Tanner Koutnik
Freight Team Associate
Luray,Virginia
Summary
Dedicated Warehouse Associate with expertise in lift equipment operation and inventory management. Recognized for strong teamwork, accuracy in inventory counts, and maintaining detailed records. Skilled in optimizing space utilization and ensuring safety compliance, contributing to efficient warehouse operations.
Overview
2
2
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Freight Team Associate
Home Depot
Harrisonburg
06.2025 - Current
- Unloaded freight from delivery trucks and organized merchandise on the sales floor.
- Assisted customers in locating products and provided helpful information.
- Maintained clean and organized storage areas for efficient inventory management.
- Collaborated with team members to prioritize tasks during busy periods.
- Operated lift equipment such as pallet jacks, forklifts, and order pickers in accordance with OSHA standards.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding any delays or issues that arose during shift work.
- Performed manual lifting and moving of heavy objects on a regular basis.
- Monitored inventory levels and reported discrepancies to management.
Warehouse Worker
Saratoga Wine Exchange
Ballston Lake
10.2024 - 04.2025
- Diligently loaded products onto pallets and prepared them for shipment.
- Assembled and packaged orders with attention to detail, ensuring compliance with quality and accuracy standards.
- Monitored and updated inventory records using warehouse management systems and digital tools.
- Optimized warehouse layout by strategically utilizing available space to improve workflow and storage capacity.
- Operated various loading and unloading equipment while strictly adhering to safety protocols.
- Collaborated with various departments to coordinate projects and consistently meet tight deadlines.
- Maintained clean, organized workstations, shelves, and pallet areas to promote efficiency and workplace safety.
- Packaged and labeled items efficiently for both outgoing shipments and long-term storage.
Education
High School Diploma -
Koutnik Homeschool Academy
Woodbridge, VA05-2023
Skills
- Strong Work Ethic
- Effective Time Management
- Clear Verbal and Written Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Adaptable and Versatile in Challenging Situations
- Strategic Problem Solving
- Self-Motivated and Disciplined
- Team Collaboration
Certification
- OSHA Forklift Operator Certification
Issued by Certus through Fusion Training Platform – May 2025 - Pallet Jack Operation & Safety Training
Issued by Certus through Fusion Training Platform – May 2025
Technical Skills
- Lift Equipment Operation & Standards
- Skid/Pallet Building & Load Optimization
- Space Utilization & Warehouse Organization
- Safety Compliance & Vehicle Inspection Procedures
- Order Picking, Packing, and Staging
- Warehouse Safety Protocols
- Inventory Management
Timeline
Freight Team Associate
Home Depot
06.2025 - Current
Warehouse Worker
Saratoga Wine Exchange
10.2024 - 04.2025
High School Diploma -
Koutnik Homeschool Academy