Travaughn Montgomery
Surprise,AZ
Summary
Warehouse operations professional with experience leading teams, directing forklift activity, and managing inventory control across shipping, receiving, and storage functions. Brings a safety-first approach to inspections, material handling, and shipment verification while helping improve workflow efficiency. Trusted to keep records accurate and support timely operations under pressure.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
DC Forklift Operator\ shipping & receiving
Nestle
Waddell, AZ
09.2024 - Current
- Directed sit-down and stand-up forklift operations to ensure timely and safe movement of goods in a fast-paced warehouse.
- Completed regular forklift inspections and maintenance tasks to support safety and uptime.
- Oversaw inventory tracking through barcode scanning and maintained accurate records.
- Handled loading and unloading of shipments in line with safety protocols.
- Partnered with warehouse staff to streamline workflow and support operational efficiency.
- Packaged, labeled, and tagged goods for transfer, ensuring compliance with shipping standards and reducing errors.
- Received incoming shipments, verifying quantity, condition, and labeling accuracy to ensure compliance with purchase order specifications.
Forklift Operator
Rauch North America
Glendale, AZ
11.2023 - 09.2024
- Managed inventory levels and maintained accurate records to ensure product availability in fast-paced warehouse environment
- Operated forklifts and other equipment efficiently and safely to move products and materials throughout the warehouse
- Collaborated with team members to achieve production goals and meet deadlines
- Used computer systems to track inventory and manage shipments
- Received, inspected, and stored incoming shipments according to company guidelines
- Assisted with loading, unloading, and organizing warehouse space to optimize operational flow
Warehouse Supervisor
Alexanders
San Diego, CA
11.2021 - 11.2023
- Led team of 20+ employees through safety training and efficient warehouse operations.
- Managed inventory control and reconciliations to maintain accuracy and support timely deliveries.
- Implemented lean six sigma practices to streamline workflows, reduce waste, and improve productivity.
- Partnered with vendors and logistics providers to strengthen supply chain optimization.
- Supervised warehouse operations for Alexanders, directing receiving, storage, and shipping teams.
- Inspected inventory accuracy and corrected stock locations throughout warehouse aisles.
Technician 2
Anheuser Busch
San Diego
09.2020 - 11.2021
- Managed inventory levels to ensure accurate counts and timely replenishment of stock
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to efficiently move and store merchandise
- Implemented safety procedures to maintain a secure work environment for all employees
- Collaborated with team members to expedite order fulfillment and achieve productivity goals
Shipping/ Receiving Lead, Material Handling
Staffing Agency
San Diego
10.2017 - 08.2020
- Led team of 10+ employees in shipping/receiving department, consistently meeting tight deadlines
- Managed inventory control and maintained accurate records, ensuring smooth operations
- Trained new employees on proper material handling techniques and safety protocols
- Implemented new systems to streamline shipping processes, reducing errors and improving efficiency
Supply Administration, Operation Specialist
United States Marine Corps
Twentynine Palms, CA
10.2013 - 08.2017
- Trained new employees on correct material and warehouse processes
- Assisted customers with order requests
- Upheld established supply demands by checking inventory and re-ordering at specific levels
- Served as a supply admin for 800+ personnel, ensuring that items needed to accomplish all facets of the mission were available as needed
- Accountable for over $280 million of government property
- Responsible for requisitions, tracking, receiving of maintenance repair parts for all equipment in the battalion
- Analyzed and Balanced An account budget of more than $4 million
- Manage the master document files of requisitions 150 pages long
- Responsible for data entry and documentation using Microsoft Excel and Word
Education
High School -
Monte Vista High School
San Diego, CA08-2013
Skills
- Forklift operation
- Warehouse operations
- Shipping operations
- Inventory tracking
- Material handling
- Lean six sigma
- Supply chain management
- Team leadership
- Fast learner
Personal Information
Title: operations/logistics specialist
LANGUAGES
English | Native
Timeline
DC Forklift Operator\ shipping & receiving
Nestle
09.2024 - Current
Forklift Operator
Rauch North America
11.2023 - 09.2024
Warehouse Supervisor
Alexanders
11.2021 - 11.2023
Technician 2
Anheuser Busch
09.2020 - 11.2021
Shipping/ Receiving Lead, Material Handling
Staffing Agency
10.2017 - 08.2020
Supply Administration, Operation Specialist
United States Marine Corps
10.2013 - 08.2017
High School -
Monte Vista High School