Alexander Sipes

Material Handling

• Optimized warehouse space via proper organization and efficient utilization of space.
• Maintained and operated stand-up, walk-behind, and sit-down electric and gas powered forklifts
• Communicated with other companies to organize the pickup and dropoff of material and product for customers.
• Packaged and shipped items weighing and exceeding a shipment net weight of over 2,000 pounds, making custom pallets, boxes, and crates to optimize their footprint and minimize shipping costs.
• Acted as a line of communication for the front office and production workers, keeping both sides informed and optimizing workflow.
• Led a team of other material handlers in all above responsibilities.

Production Assembly/Heavy Assembly

• Assembled specialty o-ring, v-ring, and split flange swivel joints for use in a multitude of environments and fluid handling applications, including but not limited to oxygen handling, water handling, zero-gravity environments, aquatic environments, oil and gas transport, and industrial food factories.
• Assembled specialty devices from Dixon Valve for use in the unloading and refilling of fluids for tank cars on trains. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EOS0YfgEtgA
• Handled parts exceeding 100 pounds in order to assemble carbon steel, stainless steel, ductile iron, and aluminum swivel joints ranging from 1.5" to 24" in diameter.