Willie Hooper
Summary
Highly motivated and results-driven warehouse professional bringing extensive experience in logistics and distribution. Team player and natural leader with excellent communication skills.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Distribution
Jewel Food Stores
06.2020 - 05.2021
- Conducted warehouse and distribution safety training, managed accident investigations and implemented improvements to enhance safety.
- Coordinated load assignments with team members for streamlined operations at distribution centers or warehouses.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline processes for loading/unloading goods efficiently at warehouses or distribution centers.
- Coordinated with logistics teams to ensure seamless transportation of goods between warehouse and distribution points.
- Streamlined warehouse operations for improved distribution by implementing an effective inventory management system.
Forklift Operator & Trainer
Sanvik Minning And Construction
01.2016 - 04.2020
- 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 materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
Forklift Operator
SanvikMinning And Construction
04.2000 - 12.2015
- 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.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks quickly and increase overall productivity.
- Minimized product damage through careful maneuvering and transporting of fragile items.
- Ensured timely delivery of products by accurately picking orders from storage areas.
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
Dock Loader
Office Depot Inc
02.1995 - 05.2006
- Loaded, unloaded, and sorted cargo as part of accurate and efficient weekly shipments.
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move and ship products.
- Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
- Prevented load shifting or damage by using bracing and strapping techniques.
- Prepared pallets of boxes for easy transportation between customer and storage locations.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety regulations and conducting regular equipment inspections.
- Prepared different types of products for shipping and distribution.
Dock Loader
Office Depot Inc
06.1995 - 12.2006
- Loaded, unloaded, and sorted cargo as part of accurate and efficient weekly shipments.
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move and ship products.
- Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
- Prevented load shifting or damage by using bracing and strapping techniques.
- Prepared pallets of boxes for easy transportation between customer and storage locations.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety regulations and conducting regular equipment inspections.
- Prepared different types of products for shipping and distribution.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bowen High School
Chicago, IL05.1978
Skills
- Distribution and Warehousing
- Warehouse Storage
- Warehouse Inspections
- Storage and Distribution Oversight
- Physical Distribution
- Efficient topping distribution
- Warehouse cleaning
- Load Distribution Expertise
- Workload Distribution
- Load distribution understanding
- Warehouse Coordination
- Warehouse Safety Awareness
- Sales and Distribution
Timeline
Warehouse Distribution
Jewel Food Stores
06.2020 - 05.2021
Forklift Operator & Trainer
Sanvik Minning And Construction
01.2016 - 04.2020
Forklift Operator
SanvikMinning And Construction
04.2000 - 12.2015
Dock Loader
Office Depot Inc
06.1995 - 12.2006
Dock Loader
Office Depot Inc
02.1995 - 05.2006
High School Diploma -
Bowen High School
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