Michael Johnson
Port Deposit,MD
Summary
Detail-oriented Warehouse Lead with proven skills in shipping coordination and problem-solving. Committed to enhancing workflow efficiency and ensuring warehouse safety through effective training and process improvements.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Shipping and Receiving Lead
Bella Canvas
North East, MD
04.2021 - Current
- Oversaw daily shipping and receiving operations to ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment.
- Trained team members on best practices for inventory management and safety protocols.
- Operated forklifts, lift trucks, and hand trucks to move items around warehouse.
- Sorted and delivered materials to different work areas and staff.
- Drafted and managed work and shipping orders, bills of lading, and shipping route materials for accurate and compliant recordkeeping.
- Corresponded with carrier representatives to make arrangements and provide instructions for shipment and delivery of orders.
- Verified orders by comparing names and quantity of items packaged with shipping documents.
- Utilized forklift or pallet truck to load, unload, transport and store goods.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance workflow efficiency and reduce turnaround times.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve shipping discrepancies and improve customer satisfaction.
General Cleaner
Compass Group Management
North East, MD
07.2021 - 10.2025
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of designated areas to meet company standards.
- Operated cleaning equipment efficiently, ensuring optimal performance and safety compliance.
- Assisted in training new staff on proper cleaning techniques and safety protocols.
- Conducted regular inspections to identify maintenance needs and safety hazards.
- Emptied trashcans and transported waste to collection areas.
- Maintained a safe working environment by promptly addressing spills and potential hazards.
- Followed safety standards and established SOPs when handling, mixing and storing hazardous chemicals.
- Helped outside crew complete grounds maintenance tasks such as mowing grass, trimming bushes and removing debris.
- Used hand trucks or manually lifted supplies, equipment and heavy furniture.
- Used power scrubbing and waxing machines to scrub and polish floors.
- Operated buffers and burnishers to clean and polish floors.
- Supervised supplies in inventory and submitted reorder requests.
- Assisted with special facility events by preparing rooms, installing decorations, and transporting supplies.
- Identified repair needs and major maintenance concerns, and escalated issues to management.
- Used organic-based chemicals to disinfect floors, counters and furniture.
- Maintained floor cleaning and waxing equipment.
- Cleaned walls and ceilings with special reach tools following regular schedule.
- Used vacuum and shampooers to clean carpeted areas in offices, lobbies and corridors.
- Performed daily facility checklists for cleaning floors, wiping down glass entryways and collecting trash.
- Provided assistance to other staff members with cleaning of difficult areas.
Material Handler,mill Worker
Plasticoid
Elkton, MD
09.2016 - 04.2021
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks for efficient material transport within warehouse environment.
- Coordinated inventory management, ensuring timely stock replenishment and accuracy in order fulfillment.
- Streamlined packaging processes, reducing waste and improving workflow efficiency across production lines.
- Conducted regular safety inspections, fostering a culture of compliance and minimizing workplace hazards.
- Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
- Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
- Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Read production orders, work orders, shipping orders and requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on material handling equipment to ensure optimal functioning throughout daily operations.
- Attached identifying tags to containers to mark with identifying shipping information.
- Unloaded incoming shipments to verify accuracy of deliveries and check possible damages.
- Monitored warehouse to identify missing items, spills, and unusual activity.
- Trained new employees on best practices for material handling, fostering skilled and knowledgeable team.
Education
High School Diploma -
William E Grady
Brooklyn, NY06-2006
Skills
- Warehouse safety
- Loading and unloading
- Pallet jack operation
- Labeling accuracy
- Forklift operation
- Critical thinking
- Problem-solving
- Materials handling
- Shipping coordination
Timeline
General Cleaner
Compass Group Management
07.2021 - 10.2025
Shipping and Receiving Lead
Bella Canvas
04.2021 - Current
Material Handler,mill Worker
Plasticoid
09.2016 - 04.2021
High School Diploma -
William E Grady