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Kenneth Gordon

Kendallville

Summary

Dedicated and skilled Material Handler with a strong work ethic, experienced at Graphic Packaging International. Proficient in forklift operation and equipment calibration, I excelled in optimizing inventory movements and ensuring accurate shipments. My commitment to quality and efficiency significantly reduced discrepancies, enhancing overall warehouse productivity.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Machine Operator

Accel International
08.2025 - Current
  • Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
  • Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.

Shipping and Receiving Lead

C & A Tool Engineering
06.2023 - 08.2025
  • Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
  • Organized storage areas to optimize materials movements and minimize labor hours.
  • Operated forklifts, lift trucks, and hand trucks to move items around warehouse.
  • Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to identify discrepancies with records.
  • Verified orders by comparing names and quantity of items packaged with shipping documents.
  • Compared shipping orders and invoices against contents received to verify accuracy.

Material Handler

Graphic Packaging International
09.2015 - 06.2023
  • Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
  • Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
  • Read production orders, work orders, shipping orders and requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.
  • 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.
  • Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.

Material Handler

Graphic Packaging International
09.2008 - 08.2019
  • Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
  • Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
  • Read production orders, work orders, shipping orders and requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.
  • 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.

Education

High School Diploma -

Central Noble
Albion, IN

Skills

  • Forklift and pallet jack operation
  • Strong work ethic
  • Power and hand tools
  • Equipment calibration
  • Basic math
  • Shipping and labeling

Timeline

Machine Operator

Accel International
08.2025 - Current

Shipping and Receiving Lead

C & A Tool Engineering
06.2023 - 08.2025

Material Handler

Graphic Packaging International
09.2015 - 06.2023

Material Handler

Graphic Packaging International
09.2008 - 08.2019

High School Diploma -

Central Noble