Dennis Nance
Madison,WI
Summary
Detail-oriented Production Team Lead with [Number] years of experience in manufacturing and machinery operations. Expertise in assembly and disassembly of various materials, pre-production setup, and equipment maintenance. Proven ability to organize tasks and support team success through effective collaboration. Strong background in OSHA compliance, chemical processing, and materials management.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator/Material Handler
Sims Metal
Chicago, US
12.2020 - 09.2024
- Operated [Type] equipment safely and efficiently, ensuring smooth workflow for [Number] team members.
- Operated forklifts to transport materials within recycling facility.
- Conducted routine inspections on forklifts to ensure safe operation.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments following safety protocols and procedures.
Forklift Driver
Dabacce
Chicago, US
04.2019 - 12.2020
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
- Used [Type] scanning equipment to manage product inventory, track progress through the facility, and record production data.
- Organized loads to enhance workflow efficiency and ensure timely deliveries.
Forklift Driver
Carl Buddig & Company
South Holland, US
06.2018 - 10.2019
- Arranged loads in the most efficient way possible to maximize work efficiency.
- Arranged loads to optimize space utilization and facilitate smoother operations.
- Inspected equipment for damage, wear, battery life, and fluid levels to ensure safe and reliable operation.
- Inspected equipment regularly for damage, wear, battery life, and fluid levels to ensure proper functioning.
- Collaborated with team members to sustain productivity and meet operational targets.
Machine Maintenance Mechanic
Five Star Laundry-Chicago Llc
Chicago, US
08.2017 - 10.2018
- Improved customer satisfaction by developing innovative problem-solving methods.
- Ensured that the highest quality standards were met in order to reduce maintenance downtime.
- Acquired skills in [Task] and [Task] to support daily office operations.
- Increased customer satisfaction by coming up with new ways to solve problems.
- Worked with others to brainstorm new [Type] possibilities.
- Collaborated with team members and customers to identify solutions that enhanced operational efficiency.
- Learned [Task] and [Task] to help with office needs.
- Received recognition from management for delivering exceptional customer service.
Forklift Driver
Ryder
Joliet, US
05.2013 - 12.2015
- Operated lifting devices such as lift beams, swivel hooks, hoists, and forklifts in a safe manner.
- Arranged loads in the most efficient way possible to maximize work efficiency.
- Updated management regularly on team activities on team activities by updating daily logs with production data such as weights, destinations, and delivery times.
- Moved goods between warehouse locations to meet shipment and storage requirements efficiently.
- Inspected equipment regularly for damage, wear, battery life, and fluid levels to ensure safe operation.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance productivity to maintain high levels of productivity.
- Completed inventory cycle counts and recorded all data in [Type] reports for [Job Title] to review.
- Used equipment like [Type] and [Type] to process excess materials and support recycling efforts.
Education
High School -
Austin College & Career Academy High School
Chicago, ILSkills
- Forklift operation
- Material handling expert
- Inventory control
- Inventory management
- Logistics coordination
- Operations support
- Maintenance repair
- OSHA expertise
- Assembly production
- Team building
- Rapid learner
- Materials management
Accomplishments
- Increased sales [Number]% over [Timeframe].
- Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].
Timeline
Forklift Operator/Material Handler
Sims Metal
12.2020 - 09.2024
Forklift Driver
Dabacce
04.2019 - 12.2020
Forklift Driver
Carl Buddig & Company
06.2018 - 10.2019
Machine Maintenance Mechanic
Five Star Laundry-Chicago Llc
08.2017 - 10.2018
Forklift Driver
Ryder
05.2013 - 12.2015
High School -
Austin College & Career Academy High School