Kevin Brown
Warsaw,NY
Summary
Adept at equipment maintenance and material handling, I significantly enhanced operational efficiency at Morton Salt. With a forklift certification and a knack for customer service, I led teams in optimizing product packing and shipping, ensuring OSHA compliance, and mentoring newcomers to achieve seamless warehouse operations.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Laborer
Morton Salt
Silver Springs, NY
07.1987 - 11.2024
- Maintained accurate records of inventory levels and product locations in the warehouse.
- Performed regular servicing and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment.
- Stacked and arranged products on pallets according to size and weight requirements.
- Unloaded freight from containers and organized them for storage in designated areas.
- Lifted objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance when necessary.
- Completed variety of physical labor tasks.
- Prepared items for transportation installing bracing, padding and strapping to prevent damage.
- Operated pallet jacks and forklifts to load and unload supplies and materials.
- Gained independent working skills and guided and mentored less experienced team members.
- Loaded and unloaded daily material shipments, keeping products organized and secure to prevent damage and optimize handling.
- Loaded or unloaded building materials to distribute machinery or tools.
- Operated various power tools such as drills and saws safely while following manufacturer's instructions.
- Followed all safety procedures when handling hazardous materials in the laboratory setting.
- Organized tools, supplies, and equipment needed for specific jobs according to instructions provided by supervisor.
- Performed physical activities requiring heavy lifting, walking and standing for long periods of time.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto or from pallets, trucks, or other vehicles using a forklift.
- Lubricated and cleaned machinery and tools.
- Reviewed customer orders for accuracy prior to shipping goods out of the facility.
- Worked closely with carriers such as FedEx, UPS, USPS and DHL regarding pick-ups and deliveries.
- Prepared invoices for customers, ensuring accuracy prior to shipment.
- Checked customer orders, labeling and documentation prior to shipment to avoid delays.
- Compared bills of lading against actual merchandise received, inspected for damaged goods and coordinated distribution to correct departments.
Education
High School Diploma -
Attica Central School
Attica, NY06-1982
Skills
- Customer service
- Equipment maintenance
- Material handling
- Machinery maintenance
- Product packing
- Packing and shipping
- OSHA compliance
- Assembly protocols
- Machine operation
- Product inspection
- Forklift certification
- Shipping coordination
- Equipment operation
- Complex Problem-solving
- Loading and unloading protocols
Timeline
Laborer
Morton Salt
07.1987 - 11.2024
High School Diploma -
Attica Central School
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