James Reece
Iva,SC
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. Productive Material Handler offering 35 years of demonstrated experience in warehouse operations. Committed to safety and cleanliness in workplace. Dedicated to learning new skills and accepting tasks of increased responsibility. Outgoing individual with well-honed organizational, labor and teamwork skills. Enthusiastic and team-driven with 35 years of experience working in busy manufacturing environments.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Materials Handler
Electrolux
Anderson, SC
07.2022 - 09.2023
- Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
- Performed cycle counts and inventory control to accurately track product levels.
- 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.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transfer large products from one area of warehouse to another, allowing for easier accessibility.
- Alerted supervisors and coworkers of hazards and other issues for quick resolutions.
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Attached identifying tags to containers to mark with identifying shipping information.
- Inspected stocks to identify shortages, replenish supply and maintain consistent inventory.
- Monitored warehouse to identify missing items, spills and unusual activity, complying with safety procedures.
- Developed and implemented storage solutions to maintain safety and protection and keep stock organized.
- Helped train new employees in safe practices and warehouse procedures.
Process Specialist
Michelin Tire
Anderson, SC
05.1999 - 02.2022
- Analyzed process flows and identified areas of improvement to increase productivity and reduce costs.
- Developed standard operating procedures and document workflows to drive current and future processes.
- Offered data-driven recommendations to align company strategies and process improvement initiatives.
- Collaborated with team to define business requirements for organizational processes, achieve productivity standards, and adhere to accuracy standards.
- Conducted training and applied change management to achieve desired outcomes.
- Identified and resolved process issues to drive optimal workflow and business growth.
- Supervised processes to eliminate weak points or bottlenecks in business operations.
- Implemented continuous improvement metrics to streamline workflows and reduce waste.
- Evaluated product or service by analyzing and interpreting data and metrics.
- Assessed products or services to evaluate conformance with quality standards.
- Determined and recommended methods to implement improvement opportunities.
- Developed production techniques and production processes to meet customer and organizational needs.
- Monitored and reported on process performance to verify compliance with established standards.
- Partnered with cross-functional teams to conduct thorough discovery and due diligence on existing processes.
- Performed quality assurance checks on transactions and account actions to assess compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Maintained quality of the groups daily production, using quality systems to determine what was shipped and what was held for further derogation.
- Overall manager of the groups daily operation, made decisions on quality, production, and safety of operations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Westside High School
Anderson, SC05.1986
Skills
- Work Assignments
- Material Packaging
- Shipping and Receiving
- Materials Handling and Transport
- Customer Service
- Storage Arrangements
- Stock Management
- Accident Prevention
- Forklift Operation
- Warehouse Safety
- Equipment Inspection
- Warehouse Operations
Certification
- Process Specialist-Team Lead, Michelin Tire Corp - 10 yrs
- Fork lift License - 35 years
- Training Spoke, Michelin Tire Corp - 15 yrs
Timeline
Materials Handler
Electrolux
07.2022 - 09.2023
Process Specialist
Michelin Tire
05.1999 - 02.2022
High School Diploma -
Westside High School