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Simon Williamson

Kernersville,NC

Summary

Diligent and hard-working candidate ready to contribute solid effort as team member. Thorough and highly organized with excellent communication skills. Reliable worker with strong work ethic.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Warehouse Associate/Forklift Operator

BMK Americas LLC
2020.12 - 2023.10
  • Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
  • Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
  • Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
  • Built pallets and loads for partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets and staged pallets to be loaded onto trucks for shipping.
  • Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using skill and technique.
  • 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.
  • Monitored area for pedestrian and vehicular traffic while operating various types of equipment.
  • Verified functionality of forklifts through performance of preventive maintenance and effective troubleshooting of malfunctions.
  • Transported stowed product inventory to various locations throughout unit, labeling and replenishing inventory items, making boxes and loading and unloading trailers to keep stock in proper condition.
  • Drove carts, dollies, hand trucks, mobile power-propelled trucks and other moving equipment to move large quantities of merchandise.
  • Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
  • Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
  • Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
  • Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
  • Kept accurate records of materials moved within warehouse to quickly locate inventory and keep facility operating smoothly.
  • Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
  • Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
  • Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
  • Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
  • Moved levers or controls to operate forklifts, lifting beams with swivel-hooks and hoists to transport and load materials.
  • Reviewed daily production schedules to inform effective prioritization and delegation of tasks.
  • Coordinated team member movements based on current needs, avoiding safety concerns, or delays.
  • Prevented waste when transferring materials between transport containers and processing equipment.

Material Handler/Warehouse Associate/Forklift Operator

Tenn-Tex Plastics
2019.06 - 2020.07
  • Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
  • Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
  • Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
  • Built pallets and loads for partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets.
  • Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using skill and technique.
  • Drove carts, dollies, hand trucks, mobile power-propelled trucks and other moving equipment to move large quantities of merchandise.
  • Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
  • Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
  • Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
  • Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
  • Positioned lifting devices under, over or around loaded pallets or boxes to secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
  • Assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life, and fluid levels.
  • Moved levers or controls to operate forklifts, lifting beams with swivel-hooks and hoists to transport and load materials.

Material Handler/Forklift Operator

Technical Precision Plastics
2018.08 - 2019.05
  • Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
  • Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
  • Listened closely during team meetings to gain complete understanding of duties required for each shift, completing priority tasks first.
  • Read production orders, work orders, shipping orders and requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.
  • Performed cycle counts and inventory control to accurately track product levels.
  • Alerted supervisors and coworkers of hazards and other issues for quick resolutions.
  • Attached identifying tags to containers to mark with identifying shipping information.
  • Inspected stocks to identify shortages, replenish supply and maintain consistent inventory.
  • Monitored warehouse to identify missing items, spills and unusual activity, complying with safety procedures.

Education

GED -

Alamance Community College
Graham, NC
06.2019

Skills

  • Inventory Counting
  • Shipping and Receiving
  • Quantity Calculations
  • Labeling and Boxing
  • Environmentally Controlled Storage
  • Lifting and Sorting
  • Freight Labeling
  • Merchandise Staging
  • Assembly and Production
  • Quality Control
  • Wrapping and Boxing
  • Materials Handling and Transport
  • Material Handling
  • Pallet Jack Operations
  • Trash Collection
  • Inventory Organization
  • Loading and Unloading
  • Warehouse Environment Safety
  • Forklift Operations
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Warehouse Operations

Timeline

Warehouse Associate/Forklift Operator

BMK Americas LLC
2020.12 - 2023.10

Material Handler/Warehouse Associate/Forklift Operator

Tenn-Tex Plastics
2019.06 - 2020.07

Material Handler/Forklift Operator

Technical Precision Plastics
2018.08 - 2019.05

GED -

Alamance Community College
Simon Williamson