Kendra Ross
Kalamazoo,MI
Summary
Adept Forklift Operator and Machine Operation Technician with a proven track record at CINTAS and WKW Automotive, showcasing expertise in heavy equipment operation and mentoring. Excelled in enhancing warehouse efficiency and safety, achieving a significant reduction in processing times. Skilled in inventory staging and fostering team collaboration Ready to contribute solid effort as a team member. Thorough and highly organized with excellent communication skills. Reliable worker with a strong work ethic.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Forklift Operator
CINTAS, Professional Uniform and Facility Services
09.2022 - 01.2025
- Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
Forklift Operator/Warehouse Forklift Operator
WKW Automotive
02.2020 - 11.2024
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
- Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Kept accurate records of materials moved within warehouse to quickly locate inventory and keep facility operating smoothly.
Order Selector
Midwest Fasteners Inc.
12.2017 - 07.2020
- Detail-oriented Order Picker with experience working in various large warehouse environments. Seeking similar role where outstanding packing skills and strong commitment to safety will be valued.
- Pulled orders quickly to maintain demanding productivity goals.
- Printed labels, packaged boxes, and loaded into outbound containers.
- Took on extra hours and shifts during busy periods to meet tight shipping deadlines.
Machine Operation Technician
Stryker Machine & Tool
02.2014 - 09.2017
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Information Technology
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Kalamazoo, MI05-2016
Skills
- Palletizing
- Warehouse picking
- Documentation
- Inventory staging
- Warehouse operations
- Heavy equipment operation
- Route management
- Mentoring and training
- Boxing and labeling
- Order fulfillment
- RF scanning devices
- Work order processing
- Merchandise restock
Accomplishments
Drivers License
CDL-A
Pallet Jack Certification
Real Estate Broker
Real Estate License
Hazmat Endorsement
School Bus Endorsement
Certification
Drivers License
CDL-A
Pallet Jack Certification
Real Estate Broker
Real Estate License
Hazmat Endorsement
School Bus Endorsement
Timeline
Forklift Operator
CINTAS, Professional Uniform and Facility Services
09.2022 - 01.2025
Forklift Operator/Warehouse Forklift Operator
WKW Automotive
02.2020 - 11.2024
Order Selector
Midwest Fasteners Inc.
12.2017 - 07.2020
Machine Operation Technician
Stryker Machine & Tool
02.2014 - 09.2017
Drivers License
CDL-A
Pallet Jack Certification
Real Estate Broker
Real Estate License
Hazmat Endorsement
School Bus Endorsement
Associate of Applied Science - Information Technology
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
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