Ryan Koger
Lexington,SC
Summary
Energetic and personable customer service professional seeking an opportunity to leverage strong communication skills and passion for providing exceptional client experiences. Committed to delivering prompt, courteous, and effective assistance to customers. Eager to contribute to the growth and success of a dynamic organization.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Husqvarna
Orangeburg, SC
10.2024 - Current
- Executed regular maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance and safety compliance.
- Trained new team members on equipment operation and safety procedures, enhancing overall team competency.
- Assisted in coordinating shipment schedules with logistics teams to improve delivery timelines.
- Monitored inventory levels using warehouse management systems to prevent stock shortages or overages.
- Participated in safety audits and compliance checks to uphold organizational standards and regulations.
- Facilitated cross-departmental communication regarding inventory issues, resolving discrepancies promptly.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Built pallets and loads for partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets and staged pallets and loads into truck when ready for shipment.
- Worked with racking systems and loaded or unloaded pallets, pulling and placing pallets on or off of vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically.
- Received products using frequency scanners, unloaded shipments from trucks and fulfilled and organized orders to streamline customer delivery processes.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
Warehouse Forklift Driver
Home Depot Warehouse
West Columbia, SC
04.2021 - 10.2024
- Operated forklifts to efficiently transport materials within warehouse environment.
- Conducted inventory checks to maintain accurate stock levels and ensure timely replenishment.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize loading and unloading processes for improved workflow.
- Implemented safety protocols to minimize workplace hazards and promote compliance with regulations.
- Streamlined order picking process by organizing products for quicker access and retrieval.
- Increased warehouse efficiency by operating forklifts and pallet jacks safely and accurately.
- Maintained a well-organized warehouse by systematically stacking products and rotating inventory.
Warehouse Associate
Amazon Fulfillment Center
West Columbia, SC
08.2016 - 04.2021
- Operated material handling equipment to transport and organize inventory efficiently.
- Processed incoming shipments, ensuring accurate inventory counts and proper storage procedures.
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily productivity goals in fast-paced environment.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work areas to comply with safety standards.
Education
Swansea High School
Swansea, SC06.2014
Skills
- Forklift operation (sit-down, stand-up, reach truck, pallet jack)
- Safe material handling and load securing
- Shipping & receiving procedures
- Order picking & packing
- RF scanner
- Warehouse management systems
- OSHA compliant safety practices
- Strong attention to detail
- Time management
- Inventory control
- Cycle counting
- Heavy lifting (50 lbs)
- Ability to work long shifts/standing
- Basic data entry & documentation
- Barcode scanning systems
- PPE compliance
- Workplace safety protocols
- Dock operations
- Trailer loading/unloading
- Palletizing & depalletizing
- Communication
- Team collaboration
- Reliability
- Punctuality
Timeline
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Husqvarna
10.2024 - Current
Warehouse Forklift Driver
Home Depot Warehouse
04.2021 - 10.2024
Warehouse Associate
Amazon Fulfillment Center
08.2016 - 04.2021
Swansea High School