Dynamic Warehouse Lead at Refresco Beverages with proven supervisory experience and a strong focus on safety and efficiency. Expert in shipping and receiving, utilizing forklift operation to enhance productivity. Recognized for training staff and maintaining high performance standards in fast-paced environments, ensuring timely and accurate order fulfillment.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Lead
Refresco Beverages
11.2011 - 01.2024
Trained employees on equipment operation and safety protocols.
Managed a team of warehouse personnel, delegating tasks effectively to optimize workflow.
Managed day-to-day operations of warehouse, freight and parcel shipments, returns.
Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move and ship products.
Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
Loaded, unloaded, and sorted cargo as part of accurate and efficient weekly shipments.
Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
Maintained top performance standards while working in hot warehouse environment.
Moved merchandise using forklifts, pallet jacks and hand trucks.
Moved pallets to and from trucks and around warehouse with forklifts to stay on top of demanding schedules.
Safely and securely loaded items to prevent damage during transport.
Trained new employees on warehouse procedures, ensuring consistency in performance across the team.
Supervised warehouse operations by managing employees during shifts.
CNC Machine Operator
Allwood Cabinets
08.2009 - 10.2011
Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines.
Performed daily cleaning to keep machines in good working condition and prolong equipment lifespan.
Inspected finished parts by checking for defects to meet quality standards.
Increased product quality by adhering to strict tolerances and carefully monitoring machining processes.
Reduced material waste through precise programming of CNC machines for accurate cutting and milling operations.
Monitored machines during operation to make adjustments when necessary and produce quality parts.
Moved finished work to correct staging area for disposition.
Input instructions to program CNC machines to control machine movement and produce parts to specification.
Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
Installed hardware such as drawer pulls, hinges, and handles.
Measured and cut materials to specified dimensions to achieve precise fit.
Inspected completed cabinets for quality assurance.
Repaired cabinets and cabinet parts.
Implemented quality control measures, consistently producing durable and aesthetically pleasing cabinets that met all specifications.
Warehouse Picker
Rooms To Go Distribution Center
01.2009 - 09.2009
Collaborated with team members to achieve daily pick and pack goals.
Used scanners to quickly locate and track items in warehouse.
Organized warehouse shelves and racks to maximize space utilization.
Operated pallet jacks to safely transport goods from warehouse to shipping area.
Reduced product damage, carefully inspecting items for defects before packaging and reporting any issues promptly.
Expedited customer orders, working closely with shipping department to ensure timely delivery.
Kept tidy and organized warehouse to comply with cleanliness standards.
Maintained clean and safe work environment.
Printed labels, packaged boxes, and loaded into outbound containers.
Pulled orders quickly to maintain demanding productivity goals.
Picked and packed order items.
Labeled boxes, crates and containers with accurate order information, destinations and codes to minimize shipping errors.
Residential Home Builder
Lakeland Housing Authority
06.2008 - 12.2008
Maintained clean and organized worksites, minimizing hazards and promoting a safe working environment.
Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
Demonstrated strong work ethic, completing physically demanding tasks under varying conditions.
Assisted team members with tasks that require group effort.
Completed general finish work and sanding.
Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of sanders, saws and routers.
Maintained a clean work environment by organizing materials and removing debris at the end of each day.
Accurately and safely installed wall, roof and floor structures according to blueprints, customer requests, and available inventories.
Cut and joined wood, using precise measurements and proper techniques to create frames of different sizes
Followed safety protocols when using nail guns, saws, and grinders.
Examined wood, work areas, and supplies for defects and damage before completing projects.