Bryian Smith
Country Club Hills
Summary
Skilled technician with hands-on experience in powered and non-powered tools for household and automotive applications. Operates forklifts and demonstrates strong mechanical aptitude with a quick learning curve. Delivers quality results while managing diverse responsibilities and effectively addressing challenges.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Worker
Target Distribution
Chicago
06.2023 - 07.2025
- Operated forklifts to transport goods within the distribution center.
- Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations.
- Sorted and organized incoming shipments to streamline processing workflow.
- Utilized handheld scanners to track inventory movement accurately.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve daily shipping targets.
- Trained new warehouse staff on procedures and safety protocols to ensure compliance.
Warehouse Worker
Amazon
Chicago
12.2022 - 05.2023
- Executed loading and unloading of products from delivery trucks to maintain workflow.
- Prepared and completed warehouse orders for timely delivery or pickup.
- Sorted and organized incoming shipments to facilitate efficient processing.
- Organized various product types for efficient loading at the warehouse.
- Utilized handheld scanners to track inventory movement accurately.
- Inspected damaged goods prior to disposal or return to vendor.
Warehouse Forklift Operator
IKEA Distribution Center
Joliet
09.2022 - 11.2022
- Operated forklifts to move products safely within the distribution center.
- Loaded and unloaded pallets of product onto trucks using a forklift.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments from trucks and containers, streamlining workflow in distribution center.
- Prepared goods on loading dock for quick loading, reducing wait times for outbound shipments.
- Conducted regular safety checks on forklift equipment, ensuring safe operation and compliance.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed while operating the forklift.
- Followed standard operating procedures to safely stack and store materials in the warehouse.
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Linc
Hammond
06.2020 - 12.2020
- Operated forklifts to safely transport products within distribution center, ensuring timely access to inventory.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments efficiently from trucks and containers.
- Assisted in shipping and receiving activities, facilitating accurate order fulfillment and inventory management.
- Unloaded incoming supplies and placed them into designated storage areas.
- Operated manual pallet jacks to move material around the warehouse.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of warehouse, contributing to a safe and efficient work environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
South Suburban College of Cook County
South Holland, ILSkills
- Forklift operation
- Inventory management
- Material handling
- Supply chain coordination
- Order processing
- Cycle counting
- Inventory control
- Warehouse organization
- Labeling and sorting
- Stacking and staging
- Material loading and unloading
- Safety training
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Warehouse Worker
Target Distribution
06.2023 - 07.2025
Warehouse Worker
Amazon
12.2022 - 05.2023
Warehouse Forklift Operator
IKEA Distribution Center
09.2022 - 11.2022
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Linc
06.2020 - 12.2020
High School Diploma -
South Suburban College of Cook County