Bryan Plewa
New Lenox,IL
Summary
Proven Warehouse Specialist with a track record of enhancing operational efficiency at Holland Applied Technologies. Excelled in shipping, receiving, and forklift operations, demonstrating exceptional teamwork and problem-solving skills. Achieved a significant improvement in order fulfillment accuracy and speed, ensuring safe and organized work environments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Specilaist
Holland Applied Technologies
Woodridge, IL
02.2006 - Current
- Verified amount of items received in orders and cross-checked with invoices.
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily order fulfillment goals, ensuring timely delivery to customers.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization within the warehouse facility, promoting a safe working environment for all staff members.
- Loaded and unloaded items from and to shipping containers and vessels.
- Acted as a liaison between the warehouse team and customer service department to resolve any order-related issues or discrepancies quickly.
- Actively participated in continuous improvement initiatives, identifying areas for potential enhancement and implementing changes as needed.
- Operated various types of material handling equipment safely, including forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks.
- Coordinated with shipping carriers to schedule pickups and deliveries, ensuring orders were processed efficiently without delays.
- Optimized storage space utilization through strategic placement of products based on size, weight, and frequency of access.
- Streamlined receiving processes by coordinating closely with suppliers on shipment scheduling.
- Managed storage area by organizing floor space, adhering to storage design principles and recommending improvements.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Used forklifts and pallet jacks to relocate products.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.
- Assisted in receiving, stocking and distribution of merchandise.
- Kept warehouse stations and equipment in good working order in line with OSHA requirements.
- Assembled pallets and crates for secure transportation of materials.
- Unpacked and repacked items in different quantities and configurations for shipment.
- Shipped material and performed boxing, packing, labeling, and preparation of related documents.
- Used machinery and equipment such as box cutters, shrink-wrap guns and electric pallet jacks.
- Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
- Strapped items down over protective padding to secure throughout transportation.
- Moved furniture and boxes using utility dolly and truck ramp.
Education
High School Diploma -
Stagg
Palos Hills, IL05.1996
Skills
- Loading and unloading
- Shipping and receiving
- Cycle counting
- Order Picking
- Wrapping and boxing
- Packaging and Labeling
- Forklift Operations
Timeline
Warehouse Specilaist
Holland Applied Technologies
02.2006 - Current
High School Diploma -
Stagg