Dustin Sherwood
Richfield
Summary
Experienced and dependable individual with a proven track record of efficiently completing tasks in various settings. Skilled in manual labor, equipment operation, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Safety-conscious with a strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to different environments.
Organized and motivated, & seeking entry-level opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth, passionate about continuous learning and development.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Operator
Three D Metals
Valley City
05.2022 - 12.2024
- Setup of slitting arbors
- Maintained cleanliness of work area and equipment.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
- Maintained records relating to product output numbers, & downtime reports.
- Monitored and adjusted machine operations as needed for quality.
- Inspected finished products to verify conformity to quality standards.
- Checked control panel and gauges during equipment operation.
- Collaborated with coworkers to perform projects quickly and meet business goals.
- Produced quality products by palletizing, packaging and assembling finished items.
- Reduced health and safety risks with strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
- Attached identification labels to finished packaged items.
- Set up and operated production machinery according to specific standards and protocols of company.
- Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments.
- Looked through work orders to determine type and quantity of materials needed for each day.
- Used hand trucks transport items.
- Used daily system logs to document production information.
- Detect issues in quality with supplied material, insuring our suppliers are aware of defects in their material or production processes.
Freight Handler
Saia LTL Freight
Richfield
04.2019 - 09.2021
- Inspected shipments for damages or discrepancies prior to loading and unloading.
- Reported any incidents or accidents occurring on job site promptly.
- Followed the industry standard 3/4 entry method when handling hazardous materials or chemicals during loading and unloading operations.
- Loaded and unloaded freight from trucks using a forklift, & pallet jacks.
- Inspected and reported or repaired damaged freight.
- Verified shipping labels as orders came in.
- Assisted in training new warehouse employees.
- Performed manual lifting and moving of heavy objects on a regular basis.
- Loaded materials into vehicles and installed strapping, bracing or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit.
- Managed time effectively to maximize productivity during shifts.
- Used tow motor mounted scales to weigh each individual pallet for each order to ensure proper shipping charges.
- Prepared goods for shipment by wrapping and protecting them according to specifications.
- Inspected freight for damages and discrepancies against shipping documents.
- Coordinated with team members to efficiently organize the loading dock area.
- Verified loads against shipping papers, noting any overages, shortages or damages.
- Secured cargo for transport using straps, blocking, and bracing materials.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments from trucks and picked up and moved heavy packages and items using forklifts.
Freight Handler
Fedex Freight
Richfield
04.2006 - 06.2017
- Inspected shipments for damages or discrepancies prior to loading and unloading.
- Reported any incidents or accidents occurring on job site promptly.
- Followed the industry standard 3/4 entry method when handling hazardous materials or chemicals during loading and unloading operations.
- Loaded and unloaded freight from trucks using a forklift, & pallet jacks.
- Inspected and reported or repaired damaged freight.
- Verified shipping labels as orders came in.
- Assisted in training new warehouse employees.
- Performed manual lifting and moving of heavy objects on a regular basis.
- Loaded materials into vehicles and installed strapping, bracing or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit.
- Managed time effectively to maximize productivity during shifts.
- Used tow motor mounted scales to weigh each individual pallet for each order to ensure proper shipping charges.
- Prepared goods for shipment by wrapping and protecting them according to specifications.
- Inspected freight for damages and discrepancies against shipping documents.
- Coordinated with team members to efficiently organize the loading dock area.
- Verified loads against shipping papers, noting any overages, shortages or damages.
- Secured cargo for transport using straps, blocking, and bracing materials.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments from trucks and picked up and moved heavy packages and items using forklifts
Education
High School Diploma -
Strongsville High School
Strongsville, OH08-2005
Skills
- Machine operation
- Quality inspection
- Hazardous materials handling
- Forklift operation
- Time management
- Safety compliance
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Self motivation
- Heavy lifting
- Following instructions
- Worksite safety
- Materials inspection
- Punctual and dependable
- Continuous improvement
- Strong work ethic
- Problem-solving abilities
- Safe machine operation
- Reliability
- Professionalism
- Physical stamina
- Hand-eye coordination
Affiliations
- Strength training
- Hypertrophy training
- Hiking
- Guitar/piano playing
- Reading/research
- Self proclaimed movie buff
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Operator
Three D Metals
05.2022 - 12.2024
Freight Handler
Saia LTL Freight
04.2019 - 09.2021
Freight Handler
Fedex Freight
04.2006 - 06.2017
High School Diploma -
Strongsville High School