Nathan Hayward
Harrisburg,PA
Summary
Warehouse operations professional prepared for roles in logistics and inventory management. Successfully managed product selection and organization, ensuring smooth operations. Known for collaboration and flexibility in dynamic environments, with strong multitasking and problem-solving skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Selector
Allen Distribution
Mechanicsburg, PA
01.2020 - 2025
- Operated forklift and pallet jacks to transport goods efficiently within warehouse environment.
- Selected and packed customer orders accurately to ensure timely delivery.
- Maintained inventory accuracy through regular cycle counts and stock adjustments.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and reduce processing times.
Forklift Operator
Schneider Electric
05.2019 - 06.2020
- Operated forklifts to assist in the efficient transportation of materials within the warehouse environment.
- Conducted regular safety inspections and maintenance on equipment to maintain operational reliability.
- Worked collaboratively with team members to improve loading and unloading processes for enhanced workflow efficiency.
- Guided new employees on safe forklift operations and effective material handling practices.
- Implemented measures for inventory control to support accurate stock levels and facilitate order fulfillment.
- Monitored warehouse conditions to support compliance with safety regulations and standards.
- Worked closely with team members to complete tasks promptly and boost overall productivity.
- Maneuvered forklifts safely while adhering to appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Utilized strapping and bracing techniques along with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Inspected equipment for defects and performed necessary repairs or maintenance tasks.
- Streamlined order fulfillment through effective navigation of narrow aisles during the picking process without causing damage or delays.
Line Supervisor
Gilligan's Bar and Grill
Mechanicsburg, PA
02.2018 - 03.2019
- Role: I was responsible for preparing food in a fast pace fine dining restaurant
- Supervised daily operations to ensure seamless workflow and high-quality service standards.
- Trained and mentored staff to enhance performance and operational efficiency.
- Implemented inventory management strategies to optimize stock levels and reduce waste.
- Monitored compliance with health and safety regulations, ensuring a safe dining environment.
- Reduced employee turnover and increased morale through effective communication, motivation, and team-building initiatives.
- Inspected equipment, reported maintenance issues and expedited repairs to prevent downtime.
Forklift Operator
Warehouse in Fry Communication
10.2014 - 01.2017
- Role: Responsible for organizing and grading scrap paper. I also loaded and unloaded bale trailers once paper was graded separated and put in to bundles for recycling. I use clamp fork lift and sit down forklift to do job
- Operated forklifts to transport materials efficiently within warehouse environment.
- Conducted regular safety checks and maintenance on equipment to ensure operational reliability.
- Collaborated with team to optimize loading and unloading processes, enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Trained new employees on safe forklift operations and best practices in material handling.
- Streamlined material handling procedures, reducing time spent on loading/unloading activities.
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
Warehouse Supervisor
Naval Activity Center
Mechanicsburg, PA
06.2009 - 01.2012
- Supervised multiple employees while assisting in order fulfillment based on product age to align with client asset tag numbers. Tracked laptops and towers during shipping and receiving using a Unicode system. Operated sit-down forklift to load and unload trailers.
- Supervised daily warehouse operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and efficiency standards.
- Trained and mentored new staff on operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Managed inventory control processes, utilizing automated systems to maintain accurate stock levels.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced productivity and reduced operational costs.
- Supervised warehouse operations by managing employees during shifts.
- Supervised shipping and handling operations.
- Managed a team of warehouse workers for optimal scheduling, task delegation, and overall productivity.
- Increased accuracy in order fulfillment with thorough quality control checks before shipping orders.
- Boosted warehouse operations performance by overseeing dispatching and setting optimal employee schedules.
- Offered expertise in inventory management and current stock levels to internal teams and customers to facilitate accuracy and product availability.
- Improved delivery plans with strong scheduling knowledge, organizational skills, and route development expertise.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
- Trained new team members on proper and safe use of tools and equipment.
- Assigned tasks to team members to complete within designated time frames.
- Inspected work areas to keep free of hazards and maintain proper function of safety equipment.
- Resolved conflicts between team members and addressed complaints or grievances.
- Enforced team adherence to safety regulations and protocols.
- Maintained accurate records of team attendance and documented disciplinary actions.
- Evaluated team performance and provided feedback on areas requiring improvement.
Forklift Operator
FREDRICK BRICKWORKS
05.2007 - 12.2008
- Role: Loaded and unloading cubes of brick using sit down forklift. Responsible for putting cubes of brick away and scanning to locations using Rf
- Conducted routine safety checks on equipment to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Loaded and unloaded goods from trucks and containers, maintaining efficient workflow.
- Assisted in inventory management by accurately tracking stock levels and locations.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize loading processes and reduce downtime.
- Identified opportunities for process improvements, enhancing overall operational efficiency.
Forklift Operator
Arnold Logistics
11.2006 - 01.2007
- Role: loaded and unloaded trailers using slipsheet forklift at a 16 skid a hour quota
Education
High School Diploma -
James M Bennett High School
Salisbury, Maryland01.1987
Skills
- Warehouse
- Forklift
- Shipping
- Inventory Control
- RF scanner
- English
- Order Picker
- Order Picking
- Pallet Jack
- Reach Truck
- Materials Handling
- Shipping & Receiving
- Logistics
- Microsoft Word
- Warehouse safety
- Loading and unloading
- Order picking
- Heavy lifting
- Packing and shipping
- Pallet jack operation
- Cycle counting
- Barcode scanning
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Forklift operation
- RFID scanning
- Item selection
- Quick learner
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Dependable and reliable
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Critical thinking
- Active listening
- Adaptability and flexibility
Additional Information
- Videos games and sports
- (Nathan Hayward)
Timeline
Warehouse Selector
Allen Distribution
01.2020 - 2025
Forklift Operator
Schneider Electric
05.2019 - 06.2020
Line Supervisor
Gilligan's Bar and Grill
02.2018 - 03.2019
Forklift Operator
Warehouse in Fry Communication
10.2014 - 01.2017
Warehouse Supervisor
Naval Activity Center
06.2009 - 01.2012
Forklift Operator
FREDRICK BRICKWORKS
05.2007 - 12.2008
Forklift Operator
Arnold Logistics
11.2006 - 01.2007
High School Diploma -
James M Bennett High School