James Patrick
Material Handler Leader
Sparks, NV
************@**********.*** - 209-***-****
30+ years in distribution, and warehouse functions. 25 + years of military service.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Material Handler Leader
Defense Logistics Agency - November 1981 to January 2013
San Joaquin Depot, The DoD, Defense Logistics Agency, San Joaquin Depot
Nov '81 - Jan '13 (31 Years, 2 Months)
Material Handler Leader
Defense Logistics Agency - Tracy, CA - November 1981 to January 2013
Achieved a 98% on-time shipment rate. Loaded products weighing up to 20,000 pounds onto trailers for
delivery.
Processed bulk &/or LTL shipments in timely manner to meet customer requirements. Directed 5 to 25
warehouse
shipping associates. Packed and loaded pieces into boxes for shipment. Trained staff on material handling
processes to reduce shipping times. Built a motivated warehouse team of 5 to 25 well-trained staff. Forecasted
manpower requirements
based on daily workload and company targets. Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage
and production areas and loading docks. Led warehouse improvement initiatives to advance operational
efficiencies.
Received, stored and shipped goods and materials. Sorted cargo before loading and unloading. Tagged all
inbound
merchandise with receiving date. Stacked and transported all overstock to storage areas. Reported all
equipment failures and malfunctions to supervisor. Cleaned and maintained the warehouse in compliance with
OSHA safety standards.
Stocked, staged and transported goods. Stacked and piled lumber, boards and pallets. Verified computations
against physical count of stock. Picked up incoming stock and delivered materials to designated locations.
Operated forklifts and
other heavy machinery safely. Unloaded cargo from truck with hand trucks and pallet jacks. Divided cargo
received by account number and intended location. Stacked and stored pallets at the end of the shift to keep
warehouse clean and
organized. Operated PC and RF-based computer systems with a high level of accuracy. Swept floors and
stored
equipment at the end of each shift. Monitored department performance data to identify and avoid potential
risks. Used
item numbers to properly stock warehouse. Recorded numbers of units handled and moved using daily
production sheets and work tickets. Attached identifying tags to containers.
Aviation Fuel Specialist
The DoD, Department of the Army, The DoD - Stockton, CA - October 1973 to April 2004
Received, stored, maintained and shipped bulk petroleum products. Ran and maintained bulk storage areas
to include
50,000 gallon tank farm, and twelve 2,500 gallon fuel tankers. All storage operations were mobile. Adhered
to all
requirements and regulations for interstate HAZMAT carriers. Directed 19 to 29 warehouse shipping
associates. Stocked,
staged and transported goods. Verified computations against physical count of stock. Complied at all times
with SOX,
USDA, FDA, DOT and U.S. Customs guidelines and regulations. Loaded and unloaded ship cargo.
EDUCATION
William Daylor High School - Sacramento, CA
1973
High School Diploma
William Daylor High School
LINKS
http://www.beyond.com/James-Patrick-NV
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Skills
Shipping
(Expert) More than 10 Years
small parcel, LTL, and bulk shipments
microsoft office
(Intermediate) More than 10 Years
inter/intranet communications. Daily workload, capabilities, storage, and onboard reports.
Recieving
(Advanced) More than 10 Years
Verified all material for proper documention, (kind, condition, count), and prep for storage
leadership abilities
(Expert) More than 10 Years
As a material Hander leader I led between 5 and 17 associates in all warehouse funtions.
Material Handling Equipment
(Expert) More than 10 Years
Fork lift thru 20k Stock selector 4k Raymond Hybrid 4k Swing mast 6k Raymond and Yale Turret 4k Warehouse
tractor
warehouse procedures
(Advanced) More than 10 Years
Ensure all warehouse procedures, and SOP's were followed to include (FIFO, safety, shelf-life, proper
segregation of
materials, and OSHA standards.
Inventory
(Advanced) More than 10 Years
Perpetual, and cycle counts, and reconciliation of locations