Travis Layfield
Antioch
Summary
Hardworking material handler with several years of experience working closely with other staff and leaders to move goods efficiently. Alert when transporting heavy loads hazardous materials. Team-player quick to communicate issues and work with others to resolve.
Organized professional experienced in safely moving materials in high-volume warehouse environments. Strong knowledge of inventory management as well as shipping and receiving procedures. Ambitious and hardworking with drive to deliver top-quality results.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
2008
2008
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Material Handler
Nissan North America, Inc.
Smyrna
04.2020 - Current
- Organized warehouse shelves, racks, and bins for proper storage of materials.
- Collaborated with supervisors to develop efficient methods for storing goods.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations while operating material handling equipment.
- Operated forklift in a safe manner to move large shipments within the facility.
- Received and distributed incoming materials to designated areas.
- Managed work area cleanliness by following company guidelines for organization.
- Investigated discrepancies between inventory records and actual stock on hand.
- Adhered strictly to company policies concerning the use of protective gear while on duty.
- Tracked shipment information using computerized systems such as SAP or Oracle software applications.
- Operated forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment.
- Inspected incoming shipments for damage or discrepancies.
- Inspected materials for any damages or defects upon receipt.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with appropriate material handling equipment.
Material Handler
Yates Services
Smyrna
04.2012 - 04.2020
- Organized warehouse shelves, racks, and bins for proper storage of materials.
- Collaborated with supervisors to develop efficient methods for storing goods.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations while operating material handling equipment.
- Operated forklift in a safe manner to move large shipments within the facility.
- Managed work area cleanliness by following company guidelines for organization.
- Adhered strictly to company policies concerning the use of protective gear while on duty.
- Tracked shipment information using computerized systems such as SAP or Oracle software applications.
- Assisted with physical inventories as needed by counting parts accurately and quickly.
- Reported any malfunctions or damages of material handling equipment promptly.
- Maintained inventory records, including tracking incoming and outgoing shipments.
- Operated forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment.
- Supported other warehouse personnel in completing tasks efficiently.
- Identified opportunities for process improvement in order to increase efficiency.
- Inspected incoming shipments for damage or discrepancies.
- Inspected materials for any damages or defects upon receipt.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with appropriate material handling equipment.
- Provided support in organizing special projects involving large quantities of merchandise.
- Utilized forklift to move inventory items.
- Managed warehouse receiving, storing and shipping.
- Organized warehouse inventory according to warehouse plan.
- Operated lift equipment to safely move stock in and out of high bay areas and around premises.
- Worked with internal departments to locate missing packages and remedy incorrect deliveries.
- Directed items according to established routing schemes using computer-controlled keyboards and scanning equipment to assist mail-sorting processes.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments from trucks and picked up and moved heavy packages and items using forklifts.
- Used digital database to keep records of units and stock moved.
- Operated large vehicles, forklifts and pallet jacks to transport multiple freight loads.
- Followed organizational procedures to stack and store cargo in transit sheds, ship holds and warehouses.
- Used scanners to track parcel information, condition or receipt.
Education
Antioch High School
Smyrna, TNSkills
- Forklift operation
- Inventory management
- Shipment tracking
- Safety compliance
- Warehouse organization
- Quality assurance
- Process improvement
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Adaptability to change
- Conflict resolution
- Logistics
- Truck loading and unloading
- Hand trucks and dollies
- OSHA compliance
- Manual handling
- Shipping and receiving
- Warehouse safety
- Forklift operations
- Stock allocation
- Product transport
- PPE policy adherence
Timeline
Material Handler
Nissan North America, Inc.
04.2020 - Current
Material Handler
Yates Services
04.2012 - 04.2020
Antioch High School