Joshua Allen
Watertown,TN
Summary
Reliable Warehouse team member skilled in operating equipment, prioritizing tasks and carrying out fast-paced work to meet team goals. Strong understanding of OSHA standards and optimal safety guidelines. Productive Material Handler offering 5 years of demonstrated experience in warehouse operations. Committed to safety and cleanliness in workplace. Dedicated to learning new skills and accepting tasks of increased responsibility.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Material Handler
South Shore Furniture (Laid Off)
06.2021 - 07.2023
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transfer large products from one area of warehouse to another, allowing for easier accessibility.
- Picked orders using various warehouse equipment
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
- Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
- Listened closely during team meetings to gain complete understanding of duties required for each shift, completing priority tasks first.
- Unloaded incoming shipments to verify accuracy of deliveries and check possible damages.
- Performed cycle counts and inventory control to accurately track product levels.
General Warehouse Associate
Parker Hannifin Corp.
03.2020 - 05.2021
- Worked safely around moving machinery.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 50 pounds.
- Inspected work areas for cleanliness and obstacles and removed cartons and boxes to keep work areas organized and hazard-free.
- Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
Warehouse Associate
G & L Tube
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Maintained accurate inventory records to provide data for use in audits and completion of order requests
- Labeled and accurately moved customer orders to meet shipment timetables and minimize errors.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized to maximize team efficiency and productivity.
- Evaluated supplies and product inventory to check for quality and quantity issues and returned unacceptable materials to vendors to obtain replacements or refunds.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 50 pounds.
- Recorded information, shortages and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
- Worked safely around moving machinery.
Electric Pallet Jack Operator
Geodis
06.2018 - 09.2019
- Moved and lifted heavy loads of merchandise using electric pallet jack.
- Picked orders and put them on pallets to ship to stores
- Kept warehouse clean and organized to maximize team efficiency and productivity.
- Recorded information, shortages and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
- Reviewed printed tickets or digital orders to get item numbers and merchandise locations.
- Used appropriately sized boxes to pack products with care, minimizing shifting and damage during transport.
- Operated equipment such as pallet jacks and hand trucks to move heavy boxes.
- Maintained tidy and clean work areas to promote optimal productivity and safety standards.
Warehouse Associate
FedEx
09.2017 - 06.2018
- Kept warehouse clean and organized to maximize team efficiency and productivity.
- Verified quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against packing list.
- Labeled and accurately moved customer orders to meet shipment timetables and minimize errors.
- Readied product pallets for optimal storage and shipment, carefully organizing boxes and balancing weight.
- Alternated goods in inventory by observing first-in/first-out approach to keep shelves organized and properly stocked.
- Worked safely around moving machinery.
- Confirmed accuracy, quality and quantity of materials received.
- Inspected work areas for cleanliness and obstacles and removed cartons and boxes to keep work areas organized and hazard-free.
Kitchen Worker
Chick-Fil-A
09.2015 - 09.2017
- Promoted customer satisfaction by preparing food according to standard recipes with modifications based on individual customer requirements.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Used downtimes to prepare ingredients and restock supplies for expected busy periods.
- Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock and following proper storage procedures.
- Ensured proper handling and preservation methods while packaging and storing food products.
- Maintained composure and work quality while under stress.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lebanon High School
Lebanon, TN05-2017
Skills
- Transportation and Logistics
- Warehouse Operations
- Forklift certified with 2 years of experience
- Reach Truck certified with 2 years of experience
- Cherry picker certified with 2 years of experience
- 2 years or more years experience operating Electric Pallet Jack, dock stocker, and scissor lift
Certification
Electric Pallet Jack
Reach Truck
Stand Up Forklift
Sit Down Forklift
Cherry Picker
Timeline
Material Handler
South Shore Furniture (Laid Off)
06.2021 - 07.2023
General Warehouse Associate
Parker Hannifin Corp.
03.2020 - 05.2021
Warehouse Associate
G & L Tube
09.2019 - 03.2020
Electric Pallet Jack Operator
Geodis
06.2018 - 09.2019
Warehouse Associate
FedEx
09.2017 - 06.2018
Kitchen Worker
Chick-Fil-A
09.2015 - 09.2017
High School Diploma -
Lebanon High School
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