Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
Work Preference
Timeline
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Tinitali Faapito

Warehouse Material Management Specialist
Puyallup,WA

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

15
years of professional experience
1
Certification
4
years of post-secondary education
1
Language

Work History

ABC Building Specialty/L&W Supply, Fife, WA

Warehouse Forklift Operator/Material Management Specialist
07.2009 - Current

Job overview

  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations in the workplace environment.
  • Scheduled large shipments and planned logistics to reserve sufficient storage space for incoming items.
  • Reviewed and updated inventory records in database to ensure accuracy.
  • Recorded shipment data for reporting, accounting or recordkeeping purposes.
  • Operated lift and hand trucks to transfer materials to and from target areas.
  • Compared and verified identifying information of outgoing shipments.
  • Unpacked and examined incoming shipments to confirm consistency with records and routed materials to appropriate department.
  • Delivered or routed materials to departments using hand truck, conveyor or sorting bins.
  • Analyze work in area, determine priorities and sequence work based on customer requirements.
  • Set up and maintain inventory recording and control systems.
  • Facilitate/coordinate information and the movement of tools, equipment and shop supplies to and from departments.
  • Inspected and recorded incoming and outgoing orders for count, damage and dates.
  • Successfully trained and licensed/certified by L&W Supply to operate forklift equipment.
  • Demonstrated physical stamina, standing, climbing, reaching, bending, and twisting throughout complete shifts.
  • Proficient in lifting and carrying up to 250 lbs with assistance, ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
  • Efficiently organized and maintained the warehouse for optimal space utilization and quick product retrieval.
  • Expert in pulling customer orders, staging materials for pickups, and loading orders onto company delivery trucks.
  • Maintained accurate inventory records and ensured all products were in a quality and marketable condition.
  • Actively adhered to all safety rules and procedures, contributing to a secure work environment.
  • Identified and removed defective material from inventory through physical sorting.
  • Provided excellent customer service during order fulfillment and assisted with deliveries as assigned.
  • Assisted with the delivery of materials to customers or job sites, including unloading and staging of products.
  • Proficient with operation of manual and electric handheld power tools, jack, Boom and Hoyer lift
  • Demonstrated familiarity with various building material products, contributing to an understanding of inventory and customer needs.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.

Education

Fagaitua HS American Samoa

High School Diploma
09.1987 - 06.1991

University Overview

Skills

  • Skilled at working in collaborative team environments or independently
  • Ability to work in fast paced environments
  • Route Management/Project Management
  • Quality Control
  • Inventory Management
  • Materials Movement
  • Logistics Coordination
  • Excellent safety awareness
  • Freight Labeling
  • Document Preparation
  • Workflow Planning
  • Shipment Inspection
  • Data Documentation
  • Shipping Coordination
  • Package Preparation
  • Invoice Preparation
  • Safety Compliance
  • Forklift Operation
  • Works well in team or individual
  • Warehouse Management
  • Damage Identification and Reporting
  • Critical Thinking
  • Cargo Loading
  • Product and Materials Sorting
  • Database Maintenance
  • Work Order Following
  • Order Checking
  • Inventory Monitoring and Management
  • Inventory Counts
  • Invoice and Manifest Review
  • Storage and Supply Management
  • Customer Relations
  • Delivery Scheduling
  • Handheld Scanners
  • Materials Handling
  • Materials Inspection
  • Problem-Solving
  • Multitasking
  • Attention to detail
  • Computer proficiency
  • Customer Order Fulfillment
  • Safety Standards
  • Safety Awareness
  • Inventory Records
  • Shipping and Receiving
  • Order Pulling and Preparation
  • Loading and Unloading
  • Supply Chain and Inventory Management
  • Overhead Crane Operator Training
  • CPR Training
  • Railroad Car Loading
  • Material Handling
  • Information Logs
  • Equipment Inspection
  • Materials Transport
  • Safety Protocols
  • Inventory Control
  • Dock Work

Certification

  • Certified Forklift Operator

Languages

Samoan
Native/ Bilingual

Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimeInternship

Work Location

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Company Culture4-day work weekStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing401k matchFlexible work hoursWork-life balanceTeam Building / Company RetreatsPersonal development programsPaid sick leaveHealthcare benefitsCareer advancementPaid time off

Timeline

Warehouse Forklift Operator/Material Management Specialist
ABC Building Specialty/L&W Supply
07.2009 - Current
Fagaitua HS
High School Diploma
09.1987 - 06.1991
  • Certified Forklift Operator
Tinitali FaapitoWarehouse Material Management Specialist