Desmond Colston
Clarkston, GA *****
**************@*****.***
Professional Summary
Dependable warehouse professional with over 6 years of experience in inventory management, order picking, forklift operation, and logistics. Skilled in maintaining quality standards, efficient stock handling, and problem-solving in fast-paced environments. Seeking morning, overnight or night shift roles to leverage strong organizational and communication skills in warehouse operations. Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Work Experience
Warehouse Associate
TARGET DISTRIBUTING Center-Hampton, GA
October 2024 to September 2025
* Sorted totes and rebins to correct locations for efficient processing
* Packed and shipped orders accurately to meet daily targets
* Picked items for orders using barcode scanners and pallet jacks
* Maintained organized workstations and followed safety procedures
* Assisted with inventory control and stock rotation
* Supported team members during high-volume periods
* Ensured quality standards were met for all outgoing shipments
* Communicated effectively with supervisors and coworkers Warehouse Worker
Amazon-Atlanta, GA
September 2023 to June 2024
* Sorted packages quickly and accurately for delivery routes
* Used warehouse equipment safely, including pallet jacks and scanners
* Maintained clean and organized work areas
* Assisted team in meeting daily shipping goals
Transporter
The Home Depot-McDonough, GA
October 2022 to September 2023
* Transported pallets from inbound and outbound areas to dock
* Staged pallets for efficient loading and unloading
* Operated forklifts and pallet jacks safely
* Followed all safety and warehouse procedures
Case Picker
Medline Industries-McDonough, GA
January 2020 to September 2022
* Picked cases for orders and staged them at the dock
* Used warehouse management systems for order tracking
* Maintained accuracy and speed in order fulfillment
* Followed GMP and quality standards in production Stocker
Sam's Club-Morrow, GA
January 2021 to December 2021
* Stocked inventory on shelves and maintained organized displays
* Unloaded trucks using standup forklift
* Assisted with inventory counts and stock rotation
* Ensured compliance with safety and quality standards Education
High school diploma
Jonesboro High School
August 2014 to May 2018
Skills
• Packaging machines
• Dollies
• Sales management
• Shipping & receiving
• Manual handling
• Quality standards in production
• Crane
• Workplace health and safety regulatory compliance
• Box truck
• Inventory control
• Hand tools
• Distribution center
• Stocking - Stocking experience (3-5 years) (2 years)
• Electric pallet jack
• Barcode scanners
• Quality control
• Data collection
• DOT (Department of Transportation) regulations
• English
• Stock rotation
• Warehouse sorting
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Heavy lifting
• Packer
• Sanitizing packaging
• Materials handling
• Computer operation
• Safe lifting practices
• Order fulfillment
• Productivity software
• Computer literacy
• Order shipping
• Sales
• Packing
• Time & attendance systems
• GMP
• Organizational skills
• Customer service (4 years)
• Price tagging
• Microsoft Word
• Label printers
• Microsoft Outlook
• Inventory management software
• Order picker
• Basic math
• Manufacturing
• Shelf stocking
• Grammar Experience
• Bag packaging
• Inventory control and management (Less than 1 year)
• Communication skills (5 years)
• Record keeping
• Retail math
• Cash register
• Order picking (5 years)
• Interpersonal skills
• Typing
• Industrial equipment
• Analysis skills
• Computer skills
• Technical Proficiency
• Inventory allocation
• GPS
• QR code scanners
• Supply chain
• Forklift (2 years)
• Microsoft Office
• Put-away
• Problem-solving in high-pressure situations
• Heavy equipment operation
• Mobile devices
• Data entry
• Backroom stock organization
• Quality control and GMP compliance (Less than 1 year)
• Shipping and receiving (Less than 1 year)
• Conveyor belts
• Outdoor work
• RFID scanners
• Packaging
• Just-in-Time
• Packaging (food)
• Logistics (4 years)
• Filing
• Writing skills
• Pallet jack (5 years)
• Load & unload
• Barcode scanning software
• Maintaining an organized workspace
• Picking & packing
• Hospitality
• Time management (5 years)
• Attention to detail
• Commercial driving
• Math
• Microsoft Excel
• Warehouse experience (5 years)
• Driving
• Dependability
• Stock receiving
• Climbing
• Managing SKUs - SKUs managed (1,000-10,000 SKUs)
• Unloading
• Planograms (3 years)
• Cleaning
Languages
• English
Certifications and Licenses
Forklift Certification
Present
Driver's License
OSHA 10
Electric Pallet Jack Certification
Pallet Jack Certification
Non-CDL Class C