Jonathan Hodges
Markham,IL
Summary
Efficient Devanner known for high productivity and ability to complete tasks quickly and accurately. Possess specialized skills in inventory management, heavy lifting techniques, and time management. Excel in teamwork, communication, and adaptability, ensuring seamless operations and collaborative work environment.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Inbound Decanter
Amazon
Markham, IL
10.2021 - 08.2024
- Read and attached appropriate labels and tags to products and packages for identification purposes.
- Handled packages safely while unloading and transporting.
- Unloaded parcels from truck with care to avoid damage.
- Corrected pallets of damaged or mislabeled products to reduce errors and losses.
- Operated forklifts, lift gates and pallet jacks with focus on safety and efficiency.
- Assisted sorters by loading trucks with assigned packages for routes.
- Loaded and unloaded packages from loading dock to trucks.
- Labeled packages and pallets to ensure efficient identification of items.
- Adhered to workplace safety standards and OSHA regulations.
- Assisted in navigating large loads to assigned areas.
- Participated in regular training sessions on safety and operation of material handling equipment.
- Maintained safety standards during unloading processes to prevent accidents and injuries.
- Operated pallet jacks and forklifts to move large shipments to designated storage areas.
- Adapted quickly to varying types of merchandise and unloading challenges.
- Assisted in organizing the warehouse to optimize space and expedite the retrieval of goods.
- Engaged in physical lifting of items when necessary, adhering to ergonomic lifting techniques.
- Ensured cleanliness and orderliness of the unloading area to maintain a safe working environment.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline unloading procedures, improving overall efficiency.
- Efficiently unloaded merchandise from incoming trucks and containers, ensuring timely processing of goods.
- Unpacked and examined incoming shipments to confirm consistency with records and routed materials to appropriate department.
- Delivered or routed materials to departments using handtruck, conveyor or sorting bins.
Lumper
Belmar Integrated Logistics
Bellwood, IL
06.2013 - 10.2021
- Loaded and unloaded merchandise from trucks using forklift
- Wrapped products for shipment to prevent damage during transport.
- Stacked boxes onto pallets for storage or shipment.
- Organized warehouse space to maximize efficiency of product storage.
- Reported damaged goods to supervisor and kept accurate records of inventory levels.
- Maintained cleanliness of all areas within the warehouse environment.
- Performed regular cycle counts to ensure inventory accuracy throughout facility.
- Operated manual lift truck, electric stand up forklift, turret truck, order picker, cherry picker, reach truck as needed.
- Followed safety protocol when handling heavy objects or hazardous materials.
- Collaborated with team members to expedite loading and unloading process.
- Ensured proper labeling of containers before shipping outbound orders.
- Helped drivers get freight unloaded smoothly at busy distribution warehouse.
- Loaded, unloaded and broke down freight to wood pallets for distribution to storage locations across warehouse.
- Removed cargo from large containers at shipping docks.
- Operated equipment such as platform rider electric pallet jacks, forklifts and overhead cranes daily to move loads.
- Operated pallet jacks and forklifts to load and unload supplies and materials.
- Performed physical activities requiring heavy lifting, walking and standing for long periods of time.
- Sorted and placed materials or items on racks, shelves or in bins to keep warehouse organized.
- Completed variety of physical labor tasks.
- Maintained clean, safe working environment by removing debris from job site prior to shift completion.
- Met company and OSHA safety guidelines for work site operations to minimize worker risk.
- Loaded, unloaded, transported and stacked materials through careful operation of various warehouse equipment.
- Relocated goods from dock area to appropriate storage locations.
- Secured loads on pallets to minimize damage and worker injuries.
Cook
Ruby Tuesday
Marietta, GA
08.2009 - 05.2013
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Checked quality of ingredients before use in order to ensure freshness.
- Monitored stock levels of food items and ordered more when necessary.
- Ensured that all food was cooked at the correct temperature and stored correctly.
- Coordinated with wait staff to ensure timely delivery of meals to customers.
- Provided guidance to junior cooks regarding food preparation methods and techniques.
- Inspected kitchens for sanitary conditions before the start of each shift.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
- Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients.
- Trained, managed and guided kitchen staff to improve overall performance, service quality and productivity.
- Received and stored food and supplies.
- Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
- Monitored supply inventory and rotated stock to maintain optimal freshness and reduce waste.
Education
High School Diploma -
Thornwood High School
South Holland, IL06-1989
Skills
- Maintaining records
- Shipping and receiving
- Loading and unloading
- Warehouse Safety
- Order Picking
- Reading Comprehension
- Certified forklift operator
Timeline
Inbound Decanter
Amazon
10.2021 - 08.2024
Lumper
Belmar Integrated Logistics
06.2013 - 10.2021
Cook
Ruby Tuesday
08.2009 - 05.2013
High School Diploma -
Thornwood High School