William I. Norman
Greenwood,SC
Summary
Dynamic Material Handler with proven expertise at Country Fresh Farmers Market, enhancing productivity through effective loading and unloading strategies. Skilled in forklift operation and committed to workplace safety, I excel in teamwork and attention to detail, ensuring high-quality standards in shipping and receiving while maintaining organized inventory records.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Material Handler
Country Fresh Farmers Market
Gray Court, SC
2020 - 2024
- Collaborated with team members to streamline loading and unloading processes, enhancing productivity.
- Implemented organization strategies for storage areas, improving space utilization and accessibility.
- Monitored equipment performance, reporting issues promptly to maintenance teams for resolution.
- Participated in safety audits, contributing to the development of a safer working environment.
- Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
- Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
- Maintained a safe work environment by following proper safety protocols and conducting regular inspections.
- Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of tasks and high-quality work standards.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transfer large products from one area of warehouse to another, allowing for easier accessibility.
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Increased productivity, utilizing forklifts and other material handling equipment effectively.
- Read production orders, work orders, shipping orders and requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.
- Prevented product damage by carefully loading and unloading materials using appropriate equipment.
- Facilitated smooth operations, coordinating with various departments to fulfill material requests promptly.
- Listened closely during team meetings to gain complete understanding of duties required for each shift, completing priority tasks first.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on material handling equipment to ensure optimal functioning throughout daily operations.
- Performed cycle counts and inventory control to accurately track product levels.
Material Handler
Fuji Film
Greenwood, SC
2015 - 2020
- Operated forklifts to transport materials within warehouse, ensuring efficient workflow.
- Maintained accurate inventory records using warehouse management system to track stock levels.
- Conducted quality checks on incoming and outgoing shipments, ensuring adherence to standards.
- Assisted in training new staff on safety protocols and operational procedures for material handling.
Education
All
Central High
Greenwood, SCUpholstery -
Midlands Technical College
West Columbia, SCSkills
- Material handling
- Loading and unloading
- Order picking
- Positive attitude
- Workplace cleanliness
- Heavy lifting
- Package handling
- Warehouse operations
- Attention to detail
- Shipping and receiving
- Materials handling and transport
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Equipment safety
- Forklift operation
- Warehouse safety
- Truck loading and unloading
- Pallet jack operation
Certification
Upholstery
Timeline
Material Handler
Country Fresh Farmers Market
2020 - 2024
Material Handler
Fuji Film
2015 - 2020
All
Central High
Upholstery -
Midlands Technical College