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Ronnie Branam

Kingston,TN

Summary

Skilled laborer with background in freight, stock, and material moving. Have experience in safely handling materials, operating equipment, and ensuring efficiency in warehouse settings. Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize tasks effectively for smooth operations. Made impact by streamlining inventory processes, reducing turnaround time for loading and unloading shipments. Skilled dockworker with experience in shipping and receiving. Forklift certified and can transport hazardous or regular materials between production and sorting areas. Great at inventory control and keeping stock full and maintained. Extreme attention to detail and very thorough with tasks for high accuracy and completion.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Dockworker

Southeastern Freight Lines
Knoxville , TN
10.2023 - Current
  • Secured items in truck by strapping over protective padding.
  • Stacked cargo in designated areas according to size, type, style, color, or product code.
  • Applied barcodes to cargo and used digital scanners to track and locate materials during transportation.
  • Communicated with supervisors and coworkers regarding any changes in work assignments or schedules.
  • Reported any damaged items to supervisor immediately upon discovery.
  • Counted number of boxes or units in loading docks to confirm proper completion of work orders.
  • Operate Propane Forklift to load and unload freight from each trailer for delivery.
  • Perform pre-shift inspection of forklift before each shift.
  • Fill out each manifest paper with correct freight and tracking numbers after completion.

Dock Supervisor

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.
Knoxville , Tn
07.2017 - 10.2023
  • Prepared and led staff training and instruction.
  • Developed and implemented standard operating procedures for all dock activities.
  • Implemented quality control measures at the dockside area ensuring only approved products are loaded onto vessels before departure.
  • Established priorities and assigned tasks to support dock operations.
  • Completed or assisted with difficult or skilled tasks.
  • Resolved conflicts between crew members or between crew members and personnel in a professional manner.
  • Assigned work orders for freight to be unloaded and loaded.
  • Dispatched loads with the correct drivers and destination while working with central dispatch with any changes needed.
  • Make sure crew is staying productive and meeting production goals.

Warehouse Shipping Lead

Nobelus
Knoxville , TN
12.2011 - 07.2023
  • Compared and verified identifying information of outgoing shipments.
  • Resolved customer complaints related to accuracy or delivery timeframes of orders.
  • Utilized forklift to move inventory items.
  • Conducted regular cycle counts to identify discrepancies between physical inventories and records.
  • Unloaded incoming products off trucks, sorted items in staging area and transported items to final storage locations.
  • Loaded and unloaded trailers with care and efficiency.
  • Examined shipment contents and compare with manifests, invoices or orders to verify accuracy.
  • Palletized boxes to increase movement and shipment efficiency.
  • Computed shipping, storage or demurrage charges using computer or price list.
  • Staged and sorted products for loading.
  • Used computer and company software to enter shipment and inventory records.
  • Determined shipping methods, routes or rates for materials to be shipped.
  • Trained new team members on warehouse procedures and safety protocols.
  • Maintained a clean, safe work environment in accordance with OSHA standards.
  • Managed paperwork associated with incoming and outgoing shipments including customs documents.
  • Operated lift and hand trucks to transfer materials to and from target areas.

Customer Service Representative

Lowes Home Improvment
Harriman , TN
03.2009 - 12.2011

Helped customers find the product they needed.

  • Increased customer satisfaction ratings by effectively answering questions, suggesting effective solutions, and resolving issues quickly.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly and efficiently.
  • Answered inbound calls, chats and emails to facilitate customer service.
  • Determined accurate prices for customer services, consistently searching for deals and best prices.
  • Conferred with customers by telephone or in person to provide information about products or services and take orders.
  • Developed strong customer relationships to encourage repeat business.

Education

High School Diploma -

Roane County High School
Kingston, TN
05-2007

Skills

  • Shipping and receiving
  • Loading and unloading
  • Pallet handling
  • Hazardous materials handling
  • Freight organization
  • Warehouse safety
  • Heavy lifting proficiency
  • Hand-held device scanning
  • Freight loading
  • Safe equipment operation
  • Order picking
  • Shipment tracking
  • Materials handling
  • Load security
  • Dock equipment operation
  • Workplace cleanliness
  • Pallet jack handling
  • Inspecting load and identify proper quantity of items and package weight
  • Forklift Certified with 14 years of experience
  • Restocking shelves
  • Transporting materials including hazmat
  • Can brace, pad, and strap materials for safe transporting

Timeline

Dockworker

Southeastern Freight Lines
10.2023 - Current

Dock Supervisor

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.
07.2017 - 10.2023

Warehouse Shipping Lead

Nobelus
12.2011 - 07.2023

Customer Service Representative

Lowes Home Improvment
03.2009 - 12.2011

High School Diploma -

Roane County High School
Ronnie Branam