Jerome Cheese
Hagerstown
Summary
Detail-oriented warehouse associate with expertise in forklift operations and inventory organization. Committed to maintaining safety protocols while optimizing material handling processes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Warehouse Associate
Target
Chambersburg, PA
04.2024 - 01.2026
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to efficiently move inventory throughout the warehouse.
- Received and processed incoming shipments, ensuring accuracy and proper documentation.
- Maintained organized stock levels by systematically arranging products for quick access.
- Assisted in training new associates on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Adhered to safety guidelines, reducing workplace incidents through proactive measures.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 75 pounds.
- Displayed adaptability by taking on various roles within the warehouse as needed, including receiving, shipping, or inventory control duties.
- Consistently met or exceeded productivity targets while maintaining high standards for quality and safety.
- Manually or mechanically loaded and unloaded materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles
- Operated various types of equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, or hand trucks safely while moving products throughout the facility.
- Contributed to a cleaner workspace with daily upkeep and scheduled deep cleaning sessions.
- Shipped material and performed boxing, packing, labeling, and preparation of related documents.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.
- Unpacked and repacked items in different quantities and configurations for shipment.
- Used machinery and equipment such as box cutters, shrink-wrap guns and electric pallet jacks.
- Used handheld scanners to efficiently track and maneuver freight throughout distribution network.
- Assembled pallets and crates for secure transportation of materials.
- Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
- Strapped items down over protective padding to secure throughout transportation.
Order Picker
Weiss Bros Distribution Cntr.
Hagerstown, MD
02.2022 - 04.2023
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to efficiently move products within warehouse.
- Picked orders accurately using handheld scanners, ensuring timely fulfillment of customer requests.
- Maintained inventory accuracy through regular cycle counts and adjustments in the system.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize picking routes and reduce order processing times.
- Conducted quality checks on selected items to ensure compliance with company standards.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Improved order accuracy by meticulously picking items according to pick list and packing slip requirements.
- Performed proper lifting and handling techniques to maintain safe working environment.
- Exceeded company expectations for order fulfillment speed and accuracy, consistently meeting or surpassing performance metrics.
Reach Forklift Driver
Amazon
Hagerstown, MD
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Operated forklifts to transport materials and products within warehouse environment.
- Conducted routine safety checks on equipment to ensure operational compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize loading and unloading processes.
- Assisted in training new staff on safe forklift operation procedures.
- Maintained accurate inventory records during material handling activities.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Safely transported valuable goods while adhering to safety protocols and procedures.
- Monitored supply levels and reported discrepancies to management for action.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by expertly operating forklifts to move, stack, and organize materials.
- Located proper slots on storage racks and set pallets in place with forklift.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Treasure Island Job Corps
San Francisco, CA09-1984
GED -
Harpers Ferry Job Corps
Harpers Ferry, WV09-1983
Skills
- Packaging and labeling
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Team collaboration
- Lifting and sorting
- Labeling and boxing
- Order picking
- Warehouse safety
- Shipping and receiving
- Loading and unloading
- Warehouse environment safety
- Inventory organization
- Material handling
- Pallet jacking
- Forklift operations
- Equipment operation
Certification
- [Area of certification] cooking - 2yrs.
- reach forklift Training - 30hrs.
- pallet jack Training - 20hrs
Timeline
Warehouse Associate
Target
04.2024 - 01.2026
Order Picker
Weiss Bros Distribution Cntr.
02.2022 - 04.2023
Reach Forklift Driver
Amazon
06.2021 - 01.2022
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Treasure Island Job Corps
GED -
Harpers Ferry Job Corps