Gary Hale
Tullahoma
Summary
Dynamic warehouse professional with extensive experience at Yates and ADT, excelling in inventory management and team leadership. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency and safety standards, while fostering collaboration among team members. Skilled in forklift operation and committed to maintaining a clean, organized work environment, ensuring timely order fulfillment and high-quality service.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Material Handler
Yates Services
Decherd, TN
09.2021 - Current
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks for efficient material movement within warehouse.
- Conducted regular inventory checks to ensure accuracy and accountability of stock levels.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline loading and unloading processes, reducing downtime.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work areas to promote safety and efficiency.
- Assisted in training new hires on proper material handling techniques and safety protocols.
- Supported continuous improvement initiatives by providing feedback on workflow processes and efficiencies.
- Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
- Maintained a safe work environment by following proper safety protocols and conducting regular inspections.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of tasks and high-quality work standards.
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Listened closely during team meetings to gain complete understanding of duties required for each shift, completing priority tasks first.
- Supported production goals, ensuring that all necessary materials were available when needed on the manufacturing floor.
- Alerted supervisors and coworkers of hazards and other issues for quick resolutions.
Warehouse Lead
ADT
Arden, NC
07.2005 - 08.2021
- Oversaw daily warehouse operations, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to safety standards.
- Led team of warehouse associates, providing training and mentoring to enhance performance and productivity.
- Implemented inventory management systems, improving accuracy in stock levels and reducing discrepancies.
- Developed and maintained operational procedures, streamlining processes for increased efficiency.
- Conducted regular audits of warehouse practices, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
- Coordinated shipping and receiving activities, optimizing logistics for timely order fulfillment.
- Managed equipment maintenance schedules, ensuring optimal functionality and minimizing downtime in operations.
- Trained employees on equipment operation and safety protocols.
- Managed a team of warehouse personnel, delegating tasks effectively to optimize workflow.
- Managed day-to-day operations of warehouse, freight and parcel shipments, returns, and transfers.
- Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move and ship products.
- Oversaw daily operations and shipping and handling processes.
- Supervised warehouse operations by managing employees during shifts.
- Loaded, unloaded, and sorted cargo as part of accurate and efficient weekly shipments.
- Facilitated cross-training amongst team members to enhance overall skillset and improve staff flexibility during peak seasons or absences.
- Maintained a safe working environment, conducting regular safety audits and addressing potential hazards promptly.
- Double checked records, daily reports, and inventory transactions to identify and correct variances.
- Optimized space utilization within the warehouse by regularly reorganizing storage layouts based on inventory needs.
- Reduced product damage during storage and transportation by enforcing proper handling techniques and safety protocols.
- Acted as liaison between company departments and warehouse teams.
- Maintained open lines of communication between management and staff, fostering a positive work atmosphere conducive to collaboration and problemsolving.
- Handled fright and parcel shipment schedules, return and transfer processes and oversight of daily warehouse operations.
- Operated moving truck safely to deliver items to destination without nicks or scratches.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sandalwood High School
Jacksonville, FL05-1989
Skills
- Material handling
- Loading and unloading
- Order picking
- Positive attitude
- Workplace cleanliness
- Warehouse operations
- Attention to detail
- Shipping and receiving
- Materials handling and transport
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Equipment safety
- Forklift operation
- Warehouse safety
- Clean background check
- Inventory management
- Materials management
Timeline
Material Handler
Yates Services
09.2021 - Current
Warehouse Lead
ADT
07.2005 - 08.2021
High School Diploma -
Sandalwood High School