James Barnes Jr
Kingsland
Summary
Hardworking Package Handler comfortable moving heavy loads manually or with forklifts and overhead cranes. Punctual, reliable, and dedicated to teamwork. Great maintenance and repair skills.
Self-motivated Dock Worker with extensive experience sorting and transporting shipments. Physically fit team member unloads, palletizes and tracks boxes efficiently. Strong organization skills promote accurate shipments and thoroughly documented inventories.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dockworker
Amazon
Jacksonville
09.2021 - Current
- Cleaned and maintained work area regularly including sweeping floors, wiping down machines.
- Participated in company training programs to learn new skills and promote workplace safety.
- Applied barcodes to cargo and used digital scanners to track and locate materials during transportation.
- Counted number of boxes or units in loading docks to confirm proper completion of work orders.
- Received incoming shipments and compared the contents to invoices or orders.
- Assisted with unloading heavy freight by hand when necessary.
- Tracked parcel movement using hand-held scanners and daily production sheets to keep records accurate.
- Transported materials and pallets between areas.
- Stacked cargo in designated areas according to size, type, style, color, or product code.
- Communicated with supervisors and coworkers regarding any changes in work assignments or schedules.
- Operated material handling equipment such as pallet jacks or hand trucks safely and efficiently.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments from trucks and picked up and moved heavy packages and items using forklifts.
- Reported any damaged items to supervisor immediately upon discovery.
- Used electric forklifts and electric pallets to safely move pallets.
- Used scanners to track parcel information, condition or receipt.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on material handling equipment per company safety standards.
- Operated large vehicles, forklifts and pallet jacks to transport multiple freight loads.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
- Loaded and unloaded containers from trucks using a forklift.
Forklift Driver
Masonite
Yulee
03.2017 - 09.2021
- Replaced defective parts on lift truck when necessary.
- Organized stock shelves, racks, and bins according to product type and size.
- Inspected the forklift daily to ensure proper functioning of safety equipment and components.
- Used handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.
- Picked orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.
- Stacked pallets in an orderly fashion within storage facilities or onto delivery trucks.
- Performed regular maintenance checks on forklifts as per company guidelines.
- Followed instructions from supervisors regarding product placement on shelves or racks.
- Secured loads on pallets to minimize damage and worker injuries.
- Scheduled or performed needed maintenance on equipment to promote longevity of use.
- Reported any issues with machinery promptly to supervisor for repair.
- Conducted regular inspection of forklift to support safe operation.
- Assisted other personnel in loading or unloading materials from trailers.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline warehouse operations and increase productivity.
Warehouse Worker
Bob's Discount Furniture Warehouse
Taftville
09.2010 - 04.2016
- Monitored temperature and humidity levels in warehouse.
- Operated scanners, computers, and other equipment to track orders.
- Organized warehouse space for efficient storage of products.
- Maintained accurate inventory records using computerized tracking systems.
- Placed bins, carts and containers in convenient locations to assist with loading efficiency.
- Assembled orders according to customer requests.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed at all times while operating machinery.
- Operated large vehicles, forklifts and pallet jacks to transport multiple freight loads.
- Reviewed work orders before starting work to determine necessary materials and meet deadlines.
- Provided assistance in loading and unloading containers from ships and trains.
- Secured items in truck by strapping over protective padding.
- Moved large and bulky items manually or with pallet jacks or forklifts.
- Cleaned empty storage areas to achieve proper sanitation regulations and make area fit for future use.
- Protected items by wrapping in cling film, padded moving blankets and tape.
- Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations.
- Collaborated with other movers when loading large equipment to prevent potential accidents.
- Kept shelves, workstations and pallet areas neat and tidy to maintain safe work environment.
- Processed returns of defective merchandise as required.
- Placed bracing, straps and other protective devices onto items in transit to prevent damage.
- Applied barcodes to cargo and used digital scanners to track and locate materials during transportation.
- Staged and sorted multiple types of products for loading.
- Used scanners to track parcel information, condition or receipt.
- Preserved safe work environment by maintaining clean workstations and pallet area.
Skills
- Forklift operation
- Material handling
- Inventory management
- Safety compliance
- Load securing
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Workplace organization
- Pallet handling
- Dock equipment operation
- Workplace cleanliness
- Warehouse safety
- Hand-held device scanning
- Shipping and receiving
- Heavy lifting proficiency
- Loading and unloading
- Pallet jack handling
Certification
- Forklift, Electric Pallet Jack
Timeline
Dockworker
Amazon
09.2021 - Current
Forklift Driver
Masonite
03.2017 - 09.2021
Warehouse Worker
Bob's Discount Furniture Warehouse
09.2010 - 04.2016