Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Tommy Turner

Birmingham,AL

Summary

Experienced Shift Trainer with a proven track record of conducting effective employee training and ensuring safe work practices in fast-paced environments. Skilled in operating various MHE equipment and proficient in Microsoft Office. Strong team leader with excellent communication skills and a focus on achieving operational excellence.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Outbound warehouse loader associate/ trainer

Dollar General
10.2017 - Current
  • Conduct orientation and training of employees, enforce safe work practices and work with inbound/Outbound operations; training associates throughout the facility on MHE
  • Provided ongoing coaching and mentoring for shift staff members to help them develop best practices and foster team collaboration.
  • Checked shipments for defects to maintain customer satisfaction.
  • Reported any damaged merchandise to supervisor immediately upon discovery.
  • Performed regular maintenance checks on equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks.
  • Assisted in maintaining a clean work environment on the loading dock area.
  • Processed paperwork associated with each shipment including invoices, manifests, bills of lading.
  • Identified discrepancies between actual product and description listed on manifest and shipping documents.
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks using a forklift, pallet jack, and other material handling equipment.
  • Ensured all items were properly secured before leaving the loading dock.
  • Followed all safety regulations when operating loading dock equipment.
  • Utilized RF scanners to accurately record item numbers and quantities of shipped products.
  • Secured freight inside trailers using straps, pallets, and airbags
  • Maintained an organized inventory system for tracking incoming and outgoing shipments.
  • Checked loads for proper weight distribution to ensure safe transportation of materials.
  • Assisted in training new staff members on standard operating procedures.
  • Received, scanned and stored incoming shipments in accordance with company procedures.
  • Packed, sealed, labeled, and affixed postage to prepare materials for shipping.
  • Managed all incoming and outgoing shipments, ensuring accuracy of order information.
  • Loaded products into truck on pallets or by hand stacking.
  • Wrapped pallets securely with shrink wrap or other packaging material before loading them onto trucks.
  • Utilized barcode scanning technology to log items into database system.
  • Operated powered industrial truck equipped with lifting devices to manipulate product.
  • Followed detailed instructions when packing orders for shipment.
  • Used RF scanners to track inventory levels and coordinate shipments.
  • Ensured accuracy of all orders by verifying item numbers prior to loading onto truck or trailer.

Coordinated yard management system for accurate shipment logging in load manifest sheet.

Managed staff performance and provided guidance for improvement.

Assembly Line Operator / team leader

Gestamp Alabama Inc.
01.2016 - 10.2017
  • Work as part of a team having responsibilities of assembling a component or entire product
  • Perform all task as team lead, taking initiative to assemble processes and rotate all responsibilities among workers
  • Participated in management meetings to delegate task and responsibilities
  • Operated forklifts safely when moving completed products from one area of the facility to another.
  • Assisted other operators with tasks as needed to facilitate smooth workflow operations.
  • Utilized problem-solving skills to troubleshoot issues that occurred during the manufacturing process.
  • Inspected finished products for defects or inconsistencies according to established standards.
  • Maintained safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
  • Inspected parts for proper insertion and placement.
  • Inspected parts for defects prior to assembly.
  • Participated in safety meetings to promote a safe work environment.
  • Utilized hand tools, power tools, and specialized equipment in the assembly process.
  • Supervised assemblers and train employees on job procedures.
  • Operated machinery and heavy equipment, such as forklifts.

Replenishment Driver/ team lead

Office Depot Distribution
01.2006 - 06.2016
  • Restock merchandise, operate forklift moving pallets to designated areas of the distribution
  • Operated RF scanner and voice recognition systems to streamline order management.
  • Read manifest to determine the order of shipments for trailers shipping out
  • Became team lead for ten members daily on operation and monitoring
  • Member of the Safety Committee, maintaining safe and continue to excel with this company, starting with stepping into a supervisor role and gaining knowledge and skills to eventually become a Senior Manager
  • Stocked shelves according to planograms and product rotation standards.
  • Ensured accuracy of all orders by verifying item codes and quantities against invoices.
  • Utilized RF scanners to maintain up-to-date records of items received or shipped.
  • Followed established procedures for receiving, storing, picking, packing, shipping.

Education

High School Diploma - General Studies

Wenonah High School
Birmingham, AL
01.2004

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Cherry Picker Certified
  • Sit down & Stand-Up Lift Certification
  • RF Scanner Efficient
  • Web Focus
  • ASN Loads
  • Check Milestones Reports
  • I Warehouse Tracker
  • Put away queue
  • Trans loads Reports
  • Trailer on the yard Report
  • Inbound Activity Report
  • Moves In the queue Report
  • Certified graduate of the Train the Trainer program
  • Workplace safety
  • Learning management systems
  • Training needs analysis
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Customer service
  • Teamwork
  • Team player
  • Problem-solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management
  • certified graduate of leadership development program
  • Yard management system
  • Transportation management system

Timeline

Outbound warehouse loader associate/ trainer

Dollar General
10.2017 - Current

Assembly Line Operator / team leader

Gestamp Alabama Inc.
01.2016 - 10.2017

Replenishment Driver/ team lead

Office Depot Distribution
01.2006 - 06.2016

High School Diploma - General Studies

Wenonah High School
Tommy Turner