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Kenneth Burden

Champaign,IL

Summary

Proven Warehouse Leader with a track record of optimizing operations at Caterpillar, enhancing team performance through comprehensive training and leadership. Skilled in inventory management and warehouse operations, I excel in creating efficient, safety-compliant environments. Demonstrated ability to boost productivity and maintain accuracy in fast-paced settings, making me a dependable asset to any team. Outgoing individual with well-honed organizational, labor and teamwork skills. Enthusiastic and team-driven with 28 years of experience working in busy environments.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Warehouse Lead

Caterpillar
09.1995 - 05.2024
  • Oversaw daily operations and shipping and handling processes.
  • Managed a team of warehouse personnel, delegating tasks effectively to optimize workflow.
  • Executed regular inventory counts and supply audits to monitor shrinkage and generate insights into purchasing decisions.
  • Labeled boxes, crates and containers with accurate order information, destinations and codes to minimize shipping errors.
  • Moved merchandise using forklifts, pallet jacks and hand trucks.
  • Picked and packed order items.
  • Trained employees on equipment operation and safety protocols.

Warehouse Manager

Rogards Office Plus
08.1992 - 08.1995
  • Offered expertise in inventory management and current stock levels to internal teams and customers to facilitate accuracy and product availability.
  • Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
  • Improved delivery plans with strong scheduling knowledge, organizational skills, and route development expertise.
  • Oversaw upkeep of equipment and physical condition of warehouse, identifying and ordering needed repairs, renovations, and replacements.

Warehouse Manager

Children's Palace
08.1985 - 06.1992
  • Developed strong team of warehouse employees with comprehensive training programs and performance evaluations.
  • Tracked production and quality control systems to proactively identify deficiencies.
  • Offered expertise in inventory management and current stock levels to internal teams and customers to facilitate accuracy and product availability.
  • Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
  • Built motivated warehouse team to consistently accomplish operations goals and exceed performance targets.

Education

GED -

Parkland College
Champaign, IL
08-1994

Skills

  • Supervisory Experience
  • Order Picking
  • Product Packaging
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Warehouse functions
  • Warehouse Operations
  • Paperwork verification
  • Motivated Team Player
  • Dependable and reliable

Certification

  • Forklift Operator Certification - National Forklift Foundation.
  • Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) 10-Hour General Industry Training - OSHA illinois Driver's License B635-5126-7156

Languages

English

Timeline

Warehouse Lead

Caterpillar
09.1995 - 05.2024

Warehouse Manager

Rogards Office Plus
08.1992 - 08.1995

Warehouse Manager

Children's Palace
08.1985 - 06.1992

GED -

Parkland College

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