Warehouse Associate - Logistics & Material Handling

Derrell Nettingham

Newark, NJ *******.**********@****************.*** phone # 973-***-****)

Professional Summary

Dependable and hardworking labor professional with 4+ years of experience in facility operations, sanitation, grounds maintenance, equipment upkeep, and material handling. Developed hands-on skills in warehouse operations, shipping, receiving, and safe equipment use through formal training. Known for strong work ethic, safety awareness, reliability, and the ability to perform physically demanding work in fast-paced environments. Prepared to contribute to warehouse, logistics, distribution, and general labor teams.

Core Skills

● Warehouse Operations

● Material Handling

● Inventory Support

● Repack and Order Assembly

● Facility Sanitation

● Grounds Maintenance

● Preventive Maintenance

● Equipment Operationware

● Workplace Safety and Compliance

● Safe Lifting Techniques

● PPE and Lockout/Tagout Procedures

● Teamwork and Reliability

Experience

Community FoodBank of New Jersey – Warehouse Logistics Training Academy Hillside, NJ February 2026 – Present

● Transport materials using forklifts and powered pallet jacks in a warehouse training environment.

● Prepare outgoing shipments by securely wrapping pallets for transport.

● Participate in warehouse repack activities, including assembling, sorting, and preparing goods.

● Follow warehouse safety procedures and demonstrate proper lifting techniques.

● Build foundational knowledge in logistics, distribution, and material movement operations.

● Knowledgeable 5S, Zebra hand gun and AGI software, Crown Electrical floor jack and Forklift. State of New Jersey

Newark & Leesburg, NJ 2005 – 2025

● Managed facility sanitation and janitorial responsibilities to maintain clean, safe, and organized environments.

● Operated tractors and powered equipment attachments for large-scale grounds maintenance and outdoor operations.

● Performed annual and semi-annual preventive maintenance on tractors and facility equipment

● Supported logistics functions by transporting materials and supplies, including warehouse-related movement using forklifts.

● Maintained a consistent commitment to safety, operational efficiency, and completion of physically demanding tasks.

● Demonstrated reliability and strong labor support across maintenance, transportation, and facility operations. Revlon Cosmetics Oxford N.C. 1990 1994

● Set up high speed carousel liquid injectors and automated packaging lines.

● Led 13 person team to ensure line efficiency and consistency.

● Tracked production metrics, including down time and material loss. Technical Skills

● Safety & Compliance: OSHA 10-Hour Training, MSDS/SDS, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), PPE Protocols

● Warehouse & Logistics: Forklift Operation, Powered Pallet Jack Use, Shipping & Receiving, Material Transport, Load Preparation.

● Maintenance & Equipment: Preventive Maintenance, Equipment Mechanic (Diesel/Auto), Grounds Equipment Operation.

● Chemical Operations: Batch Mixing, Reactor Operation (Glass-Lined), Titration/Viscosity Testing, pH Adjustments. Military

United States Marine Corp 1980 — 1986

3521 Diesel & Auto Mechanic

Education

Union County College

Organizational & Business Management 2018 – 2019 Certifications

N.C.E.E.R. – CORE (Electrical-HVAC)

OSHA 10-Hour Training (2026)

Pallet Jack Forklift Certification

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