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Owen E. Smith

Lewis Center,OH

Summary

Goal-oriented Warehouse Team Leader successful in monitoring performance, delegating work and motivating team members; versed in managing daily direction and team communication. Collaborative and resourceful professional dedicated to identifying warehouse needs to develop and deliver creative solutions.

Warehouse professional prepared to lead teams to achieve operational excellence. Background in optimizing warehouse workflows and enhancing productivity. Consistently adaptable to changing needs and focused on team collaboration and results. Skilled in inventory management and process improvement.

Experienced with coordinating warehouse operations and leading teams. Utilizes organizational skills to optimize workflow and ensure efficiency. Track record of fostering team collaboration and maintaining high standards for operational success.

Oversees warehouse operations to meet continuous internal and customer needs. Well-coordinated and decisive leader with expertise in program management, team building and performance optimization. Solid history of success in developing and maintaining best practices for successful high-volume fulfillment and supply chain management.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Warehouse Team Lead

Insight
01.2021 - 09.2024
  • Organized and prioritized incoming work orders and optimized team workflows and resources to handle dynamic demands.
  • Worked closely with shipping, warehouse and other personnel to coordinate movements and keep workflows smooth.
  • Operated forklifts to move supplies and finished products.
  • Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
  • Monitored team progress and enforced deadlines.
  • Collaborated with management team to implement new work procedures or policies.
  • Fostered positive employee relationships through communication, training and development coaching.
  • Rotated through series of different stations based on team needs.

Forklift Operator

Insight
09.2019 - 01.2021
  • Accurately measured and recorded product weight, dimensions or other production data for use in tag and label creation.
  • Communicated with team members to coordinate efficient and accurate movements.
  • Loaded, unloaded, transported and stacked materials through careful operation of various warehouse equipment.
  • Prepared finished stock for shipment by identifying, pulling and packing product.
  • Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
  • Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
  • Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.

Lumber Department Operator

Home Depot
02.2019 - 08.2019
  • Operated forklifts to move lumber, palletized goods, and sometimes other items.
  • Used forklifts to unload and unload flatbed trucks.
  • Used forklifts to move items in and out of the racking.
  • Ensured that the department was clean, organized, and safe.
  • Preformed daily safety checks on all isles in the department.
  • Assisted customers with questions or projects.
  • Operated power saws to cut wood for use in the department as well as for customers.

Customer Service Representative

Multiple Grocery and Fast Food Retailers
07.2014 - 02.2019
  • Operated forklifts to move lumber, palletized goods, and sometimes other items.
  • Used forklifts to unload and unload flatbed trucks.

Education

High School Diploma -

Worthington Kilbourne High School
Columbus, OH
05.2016

Skills

  • Production Monitoring
  • Resource Allocation
  • Workplace Safety
  • Quality Control
  • Forklift Experience
  • Forklift Training
  • Problem-Solving
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Attention to Detail
  • Proficient with Microsoft 365
  • Basic Computer Skills
  • Warehouse operations
  • Stocking
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Order picking

Certification

  • Forklift Certified
  • Reach Truck Certified
  • Order Picker Certified
  • Crown Certified Forklift Trainer
  • Intermediate Excel Training

Timeline

Warehouse Team Lead

Insight
01.2021 - 09.2024

Forklift Operator

Insight
09.2019 - 01.2021

Lumber Department Operator

Home Depot
02.2019 - 08.2019

Customer Service Representative

Multiple Grocery and Fast Food Retailers
07.2014 - 02.2019

High School Diploma -

Worthington Kilbourne High School