Gary Ellis
Sparta,KY
Summary
Adept at enhancing warehouse efficiency and productivity, notably at ABM Industries, I excel in forklift operations and maintain rigorous safety standards. My proactive approach in implementing inventory management systems and keen attention to detail in material handling has significantly contributed to achieving stringent productivity goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Material Handler/Core Cutter
Armor-Iimak
Hebron, KY
01.2023 - 11.2024
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of tasks and high-quality work standards.
- Prevented product damage by carefully loading and unloading materials using appropriate equipment.
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Increased productivity, utilizing forklifts and other material handling equipment effectively.
- Adhered to strict quality control measures, making sure product was correct length and diameter.
- Maintained a safe work environment by following proper safety protocols and conducting regular inspections.
- Listened closely during team meetings to gain complete understanding of duties required for each shift, completing priority tasks first.
- Performed cycle counts and inventory control to accurately track product levels.
- Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
- Enhanced warehouse efficiency by organizing materials and implementing inventory management systems.
Picker
Gates
Hebron, KY
08.2021 - 01.2023
- Pulled orders quickly to maintain demanding productivity goals.
- Displayed excellent attention to detail, ensuring all orders were picked and prepared accurately according to customer specifications.
- Worked fast to meet assigned daily picking quotas.
- Used RF scanners to track orders and verify accuracy.
- Kept accurate records of picked items to assist in inventory control and tracking.
- Verified proper labeling and identification on all orders before shipment.
- Followed safety protocols and procedures to minimize workplace accidents.
- Took on extra hours and shifts during busy periods to meet tight shipping deadlines.
- Maintained a clean and organized warehouse, ensuring easy access to products for efficient picking.
- Assisted in reducing product damage through careful handling of items during the picking process.
Material Handler/Forklift Operator
ABM Industries
Carrollton, Kentucky
07.2017 - 08.2021
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of tasks and high-quality work standards.
- Prevented product damage by carefully loading and unloading materials using appropriate equipment.
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Increased productivity, utilizing forklifts and other material handling equipment effectively.
- Adhered to strict quality control measures.
- Maintained a safe work environment by following proper safety protocols and conducting regular inspections.
- Performed cycle counts and inventory control to accurately track product levels.
- Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
- Operated forklifts to transfer large products from one area of warehouse to another, allowing for easier accessibility.
- Attached identifying tags to product for easy identification.
- Drove forklifts to move materials.
- Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
- Used handheld scanners to efficiently track material.
Picker
Radial
Walton, KY
11.2015 - 04.2017
- Pulled orders quickly to maintain demanding productivity goals.
- Displayed excellent attention to detail, ensuring all orders were picked and prepared accurately according to customer specifications.
- Worked fast to meet assigned daily picking quotas.
- Used RF scanners to track orders and verify accuracy.
- Supported other warehouse functions such as receiving, stocking, and shipping when needed, demonstrating versatility within the team.
- Followed safety protocols and procedures to minimize workplace accidents.
- Took on extra hours and shifts during busy periods to meet tight shipping deadlines.
Material Handler/Forklift Operator
ABM Industries
Carrollton, KY
06.2012 - 11.2015
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of tasks and high-quality work standards.
- Prevented product damage by carefully loading and unloading materials using appropriate equipment.
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Increased productivity, utilizing forklifts and other material handling equipment effectively.
- Expedited order fulfillment by accurately picking, packing, and shipping products to customers.
- Read production orders, work orders, shipping orders and requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.
- Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
- Maintained a safe work environment by following proper safety protocols and conducting regular inspections.
Education
High School Diploma -
Owen County High School
Owenton 08.1979 - 08.1983
Skills
Stock rotation
Material handling
Material identification
Equipment safety
Forklift operations
Cycle counting
Truck loading and unloading
Warehouse safety
Forklift operation
Pulling and staging
Good housekeeping
Clean background check
Workplace cleanliness
Order picking
Cycle counts
Equipment operation
Timeline
Material Handler/Core Cutter
Armor-Iimak
01.2023 - 11.2024
Picker
Gates
08.2021 - 01.2023
Material Handler/Forklift Operator
ABM Industries
07.2017 - 08.2021
Picker
Radial
11.2015 - 04.2017
Material Handler/Forklift Operator
ABM Industries
06.2012 - 11.2015
High School Diploma -
Owen County High School
08.1979 - 08.1983
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