Joseph Halvarson
Mt. Morris,MI
Summary
Efficient Warehouse Worker with a track record of maintaining high productivity levels and completing tasks with precision. Proficient in inventory management, equipment operation, and quality control processes. Strong organizational, time management, and teamwork skills ensure seamless operations in fast-paced environments. Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities to meet demanding warehouse goals.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Warehouse Worker
Rite Aid Distribution center
Waterford, MI
01.2003 - 08.2024
- Loaded trucks using hand-trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
- Organized and categorized different products for optimal loading processes.
- Handled the movement of heavy objects by utilizing pallet jacks or forklifts manually.
- Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations.
- Kept shelves, workstations and pallet areas neat and tidy to maintain safe work environment.
- Maintained a clean work area by sweeping, mopping, dusting shelves.
- Packaged items carefully using protective materials like bubble wrap or foam sheets.
- Collaborated closely with other departments on special projects as needed.
- Provided assistance in loading and unloading containers from ships and trains.
- Prepared and completed warehouse orders for delivery or pickup according to schedule.
- Placed bracing, straps and other protective devices onto items in transit to prevent damage.
- Kept up to date on safety procedures and correct lifting techniques to prevent injuries.
- Cleaned empty storage areas to achieve proper sanitation regulations and make area fit for future use.
- Protected items by wrapping in cling film, padded moving blankets and tape.
- Coordinated cargo unloading with other workers to achieve efficient and safe transportation.
- Secured items in truck by strapping over protective padding.
Molding Operator
Inland Diamond
Madison Heights, MI
03.1992 - 07.2002
- Calibrated molds and dies regularly in order to maintain high levels of accuracy.
- Adjusted temperature, pressure, speed and other settings on molds and machines to ensure optimal performance.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery and handling hazardous materials.
- Trained new employees on proper operation of molding machines and related equipment.
- Monitored machine operations to detect malfunctions or out-of-specification production, and made adjustments as necessary.
- Inspected finished products for defects and conformance to customer requirements.
- Cleaned molds between batches and maintained a clean work environment at all times.
- Ensured that safety protocols were adhered to when operating machinery or handling hazardous materials.
- Tracked machine's overall yield and quality of product to reduce scrap.
- Sprayed, smoked and coated molds with compounds for lubrication and insulation purposes.
- Utilized knives and grinders to trim excess materials from parts.
- Monitored meters and gauges to verify and record temperature, pressures and press-cycle times.
- Coated molds with compounds using acetylene torches or sprayers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Beecher High School
Flint, MI 08.1982 - 06.1986
Skills
- Storage Organization
- Shipment Palletization
- Loading and unloading
- Order Preparation
- Order Fulfillment
- Material Handling
- Heavy Lifting
- Punctual and Dependable
- Pallet Jacks
Timeline
Warehouse Worker
Rite Aid Distribution center
01.2003 - 08.2024
Molding Operator
Inland Diamond
03.1992 - 07.2002
High School Diploma -
Beecher High School
08.1982 - 06.1986
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