Jason Gunnels
Russellville,AR
Summary
Seasoned Forklift Operator and Cook Manager with a proven track record at Tyson Foods, showcasing exceptional skills in inventory staging and leadership. Expert in enhancing warehouse productivity and enforcing safety, complemented by a certification in forklift operation. Demonstrated ability to mentor teams towards achieving high-quality standards, ensuring efficient operations and inventory accuracy.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Forklift Operator
Tyson Foods
Russellville, AR
09.2020 - Current
- Employed hand signals to communicate effectively with coworkers operating transport vehicles and direct movements from floor.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline warehouse operations and increase productivity.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer.
- Complied with safety regulations at all times while operating heavy machinery like forklifts.
- Tied and secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items.
- Maintained accurate records of all inventory movements including deliveries, receipts and shipments.
- Operated power material handling equipment to accurately select and palletize loads.
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
- Estimated weights, heights, and centers of balance to make precise placements.
- Utilized RF scanner technology while moving stock within facility in order to maintain accurate inventory levels.
- Operated powered industrial trucks in accordance with OSHA regulations.
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
- Checked expiration dates on products prior to stocking shelves or shipping out orders.
- Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
Cook Manager
Western Sizzlin Steak House and Buffet
Russellville, AR
04.2016 - 01.2021
- Implemented cost saving measures while maintaining high quality standards.
- Resolved problems or concerns to satisfaction of involved parties.
- Evaluated staff job performance, rewarded excellent work and issued disciplinary action when appropriate.
- Oversaw food preparation, production and presentation according to quality standards.
- Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.
- Promoted safe working conditions by monitoring safety procedures and equipment.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, ARSkills
- Inventory staging
- Documentation
- Stock allocation
- Palletizing
- Incident logging
- Warehouse picking
- Forklift operator certification
- Dock operations
Affiliations
- Kayaking
- Fishing
- Hunting
Certification
- forklift certification
- state of emergency workers license
Timeline
Forklift Operator
Tyson Foods
09.2020 - Current
Cook Manager
Western Sizzlin Steak House and Buffet
04.2016 - 01.2021
High School Diploma -
Arkansas Tech University
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