Willie Likely
Groton,CT
Summary
Methodical, extremely diverse professional with many years of experience in handling loading and unloading duties in warehouse environments. Highly energetic worker with exceptional work ethic and will to serve. Areas of expertise include shipping and receiving, storage solutions, stock marking, and stock procurement.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Track Trailor Loader
U.S Foods
Norwich, Connecticut
09.2025 - Current
- Operated forklifts to load and unload products safely.
- Inspected incoming shipments for damage and accuracy.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a safe work environment.
Recruiter/PCA (Personal Care Assistant)
CareCo. Shoreline-Inc.
Waterford, Connecticut
05.2024 - Current
- Responsible for recruiting talented RN's, LPN's, CNA's and PCA's for home healthcare.
- Facilitated candidate interviews and assessed qualifications for fit within team.
- Handled onboarding and HR checks.
- Assist clients with personal and living needs. (Cooking, cleaning, laundry, personal hygiene needs)
US Naval Nuclear Submarine Loader
US Naval Submarine Base
Groton, CT
01.2024 - Current
- Operated loading equipment to transfer materials efficiently.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed during loading operations.
- Assisted in organizing inventory for optimal loading on a nuclear submarine.
- Replenish supplies for departure
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow processes.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments according to Naval guidelines.
Radiographic testing tech aerospace radiologist
Doncasters Precision Castings
Groton, Connecticut
08.2024 - 09.2025
- Performance of specific comprehensive calibrations, specialized tests, and specific tests
- Executed Non-destructive Testing (NDT)
- Casting, Forging and Fabrication
- Film processing, exposing, interpreting and preparing for inspection.
Warehouse Associate
Wesco Intergrated/Pratt Whitney/Raytheon
East Hartford, Connecticut
01.2023 - 03.2024
- Distribution of parts, tools, and materials needed for the building of turbine engines subcontracted out to Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments, ensuring proper handling of sensitive equipment.
- Operated forklifts to move materials safely within the warehouse environment.
- management systems for tracking, updating and replenishing inventory levels.
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Home Depot
West Hartford, Connecticut
03.2021 - 04.2023
- Processed incoming shipments, verifying product quantities and condition.
- Managed inventory levels, ensuring accurate stock counts and organization.
- Operated forklifts, hand trucks, or other equipment to load, unload, transport and store goods.
- Assisted customers with inquiries related to shipping status and product availability.
- Received incoming shipments, verifying quantity and quality of items against purchase orders.
Sterilization Machine Operator
Smith Medical
Southington, Connecticut
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Operates mechanical equipment to execute each specific product code sterilization cycle. Monitors sterilizer cycle progression and troubleshoots cycle aberrations.
- Ensure complete and accurate documentation for each sterilization cycle.
- Ensure that safety guidelines are followed at all times while operating machinery.
- Provides feedback to the supervisor and peers about cycle status, equipment condition, and other issues that would affect the production schedule or relate to continuous improvement.
• Complies with company policies, cGMPs, safety, and good housekeeping practices.
Warehouse Associate/Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Hyundai Mobis
South Windsor, Connecticut
01.2021 - 10.2022
- Handled shipping and receiving from Bangor, Maine, to Jersey City, working with dealerships on parts, shipping, receiving, and crediting accounts for defective materials.
- Dealt with Hyundai and Kia dealerships pertaining to defective parts and materials. According to automobiles from
Bangor, Maine to New Jersey city crediting account and changing parts and material to accommodate the customer.
Warehouse Supervisor
Hamilton Connection
Meriden, Connecticut
02.2010 - 01.2019
- Machine Operator
- Supervised 15-20 employees daily, warehouse operations, and ensured compliance with safety standards. standards.
- Trained new staff on equipment use and safety procedures.
- Maintained accurate records of inventory movements using warehouse management systems.
- Facilitated effective communication among team members to enhance collaboration.
US Army
US Army
1984 - 2018
Education
Master of Arts - Business Administration
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH05-2004
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA05-1990
Skills
- Equipment operation and machinery handling
- Safety compliance and OSHA standards
- Load management and inventory tracking
- Shipping logistics and receiving
- Effective communication and conflict resolution
- Team collaboration and rapport building
- Forklift and pallet jack operation
- Warehouse logistics and heavy lifting
- Management
- Microsoft Office
- Analysis skills
- Construction
- HACCP
- Quality control
- Plastics Injecting Molding
- Bore Gauges
- Laboratory experience
- Machining
Languages
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Track Trailor Loader
U.S Foods
09.2025 - Current
Radiographic testing tech aerospace radiologist
Doncasters Precision Castings
08.2024 - 09.2025
Recruiter/PCA (Personal Care Assistant)
CareCo. Shoreline-Inc.
05.2024 - Current
US Naval Nuclear Submarine Loader
US Naval Submarine Base
01.2024 - Current
Warehouse Associate
Wesco Intergrated/Pratt Whitney/Raytheon
01.2023 - 03.2024
Sterilization Machine Operator
Smith Medical
01.2022 - 12.2022
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Home Depot
03.2021 - 04.2023
Warehouse Associate/Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Hyundai Mobis
01.2021 - 10.2022
Warehouse Supervisor
Hamilton Connection
02.2010 - 01.2019
US Army
US Army
1984 - 2018
Master of Arts - Business Administration
Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Virginia State University
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