Lindsay Benner
Wilson,WI
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Organized and motivated, eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Union Laborer
JE Dunn Construction
Minneapolis, MN
05.2020 - 03.2023
- Operated a diverse range of hand and power tools to effectively construct, install, and repair various wood-based structures.
- Assisted in the assembly of scaffolding for workers engaged in construction projects.
- Operated heavy equipment, including forklifts, to efficiently load and unload building materials.
- Executed multiple demolition tasks including removal of walls, floors, and ceilings.
- Kept the team productive and reduced safety risks by regularly clearing work sites of debris.
- Implemented efficient equipment setup techniques to maximize worksite efficiency.
- Unloaded shipments of supplies when they arrived at the job site.
- Utilized rigging equipment for the movement of materials or structures at job sites.
- Controlled traffic to protect work site integrity, crew safety and general public welfare.
- Evaluated sites to ensure compliance with project requirements before and after implementation.
Union Laborer - Refinery
APTIM
Rosemount, MN
04.2021 - 06.2021
- Ensured safe, efficient and effective operation of refinery equipment.
- Assembled and disassembled scaffolding in adherence to project blueprints.
- Installed guardrails, planks, ladders, and other safety equipment on scaffolds.
- Inspected scaffolding for structural integrity prior to use.
- Followed safety protocols including the use of personal protective equipment such as hard hat, gloves, steel-toed boots and safety harness while working at high elevations.
- Demonstrated effective performance when working at varying elevations, including ground height and heights up to 150 feet.
- Evaluated confined spaces for potential hazards and risks through safety inspections and assessments.
- Monitored atmospheric conditions in a confined space with specialized equipment like gas detectors and oxygen monitors.
- Detailed logs kept for confined space work.
- Ensured proper acquisition of permits before starting enclosed area operations.
- Evaluated for combustible materials in heat or spark-exposed areas.
- Remained prepared with fire extinguishers for any potential flare-ups.
- Maintained constant vigilance in assigned area to promptly resolve any identified fire hazards.
Scheduling Coordinator
Vital Plastics
Baldwin, WI
04.2019 - 03.2020
- Effectively managed schedules for over 200 home assembly employees to meet customer's part requirements while considering each individual's needs, availablity, speed, and capabilities.
- Effectively led work process improvements and trained personnel across multiple roles including scheduling, shipping and receiving, inventory adjustments, and investigating production floor discrepancies.
- Developed methods for tracking and managing scheduling data, including production of needed parts and inventory management.
- Provided prompt resolution to customer questions related to schedule adjustments, part availability, and inventory errors.
- Developed strategies for improving efficiency within the scheduling process, implementing a new system to allow our parts to be automatically input into our IQMS manufacturing program.
- Efficiently completed changes and updates to schedules using the IQMS manufacturing program.
- Kept supervisors, team leads, and home employees informed of any modifications to schedules such as changes, cancellations or new additions.
- Analyzed and input data using MS Office, IQMS, and Excel to create spreadsheets.
- Revamped scheduling processes resulting in successful achievement of home assembly production goals.
- Developed weekly work schedules by gathering and analyzing employee data.
- Eliminated process discrepancies, implementing continuous improvements for home assembly scheduling procedures.
- Created and distributed work schedules taking into account inventory levels, deadlines, employee availability/capability, and customer orders.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends by participating in continuous education and advanced training.
- Built solid customer relationships to foster an environment of friendly and transparent communication.
- Organized, input and monitored stock levels of raw materials used in home assembly production and worked closely with suppliers to place orders when necessary.
- Demonstrated leadership as President of Employee Advisory Board for over two years by managing employee engagement through activities such as luncheons, seasonal parties, collaborative team-building exercises alongside implementing incentives and enhancing overall work environment.
- Led/participated in team meetings regarding safety, quality control, and employee concerns.
- Maintained clear and efficient communication with team members across various departments, ensuring effective execution of tasks related to injection molding/home assembly operations.
Shipping and Receiving Manager
Vital Plastics
Baldwin, WI
06.2013 - 04.2019
- Managed the receiving and shipping of all incoming and outgoing orders, ensuring accuracy in product quantity, quality and condition.
- Assisted in developing inventory control systems to track stock levels, delivery times and transport costs.
- Created reports detailing daily shipments, arrivals and discrepancies in order fulfillment.
- Conducted routine inventory audits ensuring record accuracy.
- Ensure accurate order processing and on-time shipments to customers and coordinated scheduling of deliveries with customers and vendors.
- Maintained accurate documentation of shipments with information on weight, cost, and mode of transport.
- Efficiently handled and resolved any shipment-related issues or disputes in a prompt and professional manner.
- Enhanced efficiency in the shipping process by implementing strategies such as updated scanners, barcoding system, macros, and IQMS input.
- Provided immediate support for time-sensitive shipments, regardless of the working hours.
- Facilitated seamless communication between the sales, marketing, and production departments for timely inventory updates.
- Maintained accurate records of daily orders by regularly updating relevant databases for IQMS, management, and customers.
- Tracked orders using IQMS and coordinated with the production floor to ensure proper storage and distribution of products.
- Cross-trained employees on various tasks such as IQMS systems, shipping procedures, and customer requirements for shipping.
- Provided assistance in handling and resolving customer concerns regarding lost or damaged items during transportation.
- Maintained accurate records of inventory levels and efficiently managed supply re-ordering in IQMS.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to efficiently load and unload freight from trucks.
- Coordinated pick-ups and deliveries with carriers including FedEx, UPS, USPS, and DHL.
- Analyzed inconsistencies between physical count and inventory system reports.
- Proficiently operated RF scanners to monitor movements of inventory and products during warehouse operations and shipping.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Real Estate And Property Management
Dakota County Technical College
Rosemount, MNSkills
- Problem-Solving
- Strong Work Ethic
- Data Entry
- Attention to Detail
- Customer service and support
- Deadline-oriented
- Proficient in Excel, Microsoft Word and IQMS
- Project Management
- Recordkeeping abilities / Data Entry
- Construction knowledge
Affiliations
- Hobby Farming
- Horse Training
- Graphic Design
- Crafting
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
RemoteImportant To Me
Flexible work hoursHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionTimeline
Union Laborer - Refinery
APTIM
04.2021 - 06.2021
Union Laborer
JE Dunn Construction
05.2020 - 03.2023
Scheduling Coordinator
Vital Plastics
04.2019 - 03.2020
Shipping and Receiving Manager
Vital Plastics
06.2013 - 04.2019
Some College (No Degree) - Real Estate And Property Management
Dakota County Technical College