Open To Work
Kevin Brown
Champaign,IL
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented professional with extensive experience at Walmart and Silgan Clourses. Proven expertise in stocking shelves and order picking, ensuring product availability and safety. Recognized for optimizing workflows and reducing waste, while effectively collaborating with team members to enhance operational efficiency. Strong commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Set-up/Overnight Stocker
Walmart
10.2025 - Current
- Stocked shelves efficiently to maintain product availability and organization.
- Assisted customers by locating products and answering inquiries promptly.
- Operated equipment for inventory management, ensuring accuracy in stock levels.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow during peak hours.
- Monitored product expiration dates to ensure freshness and safety standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of work areas according to company policies.
- Participated in inventory counts, contributing to accurate stock assessments.
- Maintained proper storage of overstock items, keeping backroom areas organized and accessible for future use.
- Removed all boxes and related trash from sales floor and processed through compactors.
- Enhanced store appearance for better customer experience through meticulous shelf stocking and arrangement.
Prep Cook/ Dishwasher
Hendrick House
01.2025 - 08.2025
- Prepared ingredients according to recipes, ensuring quality and consistency in food preparation.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspace, adhering to safety and sanitation guidelines.
- Assisted chefs in meal preparation, demonstrating adaptability and quick learning of new techniques.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely and efficiently, contributing to smooth kitchen operations during service hours.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced waste and optimized ingredient usage during meal preparations.
- Reduced food waste by properly storing ingredients and monitoring expiration dates.
- Maintained optimal food quality by adhering to strict guidelines for food safety and sanitation.
Sitdown Forklift Operator
Guardian West
07.2021 - 08.2025
- Operated forklifts to transport materials efficiently within warehouse environment.
- Conducted routine inspections of equipment to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.
- Assisted in loading and unloading shipments, facilitating timely order fulfillment.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize warehouse layout for improved workflow.
- Monitored stock levels and reported discrepancies to management for resolution.
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
Injection Molder, Compression Molder
Silgan Clourses
06.2005 - 02.2020
- Operated injection molding machines to produce high-quality plastic components.
- Monitored production processes to ensure adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Maintained equipment by performing routine inspections and preventative maintenance.
- Trained new employees on machine operations and safety protocols.
- Reduced material waste by implementing better quality control measures and monitoring equipment performance.
- Assisted in the development of standard operating procedures for consistent mold setup, tooling, and process controls.
- Optimized material usage during production runs, minimizing scrap rates while maintaining part quality standards.
- Increased operational efficiency by streamlining workflows and organizing workspace for optimal performance.
Picker,packer,fork Lift Operator
Silgan Clourses
06.2005 - 02.2020
- Operated pallet jacks to efficiently transport products within warehouse environment.
- Sorted and organized inventory to streamline order fulfillment processes.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain high accuracy in order picking.
- Inspected products for quality assurance prior to packaging and shipment.
- Trained new staff on safety protocols and efficient packing techniques.
- Monitored stock levels, reporting discrepancies to management for resolution.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards while performing daily operational tasks.
- Labeled products, rotated stock and fronted merchandise for appealing display.
- Received new stock and input values into computer system.
- Kept warehouse areas free of debris and safe for employees with proper storage and maintenance of machinery, tools and supplies.
Education
GED -
Vienna High School
Vienna,IL07-1993
Skills
- Stocking shelves
- Stock rotation
- Pallet jack operation
- Product restocking
- Heavy lifting
- Maintaining safety
- Stock replenishment
- Label reading
- Handheld scanner use
- Order picking
Accomplishments
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].
- Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
Certification
- CPDW - Certified Professional in Distribution and Warehousing
- [Area of certification] Training - 3mo. time frame
- Certified pack for the first 3mo. then became a forklift driver within a 6 mo. time frame within a year i became a sacmi tech within two years i was a injection molder operator while working at silgan clourses.
Timeline
Set-up/Overnight Stocker
Walmart
10.2025 - Current
Prep Cook/ Dishwasher
Hendrick House
01.2025 - 08.2025
Sitdown Forklift Operator
Guardian West
07.2021 - 08.2025
Injection Molder, Compression Molder
Silgan Clourses
06.2005 - 02.2020
Picker,packer,fork Lift Operator
Silgan Clourses
06.2005 - 02.2020
GED -
Vienna High School
food handler, fork lift certificate
i work as forklift operator while at silgan clourses it took about six mouth going from a packer to a forklift operator from that i went to running a molding machine just like the food handler certificate i move up quick once i see something i like to learn i try learn quick i usually do real good on the test once i learn what i got to do to get a certificate.