Medford Brown
Austell,GA
Summary
Hardworking material handler with several years of experience working closely with other staff and leaders to move goods efficiently. Alert when transporting heavy loads of hazardous materials. Team-player quick to communicate issues and work with others to resolve.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Material Handler
Apl Logistics
Lithia Springs, Georgia
11.2023 - Current
- Loaded and unloaded freight while receiving materials to maintain inventory accuracy
- Moved inventory to designated locations to facilitate order selection and replenishment
- Relocated inventory to optimize order fulfillment processes.
Forklift Operator (Shipping)
Medline
01.2019 - 04.2023
- Reads production schedule, order forms (customer, work, and/or shipping), or requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed. Compiles worksheets or tickets from customer specifications. Convey materials within warehouse to appropriate department (shipping, production and/or storage), in accordance with schedule and operating procedures.
- Fills requisitions, work orders, or requests for materials, tools or other stock items and distributes items to production workers or assembly line.
- Assembles customer orders from stock and places on pallets or shelves, or conveys orders to packing station or shipping department.
- Operates hand truck, cart, doilies, forklift, order-picker, and walkie to transport stored items from warehouse to plant or to pick up items for shipment.
- Performed thorough cleanup of warehouse areas to maintain a safe and organized environment.
- Operated forklifts to transport medical supplies within the warehouse.
- Executed loading and unloading of pallets from trucks and storage areas to optimize workflow.
- Conducted routine inspections of forklift equipment for safety compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline warehouse operations daily.
- Maintained accurate inventory records using warehouse management systems.
- Assisted in training new operators on safe forklift practices and procedures.
- Adhered to all safety regulations while handling hazardous materials safely.
- Monitored stock levels and reported shortages to management promptly.
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
- Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
- Updated forklift training and certification in compliance with company policies.
- Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
- Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
- Followed standard work instructions accurately when picking, sorting, staging and scanning products.
Forklift Operator (Receiving/Order Selector)
Buckhead Meats of Atlanta
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Operate an electric pallet jack or forklift to transport product.
- Operated assigned SOS unit to create and accurately label products for efficient order fulfillment.
- Hand select orders within various warehouse environments of fluctuating temperatures, including Dry, Cooler, and Freezer.
- Stack product on pallets in accordance with proper selecting procedures (for example, no stacking heavy-on-light, labels facing out, etc.).
- Stage pallets for loading on proper dock locations.
- Shrink-wrap product on loading dock.
- Shrink-wrapped products on loading dock to ensure secure transport and maintain product integrity.
- Follow Sysco Safe preferred work methods at all times, and immediately advise supervisor of any unsafe conditions.
- Maintained and safely operated all assigned equipment, including pallet jack and RF unit; conducted pre and post-trip inspections to ensure optimal functionality.
- Participated in mandatory company meetings to stay informed on policies and procedures.
- Completed additional tasks as given.
Forklift Operator
Rehrig Pacific
01.2011 - 01.2016
- Conduct all activities and perform all job duties and functions following strict adherence to established, company implemented safety behaviors, processes, and procedures.
- Operated forklift safely and efficiently to ensure timely material handling.
- Loaded and unloaded trailers efficiently at designated loading docks.
- Moved pallets, freight, and supplies within warehouse to optimize space.
- Hand-sort pallets accurately and efficiently, based on appropriate quality and grade.
- Ability to effectively perform a job requiring consistent, repetitive motion, bending, twisting, and lifting.
- Performed additional tasks as directed by site leadership to support operations.
- Collaborated effectively with team members from diverse backgrounds to achieve goals.
Floor Associate
Tjmaxx
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Accurately rings customer purchases/returns and counts change back to customer according to established operating procedures.
- Accurately processes and prepares merchandise for the sales floor following company procedures and standards.
- Maintains all organizational, cleanliness, and recovery standards for the sales floor and participates in the maintenance/cleanliness of the entire store.
- Promoted credit and loyalty programs to enhance customer engagement during interactions.
- Supports and participates in store shrink reduction goals and programs.
- Processed and prepared merchandise for sales floor, ensuring adherence to company procedures and standards.
- Initiated and participated in store recovery throughout the day.
- Promotes credit and loyalty programs during customer interactions.
- Provides and accepts ongoing recognition and constructive feedback.
- Adheres to all labor laws, policies, and procedures.
- Performed additional duties throughout the shift.
Education
Graphic Design -
Gwinnett Technical College
High School Diploma -
Meadowcreek High School
Skills
- Forklift operations
- Inventory management
- Material handling
- Safety compliance
- Equipment maintenance
- Warehouse safety practices
Timeline
Material Handler
Apl Logistics
11.2023 - Current
Forklift Operator (Shipping)
Medline
01.2019 - 04.2023
Forklift Operator (Receiving/Order Selector)
Buckhead Meats of Atlanta
01.2016 - 01.2019
Forklift Operator
Rehrig Pacific
01.2011 - 01.2016
Floor Associate
Tjmaxx
01.2009 - 01.2010
Graphic Design -
Gwinnett Technical College
High School Diploma -
Meadowcreek High School