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
12.2020 - 10.2023
- 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
06.2019 - 07.2020
- 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
08.2018 - 05.2019
- 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, NC06.2019
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
12.2020 - 10.2023
Material Handler/Warehouse Associate/Forklift Operator
Tenn-Tex Plastics
06.2019 - 07.2020
Material Handler/Forklift Operator
Technical Precision Plastics
08.2018 - 05.2019
GED -
Alamance Community College
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