Christopher Grattan
Elkton,United States
Summary
Highly dedicated/motivated and URGENTLY looking for Employment!
A proud hardworking United States Army Veteran with extensive background in Warehouse Operations, trained in all aspects of shipment inspections and transportation. Versed in using scanners and warehouse management systems (WMS) to promote safe and on-time shipment and delivery. Comfortable lifting up to 70 pounds and operating all job-related equipment such as shrink wrap machines, forklifts, reaches etc. Committed to maintaining service standards. Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Delivery Driver
Complex Logistics (Amazon DSP)
Waynesboro, Virginia
03.2023 - Current
- Inspected delivery vehicle to ensure optimal safety and performance prior to each trip.
- Communicated regularly with dispatch regarding any delays or issues encountered on routes.
- Monitored fuel level throughout shift and refueled when necessary.
- Drove safely in all weather conditions including rain, snow, sleet, ice.
Forklift Operator
Interchange Group, Inc.
Mount Crawford, VA
12.2020 - 02.2023
- Load and unload trucks and containers using equipment provided in safe and efficient manner while keeping an accurate and count & checking freight for accuracy and/or damage
- Report faulty equipment, damage to racks, and other safety hazards to supervisor
- Saved the company 1000's of dollars by catching a vital incorrect error.
Warehouse Worker
Target Distrbution Center
Front Royal, VA
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Pack, load, and ship pallets of freight to stores & customers
- Work safely, quickly and efficiently to handle freight and move inventory throughout the warehouse
- Report to work on time and complete job tasks as assigned accurately and on time
- Maintains positive and respectful attitude while working independently and in a team environment.
Preprice
Cargill
Mount Crawford, VA
04.2019 - 08.2020
- Pulling in pallets, feeding the line, packing, tape machine and stack off
- Operate various types of equipment, including but not limited to PIT (Walkie Rider), Standing Forklift, pallet jack etc
- Familiarize self and follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
- Maintain warehouse cleanliness (Picking up sticks, straps, fixing broken pallets before putting into storage.
Press Assistant / Roll Tender, Stacker Support, Material Handler
LSC Communications
Harrisonburg, VA
11.2016 - 01.2019
- Assist printing press operator to make ready, operate, and maintain roll-fed or sheet-fed, single-or multicolor flatbed, cylinder, offset, flexographic, or web press
- Assists press operator to install paper packing sheets on impression cylinder, fasten reinforcing bars to metal printing plates and offset blankets, and install plates and blankets on press cylinders, using hand tools and power tools
- Lifts and positions roll of paper in feed mechanism, using chain hoist, or positions skid of unprinted sheets on feed device, hand truck or electric lift-truck.
Sanding Machine Operator
MASCO
Mount Jackson, VA
11.2015 - 08.2016
- Set up, operate, or tend grinding and related tools that remove excess material or burrs from surfaces, sharpen edges or corners, or buff, hone, or polish metal or plastic workpieces
- Inspect or measure finished workpieces to determine conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments, such as gauges or micrometer
- Repair or replace machine parts, using hand tools, or notify engineering personnel when corrective action is required
- By repairing damaged doors from splits, dents, chips etc
- Resulting in saving the company thousands of dollars in costs.
Maintenance Worker/Overnight Stocker
Walmart
Harrisonburg, VA
11.2013 - 10.2015
- Inspected, tested and adjusted mechanical and electrical systems to facilitate proper functioning
- Removed trash and recyclables at end of each shift and disposed of items in proper receptacles
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance
- Restocked products as needed.
Dishwasher
Hanks Smokehouse
McGaheysville, VA
12.2011 - 10.2013
- Ensure all dishes, cutlery, and glasses are properly sanitized before further use/collect all dishes, cutlery, and glasses after use
- Clean kitchen tools, appliances, & floors as well as storage areas and taking out the trash
- Stepped into additional roles during busy times to boost coverage of important stations
- Efficiently loaded and unloaded dishwashers, cleaning by hand large pots or cutlery items used often by kitchen staff.
Infantryman (11B)
United States Army
Multiple Locations - Fort Lewis, WA
09.2004 - 06.2011
- Worked with the Iraqi Army and made them proficient in battle drills and weapon systems
- Accounted for and maintained weapons and communications equipment worth an excess of $1,000,000
- Encouraged a positive environment by promoting teamwork
- Participated in many successful training and leadership missions and exercises
- Exhibited impeccable appearance and military bearing to leadership, peers and subordinates
- Two full length deployments to Iraq during the 'Operation Iraqi Freedom' Campaign
- Lead a team of service members in garrison and deployment.
Education
High school diploma - General Studies
Spotswood High School
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Shipping And Receiving
- Computer Hardware
- Warehousing
- Forklift Operator
- Pallet Jack
- Freight Experience
- Materials Handling
- Packaging
- Military Experience
- Reach Truck
- Maintenance
- Manufacturing
- Machine Operator
- Mechanical knowledge
Certification
- Bloodborne Pathogens
- First Aid CPR AED
- Forklift Certification
- Secret Clearance
Additional Information
Virginia State Driver's license
Assessments
- Workplace Safety, Proficient, 01/01/2020
- Warehouse Associate, Highly Proficient, 01/01/2020
- Attention to Detail, Expert, 01/01/2020
- Work Style: Conscientiousness, Expert, 03/01/2020
- Cognitive Ability, Highly Proficient, 06/01/2020
- Manufacturing: Quality Inspection, Proficient, 09/01/2020
- Forklift Safety, Highly Proficient, 10/01/2020
- Mechanical knowledge, Proficient, 09/01/2020
- Analyzing data, Proficient, 10/01/2020
- Attention to detail, Highly Proficient, 05/01/2022
- Delivery driver, Expert, 02/01/2023
- Work style: Reliability, Proficient, 02/01/2023
- Mechanical knowledge, Expert, 02/01/2023
- Manufacturing fit, Highly Proficient, 02/01/2023
Military Service
United States Army, Specialist, 09/01/2004, 06/01/2011
Timeline
Delivery Driver
Complex Logistics (Amazon DSP)
03.2023 - Current
Forklift Operator
Interchange Group, Inc.
12.2020 - 02.2023
Warehouse Worker
Target Distrbution Center
09.2020 - 12.2020
Preprice
Cargill
04.2019 - 08.2020
Press Assistant / Roll Tender, Stacker Support, Material Handler
LSC Communications
11.2016 - 01.2019
Sanding Machine Operator
MASCO
11.2015 - 08.2016
Maintenance Worker/Overnight Stocker
Walmart
11.2013 - 10.2015
Dishwasher
Hanks Smokehouse
12.2011 - 10.2013
Infantryman (11B)
United States Army
09.2004 - 06.2011
High school diploma - General Studies
Spotswood High School