Warehouse Pro - Shipping, Receiving & Forklift Operations

BERTRAND KIVEN

Warehouse Associate Forklift Operator Shipping & Receiving

Houston, TX • 346-***-**** • ****************@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Dependable and safety-focused Warehouse Professional with 5+ years of hands-on experience across high-volume distribution, fulfillment, and manufacturing environments. Consistently meets and exceeds productivity targets while maintaining a strong safety record and commitment to accuracy. Skilled in receiving, shipping, order picking, packing, cycle counting, and inventory management with proficiency in SAP and warehouse management systems. Certified forklift operator experienced with forklifts, reach trucks, pallet jacks, and order pickers. Recognized for reliability, strong work ethic, and the ability to perform efficiently in fast-paced, team-driven operations — across medical supply, automotive, beverage, and e-commerce sectors.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Shipping & Receiving

• Order Picking & Packing

• Inventory Control & Cycle Counting

• Forklift & Reach Truck Operation

• Pallet Jack & Order Picker

• Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

• SAP Inventory Tracking

• OSHA Safety Compliance

• Load Verification & Quality Inspection

• Stock Replenishment

• Lean Warehouse Practices

• Cross-Functional Team Collaboration

• RF Scanner Operation

• Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook)

• Production & Manufacturing Support

• Hazardous Material Handling Awareness

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Medline Industries — Houston, TX January 2024 – Present

Warehouse Associate — Shipping & Receiving

• Execute daily inbound and outbound shipping and receiving operations within a regulated medical supply distribution center, processing 200+ shipments per shift with a strong focus on accuracy and compliance.

• Verify all inbound shipments against purchase orders, inspecting for product condition, quantity accuracy, and regulatory compliance before staging or putaway.

• Operate forklifts, reach trucks, and pallet jacks to transport materials safely across 500,000+ sq. ft. warehouse, maintaining a zero-incident safety record.

• Update receiving logs and inventory records in SAP in real time, ensuring 99%+ stock visibility and supporting accurate inventory reporting.

• Conduct daily and weekly cycle counts, identifying and resolving discrepancies to reduce shrinkage and maintain inventory accuracy above 98%.

• Perform pre-shift equipment inspections and report maintenance issues promptly, minimizing unplanned equipment downtime.

• Maintain organized, clean workspaces in compliance with OSHA, sanitation, and GMP standards, consistently passing internal safety audits.

Advance Auto Parts Distribution Center — Houston, TX March 2022 – December 2023

Warehouse Associate

• Supported high-volume automotive parts distribution by accurately picking, packing, and labeling 300–400 orders daily across multiple product categories using RF scanner and WMS.

• Inspected inbound inventory for quality, accuracy, and damage before routing items to appropriate storage locations or flagging for return.

• Used SAP and Microsoft Excel to track inventory movement, reconcile stock counts, and assist supervisors with discrepancy reporting.

• Operated forklifts and material-handling equipment in a high-traffic environment, consistently maintaining safe operating standards.

• Applied lean warehouse practices including 5S methodology to reduce errors, minimize waste, and improve overall throughput by 15%.

• Assisted with seasonal volume surges, adapting quickly to increased workloads while maintaining pick accuracy above 99%.

• Maintained clean, hazard-free workspaces and completed all required safety training on time throughout tenure.

Amazon Fulfillment Center — Houston, TX March 2021 – February 2022

Fulfillment Associate

• Performed high-speed order fulfillment operations — picking, scanning, packing, and staging 500+ customer orders per shift in a fully automated fulfillment environment.

• Operated pallet jacks and warehouse carts while adhering to strict Amazon safety standards and daily rate targets.

• Supported inbound stow operations by accurately placing received inventory into designated storage bins using barcode scanning systems.

• Consistently exceeded daily productivity metrics and maintained a pick accuracy rate of 99.5%+ across all assigned departments.

• Assisted in identifying workflow bottlenecks and communicated improvements to floor leads, contributing to a measurable reduction in process delays.

• Participated in Kaizen and continuous improvement exercises designed to optimize floor layout and increase throughput.

Castel Group — Cameroon July 2019 – November 2020

Warehouse & Procurement Coordinator

• Coordinated receipt, storage, and distribution of raw materials, packaging supplies, and operational equipment to support continuous beverage manufacturing production.

• Maintained material availability for production lines, reducing manufacturing delays by proactively managing reorder points and coordinating with suppliers.

• Inspected incoming materials against quality specifications, rejecting non-conforming goods and maintaining accurate receiving records in SAP.

• Monitored supplier performance and resolved delivery discrepancies to ensure on-time material availability and cost compliance.

• Coordinated logistics for time-sensitive inbound shipments, maintaining compliance with import documentation, safety, and handling requirements.

• Supported inventory planning and cost control initiatives, contributing to a 10% reduction in excess stock through improved demand tracking.

EQUIPMENT & CERTIFICATIONS

• Certified Forklift Operator — Sit-Down Counterbalance, Stand-Up Reach Truck, Order Picker, Pallet Jack

• OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Safety Certification

• RF Scanner & Barcode Systems — daily proficiency across all roles

• SAP Warehouse & Inventory Management — 3+ years of hands-on use

• Microsoft Office Suite — Excel (inventory tracking, reporting), Outlook

EDUCATION

Northern Virginia Community College

Associate of Applied Science — Business Finance

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