Yekuno Richards
Michaels Distribution Center
Palmdale
26
years of professional experience
Certified forklift operator with extensive warehouse experience in shipping, receiving, and stock replenishment. Known for safe equipment handling, inventory accuracy, reliable time management, and efficient maneuvering in fast-paced distribution centers.
Work History
OP Replens Reach Driver/Warehouse Material Handler
26 Years 5 Months- Retrieved stock from high rack locations for order fulfillment and replenishment.
- Operated reach truck to move pallets safely throughout distribution center.
- Verified product locations using RF scanner and warehouse management system.
- Transported inbound freight to assigned storage areas with consistent accuracy.
- Loaded and unloaded trailers while maintaining inventory integrity.
- Showcased exceptional organizational skills when arranging products in storage areas, ultimately increasing ease of access and retrieval.
- Adhered strictly to OSHA regulations for safe operation of reach trucks in a fast-paced warehouse setting.
- Positioned lifting devices under, over or around loaded pallets or boxes to secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
- Loaded and unloaded inbound and outbound freight using pallet jacks, scanners, and dock equipment.
- Operated forklift equipment to move materials safely across receiving, storage, and shipping areas.
- Trained new operators on forklift handling, warehouse procedures, and workplace safety.
- Ensured timely deliveries by efficiently loading and unloading trucks with the use of forklifts.
- Supported the shipping department with prompt loading and unloading tasks utilizing a variety of specialized attachments on the forklift as needed.
- Fostered positive working relationships with colleagues and supervisors by promoting teamwork and collaboration within the warehouse environment while executing daily forklift tasks.
- Kept accurate records of materials moved within warehouse to quickly locate inventory and keep facility operating smoothly.
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
Education
GED
Skills
Certified forklift operator
Reach truck operation
Shipping and receiving
Material handling
Logistics management
Inventory replenishment
Efficient operation
Time management
Problem-solving
Critical thinking
Adaptability
Reliability
Timeline
OP Replens Reach Driver/Warehouse Material Handler
Michaels Distribution Center
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Citrus College
GED
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