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Nathan Quair
Warehouse Associate
Laguna Niguel,CA
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Summary
Dynamic warehouse operations professional with a solid track record in managing high-volume logistics. Expertise in optimizing shipping processes, maintaining inventory accuracy, and driving team performance. Proven ability to collaborate across departments to achieve efficiency and qualit targets.
Overview
7
years of professional experience
Work History
FluidmasterSan Juan Capistano, CA
Warehouse Operations Associate
02.2026 - Current
Job overview
- Managed daily shipping and receiving operations for high-volume warehouse, ensuring accurate processing of inbound and outbound materials to maintain operational efficiency
- Prepared outbound shipments, including proper packaging, labeling, palletizing, and documentation
Received, inspected, and verified shipments against packing lists and system records; identified and reported discrepancies or damaged goods to uphold quality standards - Unloaded trucks and broke down pallets; safely handled materials using approved cutting and lifting techniques
Operated material handling equipment such as pallet jacks and forklifts (as certified) following safety standards - Assisted with cycle counts and physical inventories to support inventory accuracy and enhance stock control processes
- Worked collaboratively with warehouse and logistics teams to meet productivity, quality, and service goals
Stryker OrthopedicTustin , CA
Warehouse Operations Associate
03.2023 - 08.2026
Job overview
- Prepared and assembled surgical kits by efficiently picking, packing, and verifying outgoing orders
- Received, inspected, and accurately stocked orthopedic medical devices and surgical equipment
- Maintained accurate inventory records using warehouse management systems and conducted regular audits to ensure integrity
- Executed cycle counts, reconciliations, and physical inventory checks to support effective inventory management
- Performed quality control inspections to identify and report damaged or non-compliant products
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams for timely fulfillment and readiness of surgical cases, enhancing operational flow
- Operated forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment in accordance with safety regulations
- Enforced OSHA-compliant safety practices and contributed to a clean, organized warehouse environment
Walmart Delano, CA
Department Manager
10.2019 - 04.2023
Job overview
- Collaborated with staff to maximize customer satisfaction, streamline procedures and improve bottom-line profitability.
- Assessed, optimized and elevated operations to target current and expected demands.
- Supported shrinkage and safety awareness, reviewed sales and inventory data, identified trends and prepared reports for management.
- Handled shift overstock, restocking and inventory control.
- Worked closely with sales associates to complete tasks.
- Employed process improvement initiatives within department.
- Treated associates with fairness and respect, providing recognition of accomplishments.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and when dealing with unhappy customers, effectively diffusing situations.
- Planned and implemented layout enhancements to promote efficiency and maximize space utilization.
- Directed schedule of weekly projects and anticipated timelines for milestones and completion dates.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
Professional References
Available Upon Request
Education
Bakersfield CollegeBakersfield, CA
Associate of Arts
Cesar E. Chavez High SchoolDelano, CA
High School Diploma
Skills
- Warehouse experience
- Inventory management
- Logistics coordination
- Supply chain operations
- Warehouse organization
- Forklift operation
- Operational efficiency
- Workflow optimization
- Process Improvement
- Quality Assurance
- Customer assistance
Interests
Digital Marketing & Brand Strategy
Automotive Media & Content Creation
Real Estate Acquisition
Sales & Client Relations
Creative Direction & Social Media Development
Luxury Brand Development
Operations & Logistics
Languages
English
Native language
Activities
- Automotive Content Creation - Instagram: 60,000 Followers & 10 Million Ongoing Views - Orange County (2020 - Present)
- Real Estate Acquisitions - Personal Business - Orange County (2025 - Present)
- Website & Branding Projects - Personal Business - Orange County (2025 - Present)
- Fitness & Strength Training - Orange County - (2019 - Present)
Timeline
Warehouse Operations Associate
Fluidmaster
02.2026 - Current
Warehouse Operations Associate
Stryker Orthopedic
03.2023 - 08.2026
Department Manager
Walmart
10.2019 - 04.2023
Bakersfield College
Associate of Arts
Cesar E. Chavez High School
High School Diploma