Tonye Troutman
Forklift operator
College Park,GA
Summary
To acquire a position with the potential for adv ancement where I can utilize my knowledge and experience. Q I have experienced in major depar tment store chain and war ehouse distribution. I' m well organized and dependable- Great planner in prioritizin g assigned missions. F ocused on achie ving sales goals and quality performance. Ability t understand customers mindset and needs. My great communication skills allow me to lead other staffs for impr oving work performance and company 's productivity.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Warehouse Associate/ Case Pick er
Staffmark Staffing
Lithia Springs, Ga
01.2016 - 10.2017
- Operation of electric pallet jack and RF scanner used to pick and palletiz e cases of product
- Operation of several types of forklift equipment, including but not limited t
- Stand-up (high reach, dock stocker and sit-down fork).
- Worked safely around moving machinery.
- Prepared orders for shipment by systematically picking, packing and labeling merchandise.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to verify accuracy and prevent errors.
- Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
- Performed inventory control, such as counting and stocking merchandise.
- Manually or mechanically loaded and unloaded materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles
- Wrapped pallets in shrink wrap prior to loading.
- Assembled orders and packed items for shipment, conveying orders to shipping personnel.
- Checked packages and merchandise for damage and notified vendors.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as Number pounds.
- Used hand-held devices and computers to record and monitor inventory levels and completed audits to uncover and address inaccuracies.
- Shipped material and performed boxing, packing, labeling and preparation of related documents.
- Inspected work areas for cleanliness and obstacles and removed cartons and boxes to keep work areas organized and hazard-free.
- Operated forklifts to transfer inventory to and from target destinations.
- Labeled and accurately moved customer orders to meet shipment timetables and minimize errors.
- Acknowledged safety issues and contacted shift supervisor regarding concerns and for quick resolution.
- Verified quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against packing list.
- Maintained warehouse accessibility and safety for customer traffic by discarding empty boxes and removing obstacles from aisles.
- Placed incoming inventory in optimal storage locations to promote continued accuracy and easy retrieval.
- Alternated goods in inventory by observing first-in and first-out approach to keep shelves organized and properly stocked.
- Managed product staging to efficiently transfer items between receiving, storage and shipping locations.
- Moved products using overhead cranes, forklifts and other equipment, consistently meeting challenging performance goals.
- Operated PC and RF-based computer systems for inventory management.
- Recorded information, shortages and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
- Readied product pallets for optimal storage and shipment, carefully organizing boxes and balancing weight.
- Completed over Number customer orders each day in warehouse setting.
- Compared received packages against shipping documents.
- Simplified shipping and receiving processes for improved workflow.
- Confirmed accuracy, quality and quantity of materials received and listed on BOL.
- Completed daily cycle counts and quarterly inventories and resolved variances to maintain data accuracy.
- Maintained accurate inventory records to provide data for use in audits and completion of order requests
- Handled daily customer service aspects and maintained positive relationships with external customers and freight partners.
- Volunteered to assist with projects, demonstrating willingness to learn new tasks and increase skill levels.
- Assembled and filled more than Number shipments per day and prepared all shipping documentation.
- Operated box or straight trucks and cargo vans.
- Maintained strong vendor connections by arranging pricing and delivery structures and managing specific shipment or paperwork concerns.
Retail Merchandiser
Acosta
, Ga
05.2008 - 02.2012
- Cut-in and introduce new items and maintain st ore shelfs standar ds as well as able t
- Read a plan-o gram
- Reset sections gr ocery and general merchandise
- Maintained a clean and well or ganized work area
- Work as a team
- Identifying missing price tags and scanning all out of st ocks, results in improved inventory management and increased sales
- Travel throughout the region to complete resets.
Warehouse Worker
Walker Enterprise LLC
Jonesboro, Ga
03.2011 - 10.2016
- Operate various lift trucks mo ving product in and out of dr y places in the warehose
- Comply with Good Manufacturing Pr actices (GMPs)
- Work safely and compy with all safety rules
- Ensure pallets are properly wrapped and neatly stacked
- Follow proper loading procedures as identified in the SOPs
- Keep an accurate inventory of incoming and outgoing inv entory.
Retail Merchandiser
CrossMark
Atlanta, Ga
06.2006 - 03.2009
- Price Audit areas of the store identifying missing price tags
- Place POPs (point of pur chase) and IRCs (instant redeemable coupons) per com pany guidelines
- Perform timely cut-ins and r esets for clients, ensuring all new pr oducts are available for customers purchase and discontinued items ar e removed to obtain store credit
- Check and do the inv entory and shelf planogram placement.
Certified Forklift Operator
DHL Supply Chain
College Park, GA
07.2022 - 09.2022
- Merchandising and Displa y
- Able to Operate Pallet Jack and F olk Lift
- Hands on Experience in Counting and Sor ting Various Product Items
- Picker, Packer
- POS Scanning Use, L C
- Advanced Merchandising
- Folk Lift
- Managing for Cr eativity & Innovation R
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Unloaded trucks and rail cars and moved materials to staging area.
- Removed orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
- Checked items against documentation for accuracy.
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Operated all loaders, Type and Type equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Updated daily logs with production data such as weights, destinations and delivery times to keep management current on team activities.
- Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
- Boosted team performance by moving materials with forklifts, cranes and other equipment.
- Coordinated team member movements based on current needs, avoiding safety concerns or delays.
- Completed inventory cycle counts and documented all information in Type reports to give to Job Title.
- Updated Software tracking systems to document movements and determine proper area for storage.
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
- Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
- Changed out forklift batteries and connected batteries to battery charger.
- Verified functionality of forklifts through performance of preventive maintenance and effective troubleshooting of malfunctions.
- Manually counted Number of picked and packaged orders for any loss.
- Monitored area for pedestrian and vehicular traffic while operating various types of equipment.
- Monitored production schedule to keep proper amount of inventory on hand.
- Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using Skill and Technique.
- Received cargo by lifting and moving it using hand trucks and pallet jacks.
- Removed debris and waste materials from machinery to reduce possibility of clogs and malfunctions.
- Maneuvered swivel-hooks, hoists and elevating platforms to move materials.
Education
West Fulton High School
Atlanta, GA07.1987
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Materials Movement
- Material Handling
- Load Inspection
- Fast Reaction Time
- Weight Documentation
- Pallet Construction
- Delivery Information Verification
- Loading and Unloading
- Storage and Stacking
- Physical Strength and Stamina
- PPE Compliance
- Inventory Staging
- Equipment Inspection
- Label Creation
- Good Depth Perception
- Staging and Sorting
- Pallet Disassembly and Assembly
- Forklift Operator Certification
- Problem Anticipation and Resolution
- Freight Counts
- Safe Moving Operations
- Shipment Procedures
- Warehouse Best Practices
- Warehouse Management Systems
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Performance Goals
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Merchandise Labeling
- Work Assignments
- Shipment Processing
- Conveyor Systems
- Inventory Counts
- International Shipments
- Supply Chain Improvement
- Customer Order Fulfillment
- Lift Equipment Operation
- OSHA Workplace Safety
- Effective Prioritization
- Dock Operations
- Recordkeeping Accuracy
- Reading Comprehension
- Reach Stackers
- Cardboard Baling
- Janitorial Duties
- Daily Log Updates
- Team Meetings
- Belt Conveyors
- Spreadsheet Tracking
- Crating Shipments
- Hopper Filling
- Hooks and Grapples
- Logistics and Supply Chain Support
- High-Lift Trucks
- Productivity Logs
- Equipment Efficiency
- Order Packing and Shipping
- Supply Pulling
- Pulling Parts
- Computer Terminal Operations
- Basic Mathematical Calculations
- Wrapping and Banding
- Top Loaders
- Palletizing
Certification
- Certified Job Title, Company Name - Timeframe
- Licensed Job Title - Timeframe
Timeline
Certified Forklift Operator
DHL Supply Chain
07.2022 - 09.2022
Warehouse Associate/ Case Pick er
Staffmark Staffing
01.2016 - 10.2017
Warehouse Worker
Walker Enterprise LLC
03.2011 - 10.2016
Retail Merchandiser
Acosta
05.2008 - 02.2012
Retail Merchandiser
CrossMark
06.2006 - 03.2009
West Fulton High School