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TONJA BEACHAM

Houston,TX

Summary

Accomplished and energetic with more than 33 years of experience with a diverse experience as a Customer Service Rep and Warehouse Associate in fast-paced environment. Reliable and able to use my key ability to multitask a variety of challenges and responsibilities to further utilize my existing skills and enable me to acquire new abilities. Solid work ethic with an extensive background in receiving and shipping merchandise. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Track record of achieving exceptional results in training new employees, verifying information, filing, faxing and copying. Cooperative Forklift Operator with 2 years of experience lifting and carrying heavy loads using warehouse equipment. Qualified to operate various classes of forklifts and practiced in wide range of heavy equipment. Talented problem-solver with strong ethics, integrity and relationship-building abilities. Qualified to operate various classes of forklifts. Talented problem-solver with strong ethics, integrity and relationship-building abilities.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Inventory Specialist /Forklift Operator

Geodis Logistics
Baytown, TX
01.2023 - Current
  • Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
  • Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
  • Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
  • Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
  • Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
  • Used handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.
  • Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer.
  • Reported safety and quality issues to management.
  • Operated power material handling equipment to accurately select and palletize loads.
  • Checked shipments for damaged or incorrect items.
  • Communicated with team members to coordinate efficient and accurate movements.
  • Drove gasoline- or electric-powered vehicles to transport materials between loading, processing and storage areas.

Border Cutter -Seamstress

Sherwood Bedding LLC
Orlando, FL
01.2013 - Current
  • Set up, operate, or tend machine that cut or slice the material
  • Border Puller/ Seamstress
  • Cutting the borders for the mattress to complete daily schedules
  • Making sure the needed materials are ordered

Production Material Handler

Staffmark Temp Agency
Houston, TX
10.2022 - 01.2023
  • Loaded completed orders on pallets according to delivery numbers.
  • Implemented processes to streamline workflow.
  • Protected company inventory by maintaining and organizing storage areas.
  • Observed inventory allocation to maintain material needs and production deadlines.
  • Organized warehouse inventory according to warehouse plan.
  • Packed merchandise into boxes and containers in preparation for safe shipment.
  • Sorted cargo for accurate shipment to target locations, preventing unnecessary delays and promoting productivity.
  • Coordinated incoming and outgoing shipments and placement of materials to meet scheduling requirements.
  • Tracked parcel movement using hand-held scanners and daily production sheets to keep records accurate.
  • Followed organizational procedures to stack and store cargo in transit sheds, ship holds and warehouses.
  • Counted number of boxes or units in loading docks to confirm proper completion of work orders.
  • Used scanners to track parcel information, condition or receipt.
  • Protected items by wrapping in cling film, padded moving blankets and tape.
  • Carried necessary tools and supplies to transportation vehicles and returned to proper storage areas after use.
  • Packed boxes and stock using organizational guidelines.
  • Placed bracing, straps and other protective devices onto items in transit to prevent damage.

Shipment Processor

Ross Department Store
Orlando, FL
11.2015 - 01.2016
  • Processed the shipment, made sure the price tags were intact
  • Requisition and store shipping materials and supplies to maintain inventory of stock
  • Confer or correspond with establishment representatives to rectify problems, such as damages, shortages, or nonconformance to specifications
  • Compute sales prices, total purchases, receive, processing cash or credit card payments.

Digital Programmer

CTDI
Orlando, FL
01.2012 - 03.2013
  • Monitor the system for equipment failure or errors in performance
  • Check to ensure that appropriate changes were made to resolve problems
  • Communication and coordination with other Departments to resolve inquiries, and product information of the computer system software
  • Perform systems analysis and programming tasks to maintain and control the use of computer system.

Education

High School Diploma: B.E.T.A -

01.1990

Skills

  • Manage complex problems and time-constrained tasks with rapid but error-free analyses to ensure projects are completed
  • Adapt to all arising situations, and able to develop solutions to problems as they appear to the satisfaction of any client
  • Time Management
  • Tasked by peers to oversee highly detailed projects, having a trusted ability to discover holes and issues where others may not
  • Highly developed communication skills both verbal and non-verbal that help build a relationship more conducive to an agreeable outcome of any negotiation
  • Customer Service-Oriented
  • Forklift Operation
  • Inventory Control
  • Shipment Processing
  • Staging and Sorting
  • Shipping Operations
  • Production Deadline Management
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Equipment Inspections
  • Pallet Construction
  • Storage and Organization
  • Certified Pallet Jack Operator
  • Warehouse Operations
  • Safety Awareness
  • Stock Allocation
  • Loading and Unloading
  • RFID Readers
  • Documentation
  • Palletizing
  • Materials Transport
  • Communication and Presentation
  • Warehouse Management Systems
  • Production Reporting
  • General Laborer
  • Inventory Counts
  • Materials Handling
  • Production Assistance
  • Manufacturing and Warehouse Procedures
  • Product Inspection
  • Warehouse Support
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Certified Forklift Operator
  • Basic Math Aptitude
  • Equipment Operations
  • Deadline-Driven
  • OSHA Compliance
  • Materials Movement
  • General Construction
  • RF Scanner
  • Material Inventory
  • BOL Knowledge
  • Incident Reporting
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Team Player
  • Material Handling
  • Production Scheduling
  • Inventory Reporting
  • Assembly Line Experience
  • Physically Fit and Agile
  • Punctual and Reliable

Timeline

Inventory Specialist /Forklift Operator

Geodis Logistics
01.2023 - Current

Production Material Handler

Staffmark Temp Agency
10.2022 - 01.2023

Shipment Processor

Ross Department Store
11.2015 - 01.2016

Border Cutter -Seamstress

Sherwood Bedding LLC
01.2013 - Current

Digital Programmer

CTDI
01.2012 - 03.2013

High School Diploma: B.E.T.A -

TONJA BEACHAM