Nathaniel Simmons
Leland,NC
Summary
Experienced Material Coordinator with a background in warehouse operations, forklift work, and inventory control. Skilled in maintaining par levels, updating records, and verifying lot numbers and counts. Focused on accuracy, safety, and process improvements that reduce waste and support steady workflow.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Material Coordinator
Novant Health
07.2024 - Current
- Maintained appropriate par levels by replenishing clinical supply areas and preventing stock shortages.
- Identified opportunities for process improvements within material coordination, driving efficiency gains and reducing waste.
- Maintained accurate records, enabling better tracking and forecasting of material requirements.
- Updated inventory records in materials management systems to maintain accurate supply tracking.
Warehouse Picker
Novant Health
01.2023 - 06.2024
- Picked patient supplies and medical products accurately using handheld scanners and warehouse management systems.
- Verified item locations, quantities, and lot numbers to maintain order accuracy and inventory integrity.
- Replenished stock locations and prioritized urgent requests to support continuous departmental workflow.
- Restocked inventory locations and triaged urgent requests to maintain continuous departmental workflow.
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Coatings and Adhesives
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Operated forklifts to load, unload, and stage coating and adhesive materials for production lines.
- Inspected equipment before shifts and reported mechanical issues to maintain safe warehouse operations.
- Verified product labels, lot codes, and shipment counts to ensure accurate inventory movement.
- Prepared pallets and loads for partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets, and staged pallets and loads into truck for shipment execution when ready.
Switch Crew Operator
Vertex Railcar
09.2015 - 11.2018
- Positioned railcars using switches, hand signals, and yard communication procedures.
- Coupled and uncoupled railcars while following strict safety protocols.
- Verified car numbers, routes, and documentation for accurate train assembly.
- Inspected railcars for defects, safety hazards, and readiness before movement.
Education
High School Diploma -
North Brunswick High School
Leland, NC01-1996
Skills
- Inventory counts
- Warehouse operations
- Forklift Operations
- Material handling
- Safety awareness
- Documentation skills
Timeline
Material Coordinator
Novant Health
07.2024 - Current
Warehouse Picker
Novant Health
01.2023 - 06.2024
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Coatings and Adhesives
01.2019 - 01.2023
Switch Crew Operator
Vertex Railcar
09.2015 - 11.2018
High School Diploma -
North Brunswick High School