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Work History
Education
Skills
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James Malone

Aurora,IL

Summary

Hardworking individual with extensive background operating heavy duty machinery on diverse range of construction sites and projects. Proactive team player troubleshoots issues with machinery and equipment to promote longevity of use and precisely manipulates controls and levers to navigate and operate machinery. Committed to maintaining service standards.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Upholstery /Warehouse Forklift Operator

Freedman Seating
08.2023 - Current
  • Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
  • Built pallets and loads for partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets and staged pallets and loads into truck when ready for shipment.
  • Worked with racking systems and loaded or unloaded pallets, pulling and placing pallets on or off of vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically.
  • Received products using frequency scanners, unloaded shipments from trucks and fulfilled and organized orders to streamline customer delivery processes.
  • Participated in regular safety meetings, staying up-to-date on best practices in regards to safe and efficient operation of a warehouse forklift.
  • Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
  • Reviewed daily production schedules to inform effective prioritization and delegation of tasks.

Roofing Laborer

American Roofing Preserver
10.2014 - 01.2019
  • Removed old roofing material and properly disposed of all debris to maintain clean, organized work sites.
  • Performed job duties at low, medium, and advanced heights on regular basis while observing safety protocols to avoid possibility of accidents and falls.
  • Completed residential and commercial projects with tight schedules by working effectively with fellow team members.
  • Maintained good physical fitness in order to maintain proper balance on inclined surfaces and at high levels off ground.
  • Promoted safe working conditions through regular equipment maintenance and hazard identification.
  • Installed, repaired, and replaced single-ply roofing systems.
  • Managed inventory of roofing supplies and materials.
  • Cleaned up work areas upon completion of projects.
  • Assisted with installation of gutters and downspouts.

Stocker

General Mills
01.2014 - 02.2016
  • Unloaded, sorted and stocked merchandise according to store layout and product placement.
  • Answered customer questions and provided detailed product information.
  • Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
  • Greeted customers and directed to requested products.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete stocking tasks during peak business hours, maintaining a well-stocked sales floor.
  • Maintained effective team member communication.
  • Assisted in conducting accurate physical inventory counts, resulting in improved stock management.
  • Completed end-of-day tasks such as returning misplaced items to their correct locations, contributing to an organized sales floor for the next day''s business.
  • Operated equipment such as pallet jacks and hand trucks to move heavy boxes.
  • Kept warehouse areas free of debris and safe for employees with proper storage and maintenance of machinery, tools and supplies.
  • Moved pallets to and from trucks and around warehouse with forklifts to stay on top of demanding schedules.
  • Stocked warehouse efficiently by comparing item numbers with storage locations.

Forklift Operator

William Sonoma
03.2012 - 03.2014
  • Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
  • Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
  • Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
  • Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
  • Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete tasks quickly and increase overall productivity.
  • Ensured timely delivery of products by accurately picking orders from storage areas.
  • Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
  • Supported inventory accuracy, assisting in periodic stock counts and audits.
  • Assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life, and fluid levels.
  • Operated or tended automatic stacking, loading and packaging machines.

Packing, Shipping, and Receiving Assembler

Panasonic Incorporation
02.2010 - 02.2012
  • Sealed, packed, labeled and affixed postage on packages to prepare materials for shipping, utilizing postage meters, and sealing tools.
  • Expedited order processing time through effective organization and prioritization of tasks.
  • Reduced shipping errors by meticulously verifying package contents and ensuring accurate labeling.
  • Ensured safe working conditions by adhering to company policies and promptly addressing potential hazards.
  • Worked effectively with shippers to resolve shipment issues, damaged materials and shortages.
  • Factored shipping procedures, rates and routes in making determinations on best shipping methods for materials.
  • Maintained up-to-date price lists to accurately calculate shipping, shortage and demurrage costs.
  • Utilized forklift or pallet truck to load, unload, transport and store goods.

Porter

Enterprise Rent-A-Car
09.2007 - 09.2009
  • Communicated with coworkers and managers about completed duties.
  • Maintained a strong work ethic and punctuality, consistently arriving on time and prepared for each shift.
  • Maintained a clean and welcoming environment for guests through regular cleaning of lobby, hallways, and restrooms.
  • Cleaned and organized building areas as required.

Education

High School Diploma -

East Aurora High

Skills

  • Forklift operation
  • Truck loading and unloading
  • Warehouse organization
  • Problem-solving
  • Heavy lifting
  • Materials handling
  • Pallet jack operation
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Warehouse safety
  • Safety protocols
  • Hand-eye coordination
  • First aid training
  • Basic math
  • Goods packaging

Languages

English

Timeline

Upholstery /Warehouse Forklift Operator

Freedman Seating
08.2023 - Current

Roofing Laborer

American Roofing Preserver
10.2014 - 01.2019

Stocker

General Mills
01.2014 - 02.2016

Forklift Operator

William Sonoma
03.2012 - 03.2014

Packing, Shipping, and Receiving Assembler

Panasonic Incorporation
02.2010 - 02.2012

Porter

Enterprise Rent-A-Car
09.2007 - 09.2009

High School Diploma -

East Aurora High

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