Ralph S. Dickerson
Portland ,OR
Summary
Dynamic Forklift Operator with proven expertise at McKesson in streamlining order processing and enhancing warehouse efficiency. Skilled in materials handling and team collaboration, I consistently improved shipment accuracy and reduced loading times. Committed to maintaining safety standards while fostering a positive work environment. I am diligent with a solid background in warehouse operations and forklift handling. Proven track record of efficiently managing inventory and ensuring safe material handling. Proficient in maintaining organized storage areas and adhering to safety protocols. As I am a hardworking individual who can work alone and or on a team.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Warehouse Forklift Operator
McKesson
04.2025 - 05.2025
- Expedited shipment processes by accurately pulling orders from inventory shelves using a forklift following pick tickets specifications.
- Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Streamlined order processing with efficient materials handling and accurate placement of goods using a forklift in designated locations.
Forklift Operator
Kenco
11.2022 - 02.2025
- 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.
- Fostered positive working relationships with colleagues and supervisors, promoting teamwork and collaboration within the warehouse environment while executing daily forklift tasks.
Delivery Driver
Parts Authority
04.2020 - 10.2022
- Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Improved customer satisfaction by ensuring timely and accurate deliveries of products.
- Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
- Worked scheduled hours as required and took on available shifts during holidays and busy periods.
- Developed strong working knowledge of local traffic laws and regulations to facilitate smooth navigation on-the-job safely.
- Strengthened company reputation through polite and friendly interactions with customers during deliveries.
Merchandiser
Mondelez
07.2019 - 11.2019
- Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
- Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
- Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.
- Managed inventory levels with regular monitoring, ordering, and stock replenishment for optimal product availability.
- Trained new team members in merchandising best practices, ensuring a cohesive approach across the store.
Merchandiser
Columbia Distributing
03.2016 - 05.2019
- Monitored inventory levels and kept adequate stock in product displays on sales floor.
- Improved overall store appearance by performing routine maintenance tasks such as cleaning shelves, updating signage, and reporting damaged fixtures for repair or replacement.
- Reduced out-of-stock instances by conducting regular audits, adjusting inventory counts, and communicating discrepancies to management.
- Boosted sales through effective collaboration with marketing team on promotional displays.
- Promoted seasonal products and trends to move stock and prepare for incoming inventory.
Education
Associate of Science - Associates in Criminology
Clark Atlanta University
Atlanta, GA06-2000
Tv Production
Thomas Jefferson High
Portland, OR06-1994
Skills
- Forklift operation
- Truck loading and unloading
- Warehouse organization
- Problem-solving
- Shipping and receiving
- Heavy lifting
- Materials handling
- Loading and unloading
- Pallet jack operation
- Warehouse safety
- Order picking
- Shipment receiving
- Equipment maintenance
- Storage procedures
- Team collaboration
- Data entry
- Inventory management
- Pallet consolidation
Certification
Class C Oregon Driver's License
Timeline
Warehouse Forklift Operator
McKesson
04.2025 - 05.2025
Forklift Operator
Kenco
11.2022 - 02.2025
Delivery Driver
Parts Authority
04.2020 - 10.2022
Merchandiser
Mondelez
07.2019 - 11.2019
Merchandiser
Columbia Distributing
03.2016 - 05.2019
Associate of Science - Associates in Criminology
Clark Atlanta University
Tv Production
Thomas Jefferson High
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