Dustin Backstrom
Kent Feeds
Boone,IA
9
years of professional experience
Driven Shipping and Receiving Technician with proven expertise in forklift operation, quality control, and warehouse safety. Committed to optimizing operations and enhancing team collaboration.
Work History
Shipping and Receiving Technician
3 Years 9 Months- Inspected incoming shipments for accuracy and quality, ensuring compliance with company standards.
- Maintained accurate records of received and shipped products using inventory management systems.
- Coordinated with logistics teams to schedule timely deliveries and maintain inventory levels.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transport materials within warehouse efficiently.
- Trained new staff on safety protocols and standard operating procedures for shipping operations.
- Optimized warehouse space utilization by reorganizing storage areas for easy access and retrieval of products.
- Maintained accurate records of all received shipments, fostering transparency within the organization about inventory availability.
- Received incoming shipments, compared contents against associated records and transmitted to proper department.
- Operated equipment such as forklifts and balers to move outgoing shipments to loading area.
Bagger Operator
3 Years 9 Months- Operated bagging machinery to ensure efficient and precise packaging of feed products.
- Monitored production lines for quality control, identifying and resolving issues promptly.
- Streamlined workflow processes, reducing downtime and improving overall operational efficiency.
- Trained new operators on equipment usage and safety protocols to enhance team performance.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on equipment, ensuring optimal functionality and safety compliance.
- While bagging, also helped load bulk feed into feed trucks
Production Technician
2 Years 8 Months- Operated and maintained production machinery to ensure efficient workflow.
- Monitored production processes to identify areas for improvement.
- Collaborated with team members to implement quality control measures.
- Trained new technicians on equipment operation and safety standards.
- Assisted in troubleshooting equipment malfunctions, minimizing disruptions.
- Developed standard operating procedures for tasks, promoting consistency and compliance.
- Looked at as a leader who could be asked questions and direct.
Kitchen Manager
2 Years 11 Months- Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Train and mentor staff on food preparation techniques and service standards.
- Implement inventory management practices to reduce waste and optimize supply chain efficiency.
- Develop and maintain kitchen schedules, coordinating shifts to ensure adequate staffing levels.
- Monitor food quality and presentation, initiating improvements based on customer feedback.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Package logistics
Warehouse compliance
Heavy equipment operation
Material transport techniques
Loading and unloading
Equipment operation
Inventory management
Inspection and quality control
Stock rotation
Order picking
Warehouse logistics systems
Package handling
Timeline
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Kent Feeds
11.2022 - CurrentRead More
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