Dynamic Warehouse Lead with extensive experience at Creative Candles, excelling in shipping and receiving, materials management, and workforce planning. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency and ensure safety compliance. Skilled in equipment operation and inventory control, demonstrating strong attention to detail and effective team supervision to achieve timely project delivery.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Lead
Creative Candles
07.2022 - 06.2025
Loaded, unloaded, and sorted cargo as part of accurate and efficient weekly shipments.
Supervised warehouse operations by managing employees during shifts.
Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
Prepared pallets of boxes for easy transportation between customer and storage locations.
Oversaw daily operations and shipping and handling processes.
Trained employees on equipment operation and safety protocols.
Forklift Operator
Pavestone
06.2021 - 07.2022
Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
Kept accurate records of materials moved within warehouse to quickly locate inventory and keep facility operating smoothly.
Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
Forklift Operator, Warehouse Lead
SPX Cooling Technologies Inc.
02.2018 - 05.2021
Updated daily logs with production data such as weights, destinations, and delivery times to keep management current on team activities.
Weighed materials or products to record weight or other production data on tags or labels.
Coordinated team member movements based on current needs, avoiding safety concerns, or delays.
Reviewed daily production schedules to inform effective prioritization and delegation of tasks.
Generated production data to complete necessary paperwork by accurately measuring and weighing materials.
Operated or tended automatic stacking, loading and packaging machines.
Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move and ship products.
Managed day-to-day operations of warehouse, freight and parcel shipments, returns, and transfers.
Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
Double checked records, daily reports, and inventory transactions to identify and correct variances.
Prepared and checked outbound shipments for accuracy.
Transported merchandise pallets to move in warehouse.
Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
Warehouse Lead, Forklift Operator
Timken
05.2017 - 02.2018
Handled fright and parcel shipment schedules, return and transfer processes and oversight of daily warehouse operations.
Promoted safety policies and practices among personnel, enforcing appropriate handling and use of equipment and products.
Acted as liaison between company departments and warehouse teams.
Monitored tasks and staff assignments to deliver projects under-budget and on-time.
Volunteered to assist with projects, demonstrating willingness to learn new tasks and increase skill levels.
Moved merchandise using forklifts, pallet jacks and hand trucks.
Forklift Operator
Talley Inc.
04.2015 - 03.2017
Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
Operated or tended automatic stacking, loading and packaging machines.
Generated production data to complete necessary paperwork by accurately measuring and weighing materials.
Reviewed daily production schedules to inform effective prioritization and delegation of tasks.
Warehouse Associate
Castle Creations
10.2011 - 01.2015
Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
Prepared orders for shipment by picking, packing, and labeling merchandise.
Assembled orders and packed items for shipment, conveying orders to shipping personnel
Manually or mechanically loaded and unloaded materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles
Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
Warehouse Associate
Kerry Ingredients
08.2007 - 10.2010
Assembled pallets and crates for secure transportation of materials.
Worked safely around moving machinery.
Successfully navigated large shipments of materials through tight spaces and busy facilities.
Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
Unpacked and repacked items in different quantities and configurations for shipment.
Surrounded items in cling film, padded blankets, and tape to protect from damage.