MATTHEW GREENWALT
FRANKLIN GROVE,USA
Summary
With over 23 years of experience in transportation and logistics, exceptional forklift driver. Known for hard-working nature and ability to multitask. Possesses outstanding leadership qualities, problem-solving skills, and effective communication abilities. Consistently demonstrates a strong work ethic and dedication to delivering results.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator
Tyson Foods
Rochelle, IL
05.2016 - Current
- 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.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
RECEIVER/ SORTING/ COMPOST OPERATOR
SECURE RECYCLING SERVICES
DIXON, IL
01.2013 - Current
- Receive, process, and sort electronics from pallets and gaylords
- Continuously exceed my expectations of processing 10,000 pounds of electronics each week
- Stack computers, computer monitors, and other electronics on pallets
- Input item weights and description into the computer program Cyclutions.Was awarded a monetary bonus for exceeding the projected amount processed for 6 month period
- Operate 15 foot truck to other businesses to pick up electronics
- Drive to Dixon Publics Schools to pick up food scrap waste to process through the composter
- Properly mix food scraps with wood chips and other materials to produce compost
- Operate compost tote tipper to dump materials into compost machine
- Operate composter to properly mix materials and monitor compost process
- I am a vital part of the day to day operations at warehouse
STACKER
CREST FOODS
ASHTON, IL
10.2012 - 11.2012
- Stacked merchandise on both partial and full pallets
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags
- Received cargo by lifting and moving it using hand trucks and pallet jacks
- Handled multiple tasks simultaneously to maximize work efficiency
- Inspected items for damage and performed quality checks
- Loaded, transported and stacked materials
- Maintained a neat and clean working area at all times
- Loaded and unloaded pieces into boxes for shipment
SERGEANT/ SUPERVISOR
UNITED STATES ARMY
FORTEUSTIS, VA
12.2007 - 09.2012
- Drafted military and nonmilitary correspondence
- Sorted and routed incoming correspondence and messages
- Developed and led training programs in preparation for combat
- Served as custodian of classified documents
- Communicated urgent orders and directions effectively to team of 15 personnel
- Operated and maintained equipment worth more than $1,700,000
- Tracked and filed administrative paperwork and personnel folders
- Maintained 100% accountability of all assigned equipment worth more than $100,000
- Reviewed disciplinary and other adverse actions and made recommendations
- Planned and briefed personnel on missions
FORKLIFT OPERATOR
UNITED STATES ARMY
FORTEUSTIS, VA
03.2002 - 12.2007
- Tracked and filed administrative paperwork and personnel folders
- Gathered, logged and monitored all shipping data
- Divided cargo received by account number and intended location
- Managed loading and unloading of personnel and cargo
- Moved levers and controls that operate lifting devices, such as forklifts, lift beams and swivel-hooks, hoists, and elevating platforms, to load, unload, transport, and stack material
- Operated all wheeled vehicles and equipment over varied terrain and roadways for support of combat operations
- Verified the contents of inventory loads against shipping papers
- Secured cargo for transport, using ropes, blocks, chain, binders, or covers
- Reported vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles
- Reported any mechanical problems encountered with vehicles
- Prepared vehicles for movement/shipment by air, rail, or vessel
- Inspected and maintained vehicle supplies and equipment, such as gas, oil, water, tires, lights, and brakes, to ensure that vehicles are in proper working condition
- Employed land navigation techniques
- Used manual jack to unload at customer site
- Safely loaded and unloaded deliveries according to size of load and content description
- Operated delivery vans in accordance with company safety policies and procedures
- Attached identifying tags to containers
- Recorded numbers of units handled and moved using daily production sheets and work tickets
- Loaded and unloaded ship cargo
- Swept floors and stored equipment at the end of each shift
- Stacked and stored pallets at the end of the shift to keep warehouse clean and organized
- Divided cargo received by account number and intended location
- Unloaded cargo from truck with hand trucks and pallet jacks
- Operated forklifts and other heavy machinery safely
- Picked up incoming stock and delivered materials to designated locations
- Stacked and piled lumber, boards and pallets
- Stocked, staged and transported goods
- Reported all equipment failures and malfunctions to supervisor
- Sorted cargo before loading and unloading
- Received, stored and shipped goods and materials
Education
GED -
Dixon, IL01.2000
DIXON HIGH SCHOOL -
Dixon, IL01.1999
Skills
- Team player
- Inspections
- Flexible schedule
- Safe driver
- General laborer
- Shipping and receiving expert
- Forklift operation
- Quality assurance
- Troubleshooting
- Deadline-driven
- Material handling
- Team leader
- Hard working and self-motivated
- Organized
- Fast learner
- Critical thinking
- Disaster preparedness
- Quick learner
- Project management
- Exceptional communication skills
- Proofreading and editing
- Transportation specialist
- Strong leader
Awards
- Overseas Service Ribbon
- 2003
- 2006
- 2009
- Army Accommodation Medal
- 2012
- Army Achievement Medal, 2010
- Awarded 6 different Certificate of Achievement Awards over 10 years.
- Trained and certified by the United States Composting Council to properly compost materials., 06/2013
Accomplishments
Successfully completed basic and advanced leadership courses.
Timeline
Forklift Operator
Tyson Foods
05.2016 - Current
RECEIVER/ SORTING/ COMPOST OPERATOR
SECURE RECYCLING SERVICES
01.2013 - Current
STACKER
CREST FOODS
10.2012 - 11.2012
SERGEANT/ SUPERVISOR
UNITED STATES ARMY
12.2007 - 09.2012
FORKLIFT OPERATOR
UNITED STATES ARMY
03.2002 - 12.2007