John Andrew Hall
Hinesville,GA
Summary
Results-driven, certified Forklift Operator and Logistics Professional with over 25 years of dedicated experience spanning high-volume distribution centers, warehouse operations, and technical hardware maintenance. Proven track record of optimizing inbound/outbound workflows, maintaining rigorous SKU accountability, and enforcing strict safety protocols under minimal supervision. Highly adaptable professional offering specialized, cross-functional expertise in both heavy material handling and technical system troubleshooting to foster a collaborative, high-productivity environment.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Warehouse Associate
Dorel Home Furnishings, Inc.
Ellabell, GA
04.2024 - Current
- Manage inbound and outbound product workflows for heavy home furnishings, ensuring 100% accuracy and strict adherence to facility quality standards.
- Safely and expertly operate material handling equipment, including electric/gas forklifts and pallet jacks, to transport oversized stock through tight fulfillment corridors.
- Maintain an unblemished, accident-free record while strictly complying with corporate OSHA and facility safety mandates.
Warehouse Associate
Dollar Tree Distribution (DC-5)
Savannah, GA
03.2017 - 01.2024
- Received high-volume inbound shipments, meticulously verifying SKUs, product descriptions, and quantities against printed receiver lists to protect inventory integrity.
- Executed rapid-pace picking and packing tasks, utilizing material handling equipment and stock conveyors to consistently meet or exceed demanding daily distribution metrics.
- Processed returns by sorting mixed merchandise and relabeling assets with fresh barcodes for seamless, systematic reintegration into inventory.
- Physically loaded and unloaded containers, trailers, and loose shipments, expertly palletizing varied cargo to maximize cube utilization and transit safety.
- Replenished designated pick zones proactively to minimize operational downtime for order fulfillment teams.
Freelance Computer Repair Technician
Self-Employed
Hinesville, GA
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Provided independent diagnostic, repair, and upgrade maintenance services for custom and client-side computer hardware components.
- Troubleshot OS, software, and hardware configurations, delivering transparent technical explanations and long-term resolution strategies.
Fuel and Lubricants Warehouse Specialist
U.S. Army
Fort Stewart
01.1999 - 01.2012
- Managed the secure storage, strict inventory control, and tactical distribution of critical petroleum, oil, and chemical lubricant products within high-stakes military logistics environments.
- Maintained meticulous accountability logs for hazardous assets, eliminating discrepancy rates while executing rigid safety protocols.
Warehouse Electronic Equipment Repair Technician
ADEMCO Security Corp.
Syosset, Long Island
02.1996 - 06.1999
- Conducted component-level diagnostics, circuitry repairs, and hardware testing on returned security electronics.
- Balanced technical bench testing with physical warehouse inventory management to streamline the corporate refurbishment pipeline.
Education
Associate Degree -
Savannah Technical College
Skills
- Logistics & Inventory: Inventory Management, SKU Verification, Order Picking & Packing, Receiving & Replenishment, Returns Processing, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
- Equipment Operation: Stand-up & sit-down forklifts, electric & gas forklifts, box clamps & attachments, electric & manual pallet jacks, electronic barcode scanners, RF gun operations, re-labeling & bar-coding
- Safety & Technical: OSHA Safety Compliance, Computer Hardware Repair, Systems Troubleshooting, Equipment Maintenance, Component Diagnostics, and Logistics System Tracking
Certification
- Certified Forklift Operator | Current License
- CompTIA A+ Certification | In Progress / Currently Pursuing Credentials
Timeline
Warehouse Associate
Dorel Home Furnishings, Inc.
04.2024 - Current
Warehouse Associate
Dollar Tree Distribution (DC-5)
03.2017 - 01.2024
Freelance Computer Repair Technician
Self-Employed
01.2012 - 01.2016
Fuel and Lubricants Warehouse Specialist
U.S. Army
01.1999 - 01.2012
Warehouse Electronic Equipment Repair Technician
ADEMCO Security Corp.
02.1996 - 06.1999
Associate Degree -
Savannah Technical College