Matt Chesney
Custer
Summary
Hardworking operator skilled in quality control and machine and equipment troubleshooting paired with outstanding time management and multitasking abilities. Quick learner offering several years of experience operating machines of various magnitudes. Focused on reducing costs and increasing productivity.
Hardworking General Laborer with dedicated work ethic and solid industry background. Knowledgeable with operations of heavy and light equipment to accomplish tasks. Reliable and works well in varying conditions.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Hydrographics Operater
Tomorrow River Graphics LLC
Custer
08.2023 - Current
- Operated printing machinery to produce high-quality graphics efficiently.
- Monitored production processes to ensure adherence to quality standards.
- Assisted in setup and calibration of equipment for various print jobs.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas to promote safety and efficiency.
- Conducted routine maintenance on machines to prevent operational issues.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize risks during production activities.
- Documented production data for tracking and reporting purposes.
Raw Product Handler/Forklift Operator
McCain Foods USA
Plover
08.2017 - 08.2023
- Operated machinery to handle and package food products efficiently.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in work area to ensure safety.
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily production goals consistently.
- Inspected products for quality assurance before packaging and shipping.
- Followed safety protocols to prevent accidents and ensure compliance standards.
- Loaded and unloaded materials from trucks and production lines effectively.
- Trained new employees on handling procedures and equipment operation.
- Recorded inventory levels accurately to support supply chain management processes.
- Operated scanning devices to track incoming and outgoing shipments accurately.
- Assisted in training new employees on proper handling techniques for products.
- Performed regular maintenance checks on warehouse equipment.
- Unloaded and loaded trucks with pallet jacks, hand-trucks, and forklifts as necessary.
- Monitored stock levels and reported shortages or overages to management team.
- Processed product returns in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Accurately processed orders for delivery and pickup of products.
- Assisted customers with locating products within the warehouse facility.
- Maintained record of all incoming and outgoing stock items.
- Organized inventory shelves and bins in accordance with established guidelines.
- Maintained cleanliness of workspace at all times by sweeping floors and wiping down surfaces.
- Received, checked, and stocked merchandise in designated areas according to company procedures.
- Performed daily product inspections to ensure quality standards were met.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed while operating machinery such as forklifts.
- Transported materials from one area of the warehouse to another using a variety of equipment such as carts, dollies, forklifts.
- Communicated regularly with supervisors regarding work progress updates.
- Conducted physical inventories of all products stored in the warehouse.
- Inspected returned products for damage or discrepancies prior to restocking them on the shelf.
- Collaborated closely with other departments to ensure that customer orders are fulfilled accurately and promptly.
- Strictly adhered to established safety regulations when working around hazardous materials or chemicals.
- Participated in physical inventory counts to keep information accurate and current.
- Coordinated inventory, stocking and ordering.
- Inspected incoming materials for damage.
- Entered information into system to update status reports.
- Oversaw efficient receiving and inventory management to keep stock within optimal levels.
- Monitored database system to prepare and deliver customer orders on time.
- Oversaw the receiving, storing, and issuing of stock to ensure efficiency.
Warehouse Forklift Operator
AmeriCold Logistics
Wisconsin Rapids
07.2014 - 07.2017
- Operated forklifts to transport materials within the warehouse efficiently.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments to ensure timely inventory management.
- Inspected equipment regularly for safety compliance and operational readiness.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and organized work environment.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize risks during material handling operations.
- Assisted in inventory counts and maintained accurate stock levels.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure proper functionality.
- Trained new employees on safe forklift operation and warehouse procedures.
- Loaded and unloaded pallets of product onto trucks using a forklift.
- Operated forklift to transport goods throughout warehouse.
- Staged goods in loading dock area.
- Followed standard operating procedures to safely stack and store materials in the warehouse.
- Operated manual pallet jacks to move material around the warehouse.
- Assisted with shipping and receiving activities as needed.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed while operating the forklift.
- Received, inspected and stocked incoming shipments.
- Unloaded incoming supplies and placed them into designated storage areas.
- Boxed, labeled and added shrink wrapping to items.
- Reported any issues or discrepancies regarding product quantity or quality to supervisors immediately.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks efficiently and accurately.
- Received incoming shipments and checked contents against purchase orders.
- Performed daily pre-shift inspections on forklifts and other equipment.
- Checked finished products for quality assurance before loading them onto trucks for shipment.
Order Selector/Forklift Operator
Roundys Distribution
Stevens Point
08.2004 - 08.2014
- Operated warehouse equipment to select and transport orders accurately.
- Maintained inventory accuracy through regular cycle counts and stock checks.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely order fulfillment.
- Inspected products for quality assurance before packaging for shipment.
- Trained new employees on safety procedures and operational tasks.
- Communicated with supervisors regarding inventory levels and order issues.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a clean and hazard-free work environment.
- Operated electric pallet jacks and forklifts to transport products between warehouse aisles.
- Attended company safety meetings to maintain knowledge of new and important information.
- Executed the picking, packing, shipping, and unloading of goods in an efficient manner.
- Prepared products for packaging and shipping according to company specifications.
- Assisted other personnel in the loading and unloading process if needed.
- Used handheld scanners to key in data for packages.
- Confirmed shipments against purchase orders for correctness of items, quantity, and quality.
- Inspected product for damages or defects before placing them into containers.
- Reported any discrepancies with order fulfillment immediately to supervisor and manager.
- Verified accuracy of orders prior to loading onto delivery trucks.
- Unloaded merchandise from delivery trucks quickly and efficiently.
- Recorded item numbers and quantities picked on pick sheets or computer terminals.
- Mentored newly hired employees on warehouse safety procedures and demonstrated proper operation of tools to avoid mishaps.
- Performed regular cycle counts of inventory in designated areas.
Education
High School Diploma -
SPASH
Stevens Point, WI05-1998
Skills
- Equipment operation
- Production monitoring
- Quality assurance
- Machine maintenance
- Employee training
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Efficient multitasking
- Preventative maintenance
- Problem-solving
- Machine operation
- Valid Driver's license
- Materials handling
- Troubleshooting
- Hand and power tools
- Deadline adherence
- Warehouse operations
- Heavy equipment operation
- Loading and unloading
- Forklift operation
- Material loading and unloading
- Assembly line operations
Equipment Operator
Certified forklift operator from 1998-2024
Agriculture equipment Operator from 1992-current.
Certifications; forklift,pallet jacks, scissor lift, skid steer, tractors, clamps.
Timeline
Hydrographics Operater
Tomorrow River Graphics LLC
08.2023 - Current
Raw Product Handler/Forklift Operator
McCain Foods USA
08.2017 - 08.2023
Warehouse Forklift Operator
AmeriCold Logistics
07.2014 - 07.2017
Order Selector/Forklift Operator
Roundys Distribution
08.2004 - 08.2014
High School Diploma -
SPASH