Marcus Harris
Winston-Salem,NC
Summary
Distribution and receiving professional with hands-on experience in inbound freight, trailer scheduling, and warehouse flow. Uses AS400, HighJump, and forklift operations to support accurate receiving, train new hires, and keep dock activity moving on time.
Overview
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Distribution and Receiving Supervisor
Ashley Furniture Industries
Advance, NC
04.2022 - Current
- Supervised inbound freight receiving at Ashley Furniture Distribution Operations.
- Coordinated trailer schedules for unloading and replenishment to optimize warehouse flow.
- Coordinated items needed for shipping to dock doors for unloading and putaway in a timely manner.
- Oversaw forklift operations and dock safety during receiving shifts to maintain a secure work environment.
- Trained new hires on unloading procedures and expectation goals.
- Trained receiving staff on safe unloading and material handling procedures.
- Resolved receiving exceptions and verified employee hours for accuracy to ensure compliance.
- Resolved shipment discrepancies with vendors, carriers, and inventory control teams.
- Verified shipment counts, labels, and purchase orders for Ashley Furniture inventory.
- Operated AS400 software to manage inventory and track shipments.
- Operated HighJump software for warehouse management and logistics.
- Scheduled trailers by the oldest dates and unloaded freight before detention costs started.
- Updated allocation sheets and spreadsheets to send hourly performance updates.
- Employed Microsoft Teams for effective team communication and collaboration.
Certified Forklift Driver
Hanes company
Winston-Salem, NC
11.2020 - 03.2022
- Operated forklift to move Hanes Apparel pallets through warehouse aisles.
- Oversaw loading and unloading of trailers with finished goods and raw materials.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks and flatbeds, ensuring timely delivery of goods.
- Supported machine operation and order picking tasks to maintain workflow efficiency.
- Inspected forklift controls for safety before each shift and promptly reported safety concerns.
Warehouse Worker
Winston Personnel
Winston-Salem, NC
09.2015 - 01.2016
- Industry for the Blind September 2015 to January 2016
- Positioned pallets and loaded into the truck for delivery once prepared
- Wrapped pallets in plastic upon loading completion to ensure safe transport
- Documented load tickets for out-of-stock items to maintain accurate inventory records
- Maintained clean and organized work area to comply with safety standards
City Worker
Winston Personnel
10.2014 - 01.2015
- Maintained established lawns through mulching, aerating, weeding, and grubbing to promote healthy growth
- Mowed and edged lawns using power mowers and edgers to maintain appearance., using power mowers and edgers.
- Removed thatch and trimmed and edged around flower beds, walks, and walls for enhanced landscape appearance
- Planted seeds, bulbs, foliage, flowering plants, grass, ground covers, trees, and shrubs to enrich garden diversity
Education
High School Diploma -
Parkland High School
Fort Lauderdale, FL01-2011
Some College (No Degree) - Athletic Training
Shaw University
Raleigh, NCSkills
- Load and unload operations
- Order picking and packing
- Shipping management
- Clamp truck operation
AS400 proficiency
- Forklift operation
- Detail orientation
- Effective communication
- Logistics tracking
- Stock rotation strategies
- Package handling expertise
- Labeling compliance
- Warehouse management
- Organizational techniques
- Delivery scheduling
- Warehousing operations
- Organization and prioritization
- Delivery scheduling
Personal Information
- Driving License: Driver's License
- Availability: Willing to relocate to: Greensboro, NC - Kernersville, NC - Winston-Salem, NC
Certification
Forklift Certification, Driver's License
Languages
English
Timeline
Distribution and Receiving Supervisor
Ashley Furniture Industries
04.2022 - Current
Certified Forklift Driver
Hanes company
11.2020 - 03.2022
Warehouse Worker
Winston Personnel
09.2015 - 01.2016
City Worker
Winston Personnel
10.2014 - 01.2015
High School Diploma -
Parkland High School
Some College (No Degree) - Athletic Training
Shaw University