Christopher Casteel
Chattanooga,TN
Summary
Proactive warehouse professional skilled in teamwork and communication. Experienced in managing inventory, ensuring safety compliance, and supporting efficient shipping and receiving operations. Committed to enhancing productivity and minimizing errors.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Material Handler
Miller Industries, Inc
Ooltewah, Tennessee
08.2022 - 08.2025
- Operated forklifts to transport materials within the warehouse efficiently.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments, ensuring accurate placement of items.
- Inspected incoming materials for quality and compliance with standards.
- Implemented best practices for storage to maximize space utilization.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding supply needs and issues.
- Managed work area cleanliness by following company guidelines for organization.
- Packed merchandise into boxes and containers in preparation for safe shipment.
- Inspected materials for any damages or defects upon receipt.
- Reported any malfunctions or damages of material handling equipment promptly.
- Supported other warehouse personnel in completing tasks efficiently.
- Loaded completed orders on pallets according to delivery numbers.
- Utilized forklift to move inventory items.
- Collaborated with supervisors to develop efficient methods for storing goods.
- Adhered strictly to company policies concerning the use of protective gear while on duty.
- Worked with internal departments to locate missing packages and remedy incorrect deliveries.
Shipping and Receiving/ Warehouse
Magister Corporation
Chattanooga, TN
12.2006 - 11.2022
- Checked customer orders, labeling and documentation prior to shipment to avoid delays.
- Rejected deliveries containing damaged items or shortages and corresponded with shipper to rectify issues.
- Checked items to be shipped against work orders to confirm correct quantities, destination and routing.
- Organized deliveries by sorting and stocking receivables
- Prepared packages for shipping and determined most economical shipping methods.
- Compared bills of lading against actual merchandise received, inspected for damaged goods and coordinated distribution to correct departments.
- Tracked inventory levels, handling aspects of shipping and receiving and kept accurate records.
- Communicated with carrier representatives to follow specific procedures and make special delivery arrangements.
- Maintained work areas and kept organized.
- Operated forklift, pallet jack and hand truck to move materials within warehouse and to and from shipping vehicle.
- Unloaded and received incoming shipments, inspected packages for damage and routed packages to next destination according to documentation.
- Put merchandise in assigned area, added tags and secured larger pieces as required.
- Placed products and rotated stock per established standards.
- Developed positive professional relationships with shipping personnel to facilitate optimum service and enhance company's image.
- Performed monthly and quarterly inventory checks to insure stocked items matched the computer system.
- Helped with maintenance on production equipment to keep machines operating and running efficiently.
- Worked in production and packaging departments when we were short on staff.
- Familiar with operating several machines in order to produce products. (Ex.- Slitter, Extruder, and Injection Molding/Polymer Machines)
- Currently helping with shipping everything out and cleaning out the building as we are permanently closing down on 07/29/22.
Warehouse Worker
Maine Tire Rubber Company
Chattanooga, TN
05.2006 - 09.2006
- Unloaded trucks and checked the merchandise to insure the packing list matched the items received.
- Operated forklift to organize warehouse and load/unload trucks.
- Stocked items in the warehouse in an orderly fashion.
- Pulled orders and prepared items for ground shipments and palletized larger orders for shipping by truck.
- Worked as a temporary employee and helped with cleaning out the building until the business closed down.
Education
High School Diploma -
Tyner High School
Chattanooga, TN05.1999
Some College (No Degree) -
Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga, TNSkills
- Teamwork and Cooperation
- Safety Procedures
- Inventory Management
- Punctual and Reliable
- Attention to Detail
- Records Management
- Effective Communication
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Relationship Building
- Warehousing Operations
- Shipment Tracking
- Organization and Prioritization
- US Driver's License
- Inspection and Quality Control
- Materials Transport
- Shipping Method Optimization
- Invoice and Manifest Review
- Carrier Relations
- Damage Identification and Reporting
- Materials Requisition
- Storage and Supply Management
- Shipment Inspection
- Order Checking
- Box and Container Packing
- Contents Verification
- Inventory Monitoring and Management
Certification
- Forklift certified.
Education and Training
other
Timeline
Material Handler
Miller Industries, Inc
08.2022 - 08.2025
Shipping and Receiving/ Warehouse
Magister Corporation
12.2006 - 11.2022
Warehouse Worker
Maine Tire Rubber Company
05.2006 - 09.2006
High School Diploma -
Tyner High School
Some College (No Degree) -
Chattanooga State Community College