Christian Kipp
Atlanta
Summary
Hardworking and observant with experience operating and maintaining equipment. Dedicated to moving materials to meet challenging demands and promote team productivity. Fast learner proficient in operating standard warehouse equipment. Trained in warehouse operations and safety.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator
Fed Ex Freight
Memphis
11.2016 - 04.2023
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
- Inspected loads prior to lifting to determine weight distribution and stability.
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
- Complied with safety regulations at all times while operating heavy machinery like forklifts.
- Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
- Used handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.
Parts Manager
C&K Automotive
Birmingham
11.2015 - 09.2016
- Organized and monitored inventory levels of parts, tools, and supplies.
- Prepared documents for ordering parts, supplies, and equipment.
- Maintained records of all orders placed, received, and shipped.
- Resolved customer inquiries related to part availability or quality issues.
- Trained new staff members on proper parts handling techniques.
- Inspected returned parts for damage before restocking shelves.
- Monitored stock levels regularly to avoid backorders or shortages.
- Maintained inventory accuracy by counting stock-on-hand and reconciling discrepancies.
- Connected with customers to provide assistance and collect feedback to optimize operations.
Team Member
Kamtek Magna Cosma
Birmingham
05.2015 - 11.2015
- Maintained a clean and organized work area throughout shift.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up displays, restocking items, and cleaning the sales floor.
- Collaborated with team members to maximize productivity and efficiency.
- Adhered to safety guidelines while operating machinery or stocking shelves.
- Assembled components of a variety of products, adhering to production specifications.
- Inspected finished products for quality assurance purposes.
- Operated machinery such as drills, saws and presses to assemble parts.
- Performed routine maintenance on equipment as necessary.
Shipping and Receiving Associate
Sterilite
Birmingham
07.2014 - 11.2015
- Prepared outbound shipments for delivery by selecting appropriate packages and labeling with required information.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks using a forklift or pallet jack in a safe manner.
- Inspected products to ensure they met quality standards prior to shipment.
- Monitored stock levels on an ongoing basis to anticipate future needs for ordering purposes.
- Picked materials from warehouse shelves based on customer orders for shipment preparation.
- Utilized RF scanners for inventory control processes.
- Operated forklifts, hand trucks, or other equipment to load, unload, transport and store goods.
- Logged inbound and outbound discrepancies for wrong products, incorrect quantities and damages.
Truck Loader
Dollar General Warehouse
Birmingham
05.2015 - 06.2015
- Loaded and unloaded trucks using forklift, pallet jack and hand truck.
- Inspected merchandise for damage prior to loading or unloading.
- Secured cargo in trucks with straps, load bars, blocks and other materials.
- Maintained accurate records of shipments loaded or unloaded.
- Ensured that all paperwork was completed accurately and on time.
- Operated a variety of equipment such as dollies, hand-trucks, pallet jacks. to transport product throughout the warehouse.
- Followed safety procedures when handling hazardous materials or operating heavy machinery.
- Processed orders quickly and accurately while adhering to company policies and procedures regarding shipping and receiving activities.
- Adhered to established safety regulations while performing job duties.
Education
High School Diploma -
Spain Park High School
Hoover, AL05-2011
Automotive Engineering
T.A. Lawson State Community College
Birmingham, ALSkills
- OSHA Compliance
- Inventory staging
- Documentation
- Product Inspection
- Shipment Processing
- Forklift Operation
- Material Handling
- Palletizing
- Warehouse picking
- Inventory Counts
- Production Assistance
- Stock Rotation
- Material inventory
- Storage and Organization
- Pallet Construction
- Warehouse best practices
- Shipping and receiving
Timeline
Forklift Operator
Fed Ex Freight
11.2016 - 04.2023
Parts Manager
C&K Automotive
11.2015 - 09.2016
Team Member
Kamtek Magna Cosma
05.2015 - 11.2015
Truck Loader
Dollar General Warehouse
05.2015 - 06.2015
Shipping and Receiving Associate
Sterilite
07.2014 - 11.2015
High School Diploma -
Spain Park High School
Automotive Engineering
T.A. Lawson State Community College