Freight Handler and Warehouse Specialist Resume Title

MR MICHAEL RIDDICK

*******.***********@*****.*** 804-***-**** Chester, VA 23836

PROFESSIONAL

SUMMARY

Fast-working Freight Handler with Number years of experience in Area of expertise. Committed to quality assurance and efficient work after long hours with knowledge of Software use and data entry systems. Detail-oriented Freight Handler with extensive knowledge of Industry processes and commitment to taking initiative. Adept at quality assurance and working quickly with success in Software use. Dedicated to helping coworkers and maintaining a clean and safe warehouse space. Reliable Freight Handler with Number years of experience in Industry shipping and packing. Successful at working quickly with proficiency in Software use and data entry. Adept at performing detailed inspections and following directions with no supervision.

Resourceful Type worker with Number years of experience. Follow written or verbal directions to carry out efficient work moving, storing and packaging Industry materials. Safety-driven and adaptable with good planning and problem-solving abilities.

Diligent Warehouse Associate offering Number years of comprehensive industry experience. Adept at loading and unloading trucks, shipping and receiving and order picking and packing. Reliable and safety-conscious with excellent freight labeling capabilities.

Dedicated Industry professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

SKILLS Forklift Operational

Cleaning

Unloading Cargo

Sorting

Packaging

Equipment Moving

Product Inspection

Zoning and Stocking

Wrapping Machinery

SAP Warehouse Systems

Tool use

Shipping and receiving

Quantity calculations

Loading and unloading

Labeling and boxing

Purchase order verification

Route deliveries

Warehouse environment safety

Lifting and sorting

Safety and compliance

Warehouse Logistics

Order picking and processing

Equipment repairs

Warehouse safety

Logistics

Assembly and production

DOT Regulations

Forklift Operations

Environmentally Controlled

Storage

Forklift Operation

Scheduling

Type truck operations

WORK HISTORY Freight Handler YRC Freight - Chester, VA 01/2021 - 01/2022 Loaded and unloaded trucks.

Verified and noted count and condition of cargo received. Organized products to streamline packing procedures. Oversaw special handling requirements and necessary documentation related to hazardous and sensitive materials. Blocked and braced freight to prevent shifting and product damage during transport.

Verified documentation and condition of freight to assure quality standards were achieved.

Used handheld scanners to efficiently track and maneuver freight throughout distribution network.

Strapped items down over protective padding to secure throughout transportation.

Surrounded items in cling film, padded blankets and tape to protect from damage.

Assembled and filled more than Number shipments per day and prepared all shipping documentation.

Assembled orders and packed items for shipment, conveying orders to shipping personnel.

Managed warehouse operations and verified proper shipment procedures.

Shipped material and performed boxing, packing, labeling and preparation of related documents.

Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures. Verified quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against packing list.

Rigged trucks and secured cargo.

Warehouse Worker Tecta Roofing Services - 02/2020 - 12/2020 Chester, VA

Operated pallet jacks and material moving equipment to receive and transport items from various warehouse locations. Alternated goods in inventory by observing first-in and first-out approach to keep shelves organized and properly stocked. Acknowledged safety issues and contacted shift supervisor regarding concerns and for quick resolution.

Labeled and accurately moved customer orders to meet shipment timetables and minimize errors.

Moved products using overhead cranes, forklifts and other equipment, consistently meeting challenging performance goals. Operated RF scanners to track merchandise and verify contents of containers.

Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks. Readied product pallets for optimal storage and shipment, carefully organizing boxes and balancing weight.

Recorded information, shortages and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.

Placed incoming inventory in optimal storage locations to promote continued accuracy and easy retrieval.

Managed product staging to efficiently transfer items between receiving, storage and shipping locations.

Updated daily logs with regular shift activities and incident details. Wrapped pallets in shrink wrap prior to loading.

Operated company vehicles and heavy equipment with focus on safety and risk management.

Inspected work areas for cleanliness and obstacles and removed cartons and boxes to keep work areas organized and hazard-free. Loaded, unloaded and moved material to and from storage and production areas.

Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.

Simplified shipping and receiving processes for improved workflow. Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as Number pounds.

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Evaluated supplies and product inventory to check for quality and quantity issues and returned unacceptable materials to vendors. Supervisor Shipping & Receiving AOC Metal Works - 03/2017 - 09/2019 Chester, VA

Inspected loading operations for improvements in efficiency and safety.

Managed shipping and receiving activities for company with Number orders processed daily.

Supervised shipping team of Number employees.

Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems. Monitored and reported on transportation costs and properly filed shipping documents.

Determined most cost-effective procedures and routes for shipments. Developed and refined compelling, differentiated value proposition, as well as positioning and messaging for company's offerings. Pulled, verified and packaged items for shipment.

Maintained positive relationships with representatives of UPS, FedEX, USPS and DHL shipping companies.

Negotiated with Number different freight companies and received annual contracts resulting in cost savings of Number%. Conducted training programs with employees to promote familiarity with company products and applications.

Operated forklifts, lift trucks and hand trucks to move items around warehouse.

Collaborated with Department to manage supplier relationships, product inventory and purchasing across multiple companies. Managed product pricing and program costs with key executives. Lead team of Number employees packaging, palletizing and shipping up to Number boxes per day.

Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.

Stacked and stored pallets at end of shift to keep warehouse clean and organized.

Set up local, domestic and international shipments according to postal, shipper and foreign regulations.

Brand Ambassador Boarshead Provision Inc - 03/2015 - 01/2017 Richmond, VA

Engaged, educated and befriended customers to deliver amazing shopping experience.

Increased brand awareness through event marketing, demonstrations, sales and brand promotion.

Completed floorsets, filled floor and rang up customers. Communicated successes, competition trends, deals, product introductions, potential accounts, resets and demo opportunities via recaps.

Contributed to social media content documenting brand's impact in on market.

Communicated product information with confidence and educated consumers about company.

Identified future sampling and event opportunities. Executed brand activations to standards and with professionalism. Conducted field recruiting at industry events to expand brand presence.

Collaborated with local field sales to drive visibility and sales results. Approached strangers and interacted in natural conversation with goal of developing brand loyalty.

Functioned as team player by working with other members to deliver sampling goals.

Educated trade and distributor or broker partners for portfolio benefit. Executed company initiatives and activations.

Acted as face of brand at retail events and sampling opportunities at multiple locations.

Assisted with daily opening and closing tasks to maintain clean, neat and professional store.

Showed understanding of customer's personal style and preferences when offering product advice.

Transportation Coordinator Lawman Heating And 10/2011 - 02/2015 Cooling - Richmond, VA

Researched affordable transportation methods and performed safety audits on equipment.

Resolved maintenance and repair issues for vehicles and equipment. Supplied Number units with water, food and fuel supplies to foster safe and accident-free work experience.

Determined most effective mode and routing of materials to customer locations and company facilities.

Coordinated dispatching of Number drivers to accomplish daily delivery requirements.

Optimized compliance with state and federal regulations related to shipment of Product, Product, and Product.

Identified appropriate travel routes in accordance with applicable traffic and bulk cargo transportation laws, regulations, protocols and guidelines.

Reduced waste by Number% with staff supervision and using first-in first-out method.

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

Conducted inventory audits with Number% accuracy following company procedures.

Performed freight processing functions, assisting associates with irregularities in Type freight.

Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing more than Number packages per day.

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

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

Diminished accidents Number% by identifying root causes for corrective action.

Lieutenant Commander, 3442nd Logistics Company 06/1986 - 11/2009 United States Air Force, USAF - Denver, CO

Motivated employees to consistently improve performance through company-wide incentive plans.

Created vision and mission for Type company and kept employees focused on achieving both.

Supported company goals through careful reinvestment of profits. Managed Number employees by supervising daily tasks. Automated manual workflows to improve audit controls. Delivered calm, professional testimony to support case evidence, establish timelines and offer law enforcement expertise. Identified and resolved staff and organizational issues. Collected witness statements and identified persons of interests. Assisted in apprehension of local individual, resulting in identified fraudulent charges worth $Amount.

Efficiently responded to major crimes within Number minutes to preserve scenes and avoid evidence contamination.

Obtained and verified evidence by interviewing, observing and conducting surveillance of suspects and records.

Supervised Number-year investigation of major drug enterprise leading to seizure of Number pounds of Type drugs and indictment of Number individuals on federal and state charges.

Trained team members on agency processes, court procedures and investigation strategies.

Preserved evidence for court hearings and checked integrity of individual pieces.

Participated in court hearings to provide written reports, evidence and verbal testimonies.

Prepared reports to detail investigation findings using Software and Software.

Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses and complainants.

Wrote detailed reports outlining case findings for internal files and legal purposes.

Conducted personal, property and event surveillance. Conducted multi-scope research into suspects to determine criminal activities and suspect operating environments.

Appeared in court and testified under oath in Type and Type cases. Reviewed detective case reports for accuracy, integrity and completeness.

Increased evidence-collection capabilities by Number% by updating forensic lab equipment and coordinating training for Number officers. EDUCATION Indian River High School, Chesapeake, VA 07/1985 Diploma: General Studies

United States Air Force Academy, Monument, CO 04/1988 Officers Candidacy School (2nd Lieutenant): Strategic Air Command

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