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Summary

I am a detail-oriented and seasoned Security Officer equipped with excellent memory and awareness of people, events and advanced understanding of facility, grounds, personnel and asset security practices. Skilled in responding to sound judgment during crisis and emergency situations, and providing crisis intervention. Highly observant and diligent with high integrity, strong attention to detail and excellent problem-solving abilities. Trained in weapons, defensive tactics and conflict de-escalation techniques.

Proactive Unloader with passion for workplace safety and solid background of superior performance in related roles ,as well as an reliable Order Selector offering 4 years of experience refilling and rotating items to maintain well-stocked inventory. Methodical individual well-versed in cataloging and coding invoices, examining merchandise and attaching and changing price tags on items. Comfortable lifting up to 150 pounds and training new staff in proper procedures. Organized forklift operator with 6- 7months of experience in safely 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.

Skills
  • Criminal records searches
  • Interior and exterior patrol
  • Report writing
  • Patrolling
  • Premises surveillance
  • Forklifts
  • Materials handling and transport
  • Material Safety Data Sheets
  • Pallet jacks
  • Manual dock chain pulling
  • Able to lift and carry [150] lbs.
  • Warehouse operations
  • Stockroom procedures
  • Report generation
  • Freight operations
  • Materials transport
  • Training & Development
Experience
Company NameDecember 2019 to June 2020Forklift Operator
City, State
  • Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
  • Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
  • Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
  • Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
  • Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
  • Reported safety and quality issues to management.
  • Consistently met deadlines for loading trailers to meet departure deadlines.
  • Tied and secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items.
  • Examined empty pallets for damage and moved pallets to proper storage areas.
  • Picked up warehouse debris and deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked baled trash.
  • Estimated weights, heights and centers of balance to make precise placements.
  • Noted and recorded receipt of materials on drivers' paperwork.
  • Weighed materials and recorded weights on tags, labels and production schedules.
  • Operated forklift to transport goods throughout warehouse.
  • Transported, loaded, unloaded and stacked materials.
Company NameJuly 2010 to December 2019Security Officer
City, State
  • Monitored security cameras and fire, building and alarm systems.
  • Verified integrity and accuracy of photo ID's, tickets and passports prior to authorizing passage.
  • Investigated suspected incidents of fraud, employee theft and embezzlement and reported findings to law enforcement.
  • Guarded restricted areas to prevent unauthorized entry.
  • Investigated alarms and disturbances to maintain safety.
  • Inspected parking lot to verify parking permits and ticketed or towed all unauthorized vehicles.
  • Worked with local and federal law enforcement agents to apprehend suspicious individuals.
  • Patrolled and secured industrial and commercial premises to prevent intrusion.
  • Checked footage and live feeds from surveillance cameras for trespassers and criminal activity.
  • Enforced security regulations and escorted non-compliant individuals to private areas for processing.
  • Documented all security-related situations and submitted in-depth reports to superiors.
  • Circulated among patrons and customers to keep abreast of emergent security situations.
  • Operated scanning equipment to keep entrance lines moving efficiently.
  • Monitored building and property entrances and exits to detect intrusions and protect assets.
  • Investigated disturbances and used proportional and strategic responses to handle different types of issues.
  • Administered basic first aid to injured and ill individuals and assisted paramedics with providing advanced assistance and patient transport.
  • Warned violators of rule infractions and escorted unauthorized persons off premises.
  • Completed required shift logs and reports, highlighting routine activities, suspicious circumstances and critical incidents.
  • Provided friendly and professional assistance to employees, visitors and customers.
Company NameOctober 2006 to July 2010Warehouse Order Selector
City, State
  • Optimized project completion time by multitasking duties using heavy equipment.
  • Reported any damaged products or safety hazards to immediate supervisor.
  • Conducted inventory transactions using scanner gun.
  • Tracked inventory, conducted cycle counts and audits and resolved issues to maintain accurate records.
  • Prepared inventory for shipment by attaching tags and labels.
  • Assembled customer orders from stock and placed orders on pallets for shipping department.
  • Packaged items with appropriate materials to prevent damage during shipping.
  • Placed products on conveyors for final wrapping and shipment.
  • Used forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks and overhead cranes to move items throughout facility.
  • Kept work areas clean, neat and organized for optimal productivity and worker safety.
  • Packed products into designated boxes, taking care to protect items from damage or shifting during transport.
  • Assembled boxes and stacked into columns for easy use by fellow packing and shipping team members.
  • Operated warehouse equipment with caution and according to manufacturer instructions to reduce risk of accidents and malfunctions.
Company NameJune 2005 to October 2006Unloader
City, State
  • Maneuvered trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew and checking that vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned.
  • Handled packages in safe and meticulous manner while unloading and transporting.
  • Operated forklifts, lift gates and pallet jacks with focus on safety and efficiency.
  • Labeled packages and pallets to ensure efficient identification of items.
Education and Training
THEODORE ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOLJune 2005High School DiplomaCity
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School Attended

  • THEODORE ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL

Job Titles Held:

  • Forklift Operator
  • Security Officer
  • Warehouse Order Selector
  • Unloader

Degrees

  • High School Diploma

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