Cortez Spencer
St. Louis
Summary
Experienced industrial Operator on most equipment with proven expertise at Spartan Logistics and other warehouses enhancing warehouse efficiency through meticulous inventory management and effective team collaboration. Skilled in equipment operation and safety protocols, I excel in problem-solving and maintaining high standards, ensuring seamless order fulfillment and optimal workflow in fast-paced environments. OSHA certified making safety priority one
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Reach Truck Operator / Loader/ Inventory
Spartan Logistics
Hazelwood, MO
04.2023 - Current
- Operated reach trucks to efficiently transport materials within warehouse environment.
- Maintained accurate inventory records through regular cycle counts and system updates.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline loading and unloading processes, enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Conducted routine safety inspections on equipment, ensuring compliance with operational standards.
- Trained new operators on safe handling practices and equipment operation protocols.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Assisted with training new employees on reach truck operation and best practices in warehouse settings.
- Participated in regular safety meetings, staying up-to-date on best practices for reach truck operation.
- Provided support during peak times, willingly working overtime hours when necessary to meet customer demands.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by accurately operating reach trucks for order picking and pallet storage.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Assisted in inventory control, ensuring accurate stock levels for seamless order fulfillment.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas, promoting efficient workflow throughout the warehouse.
Reach Truck Operator
Penske
St Louis, MO
06.2018 - 09.2022
Picker/reach Truck
SYSCO Food Services
Saint Charles, MO
09.2015 - 03.2018
- Operated handheld scanners to accurately locate and pick items for distribution.
- Managed inventory levels, ensuring products were readily available for orders.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline picking processes and improve efficiency.
- Conducted regular quality checks on selected items to maintain high standards.
Lumper/forklift
Best Loading
Saint Charles, MO
05.2011 - 06.2015
- Coordinated loading and unloading of goods to optimize workflow efficiency.
- Maintained accurate inventory records through diligent tracking and documentation.
- Trained new team members on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced loading speed and accuracy.
Cashier
Foodland Grocery Store
St Louis, MO
08.2008 - 04.2011
- Processed customer transactions efficiently using POS systems.
- Maintained accurate cash drawer balances throughout shifts.
- Assisted customers with inquiries and product selections.
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of checkout area.
Education
High School Diploma -
Beaumont High
St Louis, MO05.2011
Skills
- Reach truck operation
- Loading and unloading
- Workplace cleanliness
- Order picking
- Shipping and receiving
- Warehouse operations
- Materials handling
- Inventory staging
- Equipment operations
- Storage organization
- Stock replenishment
- Load lifting
- Shipment preparation
- Loading dock operations
- Certified forklift operator
- Staging and sorting
- OSHA training
- Pallet stacking
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Workplace safety
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Effective communication
- Physical strength
- Heavy equipment operation
- Pallet jack operation
- Equipment cleaning
- Forklift operator certification
- Truck loading
- Dock operations
- Load inspection
- Forklift operation
- Hand-eye coordination
- Wrapping and banding
Timeline
Reach Truck Operator / Loader/ Inventory
Spartan Logistics
04.2023 - Current
Reach Truck Operator
Penske
06.2018 - 09.2022
Picker/reach Truck
SYSCO Food Services
09.2015 - 03.2018
Lumper/forklift
Best Loading
05.2011 - 06.2015
Cashier
Foodland Grocery Store
08.2008 - 04.2011
High School Diploma -
Beaumont High