William Allen
Winston-Salem,NC
Summary
Meticulous Warehouse Worker with strong focus on quality and performance. Comfortable working in cold storage and extreme warehouse environments. Knowledgeable about commonly-used practices and procedures within warehouse industry.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Worker
UPS
Winston-Salem, NC
06.2022 - Current
- Maintained stock levels in accordance with company policies.
- Received and tracked incoming inventory shipments.
- Organized warehouse space for efficient storage of products.
- Operated scanners, computers, and other equipment to track orders.
- Examined packages and goods for damage and notified vendors of replacement needs.
- Recognized defective material and reported issues to management.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to securely move boxes and packages from inventory to delivery area.
- Updated inventory and production information using warehouse management systems and scanner guns.
- Monitored daily operations to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
Will&Son LLC
Winston-Salem, NC
09.2018 - 05.2021
- Operated commercial truck to transport goods and materials over long distances.
- Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues, and performed preventative maintenance.
- Maintained a log book of working hours, distance travelled, fuel consumption, and any problems encountered during the trip.
- Followed all applicable rules, laws and regulations governing the safe operation of a large vehicle.
- Loaded cargo securely using appropriate tools such as straps or blocks to ensure safe transportation.
- Unloaded cargo at designated locations in a timely manner while following safety protocols.
- Ensured compliance with DOT regulations including hours of service, weight limits, hazardous material handling requirements and driver qualifications.
- Managed records related to vehicle maintenance, inspections, repairs, registration and insurance coverage.
- Provided customer service by responding to inquiries in person or via telephone and email.
- Assisted in loading and unloading freight from trailers as needed.
- Completed daily pre-trip inspection checklists for assigned vehicle.
- Utilized GPS systems for navigation purposes throughout trips.
- Consistently monitored traffic conditions and adjusted routes accordingly.
- Developed positive relationships with customers by providing excellent customer service.
- Adhered to company policies regarding safety and security measures.
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Loaded, balanced and secured product to safely transport goods.
Forklift Operator
Hanesbrands
Winston-Salem, NC
04.2002 - 08.2017
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
- Prepared finished stock for shipment by identifying, pulling and packing product.
- Verified accuracy of incoming orders against packing slips before loading onto truck and trailer for shipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Parkland High School
Winston-Salem, NC06-2001
Skills
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Order Preparation
- Storage Organization
- Inventory Tracking
- Order Fulfillment
- Material Handling
- Shipment Palletization
- Forklift Operations
- Pallet Jacks
- Able to lift and carry 75 lbs
- Stacking and Staging
- Sorting and Labeling
- Basic Mathematics
- Damage Reports
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Attention to Detail
- Warehouse Safety
Timeline
Warehouse Worker
UPS
06.2022 - Current
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
Will&Son LLC
09.2018 - 05.2021
Forklift Operator
Hanesbrands
04.2002 - 08.2017
High School Diploma -
Parkland High School