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Bo Watkins

National City,CA

Summary

Outgoing individual with well-honed organizational, labor and teamwork skills. Enthusiastic and team-driven with 10 years of experience working in busy warehouse environments. Proven skills in supporting warehouse operations by keeping accurate records and checking shipments. Detail-oriented in evaluating products, processing paperwork and coordinating movements around warehouse locations. Familiar with operating equipment and staying on top of maintenance demands.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Warehouse Lead

Best Cheer Stone
01.2024 - Current
  • Maintained top performance standards while working in hot warehouse environment.
  • Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
  • Prepared pallets of boxes for easy transportation between customer and storage locations.
  • Trained employees on equipment operation and safety protocols.
  • Oversaw daily operations and shipping and handling processes.
  • Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move and ship products.
  • Managed day-to-day operations of warehouse, freight and parcel shipments, returns, and transfers.
  • Loaded, unloaded, and sorted cargo as part of accurate and efficient weekly shipments.
  • Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
  • Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
  • Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
  • Verified accuracy of all deliveries against order forms.
  • Inspected and maintained delivery vehicles regularly to keep in safe working order.

Sales Associate

The Window Depot
05.2022 - 10.2023
  • Trained employees on equipment operation and safety protocols.
  • Created and enforced detailed organization processes to increase quality and service standards.
  • Acted as liaison between company departments and warehouse teams.
  • Adhered to industry best practices for warehousing, material handling, and documentation.
  • Managed day-to-day operations of warehouse, freight and parcel shipments, returns, and transfers.
  • Oversaw daily operations and shipping and handling processes.
  • Greeted customers and directed to requested products.
  • Stocked warehouse efficiently by comparing item numbers with storage locations.
  • Greeted store customers and discussed needs.
  • Recorded daily activities for inventory control.
  • Handled fright and parcel shipment schedules, return and transfer processes and oversight of daily warehouse operations.
  • Collaborated with management to implement new initiatives and policies and achieve benchmarks for production, quality, and safety.

Warehouse Operator

Unique Stone Imports
08.2021 - 05.2022
  • Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using forklift knowledge.
  • Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
  • Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
  • Monitored area for pedestrian and vehicular traffic while operating various types of equipment.
  • 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.
  • Built pallets and loads for partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets, and staged pallets and loads into trucks when ready for shipment.
  • Verified functionality of forklifts through performance of preventive maintenance and effective troubleshooting of malfunctions.
  • Received products using frequency scanners, unloaded shipments from trucks and fulfilled and organized orders to streamline customer delivery processes.
  • 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.

Warehouse Lead

The Home Depot
04.2014 - 06.2021
  • Maintained top performance standards while working in hot warehouse environment.
  • Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
  • Trained employees on equipment operation and safety protocols.
  • Supervised warehouse operations by managing employees during shifts.
  • Oversaw daily operations and shipping and handling processes.
  • Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in a fast-paced environment.
  • Loaded, unloaded, and sorted cargo as part of accurate and efficient weekly shipments.
  • Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
  • Double-checked records, daily reports, and inventory transactions to identify and correct variances.
  • Promoted safety policies and practices among personnel, enforcing appropriate handling and use of equipment and products.
  • Operated equipment such as pallet jacks and hand trucks to move heavy boxes.
  • Updated pricing by changing labels and signage for short-term promotions and final clearances.
  • Received new stock and input values into the computer system.
  • Kept warehouse areas free of debris and safe for employees with proper storage and maintenance of machinery, tools, and supplies.
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Maintained an overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
  • Utilized sales techniques to build customer interest and close sales.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Offered expertise in inventory management and current stock levels to internal teams and customers to facilitate accuracy and product availability.
  • Cleaned and maintained the warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
  • Monitored performance and safety practices of 300-person warehouse staff

Education

High School Diploma -

Lincoln High School
San Diego, CA
06.2011

Skills

  • Product Packaging
  • Warehouse functions
  • Materials transportation
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Materials Transport
  • Warehouse Operations
  • Performance Improvement
  • Order Picking
  • Load Planning
  • Supervisory Experience
  • Loading and unloading
  • Quality Control
  • Packing and shipping
  • Customer Service
  • Inventory Control
  • Employee Motivation

Software

Word

Excel

Timeline

Warehouse Lead

Best Cheer Stone
01.2024 - Current

Sales Associate

The Window Depot
05.2022 - 10.2023

Warehouse Operator

Unique Stone Imports
08.2021 - 05.2022

Warehouse Lead

The Home Depot
04.2014 - 06.2021

High School Diploma -

Lincoln High School

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