Matthew Markovits
Tacoma,WA
Summary
Materials Handler with 5+ years of experience and a perfect safety record. Focused on critical thinking to achieve maximum productivity. An effective communicator and instructor with a good attitude who is highly trainable, I combine a passion for learning and career growth with honesty, integrity, and respect. I remain confident in the value I can bring to this position.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift operator
Mission Foods
Fife, WA
11.2022 - 08.2026
- Managed production materials and coordinated breaks to ensure smooth workflow and safety compliance.
- Learned conversational Spanish to better communicate with team members.
- Resolved workplace conflicts by de-escalating altercations to promote a harmonious work environment.
- Cross-trained in cold storage shipping department as order picker and loader to enhance operational flexibility.
- Maintained inventory accuracy by rotating stock, monitoring temperatures, and conducting weekly overage/shortage audits.
- Utilized SAP scanners daily for precise inventory tracking and data entry.
- Upheld a perfect safety record with zero workplace accidents.
Forklift Operator
Pacific Coast Container
Tacoma, WA
07.2021 - 11.2022
- Operated forklifts safely using specialized push-bin, slip-unit, and clamp attachments under active certifications.
- Maintained safety protocols by executing standard procedures for refilling forklift propane tanks.
- Mapped container spacing based on box sizes to maximize cargo capacity and ensure load stability.
- Conducted thorough inspections of shipping containers and railcars to ensure structural integrity and cargo safety.
- Managed high-risk cargo, safely securing shifted "avalanche loads" of heavy frozen meat inside shifted railcars.
- Verified railcar accuracy against shipping manifests to confirm the correct cars were matched with containers.
- Picked and loaded orders accurately while handling intensive manual labor, including loading containers and freezers.
- Processed logistics paperwork, manually completing Over, Short, and Damaged (OS&D) forms to maintain accurate records.
- Led three-person team, training and onboarding temporary day laborers to enhance workforce readiness.
Education
High school diploma or GED -
Tacoma Community College
Tacoma, WA09-2026
Skills
- Guest services expertise
- Manufacturing industry experience
- Lawn care proficiency
- Box truck operation
- Electric pallet jack handling
- Distribution documentation management
- Sales acumen
- Packaging skills
- Construction knowledge
- Shipping documentation expertise
- Freight management
- English proficiency
- Van driving skills
- Seafood handling
- Power tool operation
- Order picking skills
- Torque wrench usage
- Truck driving experience
- Maintenance skills
- Communication proficiency
- Delivery driving experience
- Customer service excellence
- Materials handling expertise
- Time management skills
- Computer literacy
- Load and unload efficiency
- Commercial driving certification
- Basic math aptitude
- Interpersonal communication
- Safety protocol adherence
- Heavy lifting capability
- RF scanner operation
- Logistics coordination
- Forklift operation
- Warehouse experience
- Outdoor work proficiency
- Hand tool usage
- Inventory management skills
- Equipment operation expertise
- Conflict resolution skills
- Safety compliance knowledge
- Problem-solving ability
- Bilingual communication proficiency
Certification
OSHA 10, September 2026 to Present, Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED (AHA), September 2026 to September 2028, Plumber Trainee, September 2026 to September 2027, Plumbing Apprentice License, Forklift operator certification, Forklift Certification, I am certified on a sit down propane and electric, push bin, slip unit, and clamp., Pallet Jack Certification, Rough Terrain Forklift Certification, Driver's License
Timeline
Forklift operator
Mission Foods
11.2022 - 08.2026
Forklift Operator
Pacific Coast Container
07.2021 - 11.2022
High school diploma or GED -
Tacoma Community College