Drew Kitchen
Pictou,NS
Summary
Energetically spearheaded warehouse operations at UAP Inc., expertly managing material handling and enhancing efficiency through innovative organization and safety practices. Demonstrated exceptional problem-solving abilities and forklift proficiency, significantly improving order fulfillment processes. Achieved a notable increase in storage optimization, showcasing a disciplined approach and keen attention to detail.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Worker
UAP Inc.
01.2011 - Current
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as Number pounds.
- Maintained clean workspaces by enforcing strict housekeeping guidelines for storage areas, dock bays, and equipment zones.
- Reduced order processing times with streamlined picking, packing, and shipping procedures.
- Operated various types of warehouse machinery safely, adhering to all relevant guidelines and protocols.
- Managed incoming shipments effectively by inspecting goods for quality control purposes before storing them appropriately.
- Achieved timely dispatch of orders using effective time management strategies during the picking process.
- Maximized available storage space by utilizing vertical stacking techniques when arranging inventory items.
- Performed routine maintenance checks on warehouse equipment to ensure optimal functionality at all times.
- Enhanced warehouse efficiency by organizing inventory in logical manner, facilitating quicker retrieval times.
- Optimized storage space, rearranging items to better utilize available square footage.
- Streamlined receiving process to minimize idle time, carefully inspecting and sorting incoming shipments.
- Maintained cleanliness and order in warehouse, adhering to rigorous housekeeping standards.
- Facilitated smooth operation of loading dock, coordinating efficient loading and unloading of trucks.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.
- Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
- Assembled pallets and crates for secure transportation of materials.
- Shipped material and performed boxing, packing, labeling, and preparation of related documents.
- Used machinery and equipment such as box cutters, shrink-wrap guns and electric pallet jacks.
- Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
- Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
- Used handheld scanners to efficiently track and maneuver freight throughout distribution network.
- Successfully navigated large shipments of materials through tight spaces and busy facilities.
Education
Diploma - High School
Pictou Academy
Pictou, NS06.2000
Skills
- Packaging and Labeling
- Picking and Packing
- Self-Motivated and Disciplined
- Cleaning and Organizing
- Loading and unloading
- Warehouse Safety
- Order Picking
- Heavy Lifting
- Clear Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-Solving
- Material Handling
- Order picking and processing
- Warehouse Operations
- Warehouse Organization
- Pallet Jack Handling
- Shipping and receiving
- Material Loading and Unloading
- Stacking and Staging
- Receiving and Processing Shipments
- Order Fulfillment
- Pallet Jacks
- Forklift Operation
- Safety Protocols
- Storage Organization
- Basic Mathematics
- Forklift Operations
- Safety Training
- Health and Safety Regulations
- Warehouse Logistics
- Shipment Palletization
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Delivery Scheduling
- Shipping Documentation
- Microsoft Outlook
- Material Safety Data Sheets
- Truck loading and unloading
- Warehouse environment safety
- Decision-Making
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Warehouse Worker
UAP Inc.
01.2011 - Current
Diploma - High School
Pictou Academy
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