John Gangewere Jr.
Kutztown,PA
Summary
Dynamic Material Handler with extensive experience at East Penn Manufacturing Co. Expert in operating forklifts and maintaining safety protocols, ensuring efficient warehouse operations. Recognized for attention to detail and training new employees, contributing to a streamlined shipping and receiving process. Proven ability to handle heavy lifting and optimize inventory management.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Material Handler
East Penn Manufacturing Co
Lyons, PA
10.2012 - 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.
- Operated forklifts, walkie riders 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.
- Read production orders, work orders, shipping orders and requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.
- Trained new employees on best practices for material handling.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cornerstone Correspondence School
Townsend, GASkills
- Material handling
- Certified on forklift, walkie rider and stack truck
- Loading and unloading
- Order picking
- Heavy lifting
- Warehouse operations
- Attention to detail
- Shipping and receiving
- Testing batteries with voltmeters and acid levels with a hydrometer
- Proficient and knowledgeable with basic hand tools
- Knowledgeable in utilizing PPE such as safety glasses, gloves, and respirators
Timeline
Material Handler
East Penn Manufacturing Co
10.2012 - Current
High School Diploma -
Cornerstone Correspondence School