Material Handler Warehouse Driver

Charles Chidester

Killeen, TX ***** 801-***-**** ***********@*****.***

Professional Summary

Professional Warehouse Manager offering 16 years of expertise in supervising and training numerous employees working in large warehouses. Successful in meticulously managing logistics, planning employee schedules and communicating with other departments to provide smooth business operations. Talented in monitoring and replenishing current inventory stock based on consumer demand and sales forecasting.

Skills/Certifications

Forklift Operations

Class B License

Safety and compliance

Order picking and processing

Distribution and warehousing

Shipping and receiving

Staff Management

Warehouse Logistics

Detail-oriented

Troubleshooting

Verbal and written communication

Leadership

Excellent work ethic

Training & Development

Work History

Material Handler/VMI team lead, 08/2008 to 05/2021

Industrial Supply Inc., Northrop Grumman Site – Clearfield, UT

Led warehouse improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.

Maintained established levels of goods based on sales forecasts and demand to fulfill orders on time.

Used hand-held devices and computers to record and monitor inventory levels and completed audits to uncover and address inaccuracies.

Kept all documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.

Divided and categorized cargo received and redirected shipments in response to customer requests.

Evaluated supplies and product inventory to check for quality and quantity issues and returned unacceptable materials to vendors.

Trained new staff on job duties, company policies and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.

Maintained strong vendor connections, including arranging pricing and delivery structures and managing specific shipment or paperwork concerns.

Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.

Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge and customer demands.

Boosted team efficiency by moving materials with forklifts and other equipment.

Worked flexible hours; night, weekend and holiday shifts.

Material Handler/Warehouse driver, 07/2005 to 08/2008

U.S. Air Conditioning – Salt Lake City, UT

Pulled merchandise from inventory storage and documented quantities to maintain accuracy.

Monitored packaging supply inventory and proactively requisitioned materials to avoid shortages.

Promoted warehouse safety by reporting or resolving safety hazards and observing OSHA guidelines.

Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to verify accuracy and prevent errors.

Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.

Delivered air conditioning units and supply parts to customer locations within specific timeframes.

Casino Shift Supervisor, 03/1999 to 08/2005

Avi Hotel And Casino – Laughlin, NV

Established effective employee schedules and delegated tasks to take advantage of individual abilities and meet expected demands.

Built performance-oriented culture with satisfied, hardworking employees by clearly highlighting employee success and developing leaders from within.

Resolved challenging customer complaints to full satisfaction, promoting brand loyalty and maximizing repeat business.

Delivered superior training and leadership to teams to boost performance and help team members achieve performance targets.

Applied security, safety and loss prevention strategies during shifts.

Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, providing hands-on training and mentoring to individuals with lagging skills.

Education

GED: 1982

Olympus High School - Salt Lake City, UT

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