Kyle Skepnek
South Elgin,Illinois
Summary
Team lead and efficient Forklift Operator at Wayfair, adept in warehouse operations and team management. Excelled in enhancing productivity by mentoring a team of 18, ensuring safety compliance, and streamlining shipment processing. Skilled in forklift operation and problem-solving, significantly contributing to operational excellence and team collaboration. I have confidence that I am a perfect fit for this role due to my logistics, warehouse knowledge and my forklift skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator
Wayfair
02.2022 - 06.2024
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Adjusted machinery and notified supervisors of malfunctions.
- Positioned lifting devices under, over or around loaded pallets or boxes to secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
- Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas.
Team Lead
Wayfair
01.2021 - 06.2024
- Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
- Directed and supervised team of 18 and ensure tasks were done in timely manner.
- Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity, accuracy, and commitment to friendly service.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
- Supervised team members to confirm compliance with set procedures and quality requirements.
Warehouse Associate
Wayfair
10.2020 - 06.2024
- Worked safely around moving machinery.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 75 and more pounds.
- Prepared orders for shipment by picking, packing, and labeling merchandise.
- Operated pallet jacks and material moving equipment to receive and transport items from various warehouse locations.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
Education
South Elgin High School
2020
Skills
- Product Inspection
- Inventory staging
- Forklift Operation
- Material Handling
- Shipment Processing
- Palletizing
- Production Scheduling
- Order Picking
- Warehouse Operations
- Shipping and receiving
- Problem-Solving
- Mentoring and Coaching
- Warehouse Safety
- Equipment Maintenance
- Safety awareness
- Loading and unloading
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Process Management
Timeline
Forklift Operator
Wayfair
02.2022 - 06.2024
Team Lead
Wayfair
01.2021 - 06.2024
Warehouse Associate
Wayfair
10.2020 - 06.2024
South Elgin High School