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Mark Sluder

Kennewick,WA

Summary

Proven leader and problem-solving specialist, adept in equipment maintenance and enhancing operational efficiency. At Columbia Basin Blends, I co-sponsored safety programs that resulted in decreased lost-time. Skilled in hazardous chemical handling and fostering team collaboration, I excel in fast-paced environments and streamlining processes; ensuring increased productivity and strict adherence to safety standards.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education

Work History

Sanitation Laborer

Columbia Basin Blends
02.2018 - Current
  • Maintained safe work practices at all times and participated in and led safety programs.
  • Cleaned equipment using established procedures, provided tools and training.
  • Cleaned floors and maintained good housekeeping in area.
  • Mixed and used cleaning chemicals according to established procedures.
  • Maintained a safe work area through adherence to safety rules and reporting of hazardous conditions.
  • Other related duties as assigned by Supervisor.
  • Thorough knowledge of cleaning agents, their uses, mixtures, hazards and first aid procedures.
  • Adhered to all company rules, policies, and/or procedures concerning work, GMP’s and safety

Warehouse Supervisor

Lineage Logistics LLC
05.2015 - 12.2017
  • Supervised, trained, provided performance feedback and assigned duties of direct reports to ensure productivity, efficiency, and effectiveness
  • Managed operational procedures to include the incoming and outgoing shipments, handled the organization of merchandise, and maintained warehouse inventory
  • Planned production schedules and resource allocation for completion of job assignments while keeping time and production records
  • Tracked and sent reports to designated plant personnel
  • Tracked warehouse activities including sales, record control, and purchasing to ensure availability of products
  • Ensured accidents were investigated according to the company’s accident investigation procedures
  • Worked with machinery and material handling equipment
  • Resolved employee issues and maintained open lines of communication with all levels of the organization
  • Performed assigned projects as instructed

Warehouse Forklift Operator

Lineage Logistics LLC
01.2015 - 05.2015
  • Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
  • Built pallets and loads for partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets and staged pallets and loads into truck when ready for shipment.
  • Worked with racking systems and loaded or unloaded pallets, pulling and placing pallets on or off of vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically.
  • Received products using frequency scanners, unloaded shipments from trucks and fulfilled and organized orders to streamline customer delivery processes.
  • Put away palletized units by lifting forks for placement into racks above floor height
  • Pick palletized units out of rack locations above floor height and set up for outbound shipment
  • Choose and record materials, weight, counts, and condition of food items via Radio Frequency (RF) system
  • Load and unload materials on and off pallets, skids, or lifting device
  • Complete daily forklift maintenance/check sheet
  • Monitor battery charge, maintain, and clean batteries, and leave material handling equipment at the proper charging station

Warehouse Forklift Operator

Columbia Colstor Inc.
01.2000 - 01.2015
  • Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
  • Built pallets and loads for partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets and staged pallets and loads into truck when ready for shipment.
  • Worked with racking systems and loaded or unloaded pallets, pulling and placing pallets on or off of vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically.
  • Received products using frequency scanners, unloaded shipments from trucks and fulfilled and organized orders to streamline customer delivery processes.
  • Put away palletized units by lifting forks for placement into racks above floor height
  • Pick palletized units out of rack locations above floor height and set up for outbound shipment
  • Choose and record materials, weight, counts, and condition of food items via Radio Frequency (RF) system
  • Load and unload materials on and off pallets, skids, or lifting device
  • Complete daily forklift maintenance/check sheet
  • Monitor battery charge, maintain, and clean batteries, and leave material handling equipment at the proper charging station

Education

Walla Walla Community College
Walla Walla, WA
09.1999 - 05.2000

Skills

  • railcar and truck loading and offloading
  • equipment maintenance and monitoring
  • problem identification and solution specialist
  • hazardous chemical mixing, application, treatment, and disposal
  • certified to operate C02 machinery to fill railcars

Timeline

Sanitation Laborer

Columbia Basin Blends
02.2018 - Current

Warehouse Supervisor

Lineage Logistics LLC
05.2015 - 12.2017

Warehouse Forklift Operator

Lineage Logistics LLC
01.2015 - 05.2015

Warehouse Forklift Operator

Columbia Colstor Inc.
01.2000 - 01.2015

Walla Walla Community College
09.1999 - 05.2000
Mark Sluder