Vernon Ford
Lafayette,IN
Summary
Experienced material handler with a strong track record of efficient and safe load movement, avoiding any damage. Diligent and attentive, possesses a keen eye for identifying potential hazards to ensure a secure working environment. Demonstrates adaptability and excellence in any role, whether working as part of a team or independently.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Material Handler
Southwire
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Supplied manufacturing lines with materials needed to complete daily tasks and customer orders
- Observed safety procedures and practices to prevent injury.
- Identified, communicated and resolved issues to avoid disruptions in material movement.
- Collaborated within team environment to coordinate and streamline warehouse processes.
- Located materials and supplies by pulling and verifying items on production orders.
Driver
WWL Vehicle Services Americas
12.2019 - 10.2023
- Delivery of cars to designated areas for accessories or shipment
- Followed proper safety procedures and protocols while loading, unloading and operating vehicles.
- Drove safely in various weather and road conditions to avoid accidents.
- Updated logs and tracking documents accurately and according to schedule requirements.
General Warehouse Worker
Advance Auto Parts
02.2016 - 04.2019
- OSHA certified equipment operator and trainer
- Maintained safe and clean work environment by keeping warehouse work areas neat, floors clean and goods safely stacked.
- Operated forklift trucks and other vehicles to transport and stack warehouse goods.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Received and processed warehouse orders using handheld scanner.
Forklift Operator
Heartland Automotive
07.2009 - 02.2016
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
Military Service
US Navy
03.1996 - 08.1999
- Aviation ordnance(assembly, disassembly and loading and unloading all weapons on the F-14 fighter jet)
- Rank E4
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Education
High School Diploma -
DuSable High School
Chicago, IL06.1995
Skills
- Warehouse Associate
- Forklift
- Order Picker
- Reach Truck
- RF Scanner
- Materials Handling
- Order Picking
- Pallet Jack
- Picker Packer
- Shipping Receiving
- Equipment safety
- Attention to detail
Certification
- OSHA certified equipment operator. Safely train other team members to operate warehouse equipment such as reach trucks, center riders, and stock pickers
- Forklift Certified
Military Service
United States Navy, United States, E4, 03/96-08/99, Aviation ordnance (assembly, disassembly and loading and unloading all weapons on the F-14 fighter jet)
Timeline
Material Handler
Southwire
01.2024 - 08.2024
Driver
WWL Vehicle Services Americas
12.2019 - 10.2023
General Warehouse Worker
Advance Auto Parts
02.2016 - 04.2019
Forklift Operator
Heartland Automotive
07.2009 - 02.2016
Military Service
US Navy
03.1996 - 08.1999
High School Diploma -
DuSable High School
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