Toby Veal
Riverdale
Summary
Dynamic Warehouse Lead at Natural Farm Feed with proven expertise in inventory management and team training. Enhanced operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing best practices, resulting in improved stock accuracy. Strong problem-solving and communication skills fostered a collaborative environment, driving customer satisfaction and timely deliveries.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Lead
Natural Farm Feed
Forest Park, GA
05.2023 - 01.2026
- Oversaw daily warehouse operations, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to safety protocols.
- Trained and mentored new team members on operational procedures and equipment usage.
- Streamlined inventory management processes, reducing errors and improving stock accuracy.
- Coordinated shipping and receiving activities, enhancing delivery timelines and customer satisfaction.
- Implemented best practices for warehouse organization, resulting in optimized space utilization.
- Conducted regular equipment inspections, maintaining compliance with safety regulations and minimizing downtime.
- Developed training materials for staff development, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the team.
- Trained employees on equipment operation and safety protocols.
- Managed a team of warehouse personnel, delegating tasks effectively to optimize workflow.
- Managed day-to-day operations of warehouse, freight and parcel shipments, returns, and transfers.
- Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move and ship products.
- Oversaw daily operations and shipping and handling processes.
- Supervised warehouse operations by managing employees during shifts.
- Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
- Loaded, unloaded, and sorted cargo as part of accurate and efficient weekly shipments.
- Collaborated with other departments to address any issues or discrepancies in orders, ensuring smooth communication across teams.
Forklift Operator
Staffmark
McDonough, GA
01.2021 - 05.2023
- Operated forklifts to transport materials and products efficiently within warehouse environment.
- Conducted routine inspections of forklift equipment to ensure safety compliance and operational readiness.
- Assisted in loading and unloading shipments, maintaining accurate inventory counts throughout process.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline material handling processes, enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Implemented best practices for warehouse organization, improving accessibility and reducing retrieval times.
- Monitored stock levels and reported discrepancies to management for timely resolution of inventory issues.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks quickly and increase overall productivity.
- Demonstrated versatility in operating various types of forklifts, including sit-down, stand-up, and reach varieties, to accommodate different warehouse layouts and requirements.
- Coordinated with supervisors to prioritize tasks, ensuring the most urgent shipments were processed first.
Construction Worker
Raineys Plumbing
Fairburn, GA
03.2017 - 01.2021
- Operated hand and power tools to complete plumbing installations efficiently.
- Assisted in diagnosing plumbing issues, providing effective solutions for customer satisfaction.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure safe job site conditions and compliance with regulations.
- Trained new workers on safety protocols and operational procedures for plumbing tasks.
- Led small teams in executing complex plumbing projects, enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Conducted regular inspections of tools and equipment, ensuring optimal functionality and safety standards.
- Maintained accurate records of project progress and materials used, supporting effective resource management.
- Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels, and fastening devices to complete projects.
- Maintained clean and organized job sites, contributing to a safe working environment for all employees.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
- Gathered and disposed of worksite debris to remove safety hazards.
- Worked with more knowledgeable professionals to grow understanding of principles and construction standards.
- Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs.
Education
High School Diploma - Computer Science
North Carolina A&T State University
Greensboro, NC05.2016
Skills
- Supervisory experience
- Time management
- Customer service
- Order picking
- Product packaging
- Attention to detail
- Shipping and receiving
- Quality control
- Materials transport
- Logistics coordination
- Equipment operation
- Problem-solving
- Conflict resolution
- Warehouse functions
- Inventory management
- Team collaboration
- Employee training
- Task delegation
- Inventory control
- Communication skills
- Forklift operations
- Data entry
- Loading and unloading
- Forklift operation
- Inventory tracking
- Critical thinking
- Order fulfillment
- Willing to learn
- Lifting and sorting
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Material handling
- Truck loading and unloading
- Relationship building
- Wrapping and boxing
- Pallet jack operation
- Assembly and production
- Stacking and staging
- Visual inspection
Timeline
Warehouse Lead
Natural Farm Feed
05.2023 - 01.2026
Forklift Operator
Staffmark
01.2021 - 05.2023
Construction Worker
Raineys Plumbing
03.2017 - 01.2021
High School Diploma - Computer Science
North Carolina A&T State University