Tramaine Tate
Grottoes,VA
Summary
Warehouse professional, prepared for high standards and impactful results. Background includes efficient inventory management and safe forklift operation. Known for strong team collaboration and adaptability. Skilled in material handling and maintaining safety standards.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Wal-Mart Distribution Center
02.2022 - Current
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Fostered positive working relationships with colleagues and supervisors, promoting teamwork and collaboration within the warehouse environment while executing daily forklift tasks.
- Kept up-to-date on company policies and procedures relating to forklift operations through continuous training sessions and self-directed learning.
- Drove carts, dollies, hand trucks, mobile power-propelled trucks and other moving equipment to move large quantities of merchandise.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
Warehouse Attendant/Lift Operator
Tenneco Inc
02.2015 - 02.2022
- Maintained a safe and clean working environment through regular inspections and adherence to safety protocols.
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily productivity goals and improve overall warehouse operations.
- Trained new staff members on warehouse policies, procedures, tools, equipment usage, ensuring smooth onboarding experience.
- Utilized automated systems for accurate tracking, management, and reporting of inventory levels.
- Participated in continuous improvement initiatives to identify areas for optimization within the warehouse processes.
- Minimized loss prevention incidents by adhering to strict security protocols during shift operations and after-hours activities.
- Checked incoming shipments for quality and accuracy, working closely with shippers to rectify issues and avoid workflow interruption.
- Operated various material handling equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, clamp-lift, and hand trucks safely and efficiently.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Verified orders by comparing names and quantity of items packaged with shipping documents.
- Packed, secured, labeled and applied postage to materials to prepare items for shipment.
- Rejected damaged items, recorded shortages and corresponded with shippers to rectify issues.
- Moved shipment materials to and from designated areas using lift and hand trucks.
Warehouse Order Picker
LSC Communications
06.2012 - 02.2015
- Assembled orders and packed items for shipment, conveying orders to shipping personnel
- Increased order picking efficiency by utilizing warehouse management systems and barcode scanning equipment.
- Reduced fulfillment errors by using RF scanners to quickly pick items to proper bins.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve daily order fulfillment targets, contributing to overall warehouse productivity.
- Displayed flexibility by adapting to changes in workload, shift schedules, and warehouse priorities as necessary for business continuity.
- Minimized order errors with thorough double-checking procedures, resulting in increased customer satisfaction rates.
- Ensured accurate inventory control through meticulous documentation and timely reporting of discrepancies.
- Assisted with training new hires on warehouse policies, safety protocols, and best practices for order picking tasks.
- Reduced material handling time by using pallet jacks, forklifts, and other equipment in accordance with safety regulations.
- Streamlined the order picking process by implementing effective storage organization techniques for easy product retrieval.
- Printed labels, packaged boxes, and loaded into outbound containers.
- Pulled orders quickly to maintain demanding productivity goals.
- Picked and packed order items.
- Reviewed order slips, picked products and staged merchandize to be shipped.
- Followed orders precisely for correct items, sizes and quantities.
- Labeled boxes, crates and containers with accurate order information, destinations and codes to minimize shipping errors.
- Stocked designated items on shelves, end caps and displays.
- Maintained tidy and clean work areas to promote optimal productivity and safety standards.
- Kept work areas neat, clean and free from debris.
Education
GED -
Paul S Blandford
Powhatan, VA06-1997
Skills
- Forklift, stand-up clamp, stand-up RC certification
- Truck loading and unloading
- Warehouse organization
- Shipping and receiving
- Heavy lifting
- Loading and unloading
- Materials handling
- Pallet jack operation
- Loading dock procedures
- Warehouse safety
- Order picking
- Safety protocols
- Shipment receiving
Timeline
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Wal-Mart Distribution Center
02.2022 - Current
Warehouse Attendant/Lift Operator
Tenneco Inc
02.2015 - 02.2022
Warehouse Order Picker
LSC Communications
06.2012 - 02.2015
GED -
Paul S Blandford
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