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Joe Bartosh

Keystone,IA

Summary

With over two decades of experience at Whirlpool Amana, I've honed my skills in equipment safety and adaptability, significantly enhancing operational efficiency. My expertise includes certified forklift operation and optimizing manufacturing processes, demonstrating a proven track record of success in inventory control and team collaboration.

Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

Material Handler

Kinze Manufacturing
05.2011 - 08.2024
  • Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
  • Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
  • Maintained a safe work environment by following proper safety protocols and conducting regular inspections.
  • Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
  • Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
  • Increased productivity, utilizing forklifts and other material handling equipment effectively.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of tasks and high-quality work standards.
  • Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transfer large products from one area of warehouse to another, allowing for easier accessibility.
  • Read production orders, work orders, shipping orders and requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.
  • Prevented product damage by carefully loading and unloading materials using appropriate equipment.
  • Listened closely during team meetings to gain complete understanding of duties required for each shift, completing priority tasks first.
  • Conducted routine maintenance checks on material handling equipment to ensure optimal functioning throughout daily operations.
  • I started as an Assembler there, building planters and grain carts on the line.

Grain Handler/Material Handler

ADM and Precision Soya
08.2009 - 05.2011

Between Whirlpool and Kinze I had two seasonal part time jobs with these ag related employers I unloaded grain for ADM in Keystone, And I drove forklift for Precision Soya

Moving seed for bagging, and putting away in the warehouse or loading the bagged seed on trucks.

Fab Setup & Operator

Whirlpool Amana
11.1986 - 06.2009

Ran Door Fabrication Machines 1 Manual Line, 3 Automatic lines

Manual line had 2 person bending brake, spotwelder, 4 corner welder and a finish grinder position.

Automatic lines had 4 robot controlled welders, 2 had Fanuc robots, Other had Motoman robots TIG welders were on the robots to weld corners. Had to maintain/adjust robots as needed

Also did weld repairs by oxy/acetylene brazing and finish grinding

This was only one of many jobs I had there over 22.5 years

Other titles included Injection Molding Operator, Assembler,Punch Press Operator (manual & Automatic), over 200 tons, Refrigerator and Microwave Rework,Repair Material Handler, Forklift, Ride on pilot jack, Lift with reacher, Ride on picker, walk behind pallet jacks manual & electric Utility Operator in foam Dept. etc.

Education

High School Diploma -

Belle Plaine Community High School
Belle Plaine, IA
05-1982

Skills

  • Loading and unloading
  • Package handling
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Equipment safety
  • Truck loading and unloading
  • Manufacturing
  • Optimizing efficiency
  • Stock management
  • Equipment monitoring
  • Cycle counting
  • Material storage
  • Certified forklift operator
  • Inventory Control
  • Adaptability
  • Forklift and pallet jack use
  • Track inventory
  • Operate forklifts
  • Sort cargo

Interests

  • I participate in a variety of outdoor recreational activities
  • Road Trips
  • Music
  • Watching Movies and TV Shows
  • Outdoor Recreation Motorcycling on and off road ATVs and side by sides

Timeline

Material Handler

Kinze Manufacturing
05.2011 - 08.2024

Grain Handler/Material Handler

ADM and Precision Soya
08.2009 - 05.2011

Fab Setup & Operator

Whirlpool Amana
11.1986 - 06.2009

High School Diploma -

Belle Plaine Community High School
Joe Bartosh