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
2023.04 - 2024.08
- 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
2022.05 - 2023.01
- 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
2021.05 - 2022.02
- 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
2021.06 - 2022.02
- 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
2021.01 - 2021.07
- 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
2020.02 - 2021.07
- 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
2019.07 - 2020.02
- 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, IL1996-08
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
2023.04 - 2024.08
Material Handler
Dutch farms
2022.05 - 2023.01
Material Handler
Whole Foods Market Inc
2021.06 - 2022.02
Material Handler
Debecca
2021.05 - 2022.02
Packer/unloading
Surge staffing
2021.01 - 2021.07
Warehouse Material Handler
Home Depot
2020.02 - 2021.07
Warehouse Material Handler
Nation Pizza and Foods
2019.07 - 2020.02
James H Bowen