Jonathan Alford
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Professional operator with strong experience in material handling and warehouse operations. Skilled in safely maneuvering forklifts, managing inventory, and loading/unloading goods. Reliable team collaborator focused on achieving results and adapting to changing needs. Recognized for attention to safety protocols and effective communication skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Forklift Operator
Good Melon Corp.
Arvin, CA
05.2026 - Current
- Operated forklifts to transport materials across yard efficiently
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment to ensure safety compliance
- Collaborated with team members to prioritize loading and unloading tasks
- Coordinated with supervisors to prioritize tasks, ensuring the most urgent shipments were processed first.
- Unloaded and stacked materials
Lead Yard Operator
Security Contractor Services (SCS)
Bakersfield, CA
02.2023 - 12.2025
- Supervised daily yard operations, ensuring timely order fulfillment and accurate material movement.
- Monitored inventory levels and backorders, performed cycle counts, and investigated discrepancies.
- Trained and mentored new hires on forklift safety, equipment operation, and order accuracy.
- Assisted with dispatch coordination, order tracking, and scheduling to reduce delays and errors.
- Promoted a safe, organized work environment and maintained compliance with safety standards.
- Role concluded in December 2025 due to company-wide layoffs.
Logistics Coordinator & Branch Manager
Pioneer Technologies & FDS Express
Bakersfield, CA
08.2021 - 12.2022
- Supervised and dispatched box-truck drivers across Kern, Tulare, and Kings counties.
- Responded to over eighty-five customer calls per day, resolving many concerns.
- Streamlined inbound and outbound logistics processes, reducing delivery times.
- Coordinated warehouse operations including scheduling, order fulfillment, and customer support.
Warehouse Associate
Fastenal
Red Bluff, CA
02.2021 - 07.2021
- Managed inventory and shipping/receiving operations for a high-volume distribution center.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to pull, pack and ship orders accurately.
- Managed 40+ daily customer calls and emails, coordinating resources to meet supply chain needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
St. Amant High School
St. Amant, LA01-2005
Certificate of Completion - Logistics And Supply Chain Management
Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CA12-2026
Forklift Certification -
Forklift Academy
Skills
- Warehouse operations and logistics
- Inventory control and cycle counting
- Forklift and pallet jack operation
- Shipping, receiving, and order fulfillment
- Data entry and Microsoft Word/Excel
- ERP and warehouse management systems (WMS)
- Dispatch coordination and scheduling
- Safety compliance and auditing
- Material handling
- Order picking
Certification
- Forklift Certification— Forklift Academy
- Supply Chain Management Certification—Bakersfield Community College
Timeline
Forklift Operator
Good Melon Corp.
05.2026 - Current
Lead Yard Operator
Security Contractor Services (SCS)
02.2023 - 12.2025
Logistics Coordinator & Branch Manager
Pioneer Technologies & FDS Express
08.2021 - 12.2022
Warehouse Associate
Fastenal
02.2021 - 07.2021
High School Diploma -
St. Amant High School
Certificate of Completion - Logistics And Supply Chain Management
Bakersfield College
Forklift Certification -
Forklift Academy