Warehouse Logistics & Inventory Associate

Rayqwan Smith

Warehouse Associate

Culpeper va, ****************@*****.***, 540-***-****

Warehouse Associate with hands-on experience improving inventory accuracy and cargo safety in fast-paced distribution environments. Regularly enforces weight limits, conducts cycle counts, and trains seasonal staff to reduce handling errors and compliance gaps. Aiming to expand logistics responsibilities while improving throughput and on-time shipments. Employment history

Logistics and Cargo operations associate, Present Nippon Express, Sterling Va

Warehouse Associate Tech 1/ HVAC assistant, May 2025 – Oct 2026 Sunbelt Rentals, Manassas Va

Warehouse Forklift Operator, Jul 2023 – Nov 2024

Rochester cable, Culpeper va

Skills

Logistics Coordination, Inventory Management, Quality Control, Time Management, Communication Skills, Adaptability, Team Collaboration

Education

High school diploma, May 2020

Chester high school, Pennsylvania

Processed daily inbound manifests and matched container numbers to arrival reports, preventing mis-shelving at terminal. Calculated cargo weight distributions and adjusted load plans to keep trailers within legal axle limits. Trained seasonal dock staff on pallet jack safety and staging procedures to cut handling errors. Delivered targeted training on hazardous materials labeling to warehouse staff, improving regulatory compliance. Verified bills of lading against physical cargo using handheld scanners to prevent mis-shipments. Loaded flatbed trucks with heavy equipment using pallet jack and straps to prevent transit damage. Sorted incoming HVAC parts by model and serial number, cutting retrieval time for techs. Assisted technicians during on-site HVAC installs by handing tools and holding components in position. Cleaned and inspected air handlers for visible wear, tagging units that required follow-up repairs. Operated sit-down propane forklift to transfer full pallet loads between receiving docks and storage locations. Completed cycle counts in assigned aisles with handheld barcode scanner and reconciled discrepancies. Rotated stock using FIFO procedures for time-sensitive inventory to reduce expired items on shelves. Performed daily pre-shift inspections of forks, mast, and hydraulics, reporting faults to maintenance. Repositioned racking and adjusted pallet orientation to widen aisles and lower rack strike incidents.