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Eric Schmitt

Avon,CT

Summary

Dedicated material handler with extensive experience at Zavarella Woodworking, skilled in optimizing warehouse operations and enhancing safety protocols. Proficient in forklift operation and inventory management, I effectively increased productivity while fostering teamwork. Committed to maintaining compliance with OSHA guidelines, I ensure a secure and efficient work environment.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Material Handler

Zavarella Woodworking
10.2023 - 02.2025
  • Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
  • Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
  • Maintained a safe work environment by following proper safety protocols and conducting regular inspections.
  • Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
  • Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transfer large products from one area of warehouse to another, allowing for easier accessibility.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of tasks and high-quality work standards.
  • Increased productivity, utilizing forklifts and other material handling equipment effectively.
  • Prevented product damage by carefully loading and unloading materials using appropriate equipment.
  • Conducted routine maintenance checks on material handling equipment to ensure optimal functioning throughout daily operations.
  • Facilitated smooth operations, coordinating with various departments to fulfill material requests promptly.
  • Attached identifying tags to containers to mark with identifying shipping information.
  • Supported production goals, ensuring that all necessary materials were available when needed on the manufacturing floor.
  • Performed cycle counts and inventory control to accurately track product levels.
  • Alerted supervisors and coworkers of hazards and other issues for quick resolutions.
  • Unloaded incoming shipments to verify accuracy of deliveries and check possible damages.
  • Managed inventory levels with precision, performing regular audits and adjusting as necessary.
  • Monitored warehouse to identify missing items, spills, and unusual activity.
  • Received and unpacked shipments and new equipment as directed.
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping through diligent documentation of all material transactions and movements within the warehouse.
  • Adhered to strict quality control measures, inspecting inbound shipments for accuracy and condition upon arrival.
  • Coordinated disposal of obsolete materials, ensuring environmentally friendly practices.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations, leading to reduction in workplace accidents.
  • Trained new employees on best practices for material handling, fostering skilled and knowledgeable team.
  • Improved safety standards, conducting thorough inspections of material handling equipment.
  • Facilitated smooth warehouse operations, maintaining clean and organized work areas.
  • Maintained accurate inventory levels to prevent stock outages, conducting weekly inventory audits.
  • Supported production line with timely material supply, keeping operations running without interruptions.
  • Coordinated with logistics teams to ensure timely shipment of products, reducing delivery delays.
  • Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
  • Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.
  • Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
  • Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
  • Successfully navigated large shipments of materials through tight spaces and busy facilities.
  • Verified documentation and condition of freight to assure quality standards were achieved.
  • Operated moving truck safely to deliver items to destination without nicks or scratches.
  • Strapped items down over protective padding to secure throughout transportation.
  • Surrounded items in cling film, padded blankets, and tape to protect from damage.

Material Handler

Total Wall Systems
01.2022 - 09.2023
  • Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
  • Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
  • Maintained a safe work environment by following proper safety protocols and conducting regular inspections.
  • Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
  • Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transfer large products from one area of warehouse to another, allowing for easier accessibility.
  • Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
  • Increased productivity, utilizing forklifts and other material handling equipment effectively.
  • Read production orders, work orders, shipping orders and requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.
  • Prevented product damage by carefully loading and unloading materials using appropriate equipment.
  • Conducted routine maintenance checks on material handling equipment to ensure optimal functioning throughout daily operations.
  • Attached identifying tags to containers to mark with identifying shipping information.
  • Supported production goals, ensuring that all necessary materials were available when needed on the manufacturing floor.
  • Enhanced warehouse efficiency by organizing materials and implementing inventory management systems.
  • Unloaded incoming shipments to verify accuracy of deliveries and check possible damages.
  • Received and unpacked shipments and new equipment as directed.
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping through diligent documentation of all material transactions and movements within the warehouse.
  • Adhered to strict quality control measures, inspecting inbound shipments for accuracy and condition upon arrival.
  • Coordinated with logistics teams to ensure timely shipment of products, reducing delivery delays.
  • Streamlined warehouse operations by organizing inventory efficiently, leading to quicker retrieval times.
  • Improved safety standards, conducting thorough inspections of material handling equipment.
  • Reduced material waste by implementing sustainable handling and packaging techniques.
  • Trained new employees on best practices for material handling, fostering skilled and knowledgeable team.
  • Coordinated disposal of obsolete materials, ensuring environmentally friendly practices.
  • Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
  • Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.
  • Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
  • Used machinery and equipment such as box cutters, shrink-wrap guns and electric pallet jacks.
  • Assembled pallets and crates for secure transportation of materials.
  • Successfully navigated large shipments of materials through tight spaces and busy facilities.
  • Shipped material and performed boxing, packing, labeling, and preparation of related documents.
  • Strapped items down over protective padding to secure throughout transportation.

Surrounded items in cling film, padded blankets, and tape to protect from damage.

Union Laborer New Britain Local 611

Various Employers Over a Twenty Year Career
01.2000 - 10.2021
  • Prepared job sites for new construction by clearing debris, grading land, and setting up necessary equipment safely and effectively.
  • Maintained consistent progress on projects by assisting with the loading and unloading of materials and supplies for timely use onsite.
  • Managed waste disposal for environmental compliance, resulting in cleaner job sites and reduced fines.
  • Maintained a clean work environment, reducing accidents and fostering a professional atmosphere on job sites.
  • Demonstrated commitment to teamwork by stepping in to assist fellow laborers with tasks when necessary, fostering a cohesive work environment.
  • Demonstrated versatility in skillset through the ability to perform various manual labor tasks such as digging trenches, pouring concrete, or laying bricks when needed.
  • Improved safety on job sites by conducting regular inspections and addressing potential hazards promptly.
  • Facilitated communication between team members during high-pressure situations, promoting cooperation and problem-solving efforts.
  • Provided reliable assistance to skilled tradespeople, enabling smoother project execution and timely completions.
  • Constructed sturdy scaffolding structures, ensuring safe access for workers throughout various stages of projects.
  • Completed demolition tasks efficiently while prioritizing safety measures and adhering to regulations.
  • Enhanced project efficiency by coordinating materials delivery and equipment maintenance for union labor tasks.
  • Participated in ongoing training programs to stay current on industry best practices and safety regulations.
  • Supported project managers in meeting deadlines through efficient completion of assigned tasks.
  • Operated power equipment to move materials and promote job efficiency.
  • Interacted daily with various project managers, subcontractors, and municipal inspectors to complete construction projects.
  • Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs.
  • Prepared job sites by removing debris and setting up materials and tools.
  • Gathered and disposed of worksite debris to remove safety hazards.
  • Demonstrated safe and proper operation of equipment and tools to prevent harm to team members.
  • Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
  • Moved and cleared debris from work sites to dispose of in designated areas.
  • Assisted in digging, trenching and backfilling trenches and foundations.
  • Mixed and poured concrete for variety of projects.
  • Loaded and unloaded materials and equipment onto and off construction sites.
  • Helped with erecting scaffolding and ladders.
  • Followed instructions and safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries.
  • Inspected tools and equipment to maintain safety and efficiency.
  • Operated forklifts and boom lifts to complete various tasks.
  • Provided labor support to carpenters, masons and other skilled trades.
  • Cleaned and maintained tools, equipment and worksites.
  • Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks and trailers.
  • Worked on sites, installing roofs and other exterior components.
  • Dug trenches, backfilled holes and compacted earth to prepare for new construction.
  • Installed drywall, siding and other structural components.
  • Finished surfaces of woodwork or wallboard in houses and buildings with paneling, paint and hand tools.
  • Helped with door and window installations.
  • Throughout my career I was usually the one who would check out broken or damaged equipment and tried to fix the problems before sending it out for repairs. Doing repairs and maintenance on small engine equipment when I could. Worked with the company mechanics on job sites to get repairs done quicker.

Construction Laborer

Utility Contractor Incorporated
05.1999 - 01.2000

UCI was a natural gas utility contractor that specialized in the installation of gas pipeline. Sometimes it was just a simple repair of underground gas lines, installation of a new gas service to a home or business, or adding a new pipeline from the street service to a new development. At this job there was a lot of hand digging. Assisting the machine operators with trenching. Preparing the trenches for pipelines using compactors. Installing copper wire when plastic pipe was used. Installing special caution tape that warned future workers that a gas line is below. This company took a lot of pride in its workers and machinery. They were constantly doing preventative maintenance and servicing their equipment witch I took part in. This set me in the right direction for future jobs because I taught me the importance of taking care of the equipment on the jobs.

Material Handler

Accessories Controls & Equipment ACE
04.1997 - 04.1999
  • Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
  • Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
  • Maintained a safe work environment by following proper safety protocols and conducting regular inspections.
  • Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
  • Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transfer large products from one area of warehouse to another, allowing for easier accessibility.
  • Increased productivity, utilizing forklifts and other material handling equipment effectively.
  • Prevented product damage by carefully loading and unloading materials using appropriate equipment.
  • Conducted routine maintenance checks on material handling equipment to ensure optimal functioning throughout daily operations.
  • Unloaded incoming shipments to verify accuracy of deliveries and check possible damages.
  • Received and unpacked shipments and new equipment as directed.
  • Adhered to strict quality control measures, inspecting inbound shipments for accuracy and condition upon arrival.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations, leading to reduction in workplace accidents.
  • Supported production line with timely material supply, keeping operations running without interruptions.
  • Optimized storage solutions, creating more efficient use of warehouse space.
  • Coordinated disposal of obsolete materials, ensuring environmentally friendly practices.
  • Facilitated smooth warehouse operations, maintaining clean and organized work areas.
  • Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
  • Shipped material and performed boxing, packing, labeling, and preparation of related documents.
  • Successfully navigated large shipments of materials through tight spaces and busy facilities.

Mechanic

Goodyear Tire & Rubber
04.1993 - 04.1995

Tires: changed tires, tire rotations, fixed flats, and tire balancing.

Wheel alignments, before a vehicle received an alignment, the front suspension in their various complaints or checked out for ware and tear. Parts were replaced like tie rods idler arms and Pitman arms

Lube: oil changes and Chassis lubes. All vehicles went through a quick safety inspection looking under hood, underneath the vehicle, and on the outside of the vehicle checking things like belts and hoses, anything that looked out of the ordinary. Underneath the vehicle a quick inspection of the break and suspension part. On the outside we're looking at windshield wipers and lights.

Brakes: pad and shoe replacement, rotor and drum resurfacing or replacement, and parking brake cable replacement.

Tire Technician

Town Fair Tire
03.1988 - 04.1993

Tire changing and balancing. Fixing flats, installing tubes, and tire rotations. Some time after I got out of high school I became an alignment tech and went to the HUNTER ALIGNMENT SCHOOL. After training I became a floater and covered different stores when people were sick or on vacation until they placed me permanently at their Avon location.

Education

Conard High School
West Hartford, CT

Skills

  • Material handling
  • Warehouse operations
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Customer service
  • Equipment safety
  • Forklift operation
  • Assembly and production
  • OSHA compliance
  • PPE policy adherence
  • Equipment inspections
  • OSHA guidelines

    Tire changing machines

    Wheel balancers

    Hunter wheel alignment machines

    brake lathes

    Equipment that I have run, forklifts (3000# to 20000#) skid steers, backhoes, front end loaders (pay loaders) telehandlers (lulls) overhead cranes, concrete crushers, various sizes of jackhammers including ones attached to skid steers, concrete saws, demo saws,

Timeline

Material Handler

Zavarella Woodworking
10.2023 - 02.2025

Material Handler

Total Wall Systems
01.2022 - 09.2023

Union Laborer New Britain Local 611

Various Employers Over a Twenty Year Career
01.2000 - 10.2021

Construction Laborer

Utility Contractor Incorporated
05.1999 - 01.2000

Material Handler

Accessories Controls & Equipment ACE
04.1997 - 04.1999

Mechanic

Goodyear Tire & Rubber
04.1993 - 04.1995

Tire Technician

Town Fair Tire
03.1988 - 04.1993

Conard High School
Eric Schmitt