Kelly Miller
Chicago,IL
Summary
Efficient General Laborer ensuring timely completion of projects and tasks. Strong follow-through on orders and instructions. Collaborates effectively in a team to uphold safe working conditions and comply with OSHA regulations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Unloader Associate
Walmart Distribution Center 7078
Elwood, IL
02.2024 - Current
- Utilized RF scanners to accurately record product information into the computer database.
- Inspected products for damages or defects prior to stocking shelves.
- Ensured compliance with company safety standards and OSHA regulations at all times.
- Reported any discrepancies between shipped items and packing slips to supervisors immediately upon discovery.
- Organized and stacked product in designated areas according to size, type, style, color or product code.
- Recorded all incoming shipments into the inventory management system.
- Communicated effectively with co-workers regarding daily tasks assignments.
- Maintained an organized work area by sweeping floors, wiping down surfaces and removing debris from the dock area.
- Operated a variety of material handling equipment such as conveyor systems, order pickers, reach trucks, power jacks and other related warehouse machinery.
- Palletized goods for storage or transport utilizing shrink wrap machines and plastic banding equipment.
- Verified shipment accuracy against shipping documents.
- Staged products for put away in designated locations within the warehouse facility.
- Unloaded freight from trucks and containers using pallet jacks, hand-trucks, and forklifts.
- Unloaded parcels from truck with care to avoid damage.
- Assisted in navigating large loads to assigned areas.
- Labeled packages and pallets to ensure efficient identification of items.
- Operated forklifts, lift gates and pallet jacks with focus on safety and efficiency.
- Adhered to workplace safety standards and OSHA regulations.
- Handled packages safely while unloading and transporting.
- Participated in regular training sessions on safety and operation of material handling equipment.
- Maintained safety standards during unloading processes to prevent accidents and injuries.
- Adapted quickly to varying types of merchandise and unloading challenges.
- Conducted inventory checks to verify shipment accuracy and report discrepancies.
- Efficiently unloaded merchandise from incoming trucks and containers, ensuring timely processing of goods.
- Read and attached appropriate labels and tags to products and packages for identification purposes.
- Operated pallet jacks and forklifts to move large shipments to designated storage areas.
- Documented arrival and condition of goods, noting any damages for claims processing.
- Corrected pallets of damaged or mislabeled products to reduce errors and losses.
- Performed routine maintenance checks on unloading equipment to ensure operational readiness.
- Utilized computer-aided tools such as keyboards and scanning devices to efficiently direct items according to pre-established routing plans, resulting in improved effectiveness of mail-sorting procedures.
- Enhanced unloading techniques and minimized breakage based on supervisor feedback.
- Ensured cleanliness and orderliness of the unloading area to maintain a safe working environment.
- Ensured proper completion of work orders by diligently confirming the number of boxes or units on loading docks.
- Successfully navigated and operated diverse equipment such as large vehicles, forklifts, and pallet jacks to safely transport multiple freight loads.
- Followed organizational procedures to stack and store cargo in transit sheds, ship holds and warehouses.
- Applied barcodes to cargo and used digital scanners to track and locate materials during transportation.
- Reviewed work orders before starting work to determine necessary materials and meet deadlines.
- Kept up to date on safety procedures and correct lifting techniques to prevent injuries.
Process Clerk
United States Postal Service, USPS
Franklin Park, IL
10.2023 - 02.2024
- Organized outgoing mail for dispatch, including arranging for pickup or delivery by the postal service.
- Ensured compliance with federal regulations governing mailing processes.
- Operated automated equipment such as sorting machines, postage meters, fax machines and copiers.
- Scanned documents into electronic filing systems.
- Resolved any discrepancies between actual shipments and expected deliveries.
- Inspected outgoing mail for accuracy prior to distribution and mailing.
- Maintained a clean work environment by disposing of waste material properly.
- Tracked parcels using online tracking systems provided by couriers or freight companies.
- Operated mail processing equipment and manually sorted mail.
Ramp Agent
Southwest Airlines
Chicago, IL
11.2022 - 10.2023
- Assisted passengers with special needs including wheelchairs, strollers, and other mobility aids.
- Maintained accurate records of all GSE used throughout shift.
- Operated a variety of motorized vehicles such as tugs, belt loaders, forklifts. safely and efficiently around airport premises.
- Prepared detailed reports summarizing activities performed during shift.
- Conducted daily safety inspections of ramps and runways ensuring no debris or foreign objects were present before takeoff.
- Organized baggage carts for loading onto planes accurately according to airline specifications.
- Ensured proper weight balance on aircrafts by placing heavy items in the aft of the plane.
- Worked closely with air traffic control personnel to coordinate safe movement of planes on the taxiway.
- Communicated effectively with ground crew members to ensure smooth operation of flights.
- Followed safety procedures such as using reflective gear while working on the ramp.
- Checked flight manifests to ensure accuracy of luggage loaded onto planes.
- Utilized two-way radio communication systems to communicate between ramp agents and pilots and ground crew personnel.
- Performed pre-flight maintenance checks such as tire pressure and fuel levels on ground service equipment.
- Loaded and unloaded aircrafts with baggage, cargo, and mail safely and efficiently.
- Verified correct labeling of containers containing hazardous materials for transport on planes.
- Operated conveyor belts, push-back tractors and aircraft tugs daily.
- Collected, sorted and checked baggage tags against flight lists.
- Utilized headset radio to communicate vital information regarding ramp operations and flight requirements with ground crew, flight crew, and tow person.
- Positioned and pushed aircraft from remote airport locations to specified areas for operation.
- Connected electrical power units and service hoses to aircraft.
- Loaded and unloaded aircraft cargo, passenger baggage and freight.
Final Quality Inspector
Ford Motor Company
Chicago, IL
08.2015 - 06.2022
- Participated in continuous improvement initiatives aimed at improving overall quality assurance program.
- Assisted in troubleshooting problems related to product quality or assembly issues.
- Trained new employees on proper inspection techniques and equipment use.
- Adjusted machine settings when necessary based on test results obtained from inspections.
- Reported any discrepancies found during inspection process to supervisor immediately.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines without compromising quality standards.
- Developed operational strategies for improving accuracy of inspections while reducing time required per unit inspected.
- Conducted regular audits of incoming materials against purchase order specifications.
- Inspected finished products for defects and non-conformances according to established procedures.
- Maintained a clean work area throughout the shift to promote safe working conditions.
- Utilized advanced technologies such as 3D scanning for dimensional analysis of components.
- Recorded data from inspections into tracking system for future reference.
- Reviewed blueprints, drawings, and specifications prior to inspecting products.
- Organized inventory of parts used in assembly processes to maintain accurate records.
- Verified that all components of the product were present and assembled correctly.
- Performed periodic maintenance checks on all inspection equipment used in the production line process.
- Performed visual inspections on parts, assemblies and subassemblies with precision measuring instruments.
- Provided feedback on areas requiring improvement or corrective action plan development.
- Monitored production line operations to ensure adherence to quality standards.
- Tested and inspected electrical work with test equipment to check performance and adjust for quality control.
- Marked materials with grade or acceptance status.
- Notified supervisors or other relevant personnel of test or production issues.
Education
High School Diploma -
Dwight D. Eisenhower High School
Blue Island, IL05-1996
Skills
- Forklift Certification
- Quality Control Standards
- Pallet Jack Operation
- Shipping and receiving procedures
- Heavy Machinery Operation
- Loading and unloading
Affiliations
hiking fishing bike riding and swimming
Certification
CDL Class B school bus passenger
20 hour unarmed security training
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Unloader Associate
Walmart Distribution Center 7078
02.2024 - Current
Process Clerk
United States Postal Service, USPS
10.2023 - 02.2024
Ramp Agent
Southwest Airlines
11.2022 - 10.2023
Final Quality Inspector
Ford Motor Company
08.2015 - 06.2022
High School Diploma -
Dwight D. Eisenhower High School
CDL Class B school bus passenger
20 hour unarmed security training
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