Joseph Ghaffaar
Mechanicsburg
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mover
Zeiglers
Carlisle
11.2024 - Current
- Maintained cleanliness of work areas, disposing debris per company guidelines.
- Inspected loaded trucks to ensure accuracy against order sheets before departure.
- Packaged items securely using protective materials to prevent damage during transit.
- Assisted team members with loading and unloading tasks to achieve operational efficiency.
- Provided exceptional customer service throughout moving processes to ensure satisfaction.
- Communicated effectively with clients, addressing needs and maintaining strong relationships.
- Coordinated cargo unloading with team members to enhance safety and efficiency.
- Operated large vehicles and equipment while adhering to safety regulations.
- Checked expiration dates on products prior to stocking shelves or shipping out orders.
- Inspected loads prior to lifting to determine weight distribution and stability.
- Organized warehouse shelves and racks for efficient retrieval during order fulfillment process.
- Complied with safety regulations at all times while operating heavy machinery like forklifts.
- Kept record of daily activities such as number of items moved or handled throughout the day.
- Operated powered industrial trucks in accordance with OSHA regulations.
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
- Received incoming shipments; verifying quantity, condition, labeling accuracy and conformance to purchase order specifications.
- Utilized RF scanner technology while moving stock within facility in order to maintain accurate inventory levels.
- Unloaded delivery trucks with product by hand or utilizing lift-gate truck when needed.
- Maintained accurate records of all inventory movements including deliveries, receipts and shipments.
- Followed standard work instructions accurately when picking, sorting, staging and scanning products.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
Forklift Operator
Cargill
Camp Hill
12.2023 - 07.2024
- Checked expiration dates on products prior to stocking shelves or shipping out orders.
- Inspected loads prior to lifting to determine weight distribution and stability.
- Organized warehouse shelves and racks for efficient retrieval during order fulfillment process.
- Complied with safety regulations at all times while operating heavy machinery like forklifts.
- Operated powered industrial trucks in accordance with OSHA regulations.
- Kept record of daily activities such as number of items moved or handled throughout the day.
- Utilized RF scanner technology while moving stock within facility in order to maintain accurate inventory levels.
- Unloaded delivery trucks with product by hand or utilizing lift-gate truck when needed.
- Received incoming shipments; verifying quantity, condition, labeling accuracy and conformance to purchase order specifications.
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
- Maintained accurate records of all inventory movements including deliveries, receipts and shipments.
- Followed standard work instructions accurately when picking, sorting, staging and scanning products.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
- Collaborated with team members on various tasks related to storage and transport operations.
- Monitored warehouse aisles to prevent collisions with pedestrians or other equipment.
- Reported any damages or malfunctions of equipment immediately to supervisor and manager.
- Adhered strictly to company policies concerning operation of material handling equipment.
- Verified accuracy of incoming orders against packing slips before loading onto truck and trailer for shipment.
- Tied and secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
- Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer.
- Used handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.
Landscaper
bottis
Carilsle
02.2020 - 02.2023
- Planned and designed landscaping projects to meet customer needs and preferences.
- Transported plants, turf and other materials to designated areas for installation.
- Performed routine maintenance of irrigation systems including repairs when needed.
- Inspected property for signs of damage or infestation from pests or weeds.
- Cleaned up debris after completing jobsite tasks.
- Ensured proper disposal of all waste generated from job sites.
- Assisted in building decks and patios to create outdoor living spaces.
- Weeded flower beds and vegetable gardens to remove unwanted vegetation.
- Built retaining walls using stones or bricks for stability purposes.
- Participated in snow removal services during winter months.
- Cut grass in even lengths with power mowers or hand shears.
- Cultivated soil by using rakes, shovels, hoes, trowels or other tools.
- Repaired walkways with pavers or concrete blocks when needed.
- Provided knowledgeable advice about plant selection for customers' landscapes.
- Laid sod on prepared surfaces for a finished look of the landscape design.
- Applied fertilizers and pesticides according to safety regulations.
- Maintained and operated lawn care equipment such as mowers, trimmers, edgers, blowers, and hedge clippers.
- Pruned trees, shrubs, hedges, bushes and vines to enhance their growth patterns.
- Operated landscaping equipment to maintain grounds and remove trees.
- Maintained garden areas and landscaping greenery to enhance property appearance and plant health.
- Troubleshot mechanical issues and completed basic repairs to keep equipment working at peak levels.
- Pruned trees and bushes to improve visibility and shape.
Education
GED -
Carlisle High
Carlisle, PA01-2016
Skills
- Inventory management
- Equipment operation
- Load securing
- Customer service
- Safety compliance
- Team collaboration
- Warehouse organization
- Quality inspection
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Heavy lifting
- Record keeping
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Task coordination
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Relationship building
- Team building
- Problem resolution
- Research
Certification
pa drivers license 31044722
Timeline
Mover
Zeiglers
11.2024 - Current
Forklift Operator
Cargill
12.2023 - 07.2024
Landscaper
bottis
02.2020 - 02.2023
GED -
Carlisle High