Reuben Thornton
Fayetteville
Summary
Self-motivated worker, excelling in learning all aspects of a job, using my experience and social skills to effectively communicate, manage, and lead in any environment.
The key to excelling in any field is to understand the roles around you, and being flexible in your work in order to better the organization as a whole.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Dock Worker
ABF Freight
Carlisle
09.2025 - Current
- Loaded and unloaded freight using forklifts and pallet jacks.
- Organized cargo in shipping containers for optimal space utilization.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments for quality and accuracy.
- Maintained cleanliness and orderliness of the dock area.
- Operated dock equipment safely following all safety protocols.
CAREGIVERS
Caregivers America
York
11.2024 - 07.2025
- Provide full care to a client who needs assistance in aspects of their life to take care of themselves.
- The job requires time management, inventory tracking, awareness of cues, and empathy for the client.
Product Manufacturer
Phipps Labels
Sinking Spring
05.2023 - 08.2024
- Operation of Rotoflex 19" Variable diameter Machine in the Digital label printing department, and providing quality assurance of processed work.
- Duties: Lamination, label cutting, Machine operation, Machine Maintenance, and Quality inspection.
Damages Supervisor
Ashley Furniture
Leesport
03.2019 - 04.2023
- Warehouse Damages Supervisor.
- Led a team in the inspection and repair of furniture damaged in the warehouse to reduce waste cost, and led presentations on the proper handling of warehouse products to prevent damage.
- Worked in tandem with the inventory department to ensure accurate counts of returns and repaired products.
- Equipment training: Forklift, Reach Truck, Clamp Truck, Electric Riding Jack, and Order Picker.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent -
Mason Dixon Home School Association (MDHSA)
Waynesboro, PA, United States01.2014
Skills
- Team leadership
- Crisis intervention
- Communication skills
- Active Listening
- Employee training
- Inventory management
- Microsoft Excel
- Cargo organization
- Forklift operation
- Quality assurance
- Damage inspection
- Materials handling and transport
- Material loading and unloading
- Order picking
- Machine operations
References
- Urayoan Garcia, Ashley Furniture, 2nd Shift Operations Manager, (732) 423-6823, True
- Tyler Eby, (717) 414-9608
- Bob Ickes, (484) 256-0510
- Mary Hudjinski, (717) 762-3357, True
- Daniel Trevitz, (717) 331-4782
Organizations And Affiliations
- Boy Scouts of America; Assistant Scoutmaster
- Venturing Scouts; Accountant, President
Job Related Training
- Excel spreadsheet utilization
- Supervisor and leading training
- AS400
- Forklift
- High-reach truck
- Rider Palletjack
- Walking Palletjack
- Clamp Truck
- Inventory systems management
- Rotoflex DSI
- Rotoflex DLI
Timeline
Dock Worker
ABF Freight
09.2025 - Current
CAREGIVERS
Caregivers America
11.2024 - 07.2025
Product Manufacturer
Phipps Labels
05.2023 - 08.2024
Damages Supervisor
Ashley Furniture
03.2019 - 04.2023
High school diploma or equivalent -
Mason Dixon Home School Association (MDHSA)