Jason Heuer
Chattanooga,Tennessee
Summary
Driven and efficient, with a proven track record at Steel Warehouse, I excel in material handling and fostering a positive workplace atmosphere. Skilled in operating forklifts and managing warehouse operations, I significantly enhance order picking efficiency and workplace cleanliness, contributing to a 20% increase in operational productivity.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator
Astec
03.2025 - 04.2025
- Reduced safety hazards, observing OSHA requirements and company-established safety protocols.
- Operated forklifts, pallet jacks and scanning devices to meet daily objectives.
- Moved materials throughout distribution center and placed products in designated areas.
- Inspected and maintained warehouse equipment, following preventive maintenance scheduling.
Material Handler
Steel Warehouse
06.2018 - Current
- Forklift operator and warehouse operator
- Documented inventory location records, filing receipts and invoices appropriately.
- Stocked workstations with materials listed on shop orders.
- Kept up good housekeeping standards in assigned work areas.
- Verified accuracy of outbound shipments to minimize error rate.
- Adhered to warehouse processes to maintain order and consistency.
- Packaged outbound shipments to prevent damage in transit.
- Troubleshot basic errors and anomalies affecting material handling system.
- Generated and verified necessary shipping paperwork, packing lists and bills of lading.
- Readied material for production processes.
- Worked safely to maintain low incident record.
- Supported cycle counts and other physical inventory audits to maintain operational excellence.
- Identified product damages, shortages and specification concerns through sharp attention to detail.
- Utilized inventory management software to track stock movements accurately.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments for quality and accuracy.
- Handled fragile items with care, using appropriate packing materials and methods.
- Communicated effectively with team members, supervisors, and truck drivers to coordinate tasks.
- Maintained accurate inventory counts through regular physical and system checks.
- Coordinated with team members to manage large shipments and tight deadlines.
- Collaborated with logistics team to schedule deliveries and manage inventory levels.
- Cleaned work areas regularly to maintain a safe and orderly environment.
- Moved materials and freight between production areas and vehicles.
- Organized loading dock to smoothly transport shipments to correct locations.
- Worked in different areas of warehouse floor and at dock to meet ever-changing needs.
- Observed PPE requirements and reminded team members to observe safety protocols.
- Cross-trained in different roles and prioritized high-volume task loads.
- Safely operated forklifts, overhead cranes, and hoists to move heavy containers and pallets.
- Completed shipping and receiving documentation to accompany each shipment.
- Loaded and unloaded freight using motorized and manual equipment.
Saw Operator
Card Monroe
12.2011 - 12.2017
- Forklift operator and warehouse operator
- Identified and maintained control of non-conforming material to keep end products in line with quality standards.
- Applied training and expertise to efficiently and safely run Type saw.
- Calibrated machines for precise cuts, ensuring product quality met customer specifications.
- Monitored sawing processes to detect malfunctions or deviations from specifications.
- Set up and adjusted sawing machines for optimal performance and safety.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline production processes and increase efficiency.
- Measured and marked materials for cutting according to job orders or blueprints.
- Assisted in training new operators on machine setup, operation, and safety procedures.
- Kept accurate records of materials cut, waste produced, and time spent on each task.
- Troubleshot minor machine malfunctions and performed repairs to avoid downtime.
- Programmed CNC machinery to precisely replicate the designs laid out in the work orders.
- Collected and disposed of waste materials to keep areas clean and avoid creating safety hazards.
- Counted, sorted, and stacked finished products for delivery or further processing.
- Tended to operating machinery to quickly adjust settings, clear jams, and correct problems affecting the quality of products.
- Followed order specifications to cut material to desired lengths with minimal waste.
- Spearheaded maintenance on Number saws, monitored hydraulic oil and changed saw blades.
- Selected saw blade according to material type and required cut and set up and cut using CNC programmable displays.
- Drove fork truck to move loads in excess of Number pounds.
- Used computer to input quality, productivity, and inventory control data.
Education
Design - Landscape Design
Delaware Valley College
Doylestown, Pennsylvania, USA09.1999
Skills
- Material handling
- Order picking
- Warehouse operations
- Heavy lifting
- Loading and unloading
- Positive attitude
- Package handling
- Workplace cleanliness
Accomplishments
Forklift certification
Perfect attendance
Timeline
Forklift Operator
Astec
03.2025 - 04.2025
Material Handler
Steel Warehouse
06.2018 - Current
Saw Operator
Card Monroe
12.2011 - 12.2017
Design - Landscape Design
Delaware Valley College