staging area.
Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
Located proper slots on storage racks and set pallets in place with forklift.
Removed orders from storage, wrapped, and staged for shipments.
Examined shipments for quality and accuracy.
Checked items against documentation for accuracy.
Completed regular checks of incoming freight in staging area each day.
Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
Cashier and Stock
Ali Farhart
08.2010 - 10.2016
Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
Tallied cash drawer at beginning and end of each work shift.
Sales Representative
Advanced Customer Services, Abc
07.2009 - 08.2010
Managed customer accounts to secure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
Trained and mentored new sales representatives.
Retained excellent client satisfaction ratings through outstanding service delivery.
Developed and maintained comprehensive understanding of products, services and competitors to enhance sales presentations.
Developed and implemented sales strategies to increase profits.
Used customer insights to develop innovative sales strategies to increase sales.
Generated new leads through networking and attending industry events.
Team Leader
Rhino and Ass
11.2007 - 07.2009
Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to increase productivity and maintain quality standards.
Supervised team members to confirm compliance with set procedures and quality requirements.
Worked with team to identify areas of improvement and devised solutions based on findings.
Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response.
Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity and commitment to friendly service.
Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
Promoted high standards through personal example to help each member understand expected behaviors and standards.
Assisted in recruitment of new team members, hiring highest qualified to build team of top performers.
Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
Retail
K-Mart
08.2007 - 11.2007
Stocking grocery shelves
I also was a member of their cleaning team sweeping, waxing, washing and ofcourse buffing the floors anything that needed cleaned or put away I took care of
Final Production
FORREST RIVER RV MANUFACTURE, MY NAVY
05.2005 - 09.2007
Other
ELECTRICAL HARDWIRE AND INSTALL, DETAILED TOUCH UPS, AND DRAWER AND AC INSTALL
APPLIANCE SETTING, AND THE BUILDING AND INSTALLING OF SLIDE OUT ROOMS
ALSO SPEND
ALTO TIME READING OVER SCHEMATICS AND BLUEPRINTS
VERY EXPERIENCED IN ELECTRICAL
TESTING AND TROUBLESHOOTING
ONE THING I REALLY LIKED AND ENJOYED ABOUT MY JOB
HERE WAS AT THE END OF THE DAY WE DID NOT HAVE A CLEANING CREW WE ALL HAD TO CLEAN
THE ENTIRE WAREHOUSE WHICH I CONSIDER RESPECTING OUR WORKPLACE I MEAN IT WASN'T
ALWAYS FUN AND A LOT OF THE TIME WE GOT DIRTIER CLEANING THAN WORKING BUT IT WAS
NICE COMING IN THE NEXT DAY KNOWING WE HAD A GOOD CLEAN WORK ENVIRONMENT AND THAT
WE DID IT
KINDA REMINDED ME OF
Laborer
07.2004 - 03.2005
Automotive and Parts Mfg
This was all manual labor which I am not new to
I really liked this job and the money, however thiscompany was being bought out and they stared laying off left and right, I was one of the 2700 peoplethe laid off being lower seniority
Part of my job included install and repair part time but majority of thetime i was in charge of janitorial of the plant we took care of any hazmat spills, regular messes and totalcleanup
I was also once again well trained using respirators and the different filters due to cleaningcertain areas for the plant
Also i was
Assistant safety coordinator and hazmat supervisor I liked this part of the job however I believe thisshould have been a full time position and not an extra duty.
Automotive and Parts
Dana Corp
04.2004 - 07.2004
Mfg
I worked just about every job in this place anytime they needed someone to work overtime or in anotherpart of the warehouse I volunteered
I worked janitorial when needed which i did most of the time
Iworked shipping and receiving, packing and pulling, forklift operator, cherry picker qualified, sorting andlabeling
This was however only summer work
A temp position.
Security Guard
DBS Security,
02.2004 - 04.2004
Legal Services
DBS was a starter job for me while i was looking for something better the job only paid 6.25 an hour but was a really good job the people i worked for and with were great and the security part of the job was extra training for me.
Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
Remained calm, assertive, and mindful to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations.
Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
Aviation Electronics Technician
Navy
05.1999 - 01.2004
Set up and operated precision test equipment for alignment, troubleshooting and testing of electrical equipment and systems.
Installed electrical and electronic components and assemblies.
Adjusted, repaired and replaced malfunctioning components or assemblies.
Maintained in-depth knowledge of standards, procedures and instrumentation.
Conducted preventive maintenance and repairs on wire bundles, connectors, RF cables and fiber-optic lines for avionics and weapons integration lab equipment.
Coordinated work with engineers, technicians and other aircraft maintenance personnel.
Laid out installation of aircraft systems following documentation such as wiring diagrams, blueprints and manuals.
Assessed aircraft electrical systems to evaluate proper functioning.
Evaluated, specified, ordered, tested, configured and tracked aircraft and lab assets for company requirements.
Ass. Night Crew Manager
05.1999 - 01.2004
Aerospace and Defense
I've troubleshot most everything I-Level electronically on an aircraft I've been to school and worked radarjammer, exciters, radar communication devices, weapon systems and each of their test benches andequipment needed
I worked as the hazmat certified supervisor, safety certified supervisor and shopsupervisor at several different locations
I've taken courses and refresher courses on all, I am certifiedmicro solder tech
Expected to go to mini school but was sent overseas before i could go
I also dueto 9/11 was trained positioned as armed military police
Which I stood weekly armed duties all overthe world we were trained in terror threats hostage situations and theft protection
3 years exp
As aarmed officer
Also to add one more point the military prides itself for safety and appearance completecleanliness always cleaning and walk downs for any little
Deburred on the runway and in out equipment any little thing can cause major problems with safety andequipment so cleaning was our first priority in an industrial environment.
Retail
Martins Supermarket
02.1996 - 05.1999
This was an excellent work experience for me this would have been a great career for me it is a greatcompany however the training and work ethic
I also a chances to work at several of the other storeson a regular basis for more training and was to train others for management positions
I started in asa night janitor scrubbing floors waxing and buffing however quickly got promoted to stock then movedup to manager
What I learned from Martins was a major step in my life though I couldn't pass up mychance for the Training and life experiences the U.S
Navy had to offer.
Education
High school diploma or GED -
NAVY
Pensacola, FL
01.2003
Skills
Self-Motivated and Disciplined
Logistics
Delivery Scheduling
Warehouse Coordination and Support
Inventory Management and Planning
Organization and Categorization
Special Projects
Punctual and Dependable
Microsoft Excel
Shipping and Receiving
Goals and Performance
Forklift Safety and Operation
Product and service sales
Problem-solving skills
Product promotions
Exceptional customer service
Additional Information
Certifications and LicensesForklift Certification, Secret Clearance