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
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Material Handler
Rockford Toolcraft
Rockford, IL
05.2019 - Current
Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transfer large products from one area of warehouse to another, allowing for easier accessibility.
Kept storage areas organized, clean and secure to fully protect company assets.
Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
Read production orders, work orders, shipping orders and requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered or distributed.
Alerted supervisors and coworkers of hazards and other issues for quick resolutions.
Material Handler
Continental Warehouse
Rockford, Illinois
02.2016 - 05.2019
Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transfer large products from one area of warehouse to another, allowing for easier accessibility.
Pulled production orders to meet production demands and shipment deadlines.
Loaded and unloaded semis with grills, fireplaces, accessories, etc.
Kept storage areas organized, clean and secure to fully protect company assets.
Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
Read production orders, work orders, shipping orders and requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered or distributed.
Alerted supervisors and coworkers of hazards and other issues for quick resolutions.
Supervisor for Underground Drilling
Matrix Communications
Lake Villa, IL
05.2011 - 02.2016
Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
Cleaned up construction sites by removing excess trash and debris.
Interacted daily with various project managers, subcontractors and municipal inspectors to complete construction projects.
Used power saws to cut and shape materials to specified measurements.
Interpreted job site supervisor's orders and technical documentation to complete accurate work.
Helped project managers develop work schedules for overall projects and individual stages.
Dug trenches, backfilled holes and compacted earth in preparation for construction projects.
Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Managing the workflow and training new hires on how they can best serve customers and teams of employees.
Created and managed team schedules that kept everyone busy with deadlines, preventing gaps or downtime, while giving direction and feedback about what needs improvement.
Supervised a crew of 15 employees.
Education
GED -
Rockvalley Collage
Rockford Illinois
04.1996
Skills
Teamwork, collaboration and production support
Plex System (tracking inventory)
Certified forklift operator and able to operate multiple forklifts such as cherry pickers, standup counterbalance forklift and heavy equipment forklifts
Pulling, staging, material shelving, product transport, storage arrangements, loading, unloading and material disposal
Warehouse Safety, OSHA guidelines
Critical Thinking, problem solving, flexibility and attention to detail