Lucas Wasdin
Oklahoma City,OK
Summary
Driven and detail-oriented professional with extensive experience in material handling and warehouse operations, notably with Ross Technology. Excelled in optimizing efficiency and fostering team collaboration, significantly enhancing workflow and safety standards. Demonstrated proficiency in forklift operation and problem-solving, contributing to a marked increase in productivity.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Worker
Hobby Lobby Distribution Center
Oklahoma City, OK
09.2024 - 05.2026
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work areas to uphold operational standards.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as Number pounds.
- Operated pallet jacks to efficiently move materials throughout warehouse.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.
- Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
- Unpacked and repacked items in different quantities and configurations for shipment.
- Worked in various areas throughout the warehouse including working in different buildings.
- Used a scanner to fill out orders to fulfill certain jobs.
Material Handler
Ross Technology
Leola, PA
07.2022 - 08.2024
- Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
- Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
- Maintained a safe work environment by following proper safety protocols and conducting regular inspections.
- Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of tasks and high-quality work standards.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transfer large products from one area of warehouse to another, allowing for easier accessibility.
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Increased productivity, utilizing forklifts and other material handling equipment effectively.
- Read production orders, work orders, shipping orders and requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.
- Facilitated smooth operations, coordinating with various departments to fulfill material requests promptly.
- Supported production goals, ensuring that all necessary materials were available when needed on the manufacturing floor.
- Alerted supervisors and coworkers of hazards and other issues for quick resolutions.
- Enhanced warehouse efficiency by organizing materials and implementing inventory management systems.
- Facilitated smooth warehouse operations, maintaining clean and organized work areas.
- Supported production line with timely material supply, keeping operations running without interruptions.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.
- Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
- Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
Temp. Team Lead
Ross Technology
Leola, PA
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and employee recognition initiatives.
- Served as a role model for the team by demonstrating commitment to excellence, professionalism, and adherence to company values at all times.
- Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
- Collaborated with other department leads to streamline workflows, improve interdepartmental coordination, and achieve business goals collectively.
- Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
- Increased customer satisfaction by ensuring timely completion of projects and adherence to high-quality standards.
- Influenced positive change within the organization through strategic thinking, innovation, problem-solving abilities, and consistent leadership style.
- Managed risks and mitigated potential issues through proactive planning, monitoring, and timely decisionmaking.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
- Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
- Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
- Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
- Observed packing operations to verify conformance to specifications.
Warehouse Worker
Conestoga Supply
Lancaster, PA
10.2021 - 07.2022
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 75 pounds.
- Maintained clean workspaces by enforcing strict housekeeping guidelines for storage areas, dock bays, and equipment zones.
- Reduced order processing times with streamlined picking, packing, and shipping procedures.
- Contributed to achieving team goals with consistent punctuality, reliability, and adherence to established performance standards.
- Operated various types of warehouse machinery safely, adhering to all relevant guidelines and protocols.
- Managed incoming shipments effectively by inspecting goods for quality control purposes before storing them appropriately.
- Ensured accurate order fulfillment by diligently cross-checking pick lists against packed items for consistency.
- Achieved timely dispatch of orders using effective time management strategies during the picking process.
- Enhanced physical inventory counts, participating in semi-annual audits to verify stock levels.
- Facilitated smooth operation of loading dock, coordinating efficient loading and unloading of trucks.
- Maintained cleanliness and order in warehouse, adhering to rigorous housekeeping standards.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.
- Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
- Assisted in receiving, stocking and distribution of merchandise.
- Unpacked and repacked items in different quantities and configurations for shipment.
- Used machinery and equipment such as box cutters, shrink-wrap guns and electric pallet jacks.
- Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
- Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
- Verified quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against packing list.
Education
High School Diploma -
Port Charlotte High School
Port Charlotte, FLSkills
Material Handling
Loading and unloading
Order Picking
Positive Attitude
Heavy Lifting
Package handling
Attention to Detail
Shipping and receiving
Materials handling and transport
Teamwork and Collaboration
Forklift Operation
Truck loading and unloading
Pallet Jack Operation
Warehouse Safety
Forklift Operations
Warehouse Organization
Material Identification
Clean Background Check
Pick Ticket Orders
Hand Trucks and Dollies
Pulling and Staging
Optimizing efficiency
Willing to Learn
Decision-Making
Team Collaboration
Problem-Solving
Wrapping and boxing
Labeling and boxing
Critical Thinking
Health and safety compliance
Hand and Power Tool Operation
Work Planning and Prioritization
Certification
While working at Hobby Lobby I had the opportunity to take a course called N.C.R. (National Career Readiness) issued by the state of Oklahoma. It involves the following, Applied Math, Graphic Literacy and Work place documents. There are four levels of achievement which include bronze, silver, Gold and platinum. I have Gold with the certificate to show.
Also working at Hobby Lobby they give you a plaque stating there overall idea that you represent. Mine for my first year stated “LUCAS WASDIN has overcome obstacles in order to reach their goal, has demonstrated the character quality of DETERMINATION”.
Timeline
Warehouse Worker
Hobby Lobby Distribution Center
09.2024 - 05.2026
Temp. Team Lead
Ross Technology
10.2023 - 01.2024
Material Handler
Ross Technology
07.2022 - 08.2024
Warehouse Worker
Conestoga Supply
10.2021 - 07.2022
High School Diploma -
Port Charlotte High School