Victor Bridges Sr.
Fultondale,AL
Summary
To obtain a management position, in which I am given the opportunity to play a direct role in the unlimited growth and success of solid organization.
Developed skills in high-volume warehouse setting, focusing on efficiency and precision. Expertise in operating machinery and handling logistics, ensuring smooth and safe operations. Looking to transition into new field, leveraging strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Forklift Operator
Kamtek Magna Cosma
02.2020 - Current
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks quickly and increase overall productivity.
- Demonstrated versatility in operating various types of forklifts, including sit-down, stand-up, and reach varieties, to accommodate different warehouse layouts and requirements.
Production Shift Leader
Thompson CAT
02.2016 - Current
- Open and Close Warehouse
- Help resolve any issues with customers
- Supervise and assist shipper clerks to complete work in a timely manner
- Receive and stock shipments
- Back order parts
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment while ensuring all employees adhered to safety guidelines and protocols.
- Streamlined shift operations by optimizing staffing levels and balancing workloads.
- Increased employee engagement by fostering open communication channels and offering constructive feedback during performance reviews.
Shipper Clerk
Thompson CAT
02.2016 - 03.2018
- Pull orders in a timely fashion
- Package parts and send to different branches
- Load & unload shipments
- Deliver parts to mechanical shop
- Load customers out
- Picked orders, scanned products and packed boxes.
- Checked shipments against paperwork and signed documents.
- Developed strong relationships with carriers, leading to improved communication and more efficient problem-solving capabilities.
- Maximized warehouse space utilization through strategic pallet stacking techniques and optimized storage layouts.
- Streamlined warehouse operations with the implementation of effective organization systems for easy product retrieval.
Warehouse Tech
Coram Healthcare
04.2013 - 02.2016
- Packing and shipping pharmaceutical products to patients
- Filling customer orders according to standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Using computer hardware and software to generate labels and maintain equipment
- Documenting daily inactive inventory
- Maintaining reverse-distribution processes
- Receiving and inspecting returned products
- Assisting in labeling and packaging
- Preparing shipper cartons
- Evaluated potential software applications for compatibility with current systems, recommending effective solutions when appropriate.
- Actively contributed ideas during strategy sessions that resulted in increased member engagement.
Receiving Associate
Wal-Mart Stores
08.2012 - 03.2013
- Moving short-dated finished product into inactive inventory
- Documenting daily inactive inventory
- Maintaining reverse-distribution processes
- Receiving and inspecting returned products
- Receiving and inspecting incoming raw materials
- Using manual and electric pallet jacket as needed
- Unloaded pallets and deliveries and organized products in warehouse.
- Maximized workspace functionality by efficiently utilizing available equipment such as pallet jacks, hand trucks, and forklifts during the receiving process.
- Organized storage areas to optimize materials movements and minimize labor hours.
- Boosted overall warehouse productivity by collaborating with team members on various tasks such as unloading trucks, sorting products, and updating inventory systems.
Freight Handler- Receiving
Progressive Logistic Services
08.2010 - 11.2012
- Unloading of trucks with pallet jack or forklift
- Interpret written instructions, staging and breaking pallets down
- Wrapping and securing freight to pallets
- Played an integral role in maintaining a clean workspace, disposing properly of debris and ensuring a clutter-free receiving area.
- Utilized warehouse management systems for efficient tracking and updating of received goods, ensuring real-time accuracy of inventory data.
- Supported quality assurance initiatives by inspecting incoming products for damage or defects before accepting into inventory.
- Maintained a safe working environment through adherence to company safety standards and proper handling of hazardous materials.
Patient Escort/ Equipment Tech
Brookwood Medical Center
05.2005 - 05.2010
- Transporting patients to and from nursing units/ testing areas
- Delivering lab specimens, blood samples, or similar items
- Provide directions to hospital guests, visitors, and patients
- Receiving and stocking equipment/supply inventory
- Requisitions for equipment maintenance
- Submit supply requisitions and distribute equipment/supplies
- Improved patient experience by offering compassionate support during transit within the facility.
- Assisted patients with safe and efficient transport, ensuring timely arrival to appointments.
- Coordinated patient movements across departments to maintain efficient hospital operations.
Cashier/ Cook
Southern Food Services at Birmingham Zoo
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Greet/ answer and provide information to customers
- Receiving and disbursing money using cash register or related equipment
- Maintain clean and orderly checkout areas
- Clean food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils
- Receive order slips or receive verbal instructions
- Verify that food meets requirements for quality and quantity
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
Education
No Degree - General Studies
Lawson State Community College
Birmingham, AL01.2005
High School Diploma -
G.W. Carver High School
Birmingham, AL01.2004
Skills
- Lift Truck Operator Certification
- Forklift Certification
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel
- Forklift operation
- Forklift operator certification
- Shipping and receiving
- Loading and unloading
- Warehouse safety
- Material handling
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Punctual and reliable
- Palletizing
Accomplishments
- Winner of the highest-level safety award given to employees within the corporation.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
LANGUAGES
English
Certification
- Forklift Certification
Timeline
Forklift Operator
Kamtek Magna Cosma
02.2020 - Current
Production Shift Leader
Thompson CAT
02.2016 - Current
Shipper Clerk
Thompson CAT
02.2016 - 03.2018
Warehouse Tech
Coram Healthcare
04.2013 - 02.2016
Receiving Associate
Wal-Mart Stores
08.2012 - 03.2013
Freight Handler- Receiving
Progressive Logistic Services
08.2010 - 11.2012
Patient Escort/ Equipment Tech
Brookwood Medical Center
05.2005 - 05.2010
Cashier/ Cook
Southern Food Services at Birmingham Zoo
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Forklift Certification
No Degree - General Studies
Lawson State Community College
High School Diploma -
G.W. Carver High School
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