Dante Lewis
Lafayette,IN
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Safety-minded Warehouse Material Handler follows team approach to drive maximum productivity on production line. Successfully performs physically demanding work for extended periods of time with potential exposure to confined spaces and hazardous materials. Comfortable driving and operating safety-sensitive and heavy equipment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Warehouse Material Handler
Frito Lay
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Located materials and supplies by pulling and verifying items on production orders.
- Sorted materials for scanning to meet production goals.
- Operated various types of equipment, such as forklifts and pallet jacks, to safely transport materials throughout the facility.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow, improving overall warehouse efficiency.
- Loaded trucks with outgoing shipments, adhering to weight restrictions and proper stacking methods to minimize risk of damage during transit.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment by following safety protocols and conducting regular inspections.
- Leveraged forklift, hand truck or electric dolly to move or stack materials.
- Maintained inventory by identifying, labeling and placing materials and supplies in stock.
- Tracked outgoing and incoming shipments of materials, updating inventory frequently.
- Loaded and unloaded goods from warehouse to trucks for shipping or storage.
- Provided backup support to other warehouse functions as needed during peak periods or staff shortages, ensuring seamless operations.
Material Handler/Forklift Operator
Wabash
05.2021 - 09.2023
- Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
- Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
- Maintained a safe work environment by following proper safety protocols and conducting regular inspections.
- Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
- Used inventory management systems to track and locate shipment and materials
- I was also back up warehouse lead
- Operated forklift to safely and efficiently move materials within the warehouse or production facility
Assembler/Production
Subaru Of Indiana Automotive Inc.
10.2016 - 04.2021
- Increased production efficiency by assembling components quickly and accurately.
- Enhanced workplace safety by maintaining a clean and organized work area at all times.
- Maintained high-quality standards with thorough inspections of assembled parts.
- Demonstrated a strong work ethic by consistently arriving on time, prepared to begin work immediately, and contributing positively to the team''s overall success.
- Collaborated effectively with team members to meet production targets consistently.
- Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
- Organized workstations to maximize productivity, reduce distractions and meet deadlines.
- Trained new employees on proper assembly techniques, ensuring quick acclimation to the role and faster overall team results.
- Established strong relationships with supervisors and managers through consistent communication regarding progress updates, concerns, or areas for potential improvement.
- Conducted quality assurance inspections on finished components and identified issues.
- Troubleshot and repaired machine components to maintain smooth operations and avoid disruptions in production.
- Operated hoists, cranes and other heavy machinery to transport materials and parts.
- Verified part numbers and placed parts in appropriate shipping containers.
Shipping and Receiving Lead
Heartland Automotive Services
05.2014 - 08.2016
- Operated forklifts, lift trucks, and hand trucks to move items around warehouse.
- Ensured timely delivery of products by closely monitoring shipments and addressing any potential delays.
- Stacked and stored pallets at end of shift to keep warehouse clean and organized.
- Pulled, verified, and packaged items for shipment.
- Orchestrated routing by producing accurate shipping documentation and package labels.
- Led the shipping and receiving team in consistently meeting performance targets, contributing to overall company growth and success.
- Trained new team members on company policies and procedures, fostering a positive work culture within the department.
- Maintained positive relationships with representatives of UPS, FedEX, USPS, and DHL shipping companies.
- Improved warehouse organization for faster order fulfillment, resulting in increased customer satisfaction.
- Factored shipping procedures, rates and routes in making determinations on best shipping methods for materials.
- Rejected damaged items, recorded shortages and corresponded with shippers to rectify issues.
Education
Mechanical Engineering Degree - Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Lafayette, INDiploma -
Gage Park
Chicago, IL06.2005
Skills
- Warehouse Safety
- Heavy Lifting
- Labeling and Tagging
- Loading and unloading
- Package handling
- Pallet Jack Handling
- Shipping and receiving
- Order Picking
- Workplace Cleanliness
- Equipment Operation
- Forklift Operation
- Cargo Loading
- Warehouse Operations
- Materials Handling Safety Training
- Forklift Operator Certification
- OSHA Compliance
- Pallet Jack Operation
- Willing to Learn
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Team Collaboration
- Loading Dock Operations
- Shipment Coordination
- Inventory Tracking
- Cargo Sorting
- Damage Prevention
- Tractor Operation
- Equipment Parts Replacement
- Physical Strength and Stamina
- Crane Operation
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- CAD Software
- Data Entry
Microsoft Word software
Certification
Forklift Certification
Timeline
Warehouse Material Handler
Frito Lay
10.2023 - 04.2024
Material Handler/Forklift Operator
Wabash
05.2021 - 09.2023
Assembler/Production
Subaru Of Indiana Automotive Inc.
10.2016 - 04.2021
Shipping and Receiving Lead
Heartland Automotive Services
05.2014 - 08.2016
Mechanical Engineering Degree - Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Diploma -
Gage Park