Michael Brown
Spencerport,NY
Summary
Seasoned Warehouseman & Forklift Operator with extensive experience at Wegmans Food Markets & Nortera Foods showcasing expertise in forklift operation and warehouse organization. Excelled in optimizing storage, ensuring safety (OSHA certified), and training new team members. Proven track record in enhancing shipping efficiency and maintaining impeccable attendance & inventory accuracy. Demonstrates strong teamwork and operational skills.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Nortera Foods
Brockport, NY
07.2023 - Current
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Built pallets and loads for partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets and staged pallets and loads into truck when ready for shipment.
- Worked with racking systems and loaded or unloaded pallets, pulling and placing pallets on or off of vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically.
- Received products using frequency scanners, unloaded shipments from trucks and fulfilled and organized orders to streamline customer delivery processes.
- Optimized warehouse space utilization by effectively stacking pallets using a forklift, maximizing storage capacity without sacrificing accessibility or safety.
- Monitored area for pedestrian and vehicular traffic while operating various types of equipment.
- Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using Skill and Technique.
- Manually counted Number of picked and packaged orders for any loss.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
- Kept accurate records of materials moved within warehouse to quickly locate inventory and keep facility operating smoothly.
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
- Weighed materials or products to record weight or other production data on tags or labels.
Warehouse Worker
Wegmans Food Markets Inc.
Rochester, NY
11.1995 - 01.2023
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as Number pounds.
- Maintained clean workspaces by enforcing strict housekeeping guidelines for storage areas, dock bays, and equipment zones.
- Reduced order processing times with streamlined picking, packing, and shipping procedures.
- Contributed to achieving team goals with consistent punctuality, reliability, and adherence to established performance standards.
- Operated various types of warehouse machinery safely, adhering to all relevant guidelines and protocols.
- Helped maintain an organized stockroom by labeling shelves clearly, designating specific areas for different products, and rotating stock regularly as required.
- Ensured accurate order fulfillment by diligently cross-checking pick lists against packed items for consistency.
- Achieved timely dispatch of orders using effective time management strategies during the picking process.
- Maximized available storage space by utilizing vertical stacking techniques when arranging inventory items.
- Performed routine maintenance checks on warehouse equipment to ensure optimal functionality at all times.
- Participated in continuous improvement initiatives to streamline workflows and optimize productivity levels.
- Assisted in the training and onboarding of new employees, contributing to a cohesive and efficient workforce.
- Optimized storage space, rearranging items to better utilize available square footage.
- Streamlined receiving process to minimize idle time, carefully inspecting and sorting incoming shipments.
- Facilitated smooth operation of loading dock, coordinating efficient loading and unloading of trucks.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.
- Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
- Used machinery and equipment such as box cutters, shrink-wrap guns and electric pallet jacks.
- Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
- Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
- Used handheld scanners to efficiently track and maneuver freight throughout distribution network.
- Verified quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against packing list.
- Helped train new employees in safe practices and warehouse procedures.
- Successfully navigated large shipments of materials through tight spaces and busy facilities.
- Verified documentation and condition of freight to assure quality standards were achieved.
Education
HS -
Pavilion Central School
Pavilion, NY06.1994
Skills
- Forklift Operation
- Warehouse Organization
- Truck loading and unloading
- Shipping and receiving
- Served many years as a Trainer to New Team Members showing proper lift techniques & proper building ,counting, verifying count of cases during Selection or Inbound Receiving
- Many years as OSHA certifier to maintain fellow team members ability to operate equipment Safely
Timeline
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Nortera Foods
07.2023 - Current
Warehouse Worker
Wegmans Food Markets Inc.
11.1995 - 01.2023
HS -
Pavilion Central School