KENNETH PELL SR.
Horton
Summary
Experienced forklift driver responsible for unloading and loading trailers and trucks at warehouse and closely observing all safety regulations in the operation of material handling equipment. Packing general, sensitive and hazardous material to meet or beat the Required Delivery Date (RDD).
Overview
47
47
years of professional experience
Work History
Packer/Shipper
PrimeTech International, Inc
01.2019 - Current
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, promoting safety and productivity.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Maintained neat and organized work area to safeguard items and comply with cleanliness standards.
- Managed workload effectively under pressure during peak periods while maintaining focus on quality control measures.
- Complied with company policies and industry regulations throughout all packing activities, promoting a safe working environment.
- Completed all assigned tasks promptly, adhering to strict deadlines while maintaining high-quality workmanship.
- Increased accuracy of packed items by diligently following packing lists and verifying product information.
- Trained new employees on proper packing and labeling techniques and to apply best practices.
- Supported warehouse operations by efficiently moving materials to designated areas using pallet jacks, carts or forklift.
- Assisted in starting up a new packaging area in building 8022.
Packer Shipper
AECOM
12.2013 - 01.2019
- Verified shipping documents had correct destination address, accounting classification, required delivery date and if hazardous or sensitive, verifying information with appropriate regulation's, before authorizing the use of Government funds for movement
- Use the Logistics Information Warehouse (LOGSA) to find Special Packing Instructions (SPI) when Fed Log list it as the preservation method
- Contact different Supply Managers when items are not in Fed Log to get the preservation method
- Safely handle, park and ship Radioactive shipments
- Capable of making crates if the Blocker and Bracer’s are performing other duties
- Receive in radioactive shipments in insured the item was packaged correctly using appropriate regulations, label and mark item to be shipped, making sure all items were correct to keep item from being frustrated by the carrier
- With the implementation of the Wood Packaging Material (WPM) all skids have to be heat treated
- Upon receiving items on skid I, verify that the skids are heat treated, if not, change it out with one that is
- Load trucks and block and brace ammo leaving Redstone Arsenal
- Prepare Stock Readiness label to identify the cargo being shipped
- Redstone Arsenal
Preservation Specialist
Chugach
04.2011 - 11.2013
- When freight arrives in and I, in-check it, to verify that the paperwork is correct, checking the item with the shipping paperwork
- Verifying that the quantity and condition of item being shipped
- Using standard operating instructions, regulations and procedure's freight is packaged and preserve to spec's
- Using the Fed Log program it gives procedures on properly preserve a item, along with how to pack the item for transport
- After item is signed in it is packed according to the priority it has on the shipping paperwork
- All999, and Aircraft On The Ground are processed as soon as they come in then its transportation priority one, then two and routine
- When packing sensitive, hazardous material I'm very meticulous in handling and packing, always done according to regulations
- After the item is packaged, it is labeled and marked as required
- Redstone Arsenal
Rate Auditor
Northrop Grumman Corp
01.2004 - 04.2004
- After being called back to work after being laid off
- I was responsible for shipping out freight under150 pounds
- Utilizing the Federal Express computer, I entered the shipping information into the machine and process the label
- According to the priority determined if the shipment moved by air or ground
- After the label is made the tracking number and date shipped is transposed to the shipping paperwork
- Provided excellent customer service, providing guidance on shipping paperwork and providing tracking numbers to customers when requested
- Redstone
Quality Control Inspector
Wayne's Farms
02.2003 - 01.2004
- Inspect final product for defects and prepare reports
- Inspected over5000 LB
- Of product a day
- Ensuring no bones, cartilage and other defects per buyer specifications
- All inspection's were done on time and no problems
- Was chosen by Quality Control Manager to go to another plant to train personnel in the operation in a Fat Analysis machine
General Construction Worker
Chorba Contracting Corp
10.2002 - 02.2003
- General construction worker that tore down nine, concrete block retaining walls and rebuilt them back at Redstone Family Housing Area
- Prepared two,80 x60 pads for a concrete base, so a metal building could be constructed
- All jobs were performed on time
Freight Rate Auditor
Northrop Grumman Corp
12.1999 - 10.2002
- Prepared shipping paperwork for shipment's leaving Redstone Arsenal
- Shipments ranged from documentation, to all kinds of explosives, radioactive material, vehicles, and tanks
- Verified and paid carrier's invoices when received
- Helped fellow co-workers when they needed help
- Provided customer support in tacking shipments, supplying tracking numbers, provided detailed instructions on how to properly fill out shipping paperwork
- Redstone Arsenal
Construction worker
Chorba Contracting Corp
06.1998 - 12.1999
- General construction worker, concrete finisher, carpenter, capability of handling all power tools safely
- Helped build over a two million dollar church in Arab, AL.
Airman to Freight Warehouse Manager
USAF
05.1978 - 05.1998
- In the20 years in the United States Air Force (USAF) I've worked in most aspects of the Transportation Career Field
- Responsible for shipping/receiving and distribution of Department of Defense Cargo for the Air Force Base assigned
- Supervised up to12 personnel effectively
- During Operation Desert Storm Implemented a DD Form1387-2 computer program to help streamline the processing of hazardous cargo movement by military airlift when TDY at King Khalid Air Base Khamis Mushait, Saudi Arabia
- Expertly led a team that packed/shipped over7000 lb of critical mission equipment valued at over $30,000 in only two days for a shortnotice real world contingency: assured successful mission accomplishment
- Provided outstanding service in movement of cargo for Moody Air Force Base Personnel
- Using expert cargo routing procedures coupled with coordination with Headquarters Military Traffic Command saved the Department of Defense several thousand of dollars in transportation funds
- My experience includes but not limited to supervision, shipping/receiving, distribution, packaging, customs inspector, quality control and safety
- I work well under pressure and meet or beat all deadlines
- I also work well as team member/leader
- Numerous locations, worldwide
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Transportation
Community College of the Air Force
05.1998
High School Diploma - General studies
Albertville High School
05.1975
Skills
- Warehouse safety
- Efficient packing
- Box assembly
- Labeling accuracy
- Weighing and measuring
- Product Inspections
- Tape gun usage
- Strapping machines
- Sealing machines
- Machine operation
- Fragile item handling
- Pallet wrapping
Awards
- Received a letter of Appreciation from Program Executive Office, Ground Combat Systems Robotic systems Joint Project Office. My efforts as a Preservationist at Redstone Arsenal ensured the Effective movement of over $330M of supplies and equipment. Over a two year period, processed over2,000 shipments which included over2,300 Robotic Platforms. My expertise ensured all spare parts to sustain repair and rebuild operations, and support equipment for ten Robotic Repair facilities in Iraq, Afghanistan, Germany and training centers throughout the United States were shipped in a timely manner.
- The National Institute of Packaging, Handling, Logistics Engineers (NIPHLE) I, was presented with the2012 Materials Handling Award and Jason Sheth and I, won the2012 Long Life Packaging Award together
Training
- Certificate of completion: letter of instruction Preservation and Packing (PACK-1A)2012 –2012 Distributed learning system Redstone Arsenal
- DOD Shelf-Life Program CLL120 section 889 May 2016 – May 2016 Defense Acquisition University
- Wood Packaging Material (WPM) Jul 2024 – Jul 2026 Department of Defense
Timeline
Packer/Shipper
PrimeTech International, Inc
01.2019 - Current
Packer Shipper
AECOM
12.2013 - 01.2019
Preservation Specialist
Chugach
04.2011 - 11.2013
Rate Auditor
Northrop Grumman Corp
01.2004 - 04.2004
Quality Control Inspector
Wayne's Farms
02.2003 - 01.2004
General Construction Worker
Chorba Contracting Corp
10.2002 - 02.2003
Freight Rate Auditor
Northrop Grumman Corp
12.1999 - 10.2002
Construction worker
Chorba Contracting Corp
06.1998 - 12.1999
Airman to Freight Warehouse Manager
USAF
05.1978 - 05.1998
High School Diploma - General studies
Albertville High School
Associate of Applied Science - Transportation
Community College of the Air Force
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