Warehouse Operations Specialist with Forklift Skills

Location:

Chicago, IL

Posted:

June 07, 2026

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Resume:

JERMALE FLOWERS

Chicago, IL *****

+1-773-***-****

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

Professional Summary:

Dependable Warehouse Associate with experience in order picking, packing, material handling, production support, shipping and receiving, and warehouse operations in fast-paced distribution environments. Skilled in operating forklifts, electric pallet jacks, cherry pickers, RF scanners, and warehouse equipment to support inventory movement and order fulfillment. Experienced working in quality-controlled environments while maintaining productivity, safety compliance, and accuracy standards. Strong background in loading/unloading freight, palletizing shipments, replenishment operations, and warehouse organization. Recognized for reliability, attention to detail, initiative, and the ability to work efficiently in high-volume operations.

Core Competencies:

Warehouse Operations

Order Picking

Order Packing

Shipping & Receiving

Material Handling

Inventory Control

RF Scanner Operation

Forklift Operation

Cherry Picker Operation

Electric Pallet Jack

Pallet Jack Operation

Loading & Unloading

Palletizing

Replenishment

Waterspider Operations

Quality Control

Production Support

Distribution Operations

Inbound Logistics

Outbound Logistics

Warehouse Safety

Inventory Accuracy

Attention to Detail

Team Collaboration

Reliability

Time Management

Professional Experience:

Order Picker / Packer / Waterspider

Amazon Warehouse Fort Wayne, IN

April 2024 – June 2025

●Picked customer orders accurately in a fast-paced warehouse environment

●Packed products according to shipping requirements and quality standards

●Replenished inventory to maintain production workflow

●Moved materials between departments as a waterspider to prevent downtime

●Used scanners to track inventory and maintain order accuracy

●Maintained productivity goals while following safety procedures

Order Picker

The Coca-Cola Company

Fort Wayne, IN

November 2023 – June 2025

●Built store orders accurately for outbound deliveries

●Loaded trucks for scheduled shipments

●Unloaded incoming trucks and organized inventory

●Prepared pallets for shipment and staging

●Maintained warehouse cleanliness and organization

●Supported daily shipping and receiving operations

Production Worker

REM Chicago, IL

May 2020 – March 2023

●Worked on production lines to support daily manufacturing goals

●Built pallets and prepared finished goods for shipment

●Loaded production materials onto conveyor systems

●Maintained production speed and workflow efficiency

●Performed quality checks on products during production runs

●Maintained clean and safe work areas

Unloader

Jewel-Osco Warehouse Chicago, IL

March 2020 – May 2022

●Unloaded pallets from incoming trucks

●Broke down pallets when required for storage and distribution

●Sorted products by shipment type and destination

●Moved materials throughout warehouse safely

●Maintained efficient unloading operations during busy shifts

Security Guard / Housekeeping

Central Plaza Nursing Home Chicago, IL

August 2015 – November 2022

●Maintained facility safety by monitoring buildings and reporting security concerns

●Controlled facility access and greeted visitors

●Completed incident reports and security documentation

●Maintained cleanliness of facility common areas and workspaces

●Supported housekeeping operations as needed

Security Guard

SMG Security Chicago, IL

2011 – 2015

●Patrolled facilities to maintain security and safety

●Monitored surveillance systems and controlled building access

●Completed daily activity reports and incident documentation

●Responded to security incidents and emergencies

●Maintained professional communication with staff and visitors

Education:

High School Diploma

Austin Business Entrepreneurship Academy

2010

Skills: