STEPHEN OWENS
Johnson Hardwood
Dallas
13
years of professional experience
Skilled Forklift Operator with expertise in warehouse operations and inventory control. Proven ability to manage the movement of goods safely and efficiently while maintaining organized work environments. Focused on enhancing productivity and upholding safety standards in all tasks.
Work History
Warehouse Associate
5 Months- Operated RF scanners to pick, pack, and process orders accurately.
- Maintained replenishment standards by rotating stock and supporting timely merchandise placement.
- Oversaw receiving, unloading, and stocking merchandise to maintain organized backroom flow.
- Operated forklift to move pallets, equipment, and materials across warehouse areas.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks while following shipment schedules and dock procedures.
- Prepared orders for shipment by picking, packing, and labeling merchandise.
Warehouse Associate
1 Year 4 Months- Sorted and organized merchandise to ensure accurate and timely shipment.
- Moved products and equipment to designated locations, enhancing workspace cleanliness and efficiency.
- Sorted and organized merchandise in preparation for shipment.
- Moved products and equipment to appropriate locations to maintain workspace cleanliness.
- Performed physical inventory counts on a regular basis.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks efficiently and safely, ensuring smooth operations during shipment processes.
- Documented all damages, shortages, overages or other irregularities in shipment records.
Warehouse Associate / Forklift Driver
2 Years 2 Months- Coordinated schedules for pick-up and returns for non-profit agencies, ensuring timely service delivery
- Rescheduled orders promptly to ensure efficient operations.
- Managed the safe operation of the forklift while maneuvering in tight areas or around other personnel.
- Efficiently loaded trucks with correct amounts of product ensuring weight limits were not exceeded.
- Pulled and prepared product for shipment, verifying exact number and type of product before loading and shipping.
- Operated manual pallet jack to move products throughout warehouse.
- Inspected products for defects and damages and reported discarded items to supervisors.
- Ensured safe forklift operation in tight areas to prevent accidents.
- Identified workplace safety hazards and reported findings to supervisors.
- Used radios to communicate with other team members and streamline work processes.
- Communicated with team members using radios to enhance workflow efficiency.
Warehouse Associate
5 Months- Managed and organized warehouse inventory to ensure accurate stock levels and efficient retrieval.
- Coordinated shipping, receiving, storing, and distribution activities to streamline operations.
- Successfully managed and organized warehouse inventory.
- Input product information and quantities into warehouse databases.
- Pulled and prepared products for shipment, verifying accuracy of quantities and types before loading.
Delivery Driver
6 Months- Operated delivery vehicle, ensuring compliance with local traffic laws and safety standards to promote safe driving practices.
- Verified delivery addresses and ensured accurate package delivery to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Utilized GPS systems to accurately navigate routes while adhering to scheduled delivery times.
- Prepared and delivered packages to customer accounts on assigned routes, maintaining timely service and reliability.
Sales Associate
4 Months- Inventoried stock and requisitioned new inventory.
- Assisted customers in finding and selecting products to meet their needs.
- Created and arranged merchandise displays to enhance customer engagement.
- Managed cash register and POS transactions for purchases, refunds, and exchanges.
Shift Lead / Receiver
1 Year 2 Months- Provide leadership and guidance to team members to achieve performance targets
- Evaluated team performance and provided monitoring support.
- Monitored employee performance, providing feedback as needed for improvement.
Machine Operator
3 Years 1 Month- Operated production machinery such as Band Saw and Drill Press in a safe and efficient manner, while adhering to all safety protocols.
- Maintained daily production reports and machine log books to ensure accurate tracking of operations.
- Loaded and unloaded materials from industrial trucks.
Education
High School
Skills
Forklift operations
Stand-up Forklift
Sit-down forklift
Reach forklift
Pallet Rider
Electric Pallet Jack
Scissor Lift
Assembly and production
Merchandise staging
Problem-solving
Inventory management
Attention to detail
Time management
Clear communication
Team collaboration
EQUIPMENT EXPERIENCE
Stand-up Forklift, Sit-down forklift, Reach forklift, Pallet Rider, Electric Pallet Jack, Scissor Lift
Timeline
Warehouse Associate
Johnson Hardwood
05.2026 - 10.2026Read More
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02.2022 - 04.2024Read More
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12.2020 - 05.2021Read More
Delivery Driver
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06.2020 - 12.2020Read More
Sales Associate
Vixen Vapors
08.2019 - 12.2019Read More
Shift Lead / Receiver
Top Golf
05.2017 - 07.2018Read More
Machine Operator
Concrete Accessories
04.2014 - 05.2017Read More
Trinity High School
High School
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