Material Handler/Forklift

CHARLES GREEN

***** *. ***** **** ***, Houston, TX 77044 · 757-***-****

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

Hard working professional with over 30+ years’ experience and a proven track record of achieving consistent results in warehouse management & production industry. I am seeking a company where a culture of teamwork, a desire for innovation and chances for growth are valued and rewarded.

EXPERIENCE

04/2021 – PRESENT

MATERIAL HANDLER/FORKLIFT, RICH PRODUCTS CORP, MISSOURI CITY, TX

Assist management with inventory balances through physical cycle counts and periodic inventory

Verify all deliveries/discrepancies by inspecting materials through physically counting and comparing the amount printed on the delivery receipt

Enter necessary documentation of delivery receipts or material handling into company’s computer system

Assist warehouse personnel with loading/unloading of products and operate forklift equipment

Check production schedules daily to stage packaging and ingredients if needed

Perform all warehouse and freezer duties

Responsible for accurately selecting, packaging, staging, and loading customer orders to be delivered without damage or error

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and operating instructions

Track warehouse inventory, label pallets for shipment and operate pallet jack to move pallets to the loading dock

Use wireless scanning equipment to ensure accuracy of inventory in location bins

09/2015 – 03/2021

WAREHOUSE CREW LEADER, HIGH LINER FOODS, NEWPORT NEWS, VA

Supervised and trained a team of thirteen personnel on warehouse operations and safety procedures

Used wireless scanning equipment to ensure accuracy of inventory in location bins

Responsible for assigning and supervising work and functions of warehouse associates and applying disciplinary actions as necessary

Ensured proper handling and stocking of goods, in compliance with warehousing and storage norms

Oversaw the proper loading, unloading, and handling of goods and materials

Ensured completion of all paperwork relating to the received and loading of goods

Operated forklift and reach truck to load and unload products from shelves and delivery trucks in preparation for shipping and receiving

03/2014 – 09/2015

MERCHANDISER, PEPSI BEVERAGE COMPANY, NORFOLK, VA

Promoted brand by creating displays, advertising campaigns and events to increase sales

Tracked inventory levels to ensure no shortages or surpluses of any item was in the stores

Worked closely with store managers and other staff members to ensure stores were well stocked

Stocked and merchandised all products within assigned key account stores

Use equipment to transport products (e.g., U Boats, hand trucks, pallet jacks, etc.)

Communicate store issues to store managers and Pepsi management

Use handheld devices to write/input orders

Deliver customer service (e.g., communication, rapport building, attentiveness to customer needs, etc.)

Comply with operating procedures (e.g., scan-in/scan-out, following designated route, etc.)

05/2012 – 03/2014

FORKLIFT/REACH TRUCK OPERATOR, SMITHFIELD FOODS, SMITHFIELD, VA

Safely and efficiently utilized warehouse material handling equipment to load/unload products

Utilized RF units and pick tickets, and receiving documentation to build stable and accurate pallet loads for shipment

Understand pallet layers, heights, and counting methods used when working with pallets of product

Read and understand product descriptions, packaging and pick ticket messages

Utilized warehouse processes to minimize damage and other areas of waste

Ensure item pick accuracy and safety of product to prevent damage

10/2011 – 05/2012

REACH TRUCK OPERATOR, SUFFOLK COLD STORAGE, SUFFOLK, VA

Safely and efficiently utilized warehouse material handling equipment to load/unload products

Applied RF bar code identification tags on every pallet in the facility

Verified count and condition of product

Recorded product into system with location identification for easy retrieval and inventory control

Received product in full pallet quantity and staged for immediate re-shipment

Sort/repack individual units out of the master carton and pack in dry ice for delivery/pickup

03/2008 – 07/2011

ASSEMBLY LINE PRODUCTION, GWALTNEY OF SMITHFIELD, SMITHFIELD, VA

Safely and efficiently handled materials and used hand tools, knives, machinery, and equipment

Maintained a clean workstation and production floor

Completed checks on equipment and products to ensure quality production

Finalized and packaged products for shipment

Worked production line and strictly followed health and safety guidelines

Monitored the efficiency of the production line to ensure timely load and shipment

Completed quality assurance testing on food product

Maintained proper storage for material and food product inventory in warehouses

Utilized machinery such as forklifts to load orders

Moved completed food product and packages to established locations

EDUCATION

MAY 1989

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA, NORTH SHORE HIGH SCHOOL, HOUSTON, TX

SKILLS

Warehouse Management

Inventory Control

Crew Leader

Reach Truck Operator

RF Scanning

Pallet Jack Operator

Forklift Operator

Order Picker

Teamwork

Flexibility

Cycle Counts

Packing

REFERENCES

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