Robert Rhodes
Aurora,CO
Summary
Dynamic warehouse professional with extensive experience at Wayfair, excelling in materials handling and operations management. Proven track record in implementing process improvements that enhance productivity and accuracy. Skilled in forklift operation and team leadership, fostering a safe and efficient work environment while ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Forklift Operator
Express Employment
Centennial, CO
02.2025 - 03.2025
- Operated powered industrial trucks in accordance with OSHA regulations.
- Reported any damages or malfunctions of equipment immediately to supervisor and manager.
- Unloaded delivery trucks with product by hand or utilizing lift-gate truck when needed.
- Verified accuracy of incoming orders against packing slips before loading onto truck and trailer for shipment.
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
- Organized warehouse shelves and racks for efficient retrieval during order fulfillment process.
- Reported safety and quality issues to management.
- Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
Lead Warehouse Associate
Wayfair
Aurora, CO
07.2024 - 02.2025
- Maintained records of all incoming and outgoing shipments, including tracking numbers and estimated delivery times.
- Coordinated with vendors regarding product availability and delivery schedules.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies in the warehouse.
- Resolved any discrepancies between actual inventory counts versus system-generated data.
- Implemented process improvements to increase productivity in the warehouse environment.
- Performed regular cycle counts to maintain accurate inventory levels.
- Organized warehouse layout to maximize efficiency by creating designated areas for specific products.
Yard Associate
Express Employment Professionals
Longmont, CO
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Assisted with maintaining accurate records related to inventory management activities.
- Inspected incoming shipments for accuracy and quality control purposes.
- Loaded customer orders onto trucks for delivery to stores or other locations.
- Identified opportunities for improvement within operational processes related to yard operations.
Order Selector
McKesson
Denver, CO
01.2017 - 03.2018
- Select order on a cherry picker in a safe and e
- Utilized RF scanner guns to retrieve items from storage locations throughout the facility.
- Confirmed shipments against purchase orders for correctness of items, quantity, and quality.
- Stayed abreast of new developments in warehouse operations technologies and processes.
- Utilized scanning equipment for picking, packing and shipping orders.
- Conducted regular inventory checks to maintain accurate stock levels.
Forklift Operator
Coke-a-Cola
Denver, CO
01.2015 - 11.2016
- Load and unload trucks for shipping and receiv
- Operated powered industrial trucks in accordance with OSHA regulations.
- Reported any damages or malfunctions of equipment immediately to supervisor and manager.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
- Verified accuracy of incoming orders against packing slips before loading onto truck and trailer for shipment.
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
- Utilized RF scanner technology while moving stock within facility in order to maintain accurate inventory levels.
- Collaborated with team members on various tasks related to storage and transport operations.
Manager
Harris hauling
Indianapolis, IN
04.2008 - 02.2014
- Accomplishes department objectives by managing staff; planning and evaluating department activities.
- Maintains staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees.
- Ensures a safe, secure, and legal work environment.
- Develops personal growth opportunities.
- Accomplishes staff results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.
- Coaches, counsels, and disciplines employees.
- Develops, coordinates, and enforces systems, policies, procedures, and productivity standards.
- Establishes strategic goals by gathering pertinent business, financial, service, and operations information.
- Defines objectives, identifies and evaluates trends and options, chooses a course of action, and evaluates outcomes.
- Accomplishes financial objectives by forecasting requirements, preparing an annual budget, scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances, and initiating corrective actions.
- Maintains quality service by enforcing quality and customer service standards, analyzing and resolving quality and customer service problems, and recommending system improvements.
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Education
High school diploma or GED - General Studies
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Indianapolis, IN01.2011
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Ivy Tech Community College
Indianapolis, INSkills
- Materials handling and distribution
- Sales and customer service
- Typing and computer operation
- Freight and shipping management
- Forklift and pallet jack operation
- Security and surveillance expertise
- Manufacturing and assembly skills
- RF scanner proficiency
- Order picking and load/unload operations
- Machine learning applications
- Operations management and forecasting
- Microsoft PowerPoint proficiency
- Cash handling and register operation
- Supervising and leadership experience
- Recruiting and organizational skills
- Continuous improvement strategies
- Warehouse and industrial equipment experience
Certification
- Forklift Certified
- Pallet Jack Certification
- Forklift Certification
- Driver's License
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Forklift Operator
Express Employment
02.2025 - 03.2025
Lead Warehouse Associate
Wayfair
07.2024 - 02.2025
Yard Associate
Express Employment Professionals
05.2022 - 05.2023
Order Selector
McKesson
01.2017 - 03.2018
Forklift Operator
Coke-a-Cola
01.2015 - 11.2016
Manager
Harris hauling
04.2008 - 02.2014
High school diploma or GED - General Studies
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Ivy Tech Community College