CHRISTOPHER VANNATTA
Auburn,USA
Summary
Hardworking, committed Material Handler experienced in moving and arranging materials in warehouse settings. Detail-oriented in documentation and thorough in following safety standards. Commended for preventing damage to loads by remaining aware of surroundings. Skilled in safely moving heavy loads manually or using forklifts and pallet jacks. Punctual, reliable and dedicated to teamwork, while also thriving in an independent position.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Material Handler
Group Dekko
Garrett, IN
11.2021 - 02.2026
- Listened closely during team meetings to gain complete understanding of duties required for each shift, completing priority tasks first.
- Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
- Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
- Attached identifying tags to containers to mark with identifying shipping information.
- Developed and implemented storage solutions to maintain safety and protection and keep stock organized.
- Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
- Unpacked and repacked items in different quantities and configurations for shipment.
General Laborer
Hudson Industries Inc
Hudson, IN
08.2021 - 10.2021
- Notified supervisors of defective equipment or material.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Expanded revenue by effectively prioritizing jobs and processing work orders.
- Performed quality checks on products and materials to identify any defects.
- Led steel welding initiatives and completed sheet metal projects accurately.
- Collaborated with team members to carry out efficient work with optimal safety and achieve timetables.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Read work orders to determine work assignments and equipment and materials needed.
Laborer
Laborers' International Union, Local 213
Fort Wayne, IN
01.2020 - 08.2021
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Completed tear-down of existing structures to prepare for new construction.
- Maintained organized and clean work areas at all times on job sites.
- Helped with erecting scaffolding and ladders.
- Mixed and poured concrete for variety of projects.
- Used measuring tools such as gauges and tape measure to identify conforming parts during production.
- Followed instructions and safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries.
- Understood and followed verbal and written instructions to complete work correctly.
- Managed safe and efficient use of tools and equipment on construction sites.
- Followed instructions and safety protocols while operating machinery and equipment.
- Observed site safety rules to maximize protections for team members and equipment.
- Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
Traffic Control Flagger
Area Wide Protective Inc.
Fort Wayne, IN
07.2017 - 01.2020
- Identified unsafe drivers and documented vehicle information for authorities.
- Prevented traffic intrusion onto construction sites and protected workers.
- Attended to needs and safety of pedestrians by stopping traffic at crossing locations.
- Interrupted traffic to allow students, parents and other pedestrians to safely cross streets.
- Developed advanced traffic routing plans in metropolitan areas.
- Accustomed to nighttime flagging in high traffic areas.
- Professionally communicated with motorists stuck in stopped traffic.
- Calmly managed clearing of path during passage of emergency vehicles.
- Controlled flow of automotive traffic under direction of project supervisor.
- Intimately familiar with flagging safety regulations and equipment as published by OSHA.
- Used flagging tools such as stop and slow paddle and red flag.
- Organized and maintained site equipment during slow hours.
- Worked with superiors to develop optimal traffic routing and control plans for each site.
- Provided essential instructions to foremen, crew chiefs and other flaggers.
Education
Certification - Carpentry
Philadelphia Job Corp
Philadelphia, PA06-2002
Skills
- Shipping Documentation
- Lifting and Sorting
- Loading and Unloading
- Pulling and Staging
- Warehouse Management
- Materials Handling Safety Training
- Attention to Detail
- Production Deadline Management
- Material handling
- Inventory Reporting
- Forklift Operation
- Pick Ticket Orders
Timeline
Material Handler
Group Dekko
11.2021 - 02.2026
General Laborer
Hudson Industries Inc
08.2021 - 10.2021
Laborer
Laborers' International Union, Local 213
01.2020 - 08.2021
Traffic Control Flagger
Area Wide Protective Inc.
07.2017 - 01.2020
Certification - Carpentry
Philadelphia Job Corp