Warehouse Associate, Material Handler, Forklift Operator

Melvyn Faulk

New Augusta, MS *****

***********@*****.***

+1-228-***-****

Physically fit General Laborer effective at completing projects and tasks on schedule. Consistently follows through with all orders and instructions. Works well in team setting to complete all job related duties,

maintain safe working conditions and adhere to OSHA regulations. Productive Warehouse professional bringing 15 years background in material handling, inspections and shipping and

receiving. Focused on cost reduction and continual process improvement. Comfortable lifting up to 50 pounds and

effectively operating forklifts and pallet jacks.

Hardworking material handler with 15 years of experience working closely with other staff and leaders to move goods

efficiently. Alert when transporting heavy loads hazardous materials. Team-player quick to communicate issues and work with others to resolve. Efficient mover with 15 years of experience transporting wide variety of items from one location to another. Quick to assess

items, apply protective wrapping and load into truck according to weight and size. Maintained quality of work while meeting

strict deadlines.

Hardworking Warehouse Associate commended as reliable and safety-conscious individual with 15 years of solid

experience in warehouse operations. Proficient in operations of pallet movers, forklifts and swing-reach trucks. Expertise in

shipping and receiving, loading and unloading trucks and order picking and packing. Productive Warehouse Associate with forklift certification and over 15 years in warehouse-based logistics. Detail-oriented

with extraordinary problem-solving abilities. Skilled in receiving freight, shipping and maintaining and tracking inventory.

Physically fit and agile with ability to lift over 90 pounds. Willing to relocate: Anywhere

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Floorhand

Patterson-UTI Drilling Company LLC-Malaga, NM

January 2022 to April 2024

Assist the Motorhand, Derrickhand, and Driller in day-to-day rig operations. Major responsibilities are general maintenance and cleaning, checking the rig and equipment, and assisting in drilling activities. Machine Operator/Forklift Operator

Georgia-Pacific-Hattiesburg, MS

November 2021 to February 2022

Set-up, operate, and maintain machinery. Responsible for ensuring the machine produces high quality products, runs smoothly, and capacity, and is properly maintained. Responsible for operating forklifts and moving goods around warehouse and other industrial sites. Unload deliveries, stacking boxes for storage and moving wooden pallets around the warehouse. Deckhand

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock-Houston, TX

December 2020 to December 2021

Operate and maintain equipment on the deck vessel and assist with docking and other operations Material Handler/Machine Operator

Western Container-Hattiesburg, MS

April 2017 to May 2020

Operated equipment with focus on safety and efficiency. • Unloaded cargo with mechanized equipment to enable receipt of pre-ordered inventory. • Resolved conveyor system issues by clearing jams and blockages. • Organized warehouse inventory according to warehouse plan. • Received and assembled new equipment according to manufacturer instructions. • Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes. • Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to move, pick or store products. • Protected company inventory with well-organized and secure storage areas. • Demonstrated knowledge of industry best practices and company protocols. • Ordered and replaced warehouse supplies stock and hand tools. • Responded to job-related inquiries from supervisor quickly and professionally to provide updates on anticipated task completion times. •

Palletized boxes for easy movement and shipment. • Developed storage and space utilization plans for specific commodities and equipment. • Attached documents, such as PO receipts, packing slips and bill of lading to outbound shipments. • Managed full range of warehousing activities including receiving, storing and shipping. • Observed inventory allocation to maintain material needs and production deadlines. • Moved inventory items using forklift equipment safely to prevent accidents and mishaps. • Coordinated incoming and outgoing shipments and placement of materials to meet scheduling requirements. •

Organized efficient daily work plans based on oral instructions and written directions to meet challenging objectives. •

Operated overhead lifts to move heavy and bulky work materials. • Gained complete understanding of duties and job tasks for each shift, prioritizing those requiring immediate completion. •

Held accountability for inventory and property under command. • Assessed and produced bills of lading to set tariffs and shipping charges. • Communicated with teammates and supervisors about potential hazards and other issues. • Tracked movements with hand-held scanners and daily production sheets to keep records accurate. • Built and disassembled scaffolds, bracing and barricades to assist in vertical construction activities. • Alerted purchasing team of shortages or damaged goods identified when unloading • Recorded accurate unit quantities and entered data into inventory database to facilitate records maintenance. •

Braced, padded and supported shipments to prevent shifting and damage. • Loaded completed orders on pallets according to delivery numbers. • Sorted cargo for accurate shipment to target locations, preventing unnecessary delays and promoting productivity. •

Mentored warehouse staff to promote top-level productivity and shipment accuracy. • Implemented plans for storage and arrangement of stock to determine warehouse configuration, setup, movement, rearrangement and traffic flow. •

Education

Associate in Business Administration

LSU - Baton Rouge, LA

August 2019 to May 2020

Associate in Veterinarian Technician

Ashworth College - Norcross, GA

August 2015 to May 2016

High school diploma

Petal High School - Petal, MS

August 1998 to May 2001

Skills

• Equipment and material carrying

• Hazardous materials handling

• Study support materials

• Marketing materials

• Educational materials

• Material handling practices

• Course material development

• Online materials writing

• Materials handling understanding

• Materials development

• Toy and material maintenance

• Materials preparation and presentation

• Hazardous material spills

• Documentation and materials

• Material disposal

• Explosive materials maintenance

• Material logistics proficiency

• Hazardous materials

• Construction materials expertise

• Raw material analysis

• Materials coordination

• Raw materials distribution

• Education materials

• Operator scheduling

• Material inventory management

• Parts and material ordering

• Removing damaged materials

• Safety documentation and materials

• Material staging

• Teaching material development

• Raw material loading

• Toll collection operator

• Abrasive materials handling

• Material loading

• Press material knowledge

• Materials application

• Preparing materials

• Materials delivery scheduling

• Material and supply coordination

• Materials knowledge

• Course materials expertise

• Materials research

• Material preparation

• Construction materials

• Knowledge of raw materials

• Specialty materials understanding

• Material handling

• Materials options

• CNC operator

• Material science

• Raw Materials Processing

• Qualified operator of horizontal boring

• Promotional materials coordination

• Certified Pallet Jack Operator

• Deliveries of materials

• Certified Crane Operator

• machine Skilled forklift operator

• Materials and documentation

• Raw material coordination

• Course materials creation

• Materials handling

• Materials testing

• Materials selection

• Reading technical materials

• Material collection

• Materials design

• Fluid and material dynamics

• Material measurement

• Materials Management

• Material Sort

• Materials staging

• Raw material handling

• Construction materials loading

• Removing old materials

• Heavy equipment operator

• Overhead Crane Operator

• Materials maintenance

• Processing raw materials

• Material price listing

• Material requisition management

• Material transportation

• Materials trimming

• Material quality inspection

• Materials transportation

• Positioning equipment and materials

• Nanomaterials

• Certified Large Hydraulic Crane Operator

• Material balance calculations

• New material development

• Material inventory

• Materials procurement

• Educational material coordination

• Materials monitoring

• Commercial material transportation

• Load & Unload

• Order Picker

• Pricing

• Reach Truck

• SAP

• Shipping & Receiving

• Warehouse Experience

• Warehouse Supervisor Experience

• Warehouse Management

• Heavy Lifting

• Welding

• Machining

• ERP Systems

• User Interface (UI)

• Computer Networking

• Manufacturing

• Jira

• Agile

• Quality Assurance

• REST

• Forecasting

• JavaScript

• Java

• Web Services

• Microsoft SQL Server

• Press Brake Machine (5 years)

• Rigger (5 years)

• Mechanical knowledge

• Electrical experience

• 5S

• Lean

• Construction

• Oil & gas

• APIs

• Git

• MySQL

• SDLC

• SQL

• Test Cases

• User Acceptance Testing

• XML

• Business Requirements

• Unit Testing

• Bootstrap

• Scrum

• HTML5

• Maven

• ASP.NET

• Data Warehouse

• Business Analysis

• AWS

• Scripting

• Application Development

• Software Development

• Node.js

• CI/CD

• Forklift

• Heavy equipment operation

• Excavator

• Rigging

• Commercial driving

• Crane

• OSHA

• Programmable logic controllers

• Robot programming

• Plastics injection molding

• Industrial mechanic experience

• Plastics blow molding

• Fanuc

• Electrical systems

• Schematics

• Materials handling

• Warehouse experience

• Refrigeration

• Electrical experience

• English

• CMMS

• Time management

• Maintenance

• Ammonia refrigeration

• IT

• Computer science

• Computer networking

• Windows

• Operating systems

• iOS

• Computer hardware

• Cloud computing

• Warehouse management system

• IT support

• Linux

• Application support

• Communication skills

• Social media management

• Communication skills

• Social media marketing

• Restaurant experience

• Food service

• Food safety

• Restaurant management

• Culinary experience

Languages

• English - Expert

Links

http://www.upperechelonkennelsllc.com

Certifications and Licenses

TWIC

August 2020 to August 2025

Transportation Worker Identification Credential

Forklift Certification

September 2017 to Present

Forklift Certified by OSHA

CNA

October 2020 to October 2024

Certified Nurse Aide

First Aid/CPR/AED

March 2021 to March 2023

Bloodborne Pathogens Training

March 2021 to March 2022

OSHA 10

Driver's License

CompTIA A+

CompTIA Network+

IMSA Certification

OSHA 30

ASE Automobile Service Consultant Certification

Crane Certification

ASQC Certification

HACCP Certification

Certified Quality Auditor

Scissor Lift Certification

CPA

Additional Information

Customer Service Experience

Mechanical Experience

Electronical Experience

Robotics Experience

Quality Inspection/Control Experience

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