Terry Porterfield
Eden,NC
Summary
Experienced Traffic Controller with extensive knowledge of worker safety and training in flagging and vehicle control. Successful at working for long hours in varying conditions and committed to positivity and effectiveness. Dependable Warehouse professional with excellent time management, equipment operation and teamwork abilities. Knowledgeable about OSHA requirements and general safety practices. Driven to improve efficiency and quality by adhering to company procedures. Organized forklift operator with 10 years of industry experience safely and efficiently moving materials in high-volume warehouse environments. Strong knowledge of inventory management as well as shipping and receiving procedures. Ambitious and hardworking with drive to deliver top-quality results. Resourceful Order Picker familiar with quality control and organizing packages. Team player consistently selected to mentor new warehouse employees. Recognized for meeting quotas, deadlines and quality standards. Safety-oriented Forklift Operator knowledgeable about proper handling of heavy machinery, pallet jacks, cherry pickers and forklifts. Works well independently and as part of team. Excellent interpersonal communication skills. Diligent and hard-working candidate ready to contribute solid effort as team member. Thorough and highly organized with excellent communication skills. Reliable worker with strong work ethic. Versatile Inventory Specialist with advanced problem-solving and time management abilities. Highly familiar with inventory counts and documentation requirements. Enthusiastic and skilled Clerk knowledgeable about shipping and receiving, inventory management and carrier relations. Focused on accurate recordkeeping and materials movement for reliability and speed. Establishes positive relationships with carriers and representatives through communication and coordination skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator
Harris Teeter Distribution Center
04.2021 - 08.2023
- Weighed materials or products to record weight or other production data on tags or labels.
- Operated or tended automatic stacking, loading and packaging machines.
- Demonstrated versatility in operating various types of forklifts, including sit-down, stand-up, and reach varieties, to accommodate different warehouse layouts and requirements.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Adhered strictly to OSHA regulations for safe forklift operation, minimizing the risk of accidents and promoting a secure work environment.
- Ensured timely delivery of products by accurately picking orders from storage areas.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life, and fluid levels.
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
- Reviewed daily production schedules to inform effective prioritization and delegation of tasks.
- Assisted in training new employees on safe forklift operation, contributing to a stronger workforce.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks quickly and increase overall productivity.
- Enhanced workplace safety by diligently inspecting forklifts before each shift and reporting any issues promptly.
- Conserved warehouse space through efficient stacking and placement of materials according to size, weight, and fragility requirements.
Order Selector/Material Handler
Amazon
03.2020 - 02.2021
- Picked products from designated locations using various tools and transferred to appropriate areas for further processing.
- Monitored aisles and floor areas for neatness and organization to enable forklifts to effectively operate throughout warehouse.
- Used RF scanner to pick items from bins and complete orders.
- Operated warehouse equipment with caution and according to manufacturer instructions to reduce risk of accidents and malfunctions.
- Placed products on conveyors for final wrapping and shipment.
- Stacked, organized and palletized packages for efficient storage and movement.
- Packed products into designated boxes, taking care to protect items from damage or shifting during transport.
- Printed accurate labels and applied to boxes, crates and containers prior to shipment.
- Packaged items with appropriate materials to prevent damage during shipping.
- Communicated with customers to discuss packing needs and any special items or circumstances.
- Kept work areas clean, neat and organized for optimal productivity and worker safety.
- Used forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks and overhead cranes to move items throughout facility.
- Assembled boxes and stacked into columns for easy use by fellow packing and shipping team members.
- Read orders to obtain item numbers and located merchandise in bins or on shelves.
- Supervised and trained new staff in performing census.
- Received new stock and input values into computer system.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment by adhering to company guidelines and procedures at all times.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Traffic Controller
Labor Max
06.2015 - 02.2020
- Directed vehicles around construction sites and flagged drivers through blocked roads.
- Operated pickups and flatbed trucks to set up and disassemble temporary traffic control schemes.
- Directed pedestrians across busy streets and around construction sites.
- Set messages on digital traffic signs to warn oncoming traffic of delays.
- Assembled traffic cones and pathways for vehicles and pedestrians.
- Alerted airport response personnel to crisis situations, including incoming medical and other emergency landings.
- Recommended flight plan alternatives and coordinated aircraft diversions.
- Monitored weather conditions, aircraft position reports, aeronautical information and navigational charts to evaluate flight progress.
- Checked weather reports and delivered updates to pilots in preparation for diversion to other airports.
- Assisted with flight plans accounting for aircraft performance, aircraft loading, e-route wind, turbulence forecasts and airport conditions.
- Effectively communicated with pilots by clearly speaking, enunciating properly and actively listening.
- Evaluated progress of flights by monitoring aircraft positions, aeronautical information, navigational charts and weather conditions.
- Directed on-ground emergency management activities.
- Arranged aircraft diversions and suggested flight plan alternatives.
- Computed time settings for traffic lights and speed restrictions for different classifications of areas.
- Drafted technical documents laying out specifications for installation of traffic lights and other control devices.
- Developed solutions to enhance vehicular flow and safety by analyzing traffic data.
- Analyzed data related to traffic flow, accident rates or proposed development to determine most efficient methods to expedite traffic flow.
- Served as point of contact for members of general public, answering traffic-related questions and responding to complaints and requests.
- Studied traffic delays by noting times of delays, numbers of vehicles affected and vehicle speed through delay area.
- Developed insights into traffic delays and inefficiencies by studying factors affecting traffic conditions.
- Enhanced driver safety by diligently monitoring road conditions and conducting necessary adjustments to signal timings.
- Served as a valuable resource for resolving complex traffic-related issues, offering insights and recommendations based on extensive industry knowledge and experience.
- Conducted regular equipment inspections to ensure all tools were in proper working condition, reducing downtime due to malfunctions or repairs.
- Expedited emergency response times by swiftly managing lane closures and rerouting traffic around accident scenes.
Warehouse/ Forklift Operator/Order Selector
Border States
01.2010 - 02.2020
- Tracked inventory, conducted cycle counts and audits and resolved issues to maintain accurate records.
- Unloaded incoming products off trucks, sorted items in staging area and transported items to final storage locations.
- Prepared inventory for shipment by attaching tags and labels and executing shipment documents to facilitate delivery to proper customers.
- Conducted inventory transactions using scanner gun.
- Packed products into designated boxes, taking care to protect items from damage or shifting during transport.
- Navigated powered lift trucks safely to move items throughout warehouse and reduce injury risk.
- Assembled boxes and stacked into columns for easy use by fellow packing and shipping team members.
- Stacked, organized and palletized packages for efficient storage and movement.
- Kept work areas clean, neat and organized for optimal productivity and worker safety.
- Placed products on conveyors for final wrapping and shipment.
- Picked products from designated locations using various tools and transferred to appropriate areas for further processing.
- Monitored aisles and floor areas for neatness and organization to enable forklifts to effectively operate throughout warehouse.
- Read orders to obtain item numbers and located merchandise in bins or on shelves.
- Operated warehouse equipment with caution and according to manufacturer instructions to reduce risk of accidents and malfunctions.
- Printed accurate labels and applied to boxes, crates and containers prior to shipment.
- Used forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks and overhead cranes to move items throughout facility.
- Packaged items with appropriate materials to prevent damage during shipping.
- Communicated with customers to discuss packing needs and any special items or circumstances.
- Assisted in inventory management through accurate record-keeping of forklift operations and stock movement.
- Kept up-to-date on company policies and procedures relating to forklift operations through continuous training sessions and self-directed learning.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Safeguarded quality of products stored in the warehouse by ensuring proper stacking techniques and adherence to weight restrictions while operating a forklift.
Warehouse Worker/Forklift Operator
Southern Finishing Co. Inc.
03.2002 - 01.2010
- Drove industrial vehicles and equipment to transport goods and materials, load and unload designated trailers and route trucks.
- Logged weight and destination production data in detailed daily logs for management review.
- Complied with OSHA regulations, company policies and protocols to maintain safe and efficient operations.
- Contributed to profitability by training new employees on safe, efficient use of forklift equipment and through troubleshooting machines to maintain optimal performance and limit overtime cost.
- Consistently met deadlines for loading trailers to meet departure deadlines.
- Weighed materials and recorded weights on tags, labels and production schedules.
- Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
- Picked up warehouse debris and deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked baled trash.
- Completed routine post and pre-operation inspections of forklifts and other heavy equipment.
- Stored and retrieved materials according to first-in/first-out principle.
- Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
- Immediately reported any safety and quality issues to management.
- Documented all tally sheets, slot changes, shuttle transfers and other paperwork.
- Divided and sorted product shipments received using account information and shipping labels.
- Communicated with team members to coordinate efficient and accurate movements.
- Filled out inspection logs at beginning of each shift.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
- Examined empty pallets for damage and moved pallets to proper storage areas.
- Used equipment such as loaders, hand trucks, forklifts and cranes safely.
- Pulled and prepared product for shipment to guarantee loads of exact quantity and product type.
- Secured loads on pallets to minimize damage and worker injuries.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Noted and recorded receipt of materials on drivers' paperwork.
- Relocated goods from dock area to appropriate storage locations.
- Acted as spotter to alert forklift driver if products were slipping or falling.
- Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
- Estimated weights, heights and centers of balance to make precise placements.
- Sustained forklift functionality by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns and performing preventive maintenance.
- Recorded count and condition of all cargo received.
- Transferred materials to and from warehouses, production lines and packaging lines.
- Identified and troubleshot issues with equipment and completed basic repairs to restore functionality.
- Rotated stock and cleared sales floor of debris.
- Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
- Operated various types of warehouse machinery safely, adhering to all relevant guidelines and protocols.
- Used machinery and equipment such as box cutters, shrink-wrap guns and electric pallet jacks.
- Verified documentation and condition of freight to assure quality standards were achieved.
- Alternated goods in inventory by observing first-in and first-out approach to keep shelves organized and properly stocked.
- Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
- Conducted regular inspections and audits to check quality and verify inventory levels.
- Assisted in receiving, stocking and distribution of merchandise.
Education
High School Diploma -
Southeastern Guilford High
Greensboro, NC5 2005
Skills
- Traffic safety expert
- Variable message sign assembly knowledge
- Exemplary verbal communications
- Ground aircraft monitoring
- Relaying critical information
- Safety measures
- High stress tolerance
- Reporting and documentation
- Material Safety Data Sheets
- Facilities maintenance
- Materials handling and transport
- Pallet jacks
- Forklifts
- Supply chain and inventory management
- Manufacturing and warehouse procedures
- Business ethics
- Warehouse best practices
- Workload priorities
- Mentoring and training
- Loading and unloading
- RF scanning devices
- Merchandise restock
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Punctual and Reliable
- Operation Monitoring
- Inventory Tracking
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Storage and Organization
- Warehouse Safety
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Material Handling
- Critical Thinking
- Workplace Cleanliness
- Assembly line experience
- Pallet Disassembly and Assembly
- Material Loading and Unloading
- Heavy Load Hoisting
- Equipment Inspections
- High-Lift Trucks
- Mentoring and Coaching
- General laborer
- Palletizing
- Inventory Control
- Boomtruck operation
- Stock Rotation
- Order Picking
- Word Processing
- OSHA Compliance
- Battery Recharging
- Shipping and receiving
- SAP
Timeline
Forklift Operator
Harris Teeter Distribution Center
04.2021 - 08.2023
Order Selector/Material Handler
Amazon
03.2020 - 02.2021
Traffic Controller
Labor Max
06.2015 - 02.2020
Warehouse/ Forklift Operator/Order Selector
Border States
01.2010 - 02.2020
Warehouse Worker/Forklift Operator
Southern Finishing Co. Inc.
03.2002 - 01.2010
High School Diploma -
Southeastern Guilford High
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