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Robert Ford

Summary

Motivated Warehouse Worker skilled at providing efficiency in shipping and receiving, inspection and storage operations. Handles diverse materials to achieve high-quality packaging standards and reduce risk. Brings related experience and dedication to meet production and quality goals.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Warehouse Associate

Lowes
04.2023 - Current
  • Prepared orders for shipment by picking, packing, and labeling merchandise.
  • Worked safely around moving machinery.
  • Assembled orders and packed items for shipment, conveying orders to shipping personnel
  • Manually or mechanically loaded and unloaded materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles
  • Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
  • Used hand-held devices and computers to record and monitor inventory levels and completed audits to uncover and address inaccuracies.
  • Consistently lifted materials weighing as much 100 pounds.
  • Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to verify accuracy and prevent errors.
  • Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
  • Inspected work areas for cleanliness and obstacles and removed cartons and boxes to keep work areas organized and hazard-free.

Independent Contractor

Stallion
01.2023 - Current
  • Delivered outstanding service to customers to maintain and extend relationships for future business opportunities.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Collaborated closely with clients to better understand entire project scope.
  • Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
  • Managed day-to-day operations of consulting business, which required such tasks as medical equipment and medication for medical locations.
  • Negotiated fees and contracts to reach mutually beneficial agreements with clients.
  • Collaborated with clients to define project requirements and deliverables.
  • Researched and identified innovative solutions to acquire resources and meet customer needs.

Independent Contractor

Medline
05.2019 - 12.2022


  • Liaising with client to elucidate job requirement, as needed.
  • Gathering the materials needs to complete the assignment.
  • Overseeing the assignment,from inception to completion.
  • Tailoring your approach to work to suit the job specifications,as required.
  • Communication assignment related issues with the client as soon as they arise.
  • Ensuring that assignment are completed are completed according to stipulated requirements.
  • Finalizing tasks by predetermined deadlines.
  • Completing and submitting your tax returns in a timely manner.

Forklift Loader Operator

Central Freight Line
05.2019 - 06.2020
  • Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
  • Removed orders from storage, wrapped, and staged for shipments.
  • Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
  • Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
  • Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
  • Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
  • Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.

Forklift Truck Operator

Family Dollar Warehouse
09.2010 - 06.2019
  • Organized and secured stored materials and parts in designated areas.
  • Loaded, transported and stacked materials.
  • Loaded transfer truck with front-end loader.
  • Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
  • Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
  • Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
  • Kept accurate records of materials moved within warehouse to quickly locate inventory and keep facility operating smoothly.
  • Removed orders from storage, wrapped, and staged for shipments.
  • Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
  • Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
  • Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
  • Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.

Warehouse

J.C.Penny's Distribution Center
08.2002 - 03.2008
  • Prepared orders for shipment by picking, packing, and labeling merchandise.
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Operated pallet jacks and material moving equipment to receive and transport items from various warehouse locations.
  • Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
  • Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
  • Operated RF scanners to track merchandise and verify contents of containers.
  • Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
  • Labeled and accurately moved customer orders to meet shipment timetables and minimize errors.
  • Evaluated incoming shipments for quality issues and processed unacceptable materials for return.
  • Operated forklifts to transfer inventory to and from target destinations.

Education

Warehouse Inventory Management

Vance High School
Charlotte, NC
06.1999

Skills

  • Environmentally Controlled Storage
  • General Housekeeping
  • Document Updates
  • Merchandising and Display
  • Occupational Health and Safety
  • Loading and Unloading
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Shipment Optimization
  • Inspecting Tickets
  • Hand Truck Operation

Timeline

Warehouse Associate

Lowes
04.2023 - Current

Independent Contractor

Stallion
01.2023 - Current

Independent Contractor

Medline
05.2019 - 12.2022

Forklift Loader Operator

Central Freight Line
05.2019 - 06.2020

Forklift Truck Operator

Family Dollar Warehouse
09.2010 - 06.2019

Warehouse

J.C.Penny's Distribution Center
08.2002 - 03.2008

Warehouse Inventory Management

Vance High School

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