Christopher Polak

Maintaine loading and receiving docks. Procces variious matarials for recycling. Loading and recieving of recycled product from incoming and outbound rail cars.

• Unloaded pallets and deliveries and organized products in warehouse.
• Managed inventory levels effectively through accurate data entry and record-keeping practices.
• Reduced errors in received shipments by conducting thorough inspections and ensuring accurate documentation.
• Enhanced warehouse organization by categorizing items according to size, weight, or type for efficient storage and retrieval processes.

Maintain two warehouses used for storage and manufacturing of sugar products. Help maintain a clean and safe environment for food grade products.

• Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
• Coordinated with supervisors to prioritize tasks, ensuring the most urgent shipments were processed first.
• Assisted in training new employees on safe forklift operation.

• Set up and operated extrusion machines to derive dry pet food.
• Assisted in training new employees on extrusion equipment operation, safety protocols, and company standards.
• Participated in quality control audits, implementing corrective actions when necessary to maintain high-quality standards.
• Operated multiple extrusion lines to extrude various tubes, wires, and structural shapes used in manufacturing of [Type] products.

Worked as a two man team operating large extruder producing plastic for multiple products. Operated winding machines in conjunction with extruding operations.

• Set up and operated extrusion machines to derive plastic compounds.
• Participated in quality control audits, implementing corrective actions when necessary to maintain high-quality standards.
• Operated multiple extrusion lines to extrude various tubes, wires, and structural shapes used in manufacturing of [Type] products.

Oversee maintanance of store operations. Maintain store hourly employees.

• Established open lines of communication with team for feedback and suggestions.
• Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
• Executed merchandising strategies for increased product visibility and sales.
• Managed cash registers efficiently, ensuring accurate transactions, balancing drawers daily, and minimizing discrepancies.

Oversee office supply department operations. Freight and warehouse maintanece. oversee direction of team members.

• Collaborated with management to develop effective loss prevention policies and procedures for various retail environments.
• Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
• Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
• Assisted in training new staff members on company policies, product information, and sales techniques for a seamless onboarding experience.
• Enhanced team productivity by fostering a positive work environment and providing support to colleagues as needed.