Tomasi Usu
Kent,WA
Summary
Proven leader in warehouse operations, adept at enhancing team performance and efficiency at Kent Warehouse And Labeling. Excelled in supervisory experience and forklift operation, significantly improving inventory accuracy and safety protocols. Demonstrates exceptional teamwork and collaboration skills, driving continuous improvement and fostering a results-driven work environment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Lead
Kent Warehouse And Labeling
Kent, WA
03.2022 - Current
- Trained employees on equipment operation and safety protocols.
- Managed a team of warehouse personnel, delegating tasks effectively to optimize workflow.
- Managed day-to-day operations of warehouse, freight and parcel shipments, returns, and transfers.
- Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move and ship products.
- Oversaw daily operations and shipping and handling processes.
- Supervised warehouse operations by managing employees during shifts.
- Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
- Loaded, unloaded, and sorted cargo as part of accurate and efficient weekly shipments.
- Collaborated with other departments to address any issues or discrepancies in orders, ensuring smooth communication across teams.
- Facilitated cross-training amongst team members to enhance overall skillset and improve staff flexibility during peak seasons or absences.
- Maintained a safe working environment, conducting regular safety audits and addressing potential hazards promptly.
- 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.
- Increased accuracy in inventory tracking through meticulous record-keeping and routine audits.
- Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
- Optimized space utilization within the warehouse by regularly reorganizing storage layouts based on inventory needs.
- Prepared pallets of boxes for easy transportation between customer and storage locations.
- Established efficient loading and unloading procedures for incoming shipments, reducing wait times for trucks at the dock area.
- Ensured timely order fulfillment by closely monitoring shipping schedules and coordinating with carriers.
- Reduced product damage during storage and transportation by enforcing proper handling techniques and safety protocols.
- 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.
- Acted as liaison between company departments and warehouse teams.
- Monitored performance and safety practices of warehouse staff.
- Maintained top performance standards while working in hot warehouse environment.
- Maintained open lines of communication between management and staff, fostering a positive work atmosphere conducive to collaboration and problemsolving.
- Handled fright and parcel shipment schedules, return and transfer processes and oversight of daily warehouse operations.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by implementing new inventory management systems and organizational strategies.
- Promoted safety policies and practices among personnel, enforcing appropriate handling and use of equipment and products.
- Implemented quality control measures to ensure products met company standards before shipment to customers.
- Moved merchandise using forklifts, pallet jacks and hand trucks.
- Picked and packed order items.
- Operated equipment such as pallet jacks and hand trucks to move heavy boxes.
- Reviewed order slips, picked products and staged merchandize to be shipped.
- Labeled boxes, crates and containers with accurate order information, destinations and codes to minimize shipping errors.
- Moved pallets to and from trucks and around warehouse with forklifts to stay on top of demanding schedules.
- Maintained tidy and clean work areas to promote optimal productivity and safety standards.
- Kept aisles clear and clean while restocking to prevent accidents and enable others to easily pass by.
- Volunteered to assist with projects, demonstrating willingness to learn new tasks and increase skill levels.
- Prepared and checked outbound shipments for accuracy.
- Kept warehouse areas free of debris and safe for employees with proper storage and maintenance of machinery, tools and supplies.
- Reported and analyzed inventory data to help management strategically improve pricing and marketing strategies.
- Coordinated efficient organization, palletizing and transportation of completed packages.
- Pulled merchandise from inventory storage and documented quantities to maintain accuracy.
- Supervised inventory cycle counting processes, accounting and surplus records, product damages and product returns.
- Orchestrated effective materials management with strong stock rotation strategies, new order placements and shipping inspections.
- Received new stock and input values into computer system.
- Stocked warehouse efficiently by comparing item numbers with storage locations.
- Worked with customers to pack items according to specific desires and requirements.
- Recorded daily activities for inventory control.
- Completed inventory accounts to keep records current and promote accurate ordering.
- Promoted warehouse safety by reporting or resolving safety hazards and observing OSHA guidelines.
- Safely and securely loaded items to prevent damage during transport.
- Moved cardboard, plastic ties, and other debris from unboxing to trash.
- Interacted with guests in friendly and knowledgeable way.
- Kept work areas neat, clean and free from debris.
- Labeled products, rotated stock and fronted merchandise for appealing display.
- Used appropriately sized boxes to pack products with care, minimizing shifting and damage during transport.
- Monitored packaging supply inventory and proactively requisitioned materials to avoid shortages.
- Calculated correct order totals, updated accounts, and maintained detailed records for inventory management.
- Managed timely and effective replacement of damaged or missing products.
- Followed orders precisely for correct items, sizes and quantities.
- Monitored tasks and staff assignments to deliver projects under-budget and on-time.
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Cascadia Metals
Kent, WA
01.2020 - 02.2022
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Built pallets and loads for partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets and staged pallets and loads into truck when ready for shipment.
- Worked with racking systems and loaded or unloaded pallets, pulling and placing pallets on or off of vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically.
- Received products using frequency scanners, unloaded shipments from trucks and fulfilled and organized orders to streamline customer delivery processes.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Performed routine maintenance on vehicles or auxiliary equipment by recharging batteries, lubricating parts and refueling.
- Assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life, and fluid levels.
- Moved levers or controls to operate forklifts, lifting beams with swivel-hooks and hoists to transport and load materials.
- Positioned lifting devices under, over or around loaded pallets or boxes to secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
- Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Kept accurate records of materials moved within warehouse to quickly locate inventory and keep facility operating smoothly.
- Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Manually counted Number of picked and packaged orders for any loss.
- Assisted in inventory management through accurate record-keeping of forklift operations and stock movement.
- Monitored area for pedestrian and vehicular traffic while operating various types of equipment.
- Safeguarded quality of products stored in the warehouse by ensuring proper stacking techniques and adherence to weight restrictions while operating a forklift.
- Assisted with periodic physical inventory counts, ensuring accuracy and integrity in stock records through meticulous tracking of items moved via the use of a warehouse forklifter.
- Drove carts, dollies, hand trucks, mobile power-propelled trucks and other moving equipment to move large quantities of merchandise.
- Turned in paperwork outlining orders for inspection before loading, marking load tickets for out of stock items, withholding or completing orders as necessary and inspecting trucks before departure.
- Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
- Supported the shipping department with prompt loading and unloading tasks utilizing a variety of specialized attachments on the forklift as needed.
- Improved overall warehouse cleanliness, routinely clearing debris from aisles with the use of attachments on the forklift.
- Participated in regular safety meetings, staying up-to-date on best practices in regards to safe and efficient operation of a warehouse forklift.
- Contributed to the reduction of workplace accidents by adhering to strict safety protocols during all forklift operations.
- Reduced product damage by performing routine forklift maintenance and safety checks.
- Maintained an organized warehouse by systematically arranging products using a forklift according to company guidelines.
- Ensured timely deliveries by efficiently loading and unloading trucks with the use of forklifts.
- Optimized warehouse space utilization by effectively stacking pallets using a forklift, maximizing storage capacity without sacrificing accessibility or safety.
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Taylor Farms Foodservice
Kent, WA
08.2018 - 02.2020
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Built pallets and loads for partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets and staged pallets and loads into truck when ready for shipment.
- Worked with racking systems and loaded or unloaded pallets, pulling and placing pallets on or off of vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically.
- Received products using frequency scanners, unloaded shipments from trucks and fulfilled and organized orders to streamline customer delivery processes.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Optimized warehouse space utilization by effectively stacking pallets using a forklift, maximizing storage capacity without sacrificing accessibility or safety.
- Ensured timely deliveries by efficiently loading and unloading trucks with the use of forklifts.
- Maintained an organized warehouse by systematically arranging products using a forklift according to company guidelines.
- Reduced product damage by performing routine forklift maintenance and safety checks.
- Contributed to the reduction of workplace accidents by adhering to strict safety protocols during all forklift operations.
- Participated in regular safety meetings, staying up-to-date on best practices in regards to safe and efficient operation of a warehouse forklift.
- Improved overall warehouse cleanliness, routinely clearing debris from aisles with the use of attachments on the forklift.
- Supported the shipping department with prompt loading and unloading tasks utilizing a variety of specialized attachments on the forklift as needed.
- Collaborated with other warehouse team members, ensuring smooth workflow through effective communication during forklift operations.
- Expedited shipment processes by accurately pulling orders from inventory shelves using a forklift following pick tickets specifications.
- Transported stowed product inventory to various locations throughout unit, labeling and replenishing inventory items, making boxes and loading and unloading trailers to keep stock in proper condition.
- Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
- Coordinated team member movements based on current needs, avoiding safety concerns, or delays.
- Adjusted machinery and notified supervisors of malfunctions.
- Drove equipment from one site to another to deliver tools and complete jobs.
- Updated daily logs with production data such as weights, destinations, and delivery times to keep management current on team activities.
- Operated or tended automatic stacking, loading and packaging machines.
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Kept accurate records of materials moved within warehouse to quickly locate inventory and keep facility operating smoothly.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Verified functionality of forklifts through performance of preventive maintenance and effective troubleshooting of malfunctions.
- Streamlined order processing with efficient materials handling and accurate placement of goods using a forklift in designated locations.
- Manually counted Number of picked and packaged orders for any loss.
Warehouse Lead
WFS Worldwide Flight Services
SeaTac, WA
06.2014 - 02.2019
- Trained employees on equipment operation and safety protocols.
- Managed a team of warehouse personnel, delegating tasks effectively to optimize workflow.
- Managed day-to-day operations of warehouse, freight and parcel shipments, returns, and transfers.
- Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move and ship products.
- Oversaw daily operations and shipping and handling processes.
- Supervised warehouse operations by managing employees during shifts.
- Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
- Loaded, unloaded, and sorted cargo as part of accurate and efficient weekly shipments.
- Collaborated with other departments to address any issues or discrepancies in orders, ensuring smooth communication across teams.
- Facilitated cross-training amongst team members to enhance overall skillset and improve staff flexibility during peak seasons or absences.
- Maintained a safe working environment, conducting regular safety audits and addressing potential hazards promptly.
- 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.
- Increased accuracy in inventory tracking through meticulous record-keeping and routine audits.
- Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
- Optimized space utilization within the warehouse by regularly reorganizing storage layouts based on inventory needs.
- Prepared pallets of boxes for easy transportation between customer and storage locations.
- Established efficient loading and unloading procedures for incoming shipments, reducing wait times for trucks at the dock area.
- Ensured timely order fulfillment by closely monitoring shipping schedules and coordinating with carriers.
- 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.
- Reduced product damage during storage and transportation by enforcing proper handling techniques and safety protocols.
- Maintained top performance standards while working in hot warehouse environment.
- Maintained open lines of communication between management and staff, fostering a positive work atmosphere conducive to collaboration and problemsolving.
- Handled fright and parcel shipment schedules, return and transfer processes and oversight of daily warehouse operations.
- Planned and scheduled projects and directly performed installations.
- Greeted customers and directed to requested products.
- Noted unsafe components inside packages and discussed concerns with supervisors.
- Followed orders precisely for correct items, sizes and quantities.
- Kept work areas neat, clean and free from debris.
- Moved cardboard, plastic ties, and other debris from unboxing to trash.
- Safely and securely loaded items to prevent damage during transport.
- Promoted warehouse safety by reporting or resolving safety hazards and observing OSHA guidelines.
- Completed inventory accounts to keep records current and promote accurate ordering.
- Worked with customers to pack items according to specific desires and requirements.
- Recorded daily activities for inventory control.
Education
Diploma -
Leone High School
Pago, Pago Am. Samoa06.2008
Skills
- Supervisory Experience
- Order Picking
- Product Packaging
- Shipping and receiving
- Warehouse functions
- Performance Improvement
- Materials Transport
- Warehouse Operations
- Labor scheduling
- Load Planning
- Materials transportation
- Quick Learner
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Motivated Team Player
- Data Entry
- Packing and shipping
- Warehouse Safety
- Time Management
- Shipping procedures understanding
- Customer Service
- Decision-Making
- Forklift safety and operation
- Mentoring and training
- Shipment Receiving
- Dependable and reliable
- Shipment Processing
- Attention to Detail
- Quality Control
- Inventory Replenishment
- Loading and unloading
- Forklift Operation
- Inventory Tracking
- Inventory counting
- Safety Procedures
- Inventory Monitoring
- Stocking and Replenishing
- Order Filling
- Critical Thinking
- Organization and Categorization
- Continuous Improvement
- Shipment Preparation
- Equipment Operation
- Data Processing
- Storage Organization
- Problem-Solving
- Customer Relationships
- Inventory Audits
- Staff Training
- Equipment monitoring
- Order Fulfillment
- Stocking
- Work Area Maintenance
- Shipment Inspection
- Product identification
- Inventory Management and Planning
- Product Labeling
- Warehousing functions
- Pallet arrangement
- Product restocking
- Reports and Spreadsheets Generation
- Heavy Lifting
- Hand Truck Operation
- Regulatory Compliance
- Production line operations
- Product picking
- Stock management
- Product Inspection
- Cleaning procedures
- Equipment Maintenance
- Safety processes and procedures
- Pick lists
Timeline
Warehouse Lead
Kent Warehouse And Labeling
03.2022 - Current
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Cascadia Metals
01.2020 - 02.2022
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Taylor Farms Foodservice
08.2018 - 02.2020
Warehouse Lead
WFS Worldwide Flight Services
06.2014 - 02.2019
Diploma -
Leone High School