Kendall Darden
Saint Peter,MN
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with three years of warehouse experience. Expertise in forklift operations and production processes, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to safety standards. Skilled in lamination, slitting, pouching, press brake operations, warehouse coordination, and as a machine operator and material handler. Proven ability to work independently while remaining attentive and safety-focused in identifying potential hazards.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Material Handler
Minnesota Elevator Inc
Mankato, MN
11.2023 - 02.2026
- Enhanced warehouse efficiency by organizing materials and implementing inventory management systems.
- Reduced order processing time with streamlined material handling procedures.
- Maintained safe work environment by following proper safety protocols and conducting regular inspections.
- Increased productivity, utilizing forklifts and other material handling equipment effectively.
- Supported production goals, ensuring that all necessary materials were available when needed on manufacturing floor.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transfer large products from one area of warehouse to another, allowing for easier accessibility.
- Unloaded incoming shipments to verify accuracy of deliveries and check possible damages.
- Operated CNC press brake to fabricate precision metal components according to specifications.
- Set up and adjusted machine parameters for optimal performance and quality control.
- Interpreted technical drawings and blueprints to ensure accurate production runs.
- Conducted routine maintenance on equipment to minimize downtime and enhance reliability.
Material Handler
Mikros Engineering
Brooklyn Park, MN
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
- Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
- Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
Material Handler
Atlas Staffing
Brooklyn Park, MN
03.2023 - 08.2023
- Operated forklifts 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.
- Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
- Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
- Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
Machine Operator LV2; Lamination/HSA/Imaging Associate
Taylor Corporation
Inver Grove Heights, MN
11.2022 - 03.2023
- Maintained equipment performance by lubricating and cleaning components.
- Prepared reports and technical documentation of day-to-day production processes.
- Operated multiple machines simultaneously to meet production requirements.
- Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Collaborated with other departments to optimize production workflows.
- Organized and prepared workstations and materials needed for operations to maximize productivity.
- Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
- Kept detailed production records and identified hold-ups.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Used precision measuring tools, micrometers and calipers to meet required product specifications.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.
- Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
Slitter Machine Operator/ Lamination Machine Oper
Taylor Corporation
Mankato, MN
04.2022 - 11.2022
- Maintained equipment performance by lubricating and cleaning components.
- Prepared reports and technical documentation of day-to-day production processes.
- Operated multiple machines simultaneously to meet production requirements.
- Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Organized and prepared workstations and materials needed for operations to maximize productivity.
- Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
- Trained new production staff members on safe and efficient production procedures and proper machine operations.
- Used precision measuring tools, micrometers and calipers to meet required product specifications.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
- Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.
- Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
- Removed excess materials during and after runs and collected for reuse or put into removal bins.
- Restocked workstations with supplies to prevent work delays.
- Used gauges, calipers, and other devices to take measurements and identify problems.
- Loaded and positioned raw materials in loading and feeding mechanisms.
- Troubleshot and resolved various issues with machinery, maintaining quality and performance.
Lamination/Slitting/Warehouse Coordinator
EPac Flexible Packaging
Saint Paul
04.2021 - 02.2022
- Shortly after starting and learning the lamination asset I switched into learning slitting
- After learning slitting I was also tasked with learning the warehouse coordinator position
- I trained fully on lamination and slitting assets and cross-trained other associates on the slitter.
FACILITY MANAGER/U-Haul Dealer
Acorn Mini Storage
Roseville, MN
09.2016 - 04.2021
- Rented out storage facility units above expected growth
- Collection calls, managed side tasks, and security checks
- Responsible: maintaining customer accounts, bank deposits and transactions, training new associates, shipping and receiving for a non profit called Diaper Bank of Minnesota and snow removal/landscaping
- Handled all U-Haul dealership transactions
Education
High School Diploma -
Osseo Senior High School
Osseo, MN06-2012
Skills
- Production documentation
- Quality Control
- Records Management
- Preventive equipment maintenance
- Staff Training
- Daily reporting
- Machine Setting
- Preventive maintenance
- Machining equipment
- Material loading
- Physical labor
- Material transport
- Waste management
- Material management
- Forklift driving
- Material handling
Timeline
Material Handler
Minnesota Elevator Inc
11.2023 - 02.2026
Material Handler
Mikros Engineering
08.2023 - 11.2023
Material Handler
Atlas Staffing
03.2023 - 08.2023
Machine Operator LV2; Lamination/HSA/Imaging Associate
Taylor Corporation
11.2022 - 03.2023
Slitter Machine Operator/ Lamination Machine Oper
Taylor Corporation
04.2022 - 11.2022
Lamination/Slitting/Warehouse Coordinator
EPac Flexible Packaging
04.2021 - 02.2022
FACILITY MANAGER/U-Haul Dealer
Acorn Mini Storage
09.2016 - 04.2021
High School Diploma -
Osseo Senior High School