Michael Lewis
Pasadena
Summary
Resourceful warehouse professional with extensive experience in logistics coordination and inventory control. Expertise in optimizing storage solutions, monitoring shipping and receiving processes, and ensuring safety compliance. Proficient in using warehouse management systems and operating material handling equipment to enhance productivity.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Lead
Groco Marine Technology
Stevensville
05.2025 - 02.2026
- Supervised daily warehouse operations and ensured compliance with safety protocols.
- Managed daily warehouse activities by efficiently assigning tasks to team members.
- Coordinated inventory management and optimized storage solutions to enhance workflow.
- Monitored shipping and receiving processes to maintain product integrity and accuracy.
- Operated forklifts, pallet jacks and variety of warehouse mechanical equipment according to safe operating standards.
- Used computer and company software to enter shipment and inventory records.
- Maintained inventory records with timely updates.
- Performed cycle counts to verify physical stock against system-generated data.
- Assisted with unloading trucks upon arrival of merchandise at the loading dock area.
- Identified and communicated improvement opportunities to enhance warehouse operations.
Material Handler/ S.A.P Clerk
Ryder Integrated Logistics
Curtis Bay
05.2023 - 10.2024
- Tracked shipment information using SAP and Oracle systems, ensuring accurate and timely updates.
- Managed SAP data entry and maintenance, enhancing accuracy of inventory records.
- Resolved discrepancies between invoices and goods received in SAP, improving reconciliation process.
- Performed regular cycle counts to ensure accuracy of inventory records.
- Palletized boxes to increase movement and shipment efficiency.
- Inspected materials for any damages or defects upon receipt.
- Packed merchandise into boxes and containers in preparation for safe shipment.
- Operated forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment.
- Followed safety protocols to prevent accidents during material handling tasks.
MATERIAL HANDLER ( FORKLIFT OPERATOR)
Frito Lay
Aberdeen
08.2022 - 02.2023
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transfer large products between warehouse areas, enhancing accessibility and workflow.
- Transported inventory items to designated locations, ensuring efficient storage and retrieval.
- Used handheld scanners to efficiently track and maneuver freight throughout the distribution network.
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Conducted cycle counts and managed inventory control to maintain accurate product levels and reduce discrepancies.
- Verified quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against the packing list.
- Alerted supervisors and coworkers of hazards and other issues for quick resolutions.
DAY RESTOCKER ( MATERIAL HANDLER)
Saval Food service
Elkridge
10.2021 - 08.2022
- Use standing forklift to replenish product in stock.
- Utilized forklift to move inventory items.
- Conducted inventory intake from docks and stored in rack system for efficient access.
- Managed warehouse receiving, storing and shipping.
- Arranged warehouse inventory according to plan to optimize space and retrieval.
- Monitored parcel movement with hand-held scanners and maintained accurate records using daily production sheets.
- Operated scanners to accurately track parcel details and conditions.
Machine Operator
Precoat Metals Baltimore
Elkridge
11.2020 - 09.2021
- Set up machines for various jobs to maintain compliance with manufacturing thresholds and waste reduction initiatives.
- Established and adjusted feed rates and cutting parameters to align operations with production demands.
- Adjusted machinery controls to set, activate, and optimize operational mechanisms.
- Calibrated machinery to optimize performance according to prescribed standards and specific project needs.
- Regulated product flow through machines by guiding items on conveyors.
- Detected work-piece defects and machine malfunctions, maintaining apparatus to prevent future issues.
- Read and understood blueprints, product specifications and tooling instructions to plan correct operational sequences and prevent materials waste.
- Supervised daily activities of 7 team members to ensure fulfillment of customer orders and compliance with warehouse operations.
Licensed Master Barber
Main Attraction Barbershop
Sumter
04.2016 - 08.2021
- Clipped and sheared hair into diverse cuts and fades for multiple customers daily.
- Cut and styled natural, artificial, colored or textured hair.
- Styled hair based on client preferences and specifications.
- Met with customers to discuss style options, preferences and special requirements.
- Selected hair colors, products and services based on customer preference and individually designed hair care plan.
- Pre-booked future appointments to increase repeat business.
- Sanitized equipment and parts and maintained work areas in neat fashion.
- Maintained business compliance with government regulations covering industry and licenses.
- Implemented new sales strategies and marketing promotions, contributing to profit maximization and operational sustainability.
- Mentored new staff, fostering personal growth and enhancing overall team productivity.
- Supervised staff performance, providing motivation and support to improve service quality.
Warehouse Associate
Benjamin Moore Distribution Center
Clifton
01.2015 - 02.2016
- Picked and prepared numerous daily shipments in controlled atmosphere warehouse environment.
- Packed and labeled merchandise to prepare for loading and shipment to customers.
- Loaded trucks for outbound orders and unloaded trucks for inbound orders.
- Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations.
- Received deliveries, scanned packages and updated orders in internal database.
- Organized warehouse layout to optimize space utilization and facilitate efficient traffic flow.
- Maintained records pertaining to inventory, personnel, orders, supplies or machine maintenance.
- Processed supply orders and pulled materials to ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment.
- Examined packages and goods for damage and notified vendors of replacement needs.
- Operated forklifts to fill or empty overhead spaces.
- Read computer-generated move tickets, put-away labels, and delivery labels to properly move merchandise.
Education
GED -
Queensborough Community College of The City University of New York
Oakland Gardens, NY07-1997
Skills
- Warehouse Management
- Inventory management
- Shipping operations
- Material handling
- Forklift Certification
- Forklift Operation
- Warehouse Management Systems
- Inventory reporting
- Shipping and receiving
- Stock management
- Stock allocation
- Loading Dock Operations
- Material transport
- Cargo Sorting
- Pulling and Staging
- Loading and Unloading
- Heavy Lifting
- Quality control
- QC
- Visual Inspections
- Detail orientation
- Equipment Inspection
- Equipment operation
- Safety compliance
- PPE compliance
- Accident Prevention
- Safety training
- Standards Compliance
- Material Shelving
- Material and Supply Inventory
- Inventory control
- Logistics coordination
- Process management
- Task management
- Performance metrics
- Work Order Following
- Paperwork Completion
- Invoice verification
- Bill of lading knowledge
- Wrapping and boxing
- Material Disposal
- Product Transport
- Loose Materials Movement
- Securing Cargo
- Electric Pallet Jacks
- Hand Trucks and Dollies
- Warehouse optimization
- Team Goals
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Electric Pallet Jacks
- Safety training
- Inventory management
- Warehouse Management Systems
- Forklift certification
- Safety compliance
- Warehouse optimization
- Logistics coordination
- Quality control
- Equipment operation
- Inventory control
Timeline
Warehouse Lead
Groco Marine Technology
05.2025 - 02.2026
Material Handler/ S.A.P Clerk
Ryder Integrated Logistics
05.2023 - 10.2024
MATERIAL HANDLER ( FORKLIFT OPERATOR)
Frito Lay
08.2022 - 02.2023
DAY RESTOCKER ( MATERIAL HANDLER)
Saval Food service
10.2021 - 08.2022
Machine Operator
Precoat Metals Baltimore
11.2020 - 09.2021
Licensed Master Barber
Main Attraction Barbershop
04.2016 - 08.2021
Warehouse Associate
Benjamin Moore Distribution Center
01.2015 - 02.2016
GED -
Queensborough Community College of The City University of New York