Tanesha Thornton
Litchfield,MI
Summary
Outgoing individual with well-honed organizational, labor and teamwork skills. Enthusiastic and team-driven with 9 plus years of experience working in busy manufacturing environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Warehouse Lead
Colson
05.2022 - Current
- Maintained a safe working environment, conducting regular safety audits and addressing potential hazards promptly.
- Managed a team of warehouse personnel, delegating tasks effectively to optimize workflow.
- Contributed to continuous improvement initiatives within the organization by suggesting process improvements based on data analysis and firsthand experience.
- Facilitated cross-training amongst team members to enhance overall skillset and improve staff flexibility during peak seasons or absences.
- Assisted in the recruitment and onboarding of new warehouse employees, ensuring they were well-equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to perform their roles effectively.
- Trained employees on equipment operation and safety protocols.
- Loaded, unloaded, and sorted cargo as part of accurate and efficient weekly shipments.
- Supervised warehouse operations by managing employees during shifts.
- Managed day-to-day operations of warehouse, freight and parcel shipments, returns, and transfers.
- Recorded information, shortages, and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
- Built motivated warehouse team to consistently accomplish operations goals and exceed performance targets.
- Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
Material Handler /Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Hilex
11.2015 - 05.2022
- Increased productivity, utilizing forklifts and other material handling equipment effectively.
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Unloaded incoming shipments to verify accuracy of deliveries and check possible damages.
- Received and unpacked shipments and new equipment as directed.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.
- Helped train new employees in safe practices and warehouse procedures.
- Used handheld scanners to efficiently track and maneuver freight throughout distribution network.
- Shipped material and performed boxing, packing, labeling, and preparation of related documents.
- Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
Skills
- Warehouse Functions
- Shipping and Receiving
- Product Packaging
- Warehouse Operations
- Decision Making
- Team Leadership
- Attention to Detail
- Forklift Operation
- Multitasking
- Material Handling
- Customer Service
Certification
Forklift License
Chauffeur's License
Timeline
Warehouse Lead
Colson
05.2022 - Current
Material Handler /Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Hilex
11.2015 - 05.2022
Forklift License
Chauffeur's License
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