Damian Urton
Dayton,OH
Summary
Versatile department manager recognized for providing exceptional leadership and guidance to employees. Responsible and dependable professional with several years of comprehensive experience overseeing staff, conducting training and implementing strategies. Familiar with successful training methodologies and industry developments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Department Manager
Freight Handlers Inc.
Tipp City, OH
12.2022 - Current
- Enforced safety rules and other policies to protect employees and minimize company liability.
- Conducted performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback and setting objectives.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Evaluated individual and team business performance and identified opportunities for improvement.
- Resolved customer complaints and issues promptly and professionally.
- Cultivated talented team of departmental employees through outstanding mentoring, coaching, and teaching skills.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance.
- Assigned work and monitored performance of project personnel.
- Led team meetings to communicate targets, share updates, and gather feedback.
- Created monthly schedules for staff members to ensure adequate coverage during peak hours.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Exercised discretion and judgment in managing fast-paced environment adapting to change with sense of urgency.
Lead Unloader
Freight Handlers Inc.
Tipp City, OH
02.2022 - 12.2022
- Coordinated cargo unloading with other workers to achieve efficient and safe transportation.
- Participated in regular training sessions on safety and operation of material handling equipment.
- Identified opportunities for process improvement within the warehouse operations.
- Operated forklifts, lift gates and pallet jacks with focus on safety and efficiency.
- Trained new employees on proper unloading techniques and safety protocols.
- Documented arrival and condition of goods, noting any damages for claims processing.
- Kept up to date on safety procedures and correct lifting techniques to prevent injuries.
- Corrected pallets of damaged or mislabeled products to reduce errors and losses.
- Adapted quickly to varying types of merchandise and unloading challenges.
- Handled packages safely while unloading and transporting.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area at all times by following company standards.
- Performed routine maintenance checks on unloading equipment to ensure operational readiness.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline unloading procedures, improving overall efficiency.
- Efficiently unloaded merchandise from incoming trucks and containers, ensuring timely processing of goods.
- Supervised team of unloaders to ensure safety regulations were followed.
- Adhered to workplace safety standards and OSHA regulations.
- Conducted quality control inspections throughout unloading process to ensure accuracy.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
Back Up Lead Unloader
Freight Handlers Inc.
Tipp City, OH
02.2019 - 02.2022
- Oversaw successful activities within the dock area.
- Ensured cleanliness and orderliness of the unloading area to maintain a safe working environment.
- Assisted in the development of new unloading strategies to handle peak season volumes.
- Implemented feedback from supervisors to improve unloading techniques and reduce breakage.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area at all times by following company standards.
- Operated forklifts, lift gates and pallet jacks with focus on safety and efficiency.
- Efficiently unloaded merchandise from incoming trucks and containers, ensuring timely processing of goods.
- Reported any damaged or missing items to supervisors promptly.
Unloader/Peer Mentor
Freight Handers Inc
Tipp City, OH
12.2017 - 02.2019
- Utilized material handling equipment including forklifts, hand trucks, and pallet jacks.
- Inspected products for damages, shortages, and discrepancies.
- Operated forklifts, lift gates and pallet jacks with focus on safety and efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline unloading procedures, improving overall efficiency.
- Reported any product issues to supervisors immediately.
- Adhered to workplace safety standards and OSHA regulations.
- Recommended changes or improvements in existing training processes as needed.
- Resolved any issues raised by participants during the training session in a timely manner.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and best practices.
- Monitored, evaluated and recorded training activities or program effectiveness.
Lumper/Owner/Operator Truck Driver
Kim Bailey Trucking
Sioux Falls, SD
07.2011 - 12.2017
- Performed physical activities requiring heavy lifting, walking and standing for long periods of time.
- Loaded, unloaded and broke down freight to wood pallets for distribution to storage locations across warehouse.
- Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
- Performed regular inspections and completed vehicle repairs.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding pickup and delivery times.
- Managed unexpected emergencies and route changes with calm and professionalism.
- Filled out paperwork accurately at each stop along route including bills of lading and trip sheets.
- Recorded expenses and maintained receipts.
- Conducted daily DOT pre-trip inspections according to set checklist.
- Obtained signatures needed to complete and process paperwork.
- Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
- Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
- Verified load against shipping papers to ensure accuracy of shipment.
Press Operator /Shipping and Receiving Lead
Spectra Graphics Inc
Lenexa, KS
05.2005 - 05.2011
- Set up and operated progressive presses to produce materials to customer specifications.
- Troubleshoot mechanical problems using hand tools and gauges.
- Turned controls to set cutting speeds, feed rates or table angles for specified operations.
- Adhered to company and OSHA safety procedures to protect team members, products and equipment.
- Accurately set-up fold, adjusting roll mechanisms, tension, and guide devices.
- Troubleshot press when product defects occurred and immediately remedied issues.
- Mix ink colors according to specific formulas.
- Check color alignment with densitometer after each run.
- Train new employees in safe operation procedures for printing presses.
- Inspected printed products for clarity, color accuracy and conformance to provided specifications.
- Rejected deliveries containing damaged items or shortages and corresponded with shipper to rectify issues.
- Unloaded delivery trucks, containers, and pallets using hand truck, forklifts or other equipment as needed.
- Communicated with carriers regarding any delays in shipments or discrepancies between orders and actual deliveries.
- Generated and maintained records of shipments, such as bills of lading, invoices, orders, and other required documentation.
- Contacted transport companies and suppliers to expedite, trace, or return shipments.
- Verified shipping documents for accuracy.
- Worked closely with internal departments such as purchasing and receiving to ensure timely delivery of products.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Hospitality And Tourism Management
Flint Hills Job Corps Center
Manhattan, KS06-1999
GED -
Flint Hills Job Corps
Manhattan, KS09-1997
Skills
- Scheduling
- Team building
- Employee management
- Safety and security
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Staff hiring and retention
- Coaching and mentoring
- Workplace safety awareness
- Relationship building and management
Certification
- CEI ( Certified Equipment Instructor)
Affiliations
In my off time, I assist my wife in her business in adult education (Truck driving school),
rental properties, Dog kennels and vehicle repair/sales (commercial & private)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Department Manager
Freight Handlers Inc.
12.2022 - Current
Lead Unloader
Freight Handlers Inc.
02.2022 - 12.2022
Back Up Lead Unloader
Freight Handlers Inc.
02.2019 - 02.2022
Unloader/Peer Mentor
Freight Handers Inc
12.2017 - 02.2019
Lumper/Owner/Operator Truck Driver
Kim Bailey Trucking
07.2011 - 12.2017
Press Operator /Shipping and Receiving Lead
Spectra Graphics Inc
05.2005 - 05.2011
Associate of Applied Science - Hospitality And Tourism Management
Flint Hills Job Corps Center
GED -
Flint Hills Job Corps
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