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Edward Slater

Riverdale,IL

Summary

Hardworking material handler with several years of experience working closely with other staff and leaders to move goods efficiently. Alert when transporting heavy loads hazardous materials. Team-player quick to communicate issues and work with others to resolve.

Productive Package Handler experienced in material handling, inspections, and shipping, and receiving. Focused on cost reduction and continual process improvement. Comfortable safely operating forklifts and pallet jacks.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Material Handler

Carl Budding & Company
South Holland, Illinois
04.2023 - 08.2024
  • Received and distributed incoming materials to designated areas.
  • Inspected materials for any damages or defects upon receipt.
  • Maintained accurate inventory records of all received items.
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks with appropriate material handling equipment.
  • Verified accuracy of shipments against purchase orders and invoices.

Material Handler

Dutch farms
Chicago, IL
05.2022 - 01.2023
  • Received and distributed incoming materials to designated areas.
  • Inspected materials for any damages or defects upon receipt.
  • Maintained accurate inventory records of all received items.
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks with appropriate material handling equipment.
  • Verified accuracy of shipments against purchase orders and invoices.
  • Prepared outgoing shipments by packaging, labeling, and loading onto delivery vehicles.

Material Handler

Debecca
Chicago, Illinois
05.2021 - 02.2022
  • Received and distributed incoming materials to designated areas.
  • Inspected materials for any damages or defects upon receipt.
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks with appropriate material handling equipment.

Material Handler

Whole Foods Market Inc
Chicago, IL
06.2021 - 02.2022
  • Received and distributed incoming materials to designated areas.
  • Inspected materials for any damages or defects upon receipt.
  • Maintained accurate inventory records of all received items.
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks with appropriate material handling equipment.
  • Prepared outgoing shipments by packaging, labeling, and loading onto delivery vehicles.

Packer/unloading

Surge staffing
Calumet City, Illinois
01.2021 - 07.2021
  • Unloaded and loaded trucks with merchandise for distribution.
  • Organized inventory in the warehouse according to established procedures.
  • Inspected packages for accuracy and completeness before shipping.
  • Labeled boxes, crates, and other containers accurately.
  • Wrapped items securely using appropriate packing materials.

Warehouse Material Handler

Home Depot
Bedford Park , IL
02.2020 - 07.2021
  • Received and processed incoming materials, supplies, equipment, and merchandise.
  • Organized warehouse inventory to ensure items were in the correct location and easily accessible.
  • Loaded and unloaded shipments from delivery trucks with a pallet jack or forklift.
  • Inspected packages for damage prior to stocking shelves.

Warehouse Material Handler

Nation Pizza and Foods
Schaumburg , Illinois
07.2019 - 02.2020
  • Received and processed incoming materials, supplies, equipment, and merchandise.
  • Organized warehouse inventory to ensure items were in the correct location and easily accessible.
  • Loaded and unloaded shipments from delivery trucks with a pallet jack or forklift.
  • Inspected packages for damage prior to stocking shelves.
  • Maintained cleanliness of work area by sweeping, dusting, organizing shelves and disposing of trash.
  • Operated powered industrial equipment such as order pickers, stand-up reach trucks, turret trucks, and electric pallet jacks safely according to company guidelines.

Education

James H Bowen
Chicago, IL
08-1996

Skills

  • Material Handling
  • Shipping Documentation
  • Warehouse Organization
  • Pallet Jack Operation
  • Forklift Operation
  • Equipment safety
  • Pallet assembly
  • Material transactions
  • Pulling and Staging
  • Forklift Operations
  • Load palletizing

Timeline

Material Handler

Carl Budding & Company
04.2023 - 08.2024

Material Handler

Dutch farms
05.2022 - 01.2023

Material Handler

Whole Foods Market Inc
06.2021 - 02.2022

Material Handler

Debecca
05.2021 - 02.2022

Packer/unloading

Surge staffing
01.2021 - 07.2021

Warehouse Material Handler

Home Depot
02.2020 - 07.2021

Warehouse Material Handler

Nation Pizza and Foods
07.2019 - 02.2020

James H Bowen
Edward Slater