Raheem Ford
Allentown
Summary
Professional operator with strong experience in material handling and warehouse operations. Skilled in safely maneuvering forklifts, managing inventory, and loading/unloading goods. Reliable team collaborator focused on achieving results and adapting to changing needs. Recognized for attention to safety protocols and effective communication skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Hoist Operator
R&R Donnelley
09.2024 - 05.2025
- Operated hoists with precision, minimizing risks of accidents or damage to materials.
- Enhanced hoist operation safety by conducting regular equipment inspections and maintenance.
- Unloaded packages with care and placed in proper staging area.
- Collaborated with team members to complete unloading tasks in a timely manner, ensuring deadlines were met consistently.
- Maintained tidy, organized and safe work area to comply with cleanliness standards.
- Unloaded and unpacked incoming shipments to facilitate orders and verify accuracy of contents.
Forklift Operator/Inventory Team Leader
Shiphero
08.2021 - 08.2024
- 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.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Created and updated regular inventory reports and records.
- Analyzed inventory data to identify and address stock discrepancies.
- Participated in regular cycle counts to confirm accuracy of inventory records.
Material Handler
Geodis
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
- Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
- Maintained a safe work environment by following proper safety protocols and conducting regular inspections.
- Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transfer large products from one area of warehouse to another, allowing for easier accessibility.
- Prevented product damage by carefully loading and unloading materials using appropriate equipment.
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Royal Apparel
11.2019 - 06.2020
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Worked with racking systems and loaded or unloaded pallets, pulling and placing pallets on or off of vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically.
- Maintained an organized warehouse by systematically arranging products using a forklift according to company guidelines.
Order Selector
Wakefern
01.2019 - 11.2019
- Boosted productivity by efficiently utilizing various equipment, such as pallet jacks and forklifts, to transport and stack merchandise.
- Enhanced order accuracy by diligently verifying product codes and quantities before packaging.
- Demonstrated adaptability, successfully managing multiple tasks simultaneously during peak business hours without compromising quality or speed.
- Minimized damaged items through careful handling of fragile products while selecting orders.
Warehouse Lead/worker
R.A.S Delivery Service
04.2017 - 11.2018
- Set up paperwork for daily inbound trucks.
- Assist clearing warehouse once drive teams loadup.
- Mark and pull appliances off trucks.
- Stage for next day delivers.
- Train and assist staff with computer usage.
- Receive and count stock items, and record data manually or using computer.
- Mark stock items using identification tags, stamps, electric marking tools, or other labeling equipment.
Warehouse agent
Air General
01.2017 - 03.2017
- Sort mail to different bins going to different locations.
- Move containers of mail, using equipment such as forklifts and automated "trains."
- Sort odd-sized mail by hand, sort mail that other workers have been unable to sort, and segregate items requiring special handling.
- Load and unload mail trucks, sometimes lifting containers of mail onto equipment that transports items to sorting stations.
Order selector
Wakefern Foods
09.2016 - 12.2016
- Select orders using electric pallet jack, stack orders on pallets, shrink wrap pallet once picking is complete.
- Complete order receipts.
- Read orders to ascertain catalog numbers, sizes, colors, and quantities of merchandise.
- Obtain merchandise from bins or shelves.
Mail Sorter
DHL
03.2016 - 05.2016
- Loaded and Unloaded pieces into boxes for shipment.
- Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
- Sorted cargo before loading and unloading.
- Stacked and Piled lumber, boards and pallets.
- Stacked and Stored pallets at the end of the shift to keep warehouse clean and organized.
- Loaded and Unloaded ship cargo., Sort Outbound Packages to Designated State.
- Distribute incoming mail into the correct boxes or pigeonholes.
Forklift Operator
Xpo Logistics
11.2015 - 02.2016
- Load and unload.
- Load, unload, or adjust materials or products on conveyors by hand, by using lifts, hoists, and scoops, or by opening gates, chutes, or hoppers.
- Distribute materials, supplies, and equipment to work stations, using lifts and trucks.
Warehouse worker
Grobet
02.2015 - 05.2015
- Receive and count stock items, and record data manually or using computer.
- Pack and unpack items to be stocked on shelves in stockrooms, warehouses, or storage yards.
- Store items in an orderly and accessible manner in warehouses, tool rooms, supply rooms, or other areas.
- Mark stock items using identification tags, stamps, electric marking tools, or other labeling equipment.
Warehouse Clerk
Next Day Flyers
05.2014 - 12.2014
- Pieces into boxes for shipment.
- Maximized sales by shipping on time and accurately.
- Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
- Received, stored and shipped goods and materials.
Order Selector
White Rose
06.2013 - 02.2014
- Complete order receipts.
- Read orders to ascertain catalog numbers, sizes, colors, and quantities of merchandise.
- Obtain merchandise from bins or shelves.
- Assist loading trucks using forklift
- Assist Training Supervisor to train new workers how to operate electric pallet jack.
Vehicle Attendant
Hertz Car Rental
06.2011 - 01.2013
- Greeted customers returning rentals vehicles.
- Offered elderly customers or customers with kids and heavy luggage rides back to departing terminals or hotels.
- Maintained a friendly, positive attitude when dealing with distressed customers.
- Conducted routine and scheduled maintenance services such as oil changes, lubrications and tune-ups.
- Communicated effectively with customers on future problems and repairs that might need to be addressed.
Warehouse worker
Loader M. Eagles Tools Warehouse
03.2007 - 05.2008
- Unloaded pieces into boxes for shipment.
- Built a motivated warehouse team of 15 well-trained staff.
- Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
- Received, stored and shipped goods and materials.
- Sorted cargo before loading and unloading.
- Tagged all inbound merchandise with receiving date.
- Stacked and transported all overstock to storage areas.
- Cleaned and maintained the warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
- Stocked, staged and transported goods.
- Stacked and piled lumber, boards and pallets.
- Picked up incoming stock and delivered materials to designated locations.
- Unloaded cargo from truck with hand trucks and pallet jacks.
- Stacked and stored pallets at the end of each day to keep warehouse clean and organized.
- Swept floors and stored equipment at the end of each day.
- Used items numbers to properly stock warehouse.
- Housekeeper Housekeeping.
Education
Diploma -
Barringer High School
Newark, NJ06.2002
Skills
- Forklift operator certification
- Loading and unloading
- Shipping and receiving
- Team player
- Warehouse safety
- Material handling
- Safety awareness
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Safe driver
- Order picking and processing
- Problem-solving
- Shipping and receiving expert
- Heavy equipment operations
- Inventory staging
- Inventory control
- Warehouse management
- Stock management
Timeline
Hoist Operator
R&R Donnelley
09.2024 - 05.2025
Forklift Operator/Inventory Team Leader
Shiphero
08.2021 - 08.2024
Material Handler
Geodis
06.2020 - 08.2020
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Royal Apparel
11.2019 - 06.2020
Order Selector
Wakefern
01.2019 - 11.2019
Warehouse Lead/worker
R.A.S Delivery Service
04.2017 - 11.2018
Warehouse agent
Air General
01.2017 - 03.2017
Order selector
Wakefern Foods
09.2016 - 12.2016
Mail Sorter
DHL
03.2016 - 05.2016
Forklift Operator
Xpo Logistics
11.2015 - 02.2016
Warehouse worker
Grobet
02.2015 - 05.2015
Warehouse Clerk
Next Day Flyers
05.2014 - 12.2014
Order Selector
White Rose
06.2013 - 02.2014
Vehicle Attendant
Hertz Car Rental
06.2011 - 01.2013
Warehouse worker
Loader M. Eagles Tools Warehouse
03.2007 - 05.2008
Diploma -
Barringer High School
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