Justin Gates
RACINE,WI
Summary
Adept at enhancing operational efficiency, I leveraged advanced planning and exceptional communication to exceed quality standards at Kerry Ingredients. My background includes mastering forklift operation and fostering teamwork. This blend of hard and soft skills, coupled with a positive attitude, propelled substantial achievements in fast-paced environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Delivery Driver
FedEx:Ground
08.2023 - Current
- Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Improved customer satisfaction by ensuring timely and accurate deliveries of products.
- Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
- Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
- Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
- Enhanced delivery efficiency by optimizing routes using GPS navigation and mapping tools.
- Maintained strong relationships with clients through proactive communication and personalized service.
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Aim 6
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Received cargo by lifting and moving it using hand trucks and pallet jacks.
- Reduced workplace accidents with thorough safety checks of forklift equipment before each shift.
- Increased warehouse efficiency by operating stand-up forklifts to manage inventory and load/unload products.
- Expedited shipment preparation process by skillfully stacking pallets in an organized manner, ensuring stability during transit.
- Minimized product damage by carefully handling items during transportation within the warehouse facility.
- Contributed to timely order fulfillment through efficient organization and staging of products, ready for shipping.
- Reduced the likelihood of product mishandling by clearly labeling pallets with relevant information, such as weight capacity and handling instructions.
Sanitation Worker
Mahler Clean Enterprises
08.2020 - 12.2022
- Washed down facility walls, floors, and doors regularly with cleaning solutions and sprayers.
- Maintained a sanitary environment with daily inspections and timely maintenance of assigned areas.
- Collected, sorted, and disposed of garbage and recycling from production work areas.
- Mixed, used, and properly stored hazardous chemical cleaners to reduce risk of injury or illness.
- Worked with team members from multiple departments to maintain strict cleanliness standards.
- Skillfully and safely operated power scrubber, buffer and extractor equipment to clean and sanitize floors.
- Coordinated tasks to complete residential and commercial mopping, scrubbing and sanitizing of all assigned areas.
- Ensured proper disposal procedures by carefully handling hazardous materials according to established protocols.
Blender Operator
Kerry Ingredients
01.2018 - 08.2020
- Increased productivity through meticulous maintenance of blending equipment, minimizing downtime for repairs.
- Achieved accuracy in batch creation through diligent cross-referencing of formula sheets, preventing costly errors during the production process.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers to facilitate timely delivery of high-quality raw materials needed for efficient blender operation.
- Exceeded quality control standards by regularly monitoring the blending process to ensure precise ingredient ratios were maintained throughout each batch.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to safety protocols, conducting hazard assessments, and promptly reporting any issues.
Education
GED -
Horlick High School
Racine, WI03-2017
Skills
- Positive attitude
- Customer service
- Valid Driver's license
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Safe driving
- Time management skills
- Loading and unloading
- Heavy lifting
- Order picking and processing
- Stocking and inventory
- Forklift operation
- Advanced planning
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Certification
- Forklift Certification
- OSHA Certified
Timeline
Delivery Driver
FedEx:Ground
08.2023 - Current
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Aim 6
01.2023 - 08.2023
Sanitation Worker
Mahler Clean Enterprises
08.2020 - 12.2022
Blender Operator
Kerry Ingredients
01.2018 - 08.2020
- Forklift Certification
- OSHA Certified
GED -
Horlick High School
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