Robert Thompson
Waltham,MA
Summary
Organized professional experienced in safely moving materials in high-volume warehouse environments. Strong knowledge of inventory management as well as shipping and receiving procedures. Ambitious and hardworking with drive to deliver top-quality results.
Talented professional with several years in warehouse environments successful at working quickly in fast-paced, demanding settings. Efficient team player and problem-solver. Possessing top communication and conflict resolution skills.
Skilled Warehouse Forklift Operator with background in inventory management, logistics, and safety protocol adherence. Familiarity with warehouse operations and equipment maintenance enhances efficiency and minimizes downtime. Strengths include problem-solving abilities, adaptability in fast-paced environments, and aptitude for maintaining high standards of organization and productivity. Previous work has resulted in improved operational efficiency and optimized workflow processes.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Overnight Forklift Driver
BJ’s Wholesale Club
Waltham , MA
10.2021 - 06.2024
- Collaborated with team members to streamline warehouse operations and increase productivity.
- Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
- Prepared finished stock for shipment by identifying, pulling and packing product.
- Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
- Secured loads on pallets to minimize damage and worker injuries.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
- Moved products to designated areas using the forklift.
- Moved goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
Warehouse Inventory Control Manager
Churchillliving
Medford , MA
07.2018 - 03.2020
- Monitored inventory storage and enforced proper handling and organization.
- Assisted in developing new methods of tracking inventory more efficiently.
- Managed relationships with vendors by negotiating contracts on behalf of the company.
- Performed daily audits to identify errors in shipping and receiving documents or product labels.
- Prepared inventory for shipment by attaching tags and labels.
- Conducted monthly, quarterly and yearly inventories of warehouse stock.
- Tracked orders using functional systems and coordinated with warehouse workers to ensure proper storage and distribution of products.
- Prepared comprehensive reports on inventory levels, movements, variances, shortages, and other related issues for management review.
Overnight Stock Worker
Target Logistics
Watertown, Massachusetts
06.2009 - 01.2018
- Placed products on conveyors for final wrapping and shipment.
- Prepared products by adding tags and readying pallets for restocking.
- Removed expired and overripe items to provide freshest options and eliminate health risks.
- Performed price changes on items as directed by management staff.
- Utilized hand-held scanners to ensure accuracy of inventory levels.
- Maintained accurate records of all incoming and outgoing products and supplies.
- Printed accurate labels and applied to boxes, crates and containers prior to shipment.
Stock associate
Market Basket
Ashland, USA
05.2008 - 07.2009
- Stocked shelves with produce in the proper areas
- Rotated produce to ensure freshest vegetables were located in the front of display
- Answered customers question about produce location
- Unloaded truck and inventory produce to be placed in the cooler
- Performed cleaning duties of the stock room such as sweeping, mopping and keeping the area neat
- Constructed produce display cases to be put on the sales floor
Facilities
Burger King
Framingham, USA
06.2007 - 05.2008
- Processed cash, debit and credit payments for all customers at the front registers and drive through
- Prepared all food items on the menu
- Handled closing procedures that consisted of cleaning the entire kitchen, breaking down fryolators, cleaning broilers and the cleaning of the dining room
Fleet Maintenance Assistant
Cambridge Public Works Auto Fleet
Cambridge, USA
- Perform daily check of fluids on all police vehicles and general automotive work
- Schedule maintenance repairs and process all repair orders
- Shuttle vehicles to and from police garage, police station, and automotive shops
- Assist with the maintenance of repair records and service operations
- Utilize specialized automotive equipment
- Wash exterior and clean interior of police vehicles
- Perform light automotive maintenance and daily shop cleanup
Processing Associate
Laronga's Bakery
- Processing bread orders reaching numbers up to 3,000
- Organized bread by different types to be delivered to our clients
- Performed basic cleaning duties when needed
Education
GED -
Cambridge Rindge and Latin
Cambridge, MA01.2006
Skills
- Employee training
- Facility maintenance
- Inventory management
- Supply delivery
- Crew supervision
Timeline
Overnight Forklift Driver
BJ’s Wholesale Club
10.2021 - 06.2024
Warehouse Inventory Control Manager
Churchillliving
07.2018 - 03.2020
Overnight Stock Worker
Target Logistics
06.2009 - 01.2018
Stock associate
Market Basket
05.2008 - 07.2009
Facilities
Burger King
06.2007 - 05.2008
Fleet Maintenance Assistant
Cambridge Public Works Auto Fleet
Processing Associate
Laronga's Bakery
GED -
Cambridge Rindge and Latin