Preston Greer Jr
Louisville,KY
Summary
Adept at enhancing warehouse efficiency and safety, my tenure at Old Dominion Freight showcased my forklift operation expertise and team collaboration skills. I significantly reduced accidents and improved productivity by skillfully maneuvering materials and fostering a team-oriented environment. My proactive approach and commitment to excellence have consistently resulted in heightened customer satisfaction and workplace safety. Experienced with operating forklifts in fast-paced environments, ensuring smooth material handling and efficient operations. Delivers consistent performance by maintaining equipment and adhering to safety guidelines. Knowledge of warehouse management and logistics coordination.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator/Delivery Driver
Old Dominion Freight
08.2006 - 10.2024
- 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.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- 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 equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks quickly and increase overall productivity.
- Minimized product damage through careful maneuvering and transporting of fragile items.
- Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using [Skill] and [Technique].
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by ensuring that goods were handled with care, minimizing returns due to damage.
- Maintained clean and safe work environment, contributing to reduction in workplace accidents.
- Achieved high levels of product security by following best practices in cargo handling.
Picker/Forklift Operator
Motor Coach Industries
09.2004 - 08.2006
- Worked fast to meet assigned daily picking quotas.
- Pulled orders quickly to maintain demanding productivity goals.
- Maintained a clean and organized warehouse, ensuring easy access to products for efficient picking.
- Expedited the picking process for faster order fulfillment using handheld scanners and inventory management software.
- Scanned and verified UPC codes for all products to aid in identification.
- Used RF scanners to track orders and verify accuracy.
- Assisted in reducing product damage through careful handling of items during the picking process.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to various shifts and schedules while maintaining consistent performance standards throughout periods of increased workload demands or personnel shortages.
- Developed strong relationships with coworkers through effective teamwork, contributing to a positive work environment that fostered high productivity levels.
- Sorted and organized items in designated areas for easy access.
- Contributed to a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols and reporting any hazards or issues promptly.
- Displayed excellent attention to detail, ensuring all orders were picked and prepared accurately according to customer specifications.
- Worked closely with shipping teams to guarantee timely dispatch of completed orders, thereby improving customer satisfaction rates.
- Assisted with training and onboarding of new team members, sharing best practices and helping them acclimate to the fast-paced work environment.
- Participated in regular training sessions to stay updated on best practices and new technologies related to picking processes.
- Operated equipment such as pallet jacks and hand trucks to move heavy boxes.
- Transported merchandise to sales floor and replenished out-of-stock and low-stock items.
Education
High School Diploma -
Butler Traditional High School
Louisville, KY05-1993
Skills
- Forklift Operation
- Forklift Operator Certification
- Loading and unloading
- Shipping and receiving
- Team Player
- Warehouse Operations
- Material Handling
- Safety awareness
- Order Picking
- Punctual and Reliable
- Dock Operations
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Customer Service-Oriented
- Hazardous Materials Endorsements
- Dock work
- Shipping operations
- Warehouse picking
- Deadline-driven
- Physically fit and agile
- Hand-Eye Coordination
Timeline
Forklift Operator/Delivery Driver
Old Dominion Freight
08.2006 - 10.2024
Picker/Forklift Operator
Motor Coach Industries
09.2004 - 08.2006
High School Diploma -
Butler Traditional High School
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