RONALD WALKER JR.

Tobyhanna,PA

Summary

Dependable Warehouse and Material Handling professional with 7+ years of experience supporting high-volume freight, warehouse, distribution, and loading operations. Experienced operating forklifts, yard hostlers, pallet jacks, hand trucks, and other material-handling equipment. Skilled in trailer positioning, loading and unloading, pallet movement, product staging, freight documentation, and maintaining safe and organized work environments. Safety-focused team player with experience working across warehouse functions and supporting daily distribution operations.

Overview

Certification

years of professional experience

Work History

Forklift Operator / Yard Hostler

PEPSICO

10.2025 - Current

Operate yard hostler equipment to move and position trailers at designated dock doors in preparation for loading and unloading operations.
Operate forklifts to load, unload, stage, and transport pallets and finished products throughout warehouse and distribution areas.
Load finished products onto trailers while maintaining safe, accurate, and organized pallet placement.
Coordinate movement of trailers and product between the yard, dock, and warehouse to support daily distribution operations.
Pick, stage, and organize product as needed to meet daily shipping and warehouse requirements.
Follow established safety procedures while maintaining clean, organized warehouse, dock, and yard areas.
Perform multiple warehouse functions in a fast-paced distribution environment while maintaining productivity, accuracy, and attention to detail.

Warehouse Associate

CHEWY FULFILLMENT CENTER

04.2025 - 08.2025

Picked, packed, and shipped pet products accurately and efficiently while meeting daily productivity expectations.
Processed high-volume customer orders while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
Maintained a clean, organized, and safety-focused work area.
Collaborated with team leads and coworkers to meet fulfillment goals during high-volume periods.

Box Truck Driver / Lead Warehouse Associate

ROCKLAND BAKERY

03.2024 - 02.2025

Operated box trucks to deliver products to retail and wholesale customers on local routes.
Loaded and unloaded deliveries while verifying order accuracy and maintaining delivery documentation.
Assisted with warehouse operations, including inventory checks, product rotation, staging, and material movement.
Supported daily warehouse activities while maintaining safe handling and organized work areas.

Freight Handler

FEDEX FREIGHT

07.2018 - 01.2023

Operated forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, and other motorized and manual equipment to complete daily freight-handling assignments.
Loaded, unloaded, stacked, staged, and secured freight inside trailers according to operational and safety requirements.
Reviewed shipping and receiving documentation to verify quantities, descriptions, weights, and other shipment information.
Used electronic systems and manual processes to document and complete daily freight-handling activities.
Inspected freight and reported or addressed damaged materials when necessary.
Maintained warehouse equipment and kept workstations clean, organized, and ready for operation.
Followed OSHA standards, government regulations, and company policies and procedures.
Cross-trained with other departments and assisted with on-the-job training for new employees.
Provided customer assistance and supported the timely movement of freight throughout the facility.

Education

High School Diploma -

Pocono Mountain West High School

Pocono Summit

01-2009

Skills

Forklift Operation
Yard Hostler Operations
Trailer & Dock Operations
Loading & Unloading
Material Handling
Pallet Movement & Staging
Shipping & Receiving
Freight Handling

Warehouse Operations
Order Picking & Fulfillment
Trailer Loading & Securing
Inventory & Product Verification
OSHA & Workplace Safety
Equipment Operation & Maintenance
Team Collaboration & Training
Time Management & Productivity