Brian Ward Jr
Hoffman Estates,IL
Summary
Hard working individual who comes to work and do my job to the best of my ability daily; while also bringing a positive attitude to the company
safety-conscious mindset and many years of solid experience in warehouse operations. Proficient in operations of pallet movers, forklifts and swing-reach trucks. Expertise in shipping and receiving, loading, and unloading trucks and order picking and packing.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Material Handler
NOW Foods
Bloomingdale, IL
06.2023 - Current
- Investigated discrepancies between inventory records and actual stock on hand.
- Reviewed work orders before starting work to determine necessary materials and meet deadlines.
- Packed merchandise into boxes and containers in preparation for safe shipment.
- Unloaded cargo from trucks with mechanized equipment.
- Tracked shipment information using computerized systems such as SAP or Oracle software applications.
- Operated forklift in a safe manner to move large shipments within the facility.
- Used scanners to track parcel information, condition or receipt.
Shipping and Receiving
CMA Flodyne/hydrodyne
Hanover Park, US
10.2019 - 04.2023
- Pick and pack materials...drove forklift as well.
- Verified proper labeling, packaging, shipping and receiving documentation prior to releasing products from the facility.
- Filled out paperwork related to shipping and receiving activities.
Technician
Xfinity
Rolling Meadows, US
08.2015 - 02.2019
- Installed residential cable...phone..and internet services and also provided a great customer service experience!
Custodian/Maintenance
Hoffman Estates Park District
Hoffman Estates, US
06.2008 - 02.2014
- My job was to maintain the building by keeping it clean and organized
- Examples of these duties were mopping, taking out garbage, repairing things when/if needed, washing windows etc, and also providing customer service!
- Operated industrial cleaning equipment to quickly complete custodial tasks.
- Providing support services for a variety of events including setup and breakdown assistance as needed.
- Stripped, sealed, finished and polished floors to maintain longevity and health.
Education
Diploma - Gen Ed
Hoffman Estates High School
Hoffman Estates, IL05.2005
Some college -
Northern Illinois University
Skills
- Clear communication skills
- Knowledgeable of products
- Time management skills
- Ability to read and follow directions
- Order Picking
- Order Picker
- Forklift
- Custodial Experience
- Warehouse Experience
- Freight Experience
- Packaging
- Delivery Driver Experience
- Materials Handling
- Cleaning Experience
- Customer service
- Equipment operation
- Pulling and staging
- Pick ticket orders
- Shipping and receiving
Certification
driver's license
Personal Information
Authorized To Work: US
Timeline
Material Handler
NOW Foods
06.2023 - Current
Shipping and Receiving
CMA Flodyne/hydrodyne
10.2019 - 04.2023
Technician
Xfinity
08.2015 - 02.2019
Custodian/Maintenance
Hoffman Estates Park District
06.2008 - 02.2014
Diploma - Gen Ed
Hoffman Estates High School
Some college -
Northern Illinois University