Truck Loader Data Entry

EARNEST RUFFIN

Suffolk, VA ***** 757-***-**** *************@*****.***

Professional Summary

Efficient loader dedicated to safely loading and unloading merchandise and thoroughly examining merchandise for defects or non-conformities. Communicative and team-oriented with 12 years of experience in shipping and receiving. Available 50 hours per week, including overnights, weekends and evenings. Detail-oriented Truck Loader with extensive knowledge of truck loading and warehouse safety. Certified in forklift use and committed to order accuracy. Adept at paying attention after long hours and staying positive. Dependable Truck Loader with 12 years of experience. Adept at truck loading and packing with extensive knowledge of lifting safety and forklift maintenance. Successful at following directions with no supervision and working alone or as part of a team. Highly motivated and results-driven warehouse professional bringing extensive experience in logistics and distribution. Team player and natural leader with excellent communication skills. Transportation and logistics professional well-versed in materials management and inventory reconciliation. Effectively develops and implements process controls and quality improvement initiatives that reduce costs and increase company revenue. General worker with full capability to perform variety of technical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility. Maintain cleanliness of work area, counting materials, merchandise and supplies in stock. Experienced in training new employees on responsibilities and company work ethics. Background in general maintenance, light construction, repair and general custodial work. Natural leader experienced in driving great team successes by coaching and motivating team members to increase financial profitability, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction. Record of performance in meeting organizational objectives. Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work well with others, in both supervisory and support staff roles. Skills

• Pallet jack safety

• Data entry

• Shrink wrapper use

• Global logistics Safety-conscious

• Certified Manlift Operator

• Purchasing

• Excellent sense of direction

• Current Forklift Certification

• Physically fit and agile

• Warehouse and manufacturing operations

• Certified pallet jack operator

• Warehouse and fulfillment

• Supply chain and resource management

• Basic mathematical aptitude

• Excellent time management

Work History

Loader Remedy Staffing – Suffolk, VA

08/2019 to 09/2019

Interpreted hand signals and listened for verbal instruction to determine where materials were to be placed Lifted and slid packages weighing up to 30 pounds on conveyor belts to transport items Visually inspected all pallets for deliveries to verify quality and accuracy of shipments Installed protective devices to prevent shifting or damage to items being transferred, including braces, padding and strapping Performed general support clean-up duties and maintained clean work area by using high-pressure water systems, backhoes and skid-steers Operated power jacks, forklifts and clamp lift to maneuver products on to load trailers and trucks Led warehouse improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies Conducted monthly inventories of raw materials and components on work floor Maintained accurate stock records and schedules Picked up incoming stock and delivered materials to designated locations Divided cargo received by account Number and intended location Picked products for specific routes according to pick sheets

Stanley's Personal Touch Home Healthcare PCA– Suffolk, VA 01/2011 to 05/2019

Helped clients with hygiene-related tasks such as brushing teeth, bathing, grooming and toileting Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events Provided multifaceted services to career professionals by running errands, managing mail, scheduling appointments and arranging transportation Documented residents' behavior in terms of mental status, sleeping and eating patterns in medical record books Kept household areas clean and well-stocked, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services to ensure well-being Performed household tasks such as laundry, dusting, washing dishes and vacuuming Applied mobility assistance knowledge to safely ambulate patients in different spaces involving varying elevations and obstacles Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients Helped clients manage money, pay bills and shop for groceries or personal items Conferred with RN to discuss patient condition and medical care, helping to optimize treatments and enhance outcomes Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans modulated by the facility Kept patients mentally alert by entertaining, conversing and reading aloud to patients Replaced bandages, dressings and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing Maintained appropriate filing of personal and professional documentation Managed large range of services including pet care, phone screening, shopping and bill paying to provide clients with premium family time Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition Assisted patients with personal requirements, including keeping spaces clean and helping with grooming Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean Shopped for groceries regularly in order to keep house stocked with necessities Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas Helped clients maintain optimal health by overseeing medication administration and all doctor's appointments documented vitals, behaviors and medications in client medical records.

GCA Services Group Cleaning)– Suffolk, VA

08/2017 to 02/2018

Mixed, used and properly stored hazardous chemical cleaners to minimize risk of injury or illness Ordered and stocked cleaning supplies based on workload and projected needs Examined 13 rooms, halls and lobbies to determine need for repairs and replacement of furniture or equipment Specialized in working with industrial cleaning products within strict safety procedures Inspected and maintained light fixtures, washed baseboards, and cleaned under furniture Safely cleaned industrial job sites using maximum strength cleaning solutions and equipment Removed trash and transported debris to collection receptacles and emptied home trash cans Used organization skills, including time management, efficient cleaning methods to meet deadlines in fast-paced

environment Worked on team of 5 staff members to service 15 bathrooms and offices rooms daily Handled equipment, chemicals and materials properly and with caution Completed 5 floor maintenance, including stripping, sealing and finishing of waxing materials Scrubbed, top- coated, buffed and varnished hard floors Maintained specialty spaces such as chemistry laboratories by cleaning with safe solvents Prepared facilities for special events, including bringing out chair and table racks, setting up arrangements and handing decorations Cared for furniture and walls throughout home by spot-cleaning stains, addressing dings, and vacuuming common living spaces and bedrooms Worked alongside other cleaners to complete sizable jobs in corporate office buildings Adhered to safety protocols, resulting in zero complaints, hazards or lost-time accidents Operated and maintained large cleaning equipment including carpet shampoo machines, industrial washing machines and dishwashers Sanitized toilets, sinks, showers, kitchen surfaces and other high-traffic home fixtures Stripped and refinished hard surface floors to maintain quality condition and appearance Applied correct chemical solutions and used proper equipment to avoid damage to floors and fixtures.

Carpenter Self-Employed – Suffolk, VA

01/2015 to 06/2017

Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize efficiency Planned projects by identifying necessary equipment, tools, and required assistance Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area Led variety of projects from start to finish, including garages, residential homes and additions Kept team members safe and job sites free of hazards by maintaining good organizational skills at all stages Installed paneling on walls to deaden sound, complete decorations or absorb shock based on individual customer requirements Repaired roofs and flooring and remodeled bathrooms and kitchens to complete 7 projects in 4 months Completed precise joining and high-quality finish work by properly anchoring and bracing structures Monitored tool and equipment condition and arranged repairs as needed Installed interior finish items, including wall protection, doors and hardware, toilet accessories, cubicle curtain tracks and TV brackets Developed proficiency in stain-grade trim work, hanging doors and drilling and setting door hardware Completed independent or team installations of building structures, including trim, flooring and cabinetry Installed drywall, ceilings, trim and fabricated replacement trim and moldings Placed building paper over subflooring to protect final flooring material from water damage Effectively used all fasteners such as nails, screws, pneumatic nailing systems, concrete anchors, powder-actuated fasteners and framing connectors Built and hung custom doors and frames Safely operated electric cordless and hammer drills and cutting torches Repaired and remodeled wood, iron, chain link and vinyl fencing Cut and installed insulation for residential and commercial buildings Read and effectively used truss-roof prints to cut and set roofs accordingly. M&M Lawn Care (Supervisor/ Management) Suffolk, VA. 03/25/2012 to 12/15/2014

Overseeing and ensuring that each team member has everything they needed for their shift to complete their shifts. Networking with clients to ensures that the contract was completed efficiently and correctly. Assisting team members with the loading and unloading of materials. Guiding, training and inspecting team members progress, answering any questions, solving any issues that may arise to ensure a positive work environment. Organized materials, tools and equipment to supply team members Actively attended safety trainings and workshops offered by employer, bolstering overall knowledge of appropriate measures and determining areas requiring improvement Learned diverse construction trades skills, including basic carpentry, painting and plastering Read and understood plans and technical documentation for each job Determined materials needed for daily shift and loaded vehicles with equipment and supplies Cleaned, repaired and lubricated equipment on site-specific schedules to maintain performance. Laborer JGR Construction – Chesapeake, VA

Efficiently prepared job sites by removing debris and setting up materials and tools Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs Gathered and disposed of work site debris to remove safety hazards and boost team productivity. Dug holes, trenches and ditches at desired locations and backfilled completed excavations. Signaled equipment operators to complete proper alignments, movements and adjustments. Erected and dismantled scaffolding, braces, shoring walls and other temporary structures. Gathered waste and trash from job sites for placement in refuse containers to keep job sites clean and organized Cleaned, operated and maintained machinery for optimal team productivity. Used shovels or heavy equipment to move different materials based on job needs Worked with speed and accuracy to consistently meet production standards. Education

High School Diploma Lakeland High School - Suffolk, VA Accomplishments/ Military Service

Logistics Specialist United States Army – FT. HOOD, TX 04/1992 to 06/1995

Achieved 12% reduction in delay time through on-time warehouse operations and deliveries Streamlined office operations using automation, oversaw client communications, managed record tracking and data communication activities Supervised compliance measures regarding domestic and international tariffs and customs regulations Provided customers with status updates for tracked packages Detected and resolved multifaceted issues related to business direction and operations Tracked and managed transfer paperwork such as packing lists Prepared timely rate estimates and strategic bid packages Validated inventory levels and updated systems using handheld devices Issued timely and accurate responses to both internal and external inquiries Coordinated incoming and outgoing shipments to maintain schedules Developed systems for organizing reports and records to drive integrity Used in-house tracking system to schedule shipments of goods to customer warehouses Managed and tracked package transfers such as bills of lading, delivery receipts, packing lists and load tags. Maintained consistent and on-time delivery record with 85% of all orders arriving on time or ahead of schedule85 Resolved product issue through consumer testing.

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