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Mark Bishop

Surprise,AZ

Summary

Hardworking Freight Handler with reliable, safety-conscious mindset and 25 plus years of solid experience in warehouse operations. Proficient in operations of pallet movers, forklifts and Hostler vehicle. Expertise in shipping and receiving, loading and unloading trucks and order picking and packing.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Freight Handler

REI
Goodyear, AZ
08.2023 - 01.2024
  • Moved semi-Trailers to and from designated docks using a Hostler.
  • Loaded and unloaded freight from trucks using a forklift, pallet jacks, and hand trucks.
  • Used boards and pallets to stack freight at designated locations.
  • Tagged and wrote identifying information on containers, boxes and cargo.
  • Applied barcodes to cargo and used digital scanners to track and locate materials during transportation.
  • Followed organizational procedures to stack and store cargo in transit sheds, ship holds and warehouses.
  • Scanned and documented freights and assigned appropriate marking labels with identifying information.
  • Operated powered industrial equipment such as forklifts safely and efficiently in accordance with company policies and procedures.
  • Organized freight in warehouse according to size and weight requirements.
  • Loaded and unloaded shipments from trucks and picked up and moved heavy packages and items using forklifts.
  • Placed bins, carts and containers in convenient locations to assist with loading efficiency.
  • Kept up to date on safety procedures and correct lifting techniques to prevent injuries.
  • Loaded cargo onto transportation devices and attached affixing tools to achieve safe transportation.
  • Loaded materials into vehicles and installed strapping, bracing or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit.
  • Operated large vehicles, forklifts and pallet jacks to transport multiple freight loads.

Warehouse Operator

Prologistix Staffing
Glendale, AZ
01.2012 - 08.2018
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Followed proper safety protocols when operating machinery in the warehouse.
  • Secured items in truck by strapping over protective padding.
  • Cleaned, maintained and organized the warehouse area daily.
  • Tagged and wrote identifying information on containers, boxes and cargo.
  • Placed bracing, straps and other protective devices onto items in transit to prevent damage.
  • Loaded and unloaded shipments from trucks and picked up and moved heavy packages and items using forklifts.
  • Operated forklifts and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently.
  • Operated large vehicles, forklifts and pallet jacks to transport multiple freight loads.
  • Kept up to date on safety procedures and correct lifting techniques to prevent injuries.
  • Utilized scanners and RF devices for tracking purposes.
  • Understood and followed oral and written directions.

Delivery Driver

A-Z Trucking
Phoenix, AZ
01.2010 - 01.2012
  • Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and presence of hazardous materials.
  • Determined optimal routes based on GPS application information and knowledge of local routes.
  • Reviewed delivery documents and orders and reported errors to supervisor.
  • Conducted pre-inspections to keep trucks reliable and well-maintained.
  • Checked loads against shipping papers to verify contents and identify special handling requirements.
  • Handled merchandise in accordance with product handling standards.
  • Operated manual and mechanical equipment safely to minimize injury and accident risks.
  • Filed vehicle logs, cargo records or billing statements according to company regulations.
  • Loaded trucks and safely secured merchandise to prevent damage during transportation.
  • Adhered to all applicable traffic laws while driving delivery vehicle.
  • Drove vehicles safely, obeying traffic laws and transportation procedures to avoid accidents.
  • Presented order bills and collected payments for deliveries.
  • Kept accurate logs of all deliveries and trips.

Assistant Warehouse Manager

CSK / Oreillys
Phoenix, AZ
01.1998 - 01.2010
  • Oversaw the loading and unloading of incoming and outgoing shipments.
  • Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures for warehouse staff.
  • Monitored performance indicators such as efficiency rates and error rates.
  • Increased productivity through cross-training and thorough training of both current employees and new hires.
  • Inspected equipment for functionality issues and arranged service actions when needed.
  • Provided training on proper use of equipment and safety protocols.
  • Handled departmental scheduling to maintain proper staffing for shifts.
  • Oversaw inventory of incoming and outgoing materials based on physical counts and bar-code systems.
  • Read computer-generated move tickets, put-away labels and delivery labels to properly move merchandise.
  • Inspected warehouse areas to identify potential hazards and unsafe conditions.
  • Drove forklift to transport items within warehouse or to pick up items from different locations for shipment.
  • Assisted with troubleshooting any technical issues that arose during operations.
  • Supervised a team of employees working in the warehouse area.

Education

General Studies

Rancho Cotate High School
Rohnert Park, CA
06-1983

Skills

  • Freight Processing
  • Warehouse Safety
  • Forklift Certified
  • Truck Loading and Unloading
  • Handheld Scanners
  • Pallet Jack Safety
  • Shipping and Receiving
  • Pallet Jack Operation
  • Warehouse Operations
  • Forklift Operations

Timeline

Freight Handler

REI
08.2023 - 01.2024

Warehouse Operator

Prologistix Staffing
01.2012 - 08.2018

Delivery Driver

A-Z Trucking
01.2010 - 01.2012

Assistant Warehouse Manager

CSK / Oreillys
01.1998 - 01.2010

General Studies

Rancho Cotate High School
Mark Bishop