Mark Barfield Jr
Shreveport, La ***** 318-***-**** **************@*****.***
Professional Summary
Industrious Forklift Operator trained in all aspects of shipment inspections and transportation. Versed in using scanners and warehouse management systems (WMS) to promote safe and on-time shipment and delivery. Strong and robust individual comfortable lifting up to 100 pounds and operating all job-related equipment such as shrink wrap machines. Knowledgeable about proper handling of heavy machinery, including pallet jacks, cherry pickers and forklifts. Works well independently and as part of team. Excellent interpersonal communication skills with excellent attendance and safety records.
Skills
Shipping and Packaging
CPU Processing
Inventory Control
Forklift Operation
Crane Operator
Loading and unloading
Work History
Materials Specialist, 03/2021 to Current
Wabtec Corporation – Shreveport, LA
Coordinated schedules with suppliers to maintain adequate material levels.
Assembled and erected stocking bins, shelves and decks using crane and forklift power tools.
Forecasted materials replenishment levels by performing analysis of usage, issues and criticality.
Checked loads to identify contents and unauthorized or highly regulated materials.
Gathered equipment for retrograde, issue, repacking, storage, disposal and shipment to established locations and analyzed, sorted, prepared and delivered material.
Inventory Clerk, 10/2019 to 03/2021
Omni Specialty – Shreveport, Louisiana
Evaluated supplies and product inventory to check for quality and quantity issues and returned unacceptable materials to vendors.
Maintained strong vendor connections, including arranging pricing and delivery structures and managing specific shipment or paperwork concerns.
Completed physical inventory counts each month.
Increased traceability of cargo through documentation and use of remote tracking systems.
Located proper slots on storage racks and set pallets in place with forklift.
Delivery Driver, 05/2013 to 10/2019
Encore Event Rentals - Shreveport – Shreveport, LA
Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
Kept and studied detailed mileage and fuel reports to track overall fuel costs.
Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
Communicated customer complaints, requests and feedback to company management for swift resolution.
Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
Warehouse Worker, 09/2011 to 01/2012
Purina Warehouse – Shreveport, LA
Operated pallet jacks and material moving equipment to receive and transport items from various warehouse locations.
Loaded, unloaded and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
Labeled and accurately moved customer orders to meet shipment timetables and minimize errors.
Alternated goods in inventory by observing first-in/first-out approach to keep shelves organized and properly stocked.
Wrapped pallets in shrink wrap prior to loading.
Education
High School Diploma: General, 1998
Green Oaks High School - Shreveport, LA
Certifications
Forklift Operator Certificate
Chauffer License
Welding Fabrication
Industrial and Tool Manufacturing Technology and Process Technology