Alexander Sulzer
Corunna
Summary
Dynamic dockworker with proven expertise at Volunteers of America, skilled in forklift operation and inventory management. Enhanced operational efficiency through process improvements and effective team collaboration. Recognized for training new staff on safety protocols, fostering a culture of safety and compliance while ensuring timely shipment preparation and cargo sorting.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Dockworker
Volunteers of America
2520 E Main St, Owosso, MI 48867
07.2020 - Current
- Operated forklifts to efficiently load and unload shipments, ensuring timely delivery of goods.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain organized warehouse layout, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Conducted inventory checks to ensure accurate stock levels, reducing discrepancies in order fulfillment.
- Trained new dockworkers on safety protocols and equipment usage, fostering a safe working environment.
- Oversaw daily dock operations, coordinating with logistics teams to meet shipping schedules effectively.
- Implemented process improvements that streamlined loading procedures, decreasing turnaround time for shipments.
- Monitored equipment maintenance needs, proactively addressing issues to minimize downtime and enhance productivity.
- Developed standard operating procedures for dock activities, promoting consistency and compliance across operations.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by organizing and maintaining a clean dock area.
- Prepared pallets of boxes for easy transportation between customer and storage locations.
- Loaded, unloaded, and sorted cargo as part of accurate and efficient weekly shipments.
Education
Commercial Printing Certificate - Commercial And Advertising Art
Michigan Career & Technical Institute
11611 W Pine Lake Rd, Plainwell, MI 4908009-2022
High School Diploma -
Corunna High School
417 E King St, Corunna, MI 4881705-2019
Skills
- Forklift operation
- Inventory management
- Safety training
- Dock operations oversight
- Standard operating procedures
- Warehouse organization
- Shipment preparation
- Cargo sorting
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Risk assessment
- Problem resolution
- Warehouse safety
- Dock equipment operation
- Loading and unloading
- Workplace cleanliness
- Shipping and receiving
- Pallet jack handling
- Heavy lifting proficiency
- Safety precautions
- Teamwork
- Willing to learn
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking
- Lifting and sorting
Timeline
Dockworker
Volunteers of America
07.2020 - Current
Commercial Printing Certificate - Commercial And Advertising Art
Michigan Career & Technical Institute
High School Diploma -
Corunna High School