Blake Hafner
Marshalltown
Summary
Hello, my name is Blake, aside from working full time I also run my own small business, Martial Darts. I am motivated to work, when i'm not working my full-time job i am traveling and vending dart events across the midwest, I also sell online on my website! I am fork lift certified, I have experience with basic mechanical work, running machines, setting up dies and hovis. I can read blueprints, use caliper, dial micrometer.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Material Handler
Bruin Manufacturing
Marshalltown, IA
11.2024 - Current
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to efficiently transport materials across production floor.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments, ensuring accurate inventory management and organization.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment and tools to maintain safety standards and operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflows, reducing wait times for material handling tasks.
- Handled receiving for the factory
- Trained new hires on safe material handling procedures and proper use of equipment.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized work environment to promote safety and productivity.
- Monitored inventory levels, proactively notifying supervisors of low stock or supply shortages.
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
Machine Operator
Alkegen
Marshalltown, IA
01.2023 - 11.2024
- Fork Lift certified. I work on the metal side of Alkegen
- Monitored quality control and production processes.
- Performed routine maintenance on equipment.
- Troubleshooted machinery issues to ensure continuous operation.
- Followed safety protocols and procedures at all times.
- Assisted in training new employees on machine operation.
- Operated and maintained machinery in a manufacturing environment.
Sales Associate
Schwans
Marshalltown, IA
10.2023 - 12.2023
- I was laid off for a few months from Alkegen, i got this job and they closed Jan 19th. I got called back to alkegen by Jan 2nd 24' I drove there trucks and sold food door to door!
Laborer
FMG Events
Iowa/Ohio
06.2022 - 06.2023
- This was a secondary job, we would work weekends doing random jobs! We did a 3 week Christmas light show in Ohio, a Luke Bryan concert set up, a Redbull show in Des Moines, Farm Progress show in Boone. We would set up tents, displays, stages, whatever was needed!
Maintenance Worker
Timber Valley
Marshalltown, IA
05.2021 - 09.2022
- Assisted with painting, carpentry, and general repairs in a renovation project.
- Performed landscaping duties and groundskeeping at the trailer park.
- Repaired plumbing fixtures in Trailers.
Education
High School Diploma -
GMG
Garwin, IA05-2016
Skills
- Blue print reading
- Inventory management
- Willing to learn
- Problem-solving
- Sales/managing a small business
- Material handling
- Loading and unloading
- Positive attitude
- Workplace cleanliness
- Forklift operation
LANGUAGES
English
Native
Timeline
Material Handler
Bruin Manufacturing
11.2024 - Current
Sales Associate
Schwans
10.2023 - 12.2023
Machine Operator
Alkegen
01.2023 - 11.2024
Laborer
FMG Events
06.2022 - 06.2023
Maintenance Worker
Timber Valley
05.2021 - 09.2022
High School Diploma -
GMG