Overview
Work History
Education
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John Berger

Menominee,MI

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Material Handler

Caterpillar
07.2024 - Current
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
  • Increased productivity, utilizing forklifts and other material handling equipment effectively.
  • 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.
  • Performed cycle counts and inventory control to accurately track product levels.
  • Expedited order fulfillment by accurately picking, packing, and shipping products to customers.
  • Attached identifying tags to containers to mark with identifying shipping information.
  • Unloaded incoming shipments to verify accuracy of deliveries and check possible damages.
  • Managed inventory levels with precision, performing regular audits and adjusting as necessary.
  • Monitored warehouse to identify missing items, spills, and unusual activity.
  • Received and unpacked shipments and new equipment as directed.

Crane Operator

Waupaca Foundry, Inc.
01.2020 - 07.2023

load shakers with raw materials for furnace to melt to make castings

Material Handler

Marinette Marine
11.2006 - 11.2019
  • Facilitated smooth operations, coordinating with various departments to fulfill material requests promptly.
  • Supported production goals, ensuring that all necessary materials were available when needed on the manufacturing floor.
  • Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
  • Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.
  • Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
  • Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
  • Used handheld scanners to efficiently track and maneuver freight throughout distribution network.
  • Assisted in receiving, stocking and distribution of merchandise.
  • Used machinery and equipment such as box cutters, shrink-wrap guns and electric pallet jacks.
  • Verified quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against packing list.
  • Operated moving truck safely to deliver items to destination without nicks or scratches.
  • 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.
  • Conducted routine maintenance checks on material handling equipment to ensure optimal functioning throughout daily operations.

Education

General/vocational

Menominee High Shool
Menominee, MI
06-1991

Timeline

Material Handler

Caterpillar
07.2024 - Current

Crane Operator

Waupaca Foundry, Inc.
01.2020 - 07.2023

Material Handler

Marinette Marine
11.2006 - 11.2019

General/vocational

Menominee High Shool
John Berger