Gene Prohaska
Cedar Rapids,IA
Summary
Diligent Material Handler offering experience moving loads quickly and without damage. Attentive and safety-focused with proven history of identifying potential hazards. Works well in both team and independent roles.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Material Handler
Nordstrom
Cedar Rapids, IA
05.2004 - 11.2023
- 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.
- Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
- Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
- Listened closely during team meetings to gain complete understanding of duties required for each shift, completing priority tasks first.
- Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
- Unloaded incoming shipments to verify accuracy of deliveries and check possible damages.
- Received and unpacked shipments and new equipment as directed.
- Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
- Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
- Helped train new employees in safe practices and warehouse procedures.
- Used machinery and equipment such as box cutters, shrink-wrap guns and electric pallet jacks.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.
- Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
- Assisted in receiving, stocking and distribution of merchandise.
- Used handheld scanners to efficiently track and maneuver freight throughout distribution network.
- Successfully navigated large shipments of materials through tight spaces and busy facilities.
- Operated moving truck safely to deliver items to destination without nicks or scratches.
Security Officer
Lindale Mall
Cedar Rapids, IA
02.2001 - 04.2006
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Conducted regular patrols of key areas to spot and control security concerns.
- Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
- Protected facility and property guests by regularly circulating premises and monitoring surveillance feeds.
- Gathered information, identified, and implemented resolution, planned follow-up and logged and filed incident report to successfully manage complaints.
- Remained calm, assertive, and mindful to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations.
- Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
- Completed full building and grounds patrols to spot and investigate concerns.
- Examined doors, windows and gates to verify security.
- Leveraged physical or verbal techniques to investigate suspicious activities and resolve concerns.
Education
High School Diploma -
Jefferson High School
Cedar Rapids, IA06.1981
Skills
- Cycle Counting
- Equipment Safety
- Delivery Tracking
- Forklift Operation
- Material Handling
- Truck Loading and Unloading
- Paperwork Completion
- Clean Background Check
- Equipment Operation
- Attention to Detail
- Pick Ticket Orders
Timeline
Material Handler
Nordstrom
05.2004 - 11.2023
Security Officer
Lindale Mall
02.2001 - 04.2006
High School Diploma -
Jefferson High School