Tavarrus Joseph
Olive Branch
Summary
Diligent warehouse professional with solid background in warehouse operations and forklift handling. Proven track record of efficiently managing inventory and ensuring safe material handling. Proficient in maintaining organized storage areas and adhering to safety protocols.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Asics
01.2025 - Current
- Operated forklifts to transport materials safely within warehouse environment.
- Loaded and unloaded goods from trucks, ensuring accurate inventory management.
- Assisted in maintaining cleanliness and organization of work area for safety compliance.
- Followed safety protocols while handling hazardous materials and operating heavy machinery.
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Milwaukee Tool
09.2024 - 01.2025
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and improve efficiency.
- Conducted routine inspections of equipment to ensure proper functioning and safety standards.
- Supported inventory control through accurate labeling and stock rotation practices.
- Built pallets and loads for partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets and staged pallets and loads into truck when ready for shipment.
- Received products using frequency scanners, unloaded shipments from trucks and fulfilled and organized orders to streamline customer delivery processes.
Shipping Forklift Operator
Amazon
08.2023 - 09.2024
- Operated forklifts to efficiently transport materials within warehouse environment.
- Maintained safety protocols while loading and unloading products from delivery trucks.
- Conducted regular inspections on equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety compliance.
- Assisted in inventory management by accurately tracking product locations and stock levels.
- Trained new employees on forklift operation and safety procedures, fostering a culture of safety awareness.
- Utilized warehouse management systems to update shipment records and maintain accurate data logs.
Transporation Specialist
Ozark Motor Lines
03.2022 - 08.2023
- Coordinated transportation logistics to ensure timely delivery of goods.
- Managed inventory and tracking systems for accurate shipment documentation.
- Collaborated with vendors to resolve transportation issues and optimize routes.
- Analyzed shipping data to identify trends and improve efficiency of operations.
- Executed daily route planning to maximize resource utilization and minimize costs.
- Coordinated schedules and communicated changes to customers.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors and clients, resulting in increased business opportunities.
- Safeguarded company reputation by maintaining compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations.
Transportation Specialist
Warrior Transportation
01.2021 - 08.2022
- Coordinated transportation schedules to optimize delivery efficiency and reduce delays.
- Managed inventory logistics, ensuring timely shipments and accurate tracking of goods.
- Developed and maintained relationships with carriers to enhance service quality and cost-effectiveness.
- Analyzed transportation data to identify trends, driving improvements in route planning and execution.
- Developed contingency plans for various scenarios, ensuring minimal impact on operations during unexpected events.
- Identified appropriate travel routes in accordance with applicable traffic and bulk cargo transportation laws, regulations, protocols, and guidelines.
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Volvo Group
02.2018 - 11.2020
- Adapted quickly to changing tasks, demonstrating flexibility in a fast-paced environment.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- 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.
- Contributed to the reduction of workplace accidents by adhering to strict safety protocols during all forklift operations.
- Reduced product damage by performing routine forklift maintenance and safety checks.
- Transported stowed product inventory to various locations throughout unit, labeling and replenishing inventory items, making boxes and loading and unloading trailers to keep stock in proper condition.
- 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.
- Enhanced team productivity by providing on-the-job training to new forklift operators, ensuring proper handling techniques were followed at all times.
- Streamlined order processing with efficient materials handling and accurate placement of goods using a forklift in designated locations.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
- Kept accurate records of materials moved within warehouse to quickly locate inventory and keep facility operating smoothly.
Education
No Degree - Logisitcs
Northwest Community College
Senatobia, MSCertified Professional Truck Driver Class A - Logistics Material Supply
Truck Driving Institue
Tupelo, MS02-2020
Skills
- Forklift operation
- Warehouse organization
- Truck loading and unloading
- Problem-solving
- Materials handling
- Pallet jack operation
- Loading dock procedures
- Shipment receiving
- Storage procedures
- Vehicle inspection
- Data entry
- Quality control
- Inventory management
- Order pulling and preparation
- Downstacking management
- Receiving procedures
- Barcode scanning
Timeline
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Asics
01.2025 - Current
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Milwaukee Tool
09.2024 - 01.2025
Shipping Forklift Operator
Amazon
08.2023 - 09.2024
Transporation Specialist
Ozark Motor Lines
03.2022 - 08.2023
Transportation Specialist
Warrior Transportation
01.2021 - 08.2022
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Volvo Group
02.2018 - 11.2020
No Degree - Logisitcs
Northwest Community College
Certified Professional Truck Driver Class A - Logistics Material Supply
Truck Driving Institue
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