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Grady Milford

Ponchatoula

Summary

Experienced in warehouse operations and material handling, skilled in utilizing effective inventory management techniques to ensure accuracy and order fulfillment. Demonstrated track record of maintaining safety standards and consistently improving workflow efficiency, resulting in streamlined operations and increased productivity. Always striving to continue with self improvement.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Warehouse Associate

Walmart
04.2024 - Current
  • Suggested, and assisted in the implementation of new safety procedures pertaining to the usage of the Stock Picker machine.
  • Assisted in developing process improvements that reduced operational delays and increased efficiency.
  • Prepared orders for shipment by picking, packing, and labeling merchandise.
  • Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
  • Displayed adaptability by taking on various roles within the warehouse as needed, including receiving, shipping, house keeping, or inventory control duties.
  • Completed regular cycle counts to maintain accurate inventory records.
  • Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to efficiently move inventory throughout warehouse.
  • Managed receiving and processing of shipments, ensuring accurate inventory records.
  • Conducted regular inventory audits to maintain stock accuracy and minimize discrepancies.
  • Trained new associates on safety protocols, equipment operation, and best practices.
  • Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and improve order fulfillment times.
  • Continuously pushed myself to learn, adapt, and progress myself along the policies and procedures needed to maintain proper process in the warehouse.
  • Implemented organization systems for storage areas, enhancing accessibility of products.

Order Picker

Aramark
07.2020 - 04.2024
  • Picked products from designated locations using various tools and transferred to appropriate areas for further processing.
  • Picked up heavy objects using proper lifting techniques to avoid personal injuries.
  • Operated warehouse equipment with caution and according to manufacturer instructions to reduce risk of accidents and malfunctions.
  • Achieved productivity and accuracy standards to meet company guidelines.
  • Read orders to ascertain catalog numbers, sizes and quantities of merchandise.
  • Limited damage to products and orders by using care when choosing items.
  • Completed shipping paperwork, attached appropriate labels and scanned barcodes for tracking.
  • Operated forklift and pallet jack to transport heavy loads.
  • Kept work areas clean, neat and organized for optimal productivity and worker safety.
  • Implemented process improvements that enhanced picking accuracy and reduced errors during fulfillment.
  • Coordinated with team members to streamline inventory management and optimize storage layouts.
  • Trained and mentored new hires on safety protocols and order picking procedures.
  • Operated warehouse equipment to efficiently pick, sort, and organize orders for timely shipment.
  • Met tight deadlines by efficiently navigating warehouse layout and prioritizing high-priority orders for expedited shipping.

Forklift Operator

Bell Mechanical Services
11.2019 - 06.2020
  • Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
  • Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
  • Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
  • Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
  • Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
  • Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
  • Used handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.
  • Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer.
  • Checked shipments for damaged or incorrect items.
  • Reported safety and quality issues to management.
  • Tied and secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items.
  • Operated power material handling equipment to accurately select and palletize loads.

Sales Associate

Walmart
05.2019 - 11.2019
  • Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
  • Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
  • Collected payments and provided accurate change.
  • Sold various products by explaining unique features and educating customers on proper application or usage.

Machine Operator

Thompson Pipe Group
10.2017 - 10.2018
  • Inspected finished product by checking appearance, measurements and looking for defects such as dead spots or bubbles.
  • Trimmed excess fiberglass from edges to remove unnecessary material.
  • Pressed layers of saturated fiberglass mat or cloth into molds, smoothed wrinkles and removed air bubbles to fabricate quality product.
  • Managed lamination process by observing cure time and surface temperature to adjust for quality results.
  • Molded fiberglass from chopped fiberglass and resin materials using pneumatic chopper spray guns.
  • Added catalysts to resin and applied mixture to pre-cut fiberglass material.
  • Set and checked dies and cut-out patterns for conformity with requested specifications, blueprints and dimensions.
  • Understood and followed oral and written directions.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.

Education

High School Diploma -

Parkview Academy
Sulphur, LA
05-2017

Skills

  • Workload Priorities
  • Interdepartmental Communication
  • Loading and Unloading
  • Warehouse Operations
  • Quality Control
  • Shipping & Receiving
  • Team collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Workplace cleanliness
  • Leadership and team building
  • Inventory management
  • Quantity calculations
  • Operations support
  • Self-motivated and disciplined
  • Punctual and dependable

Timeline

Warehouse Associate

Walmart
04.2024 - Current

Order Picker

Aramark
07.2020 - 04.2024

Forklift Operator

Bell Mechanical Services
11.2019 - 06.2020

Sales Associate

Walmart
05.2019 - 11.2019

Machine Operator

Thompson Pipe Group
10.2017 - 10.2018

High School Diploma -

Parkview Academy
Grady Milford