George David Hopkins
Nicholasville
Summary
Proven track record in enhancing warehouse efficiency and productivity, notably with McLane Company. Demonstrates exceptional material handling and team collaboration skills, achieving and surpassing pick and pack goals. Skilled in operating forklifts safely, contributing to a reduction in product damage and accidents. Exhibits strong adaptability and a commitment to maintaining a clean, organized work environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Selector IV / Forklift Operator
McLane Company
10.2018 - 03.2025
- Detail-oriented Order Picker with experience working in various large warehouse environments. Seeking similar role where outstanding packing skills and strong commitment to safety will be valued.
- Ensured product availability by proactively replenishing shelves when stock levels were low or when new shipments arrived.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to safety protocols, proper equipment usage, and regular housekeeping tasks.
- Loaded outbound trucks, worked cooler/freezer during the Pandemic, traveled to other Mclane operations in New Hampshire, Boston, Fairfield VA, GA to train on the product scanning system.
- Consistently met or exceeded daily performance metrics by prioritizing tasks and managing time effectively.
- Assisted with physical inventory audits, ensuring accurate record-keeping and loss prevention measures were in place throughout the process.
- Printed labels, packaged boxes, and loaded into outbound containers.
- Pulled orders quickly to maintain demanding productivity goals.
- Took on extra hours and shifts during busy periods to meet tight shipping deadlines.
General Laborer
Prather Brothers Concrete & Asphalt
08.2018 - 10.2018
- Maintained clean and organized worksites, minimizing hazards and promoting a safe working environment.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Operated paver and mixed concrete, did curbing and tray walls.
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Old World Timber
08.2017 - 07.2018
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Built pallets and loads for partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets and staged pallets and loads into truck when ready for shipment.
- Worked with loading barn wood, kilm drying.
- Worked with racking systems and loaded or unloaded trucks, pulling and placing wood on or off of vertical product racking.
- Ensured timely deliveries by efficiently loading and unloading trucks with the use of forklifts.
- Maintained an organized warehouse by systematically arranging products using a forklift according to company guidelines.
Education
No Degree - General Studies
Morehead State University
Morehead, KYHigh School Diploma -
Elkhorn City HIgh School
Elkhorn City, KY05-1985
Skills
- Product picking
- Equipment operations
- Safety protocols
- Forklift operation
- Inventory organization
- Pallet arrangement
Timeline
Selector IV / Forklift Operator
McLane Company
10.2018 - 03.2025
General Laborer
Prather Brothers Concrete & Asphalt
08.2018 - 10.2018
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Old World Timber
08.2017 - 07.2018
No Degree - General Studies
Morehead State University
High School Diploma -
Elkhorn City HIgh School
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