Keith Brown
Baltimore
Summary
Proven warehouse professional with a track record of enhancing operational efficiency at Alko Distributors. Expert in material handling and transport, coupled with a strong ability to foster teamwork and collaboration. Achieved significant reductions in order processing times through innovative inventory management techniques. Skilled in packaging and labeling, and recognized for exceptional punctuality and dependability.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Worker/Truck Driver Laborer
Alko Distributors
06.2000 - Current
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as [Number] pounds.
- Maintained clean workspaces by enforcing strict housekeeping guidelines for storage areas, dock bays, and equipment zones.
- Reduced order processing times with streamlined picking, packing, and shipping procedures.
- Contributed to achieving team goals with consistent punctuality, reliability, and adherence to established performance standards.
- Helped maintain an organized stockroom by labeling shelves clearly, designating specific areas for different products, and rotating stock regularly as required.
- Operated various types of warehouse machinery safely, adhering to all relevant guidelines and protocols.
- Managed incoming shipments effectively by inspecting goods for quality control purposes before storing them appropriately.
- Ensured accurate order fulfillment by diligently cross-checking pick lists against packed items for consistency.
- Promoted a positive work environment by actively participating in team-building activities and taking initiative in group projects.
- Achieved timely dispatch of orders using effective time management strategies during the picking process.
- Performed routine maintenance checks on warehouse equipment to ensure optimal functionality at all times.
- Maximized available storage space by utilizing vertical stacking techniques when arranging inventory items.
- Enhanced warehouse efficiency by implementing effective inventory management and organization systems.
- Improved workplace safety by conducting regular inspections and addressing potential hazards promptly.
Warehouse Fork Lift Operator
JCB International
06.1997 - 05.2000
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Built pallets and loads for partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets and staged pallets and loads into truck when ready for shipment.
- Worked with racking systems and loaded or unloaded pallets, pulling and placing pallets on or off of vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically.
- Received products using frequency scanners, unloaded shipments from trucks and fulfilled and organized orders to streamline customer delivery processes.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Optimized warehouse space utilization by effectively stacking pallets using a forklift, maximizing storage capacity without sacrificing accessibility or safety.
- Ensured timely deliveries by efficiently loading and unloading trucks with the use of forklifts.
- Maintained an organized warehouse by systematically arranging products using a forklift according to company guidelines.
- Reduced product damage by performing routine forklift maintenance and safety checks.
- Contributed to the reduction of workplace accidents by adhering to strict safety protocols during all forklift operations.
- Participated in regular safety meetings, staying up-to-date on best practices in regards to safe and efficient operation of a warehouse forklift.
- Improved overall warehouse cleanliness, routinely clearing debris from aisles with the use of attachments on the forklift.
- Supported the shipping department with prompt loading and unloading tasks utilizing a variety of specialized attachments on the forklift as needed.
- Collaborated with other warehouse team members, ensuring smooth workflow through effective communication during forklift operations.
- Expedited shipment processes by accurately pulling orders from inventory shelves using a forklift following pick tickets specifications.
- Transported stowed product inventory to various locations throughout unit, labeling and replenishing inventory items, making boxes and loading and unloading trailers to keep stock in proper condition.
- Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
- Fostered positive working relationships with colleagues and supervisors, promoting teamwork and collaboration within the warehouse environment while executing daily forklift tasks.
- Kept up-to-date on company policies and procedures relating to forklift operations through continuous training sessions and self-directed learning.
- Turned in paperwork outlining orders for inspection before loading, marking load tickets for out of stock items, withholding or completing orders as necessary and inspecting trucks before departure.
- Drove carts, dollies, hand trucks, mobile power-propelled trucks and other moving equipment to move large quantities of merchandise.
- Assisted with periodic physical inventory counts, ensuring accuracy and integrity in stock records through meticulous tracking of items moved via the use of a warehouse forklifter.
- Safeguarded quality of products stored in the warehouse by ensuring proper stacking techniques and adherence to weight restrictions while operating a forklift.
- Monitored area for pedestrian and vehicular traffic while operating various types of equipment.
- Assisted in inventory management through accurate record-keeping of forklift operations and stock movement.
- Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using [Skill] and [Technique].
- Enhanced team productivity by providing on-the-job training to new forklift operators, ensuring proper handling techniques were followed at all times.
Warehouse Worker
Goetze's Candy Company
06.1995 - 06.1996
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 100 pounds.
- Maintained clean workspaces by enforcing strict housekeeping guidelines for storage areas, dock bays, and equipment zones.
- Reduced order processing times with streamlined picking, packing, and shipping procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Patapsco High School
Dundalk, MD06-1982
Skills
- Packaging and labeling
- Picking and packing
- Self-motivated and disciplined
- Order picking and processing
- Pallet jack handling
- Punctual and dependable
- Material loading and unloading
- Shipping and receiving
- Order fulfillment
- Pallet jacks
- Materials handling and transport
- Cleaning and organizing
Timeline
Warehouse Worker/Truck Driver Laborer
Alko Distributors
06.2000 - Current
Warehouse Fork Lift Operator
JCB International
06.1997 - 05.2000
Warehouse Worker
Goetze's Candy Company
06.1995 - 06.1996
High School Diploma -
Patapsco High School
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