Matthew Herold
Austin,TX
Summary
Adaptable worker with a strong background in warehouse, groundskeeping, and food service support. Known for dependable work ethic, safe equipment use, and teamwork. Ready to contribute to smooth daily operations, strong stock control, and efficient order processing.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Associte
Goodwill Central Texas
Austin, Texas
04.2026 - Current
- Stocked merchandise on shelves and organized backroom storage to ensure optimal inventory accessibility.
- Loaded inventory into storage bins to maintain order and facilitate quick retrieval in a warehouse setting.
- Operated heavy-duty dumping machinery to streamline material handling processes.
Temp food service, culinary, and maintanence
Instawork.com
Austin, Texas
10.2023 - Current
- Executed diverse restaurant operations as buffet server, table server, bus, greeter, prep cook, and utility maintenance, ensuring timely food delivery and maintaining cleanliness standards.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Warehouse Associate
Amazon
Austin, Dallas, Albuquerque
04.2020 - 08.2025
- Operated handheld scanners to pick orders in Amazon fulfillment centers.
- Stowed incoming inventory into designated shelves and bin locations.
- Loaded and unloaded trailers using safe warehouse procedures.
- Inspected merchandise for damage, accuracy, and proper placement.
- Supported team members with daily workflow and task coordination.
- Followed Amazon safety rules and maintained clean work areas.
- Packed and labeled merchandise to prepare for loading and shipment to customers.
- Communicated effectively with team members on matters related to work assignments.
- Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations.
- Picked and prepared numerous daily shipments in a controlled atmosphere warehouse environment.
- Kept shelves, workstations and pallet areas neat and tidy to maintain a safe work environment.
- Received deliveries, scanned packages, and updated orders in the internal database.
- Unloaded materials from trucks using forklifts and pallet jacks.
- Labeled containers correctly for product identification purposes.
- Operated a variety of material handling equipment including electric pallet jacks, hand-held scanners, shrink wrap machines and conveyor systems.
- Assembled customer orders from stock ensuring that the correct number and types of products were picked accurately.
- Examined packages and goods for damage and notified vendors of replacement needs.
- Loaded finished goods onto delivery vehicles.
- Assisted coworkers with special projects to learn new tasks while gaining additional responsibilities.
- Updated inventory and production information using warehouse management systems and scanner guns.
- Maintained accurate inventory records through manual and computerized systems.
- Ensured compliance with established safety procedures when operating machinery or performing physical tasks within the warehouse environment.
- Read computer-generated move tickets, put-away labels and delivery labels to properly move merchandise.
- Adhered strictly to company policies regarding quality control measures throughout the shipping process.
- Fostered positive working relationships with internal staff members while providing superior customer service.
- Preserved safe work environment by maintaining clean workstations and the pallet area.
- Staged and sorted multiple types of products for loading.
- Assisted in packaging and labeling of products for shipment.
- Kept up to date on safety procedures and correct lifting techniques to prevent injuries.
- Placed bins, carts and containers in convenient locations to assist with loading efficiency.
- Reviewed work orders before starting work to determine necessary materials and meet deadlines.
- Labeled containers, boxes, and cargo with identifying information to ensure proper tracking.
- Followed organizational procedures to stack and store cargo in transit sheds, ship holds and warehouses.
- Placed bracing, straps and other protective devices onto items in transit to prevent damage.
- Used digital database to keep records of units and stock moved.
- Protected items by wrapping in cling film, padded moving blankets and tape.
- Carried necessary tools and supplies to transportation vehicles and returned to proper storage areas after use.
- Loaded cargo onto transportation devices and attached affixing tools to achieve safe transportation.
- Counted the number of boxes or units in loading docks to confirm proper completion of work orders.
Groundskeeper
Expo New Mexico
Albuquerque, New Mexico
09.2024 - 06.2025
- Operated mowers, trimmers, and blowers to support daily ground care.
- Mowed lawns and trimmed grass around sidewalks, flower beds and walls.
- Maintained lawns, shrubs, and planted areas across Expo New Mexico fairgrounds.
- Inspected and adjusted irrigation systems to optimize water delivery for event spaces.
- Inspected lawns for weeds, pests, or other signs of damage.
- Lifted and removed fallen branches to maintain safety in outdoor areas. fallen or damaged branches using hand and power tools.
- Trimmed trees, shrubs, and hedges using hand tools such as shears and pruners.
- Trimmed or edged around flower beds, walks, or walls.
- Used hand-held tools to maintain green spaces.
- Collected litter and debris from walkways, parking lots, and public areas.
- Conducted daily litter removal across grounds to maintain a clean environment.
- Maintained walkways, driveways, and parking lots by removing snow, ice, and other obstructions.
- Removed debris and trash from surrounding areas and disposed of recyclable materials properly.
- Operated mowers, tractors, and other equipment in a safe manner.
- Performed regular inspections and maintenance on groundskeeping equipment to maintain reliability and readiness.
- Assisted maintenance crews with cleanup, hauling, and grounds equipment storage.
- Transported mulch, soil and sand using shovel and rake.
- Addressed emergency maintenance requests promptly.
- Reported hazards and repaired minor landscape issues around Expo New Mexico.
- Prepped outdoor areas for livestock shows, fairs, and community events.
- Assisted event staff with logistical support during special events. during special events held at the premises.
- Enforced ground policies to uphold safety standards for all visitors, and regulations, ensuring a safe environment for visitors.
- Provided proper upkeep of planters, paved areas or other grounds features.
Kitchen Utility
Austin Convention Center
Austin, Texas
08.2018 - 09.2020
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Performed routine maintenance and repair tasks on equipment to ensure optimal functionality.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with a diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
Education
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Illinois Valley Community College
Oglesby, IL03-1986
Skills
- Order picking
- Handheld scanners
- Pallet jack operation
- Material handling
- Inventory management
- Stock replenishment
- Order fulfillment
- Warehouse safety
Certification
- Food Handlers Certification
- TABC alcohol service certificate
Timeline
Warehouse Associte
Goodwill Central Texas
04.2026 - Current
Groundskeeper
Expo New Mexico
09.2024 - 06.2025
Temp food service, culinary, and maintanence
Instawork.com
10.2023 - Current
Warehouse Associate
Amazon
04.2020 - 08.2025
Kitchen Utility
Austin Convention Center
08.2018 - 09.2020
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Illinois Valley Community College