Otis Young
Griffin,Georgia
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented Dock Worker with a strong background at Estes Express Lines, where I specialized in freight handling and warehouse safety. Demonstrated expertise in improving shipment procedures and training new employees, enhancing operational efficiency by 30%. Skilled in both mechanical aptitude and fostering workplace cleanliness, I excel in fast-paced environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Dock Worker
Estes Express Lines
01.2017 - 03.2023
- Helped train new employees in safe practices and warehouse procedures.
- Prevented load shifting or damage by using bracing and strapping techniques.
- Pitched in to assist in other dock-related tasks to complete work on time and running smoothly.
- Managed warehouse operations and verified proper shipment procedures.
Lead Material Handler
Georgia-Pacific
03.2012 - 06.2016
- Optimized warehouse space utilization by reorganizing storage areas based on demand trends and seasonal fluctuations.
- Developed training programs for new hires, resulting in faster onboarding and improved retention rates.
- Safeguarded warehouse operations by enforcing safety protocols and conducting regular inspections.
- Listened closely during team meetings to gain complete understanding of duties required for each shift, completing priority tasks first.
- Monitored warehouse to identify missing items, spills, and unusual activity.
- Operated moving truck safely to deliver items to destination without nicks or scratches.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transfer large products from one area of warehouse to another, allowing for easier accessibility.
- Helped train new employees in safe practices and warehouse procedures.
- Alerted supervisors and coworkers of hazards and other issues for quick resolutions.
- Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
- Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
- Minimized product damage by maintaining proper storage conditions and handling techniques.
- Successfully navigated large shipments of materials through tight spaces and busy facilities.
- Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
- Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
- Increased productivity, utilizing forklifts and other material handling equipment effectively.
- Prevented product damage by carefully loading and unloading materials using appropriate equipment.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on material handling equipment to ensure optimal functioning throughout daily operations.
Line Operator
Caterpillar
06.2005 - 06.2009
- Provided timely feedback to supervisors regarding any potential issues or areas for improvement in the production process.
- Minimized machine downtime by promptly escalating technical problems to appropriate maintenance personnel for speedy resolution.
- Reduced downtime through proactive troubleshooting and implementing effective solutions to line issues.
- Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
- Followed job order for product specifications, dimensions, tolerances, and sequence of operations.
- Exhibited excellent multitasking abilities, efficiently managing multiple machines simultaneously without sacrificing performance or quality standards.
- Sustained consistent output levels even under high-pressure situations, contributing to overall plant productivity goals being met or exceeded regularly.
- Met production targets and tight deadlines by collaborating closely with team members.
- Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
- Trained new production staff members on safe and efficient production procedures and proper machine operations.
- Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.
- Prioritized workplace cleanliness, adhering to 5S principles and maintaining an organized workspace that contributed positively towards overall operation efficiency.
- Followed best manufacturing practices for operation of production equipment.
- Loaded and unloaded product on and off conveyor line by routinely lifting up to Number pounds.
- Organized and prepared workstations and materials needed for operations to maximize productivity.
- Assembled products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.
- Read and interpreted documents to reach maximum productivity and achieve quality objectives.
Education
GED - General Studies
Central High
St Louis, MO1980
Skills
- Loading and unloading
- Freight handling
- Mechanical aptitude
- Warehouse safety
- Dock equipment operation
- Order picking
- Workplace cleanliness
- Shipping and receiving
- Pallet jack handling
- Heavy lifting proficiency
- Materials handling
- Health and safety compliance
- Inventory organization
- Hazardous materials handling
- Inventory control
- Product verification
- Hazardous materials
- Freight counting
- Dock operations support
- Container management
- Container loading and unloading
- Shipment sorting
- Forklift and pallet jack use
- Freight stacking
- Cargo stabilization
Timeline
Dock Worker
Estes Express Lines
01.2017 - 03.2023
Lead Material Handler
Georgia-Pacific
03.2012 - 06.2016
Line Operator
Caterpillar
06.2005 - 06.2009
GED - General Studies
Central High
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