Tyler Amerson
Springfield
Summary
Adept at optimizing warehouse operations, I leveraged heavy lifting and problem-solving skills at NFI Logistics to enhance team productivity and efficiency. My mentoring of new hires and leadership in inventory control at Serena & Lily drove significant operational improvements, demonstrating a strong blend of technical expertise and team collaboration.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Receiving Forklift Operator, Receiving Trainer
NFI Logistics
08.2023 - Current
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
- Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
- Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using Skill and Precision.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Positioned lifting devices under, over or around loaded pallets or boxes to secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
- Drove equipment from one site to another to deliver tools and complete jobs.
- Performed routine maintenance on vehicles or auxiliary equipment by recharging batteries, lubricating parts and refueling.
- Operated or tended automatic stacking, loading and packaging machines.
- Updated daily logs with production data such as weights, destinations, and delivery times to keep management current on team activities.
- Assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life, and fluid levels.
- Adjusted machinery and notified supervisors of malfunctions.
- Promoted operational efficiency by maximizing loads on each transfer.
- Coordinated team member movements based on current needs, avoiding safety concerns, or delays.
- Moved levers or controls to operate forklifts, lifting beams with swivel-hooks and hoists to transport and load materials.
- Mentored new hires, resulting in stronger staff development and increased productivity.
- Trained and mentored [Number] new personnel hired to fulfill various roles.
Inventory Control Lead
Serena & Lily
04.2022 - 07.2023
- Completed physical inventory counts each month.
- Performed data entry and completed proper paperwork.
- Led improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
- Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
- Developed and maintained knowledgeable and productive team of employees.
- Tracked production and quality control systems to proactively identify deficiencies.
- Created and enforced detailed organization processes to increase quality and service standards.
- Conducted research to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
- Reduced worker accidents by implementing improved safety standards and monitoring procedures.
Grocery Associate, Produce Manager
Piggly Wiggly
03.2016 - 04.2022
- Used pallet jacks and hand trucks to move merchandise to sales floor for stocking.
- Stayed current on available products, store promotions, and customer service policies to better serve shoppers.
- Labeled, stocked and inventoried department merchandise, checking product quality to promote freshness, review sell-by dates and taking appropriate action to discard expired product.
- Checked for outdated and overripe grocery items and removed from inventory.
- Pleasantly greeted customers and provided prompt and courteous service.
- Operated point-of-sale (POS) systems and handled cash, performed price checks, applied discounts and coupons and delivered excellent customer service when answering customer questions.
- Rotated grocery products ensuring that expired or spoiled items were immediately removed and adhered to "first in, first out" rule.
- Assisted customers by finding items quickly to boost store satisfaction rates.
- Put up discarded or returned merchandise, stocked and restocked front-end products and used supply items efficiently to eliminate waste and to achieve lowest supply cost.
- Monitored thermometers for proper temperatures in cases and coolers, adjusting equipment as necessary and maintaining temperature logs to show safe storage practices.
- Scanned, processed and counted inventory, reporting product ordering and shipping discrepancies to department manager.
- Removed trash, swept, and mopped floors for professional appearance.
- Helped customers complete purchases by moving heavy items, collecting payments, and bagging purchases.
- Retrieved items for customers and verified prices.
- Operated cash register to accurately process and record customer payments.
- Addressed customer complaints and concerns, providing mutually beneficial solutions.
- Communicated with customers and staff politely and professionally to uphold store standards.
- Cleaned and maintained store aisles and merchandise displays to provide customers with positive experience.
- Stocked shelves and organized merchandise displays for easy retrieval.
- Collected shopping carts from parking lot and returned to stand to keep lot organized.
- Strengthened profits by reducing waste, controlling shrinkage, and increasing team efficiency with optimized workflows.
- Planned attractive produce displays, using color and texture to enhance.
- Kept grocery team operations in strict compliance with workplace standards and food safety requirements to maintain optimal health protection.
- Coached and mentored new team members.
- Orchestrated performance-oriented environment by closely supporting team members.
- Maintained produce area and kept produce storage area clean and sanitary.
- Purchased produce following guidelines of marketing plan.
- Kept department equipment in working order and advised general manager of equipment repair or replacement needs.
- Maintained produce display, and prep and storage areas in clean and orderly condition.
- Selected items for specials and marked down items to reduce losses.
- Assisted customers with produce questions.
- Boosted grocery sales with top-notch merchandising abilities and expertise in implementing effective promotions.
- Organized efficient merchandise replenishment strategies to keep shelves stocked and well-organized for customers.
Education
High School Diploma -
New Hampstead High School
Savannah, GA06-2015
Skills
- Heavy lifting
- Shipping and receiving
- Warehouse organization
- Order picking
- Quality inspection
- Loading and unloading
- Stock control
- Palletizing
- Documentation
- Inventory staging
- Stock allocation
- Incident logging
- Warehouse picking
- Shipping and receiving expert
- Staging and sorting
- Stock management
- Basic math aptitude
- Problem-solving
- Forklift operation
- Equipment operations
- Product staging
- Warehouse safety
- Material handling
- Quality control
- RFID readers
- Incident reporting
- Materials movement
- Material inventory
- Inventory counts
- OSHA compliance
- Deadline driven
- Customer focused
- Pallet construction
- Maintenance and repair
- Downstacking management
- Shipment processing
- General laborer
- Materials handling
- Heavy equipment operations
- Safety awareness
- Record keeping
- Dock operations
- Storage and organization
- Material sourcing and distribution
- Manufacturing and warehouse procedures
- Route management
- OSHA training
- Physically fit and agile
- Material distribution and sourcing
- Safe driver
- Supply chain and inventory management
- Forklift operator certification
- Order picking and processing
- Optimizing efficiency
- RFID tracking
- Process management
- Inventory reporting
- Warehouse management systems
- Equipment inspections
- Lift equipment operation
- Production reporting
- OSHA workplace safety
- Manual dexterity
- Communication and presentation
- Issue troubleshooting
- Shipping documentation
- Warehouse management
- Warehouse operations
- Dock work
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Heavy equipment operation
- Warehouse support
- Shipping operations
- Mentoring and coaching
- Materials transport
- Route logs
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- RFID systems
- Equipment maintenance
- Product inspection
- RF scanner
- Warehouse best practices
- Efficient data entry
- Weight distribution
- Staff management
- Pallet stacking
- Inventory control
Accomplishments
- Trained 12+ new employees on proper forklift operation and safety.
Timeline
Receiving Forklift Operator, Receiving Trainer
NFI Logistics
08.2023 - Current
Inventory Control Lead
Serena & Lily
04.2022 - 07.2023
Grocery Associate, Produce Manager
Piggly Wiggly
03.2016 - 04.2022
High School Diploma -
New Hampstead High School
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