ALEXANDER T GHRIST
Covington,GA
Summary
An extremely motivated, result-driven and self-starter that has years of experience in manufacturing and staff support Looking the opportunity to becoming a strategic member where can highlight organizational, warehouse and production skills. Team-oriented Warehouse professional accustomed to streamlining shipping and receiving processes to increase overall efficiency. Industrious and dedicated with talents in team leadership and motivation. Energetic individual equipped to work hard in fast-paced, constantly changing environments. Motivated Warehouse Worker skilled at providing efficiency in shipping and receiving, inspection and storage operations. Handles diverse materials to achieve high-quality packaging standards and reduce risk. Brings related experience and dedication to meet production and quality goals. Committed Warehouse leader accustomed to managing shipping and receiving operations in high-volume warehouse environments. Organized approach to monitoring materials movements with focus on safety and productivity. Performance-oriented team player with good multitasking abilities. Enthusiastic individual experienced in stocking shelves for variety of organizations. Offering engaging and pleasant personality combined with background building customer relationships. Dedicated Warehouse team member skilled in operating equipment, prioritizing tasks and carrying out fast-paced work to meet team goals. Strong understanding of OSHA standards and optimal safety guidelines. Hard worker consistently arrives early and stays late to get deadline-oriented jobs complete.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator
Kenco
08.2022 - Current
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Removed orders from storage, wrapped, and staged for shipments.
- Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Positioned lifting devices under, over or around loaded pallets or boxes to secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
- Assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life, and fluid levels.
Warehouse Associate
Becton Dickinson / BARD Medical
03.2020 - 09.2022
- Loaded, unloaded and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Wrapped pallets in shrink wrap prior to loading.
- Operated pallet jacks and material moving equipment to receive and transport items from various warehouse locations.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 75 pounds.
- Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
- Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
- Maintained equipment performance by lubricating and cleaning components.
- Updated daily production logs and informed management of production incidents or non-conformance issues.
- Kept detailed production records and identified hold-ups.
- Tended operating machinery to identify equipment malfunctions and locate sources of product defects.
- Operated pallet jacks and material moving equipment to receive and transport items from various warehouse locations
- Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards
- Alternated goods in inventory by observing first-in and first-out approach to keep shelves organized and properly stocked
- Used hand-held devices and computers to record and monitor inventory levels and completed audits to uncover and address inaccuracies
- Evaluated incoming shipments for quality issues and processed unacceptable materials for return
- Placed incoming inventory in optimal storage locations to promote continued accuracy and easy retrieval
- Labeled and accurately moved customer orders to meet shipment timetables and minimize errors
- Completed daily cycle counts and quarterly inventories and resolved variances to maintain data accuracy
- Satisfied documentation requirements by using SAP software to produce estimates, invoices and tracking spreadsheets
- Recorded information, shortages and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate
- Loaded, unloaded and moved material to and from storage and production areas
- Simplified shipping and receiving processes for improved workflow
- Identified inadequate materials and faulty equipment and brought to supervisors' attention
- Readied product pallets for optimal storage and shipment, carefully organizing boxes and balancing weight
- Operated company vehicles and heavy equipment with focus on safety and risk management
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 75 pounds
- Inspected work areas for cleanliness and obstacles and removed cartons and boxes to keep work areas organized and hazard-free
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks
- Operated RF scanners to track merchandise and verify contents of containers
- Measured dimensions of finished pieces for conformance to specifications
- Updated daily logs with regular shift activities and incident details
- Checked packages and merchandise for damage and notified vendors
- Maintained strong vendor connections by arranging pricing and delivery structures and managing specific shipment or paperwork concerns
- Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery
- Acknowledged safety issues and contacted shift supervisor regarding concerns and for quick resolution
Warehouse Associate
Manpower Staffing/Sanofi Usa
06.2018 - 07.2020
- Fulfill, pack
- Receiving, logging, and routing necessary data for all customer orders and requests Process and put away all incoming product receipts following established operating procedures
- Manual SAP transactions during operations
- Check order and ship orders correctly
- Perform Inventory cycle counts and manual inventories
- Follow all SOP guidelines related to various functions and general warehouse
- Provide backup and assistance in other areas of operations as needed
- Managing frozen and/ or refrigerated gel packs
- Provided training to warehouse workers in terms of shipment handling and safety
- Transfer stock required locations
- Performed other duties as requested
- Prepared orders for shipment by systematically picking, packing and labeling merchandise.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to verify accuracy and prevent errors.
- Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
- Worked safely around moving machinery.
- Operated RF scanners to track merchandise and verify contents of containers.
- Wrapped pallets in shrink wrap prior to loading.
- Labeled and accurately moved customer orders to meet shipment timetables and minimize errors.
- Labeled and accurately moved customer orders to meet shipment timetables and minimize errors
- Acknowledged safety issues and contacted shift supervisor regarding concerns and for quick resolution
- Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards
- Prepared orders for shipment by picking, packing and labeling merchandise
- Used hand-held devices and computers to record and monitor inventory levels and completed audits to uncover and address inaccuracies
- Confirmed accuracy, quality and quantity of materials received and listed on BOL
Kruller
Wanger Staffing/ Continental Veyance Technologies
01.2018 - 06.2019
- Set-up and adjusted machine controls, according to specifications, type of operation, or material requirements
- Set up for following shifts for hand off machine operator
- Checked order and ship order correctly
- Preformed inventory cycle count; and manual inventories
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
- Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment
Machine Operator
Wagner Services / Golden State Foods
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Trained recruits on machines
- Operated multiple machines throughout plant
- Disassemble production equipment clean, rise, and sanitize all product contact machinery utilizing proper cleaning utensils, chemicals, and clean out place process
- Checked orders and shipped orders correctly
- Performed inventory cycle counts
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems
- Calibrated, tested and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations
- Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime
Gutter Installer
Services of GA
02.2018 - 08.2018
- Installing assemblies, such as flashing, pipes, tubes, heating and air conditioning ducts, furnace castings, ram gutters, or downspouts in supportive frameworks
- Fabricated or alter parts at construction sites, using shears, hammers, punches, or drills
- Maneuvered completed units into position for installation and anchor units
- Determined project requirements, including scope, assembly sequences, and required methods and materials, according to blueprints, drawings and written or verbal
- Erected scaffolding and ladders to reach gutter heights.
- Maintained good housekeeping on job site and company truck and kept accurate tool inventory.
- Installed downspouts, elbows and materials in existing and new construction homes.
- Loaded materials onto trucks and logged usage.
- Observed safety practices and procedures to maintain safe and clean working environment.
- Used rulers, squares and scribes to measure and mark dimensions and reference lines on materials.
- Fastened joints and seams together to assemble components into sheet metal products.
- Performed quality finishes by trimming and deburring to create smooth surfaces and joints of assembled parts.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
S Line and Core Grind Operator
Wanger Services/Bridgestone Golf
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Set up and clean various sized molds
- Processed multiple mold injector of plastic part
- Ran lab test and paperwork
- Trained new hires on machines
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment
- Successfully maintained clean, valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic
Electrical Panel
Hill Pheonix
01.2013 - 04.2015
- Completed rough-in, termination and underground work.
- Repaired and installed new fixtures, wiring, circuits and motors.
- Operated tools according to prescribed safety practices.
- Interpreted blueprints, schematics and diagrams of project requirements and initiated appropriate electrical installations.
- Adhered to safety protocols, OSHA standards and building codes in installation of systems, operation of equipment and handling of materials.
- Read and understood technical drawings, diagrams, flow charts and project documentation to make accurate decisions about electrical system installations and repairs for each assignment.
Education
High School diploma -
Newton High School
Newton County, Geogiga05.2010
Skills
- Order Picking and Processing
- Stocking and Replenishing
- Stockroom Maintenance
- Shipping and Receiving
- Lifting and Sorting
- Product Verification
- Materials Assembly
- Teamwork and Communication
- Heavy Lifting
- Basic Math
- Forklift and Pallet Jack Operation
- Production Equipment Experience
- Handheld Scanners
Timeline
Forklift Operator
Kenco
08.2022 - Current
Warehouse Associate
Becton Dickinson / BARD Medical
03.2020 - 09.2022
Warehouse Associate
Manpower Staffing/Sanofi Usa
06.2018 - 07.2020
Gutter Installer
Services of GA
02.2018 - 08.2018
Kruller
Wanger Staffing/ Continental Veyance Technologies
01.2018 - 06.2019
Machine Operator
Wagner Services / Golden State Foods
01.2018 - 01.2019
S Line and Core Grind Operator
Wanger Services/Bridgestone Golf
01.2016 - 01.2018
Electrical Panel
Hill Pheonix
01.2013 - 04.2015
High School diploma -
Newton High School
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