Joe Flaten
Inver Grove Heights
Summary
Dynamic and self-motivated Warehouse Worker with a proven track record in maintaining safety standards and achieving shipping goals. Skilled in material handling and packaging, I excel in fast-paced environments, ensuring operational efficiency and cleanliness while fostering teamwork and attention to detail.
Positive and reliable individual with knack for efficiently handling tasks and strong work ethic. Understands warehouse operations and techniques, including inventory management and equipment operation.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Worker
Delavan Pumps
04.2025 - 07.2025
- Maintained cleanliness and safety standards in warehouse environment consistently.
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily shipping and receiving goals.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
Maintenance Technician
Pilot Industries
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Utilized hand tools and power tools effectively for various repair tasks.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and organized workspace.
- Supported inventory management of maintenance supplies, ensuring availability of necessary parts.
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
Cashier
Sams Tobacco and Mini Mart
01.2023 - 11.2024
- Processed customer transactions accurately and efficiently, ensuring a smooth checkout experience.
- Assisted in inventory management by restocking shelves and organizing merchandise displays.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints promptly, enhancing overall satisfaction.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain cleanliness and organization of the sales floor.
- Developed strong relationships with regular customers, fostering loyalty and repeat business.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
Shop Assistant
Backyard Building Systems
03.2017 - 01.2024
- Utilized hand tools and power tools effectively for various repair tasks.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and organized workspace.
- Supported inventory management of maintenance supplies, ensuring availability of necessary parts.
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
- Maintained tools and equipment, enhancing operational readiness and minimizing downtime on site.
- Coordinated with subcontractors to ensure timely delivery of materials and alignment with project schedules.
- Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels, and fastening devices to complete projects.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Gathered and disposed of worksite debris to remove safety hazards.
- Worked with more knowledgeable professionals to grow understanding of principles and construction standards.
- Gathered waste and trash from job sites for placement in refuse containers to keep job sites clean and organized.
Education
GED -
South Saint Paul High School
South Saint Paul, MNSkills
- Packaging and labeling
- Picking and packing
- Self-motivated and disciplined
- Cleaning and organizing
- Heavy lifting
- Warehouse safety
- Attention to detail
- Material handling
- Warehouse operations
Timeline
Warehouse Worker
Delavan Pumps
04.2025 - 07.2025
Maintenance Technician
Pilot Industries
01.2024 - 01.2025
Cashier
Sams Tobacco and Mini Mart
01.2023 - 11.2024
Shop Assistant
Backyard Building Systems
03.2017 - 01.2024
GED -
South Saint Paul High School