Milton Yates
Victorville,CA
Summary
Driven professional with extensive experience in logistics and warehouse management, notably with Amazon and the Army. Excelled in enhancing order accuracy through advanced scanning technology and strategic layout optimization, demonstrating exceptional organization and resource management skills. Proven track record in improving efficiency and inventory control, underscoring a commitment to operational excellence and team collaboration. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Associate
Amazon
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Prepared orders for shipment by picking, packing, and labeling merchandise.
- Worked safely around moving machinery.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve daily targets and complete tasks efficiently.
- Assembled an average of 110 orders and packed an average of 110 items for shipment, conveying orders to shipping personnel
- Increased accuracy in order picking by utilizing electronic scanning devices and following established procedures.
- Manually or mechanically loaded and unloaded materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles
Automated Logistical Specialist (92A)
Army
04.2016 - 06.2024
- Prepared detailed reports on logistical activities for leadership review, highlighting areas requiring improvement or additional resources.
- Participated in continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities for increased efficiency and effectiveness within the logistical operations.
- Managed inventory control for a large warehouse, ensuring accurate record-keeping and timely reordering of supplies.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure favorable terms while maintaining quality standards in procurement deals.
- Conducted regular audits of inventory records to identify discrepancies quickly and implement corrective actions proactively.
- Revised customer assistance materials to communicate compliance with new directives while improving operations and guidance.
- Maintained precise records of all materials transactions, providing clear visibility into inventory levels at all times.
- Optimized storage facilities layout, maximizing space utilization and improving accessibility to materials.
- Completed daily cycle counts and full inventory audits.
- Created work orders to obtain high priority items from vendors for other departments.
- Cleared completed work orders in SAP to keep receipts clear.
Education
Associate of Science - Computer Information Systems
Victor Valley College
Victorville, CA01.2026
Certificate - Information Technology
San Joaquin Valley College
Hesperia, CA06.2023
Skills
- Organization and Time Management
- Shipping and receiving
- Work Order Explanation
- Resource Management
- Supply Inventory
- Materials Estimation
- Forklift Operations
- Order picking and processing
- Material Handling and Moving
- Procurement support
Timeline
Warehouse Associate
Amazon
08.2023 - 08.2024
Automated Logistical Specialist (92A)
Army
04.2016 - 06.2024
Associate of Science - Computer Information Systems
Victor Valley College
Certificate - Information Technology
San Joaquin Valley College