Edward Powell
Hanover
Summary
Results-driven logistics professional with extensive experience at UTZ Quality Foods, excelling in forklift operation and inventory accuracy. Proven ability to enhance workflow efficiency and reduce load times through effective teamwork and organizational strategies. Committed to maintaining safety standards while achieving timely deliveries and high-quality product handling.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Logistics Loader
UTZ Quality Foods
Hanover, Pa
09.2023 - Current
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks for efficient loading and unloading of products.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols during material handling operations.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline loading processes and improve workflow.
- Conducted routine inspections of equipment to maintain operational efficiency.
- Loaded finished goods onto trucks according to shipping schedules and customer requirements.
- Assisted in inventory management by organizing materials within the warehouse space.
- Trained new hires on safe equipment operation and best practices in loading procedures.
- Monitored product quality during loading to ensure adherence to company standards.
- Loaded and unloaded pallets quickly and safely, managing work load priorities.
- Contributed to overall warehouse operations by assisting with various tasks as needed, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Maintained a safe work environment with proper handling techniques and adherence to safety protocols.
- Loaded and unloaded cargo efficiently, minimizing potential damage to goods during transit.
- Implemented time-saving tactics that enabled quicker processing of orders without compromising accuracy or quality.
- Checked accuracy of product packaging and labeling, rectifying any issues.
- Followed all safety and security protocols to minimize risk of injury.
- Operated heavy machinery such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks to safely transport materials within the warehouse.
- Collaborated with team members, resulting in increased productivity and timely deliveries.
- Improved efficiency in the loading process by implementing effective organizational and prioritization strategies.
- Participated in ongoing training sessions to stay current on industry best practices and enhance job performance.
- Prepared shipments for delivery by accurately labeling items and securely packaging goods according to company guidelines.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain efficient workflow.
- Operated power jacks and forklifts to maneuver products onto load trailers and trucks.
- Reduced load times for trucks by streamlining the packing process and utilizing space effectively.
- Assisted in organizing and stocking products in warehouse.
- Balanced heavy workloads with tight deadlines, consistently meeting or exceeding goals in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
- Consistently met deadlines while maintaining high levels of attention to detail in the loading process.
- Picked, received and loaded orders using forklift or pallet jack and inspected and maintained warehouse machines.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.
- Helped train new employees in safe practices and warehouse procedures.
- Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
- Verified quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against packing list.
- Successfully navigated large shipments of materials through tight spaces and busy facilities.
- Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
- Assembled pallets and crates for secure transportation of materials.
- Shipped material and performed boxing, packing, labeling, and preparation of related documents.
- Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
- Assisted in receiving, stocking and distribution of merchandise.
- Moved furniture and boxes using utility dolly and truck ramp.
- Strapped items down over protective padding to secure throughout transportation.
Stocker
Rural King
Hanover, Pa
02.2021 - 11.2021
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks for efficient loading and unloading of products.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols during material handling operations.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline loading processes and improve workflow.
- Conducted routine inspections of equipment to maintain operational efficiency.
- Loaded finished goods onto trucks according to shipping schedules and customer requirements.
- Assisted in inventory management by organizing materials within the warehouse space.
- Trained new hires on safe equipment operation and best practices in loading procedures.
- Monitored product quality during loading to ensure adherence to company standards.
- Loaded and unloaded pallets quickly and safely, managing work load priorities.
- Contributed to overall warehouse operations by assisting with various tasks as needed, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Maintained a safe work environment with proper handling techniques and adherence to safety protocols.
- Loaded and unloaded cargo efficiently, minimizing potential damage to goods during transit.
- Implemented time-saving tactics that enabled quicker processing of orders without compromising accuracy or quality.
- Checked accuracy of product packaging and labeling, rectifying any issues.
- Followed all safety and security protocols to minimize risk of injury.
- Operated heavy machinery such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks to safely transport materials within the warehouse.
- Collaborated with team members, resulting in increased productivity and timely deliveries.
- Improved efficiency in the loading process by implementing effective organizational and prioritization strategies.
- Participated in ongoing training sessions to stay current on industry best practices and enhance job performance.
- Prepared shipments for delivery by accurately labeling items and securely packaging goods according to company guidelines.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain efficient workflow.
- Operated power jacks and forklifts to maneuver products onto load trailers and trucks.
- Reduced load times for trucks by streamlining the packing process and utilizing space effectively.
- Assisted in organizing and stocking products in warehouse.
- Balanced heavy workloads with tight deadlines, consistently meeting or exceeding goals in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
- Consistently met deadlines while maintaining high levels of attention to detail in the loading process.
- Picked, received and loaded orders using forklift or pallet jack and inspected and maintained warehouse machines.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.
- Helped train new employees in safe practices and warehouse procedures.
- Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
- Verified quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against packing list.
- Successfully navigated large shipments of materials through tight spaces and busy facilities.
- Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
- Assembled pallets and crates for secure transportation of materials.
- Shipped material and performed boxing, packing, labeling, and preparation of related documents.
- Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
- Assisted in receiving, stocking and distribution of merchandise.
- Moved furniture and boxes using utility dolly and truck ramp.
- Strapped items down over protective padding to secure throughout transportation.
Receiving Associate
Target
Hanover, Pa
09.2021 - 11.2023
- Received and processed incoming shipments, ensuring accuracy and adherence to quality standards.
- Operated warehouse equipment including pallet jacks and forklifts to facilitate efficient inventory management.
- Conducted regular inventory counts, identifying discrepancies and reporting issues promptly to maintain stock accuracy.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline receiving processes, enhancing overall workflow efficiency.
Education
High School Diploma -
De La Salle Vocational
Bucks County, PaSkills
- Warehouse safety
- Paperwork management
- Shipping and receiving
- Stacking and storing
- Pallet jack handling
- Loading and unloading
- Truck loading
- Order picking
- Shipment loading
- Product picking
- Shipping
- Forklift operation
- Receiving support
- Pallet building
- Pallet preparation
- Product shipments
- Inventory accuracy
Accomplishments
Top unloader with the most pallets scanned in for the month of june 2026 at Utz Quality Foods
Timeline
Logistics Loader
UTZ Quality Foods
09.2023 - Current
Receiving Associate
Target
09.2021 - 11.2023
Stocker
Rural King
02.2021 - 11.2021
High School Diploma -
De La Salle Vocational