Matthew Phelps
Greendale
Summary
Professional foundry worker with solid experience in metal casting and furnace operations. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Skilled in maintaining machinery, ensuring safety standards, and optimizing production processes. Dependable, results-driven, and reliable team player.
Experienced with machine operation, metal casting, and quality control in foundry settings. Utilizes technical skills to enhance productivity and maintain safety standards. Track record of effective collaboration and continuous process improvement.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Foundry Operator
MetalTek International
Waukesha, WI
06.2025 - Current
- Executed metal component melting, pouring, and casting processes to ensure operational efficiency and safety.
- Utilized specialized high-alloy materials to enhance industrial application performance.
- Maintained safety compliance while working in demanding settings with high noise, extreme heat, and substantial dust presence.
- Executed systematic visual inspections of castings, documenting and reporting any identified issues related to cracks or porosity.
Warehouse Forklift Operator
J.R Short Snack Products
Kankakee, IL
07.2024 - 05.2025
- Implemented safety measures to ensure compliance with operational standards while operating the forklift.
- Implemented safety guidelines for stacking and storing materials, minimizing risk and optimizing warehouse organization.
- Executed thorough pre-shift inspections on forklifts and equipment to maintain compliance with safety standards.
- Implemented a structured organization system for items, enhancing retrieval efficiency by categorizing according to size, type, style, color, and product code.
- Processed orders by picking products from shelves within the warehouse.
Shift Manager
McDonald's
Bourbonnais, IL
04.2020 - 07.2024
- Operated the grill station and expedited over 200 orders per shift.
- Handled food and the temperatures maintained by the food and safety handling standards.
- Utilized 2 POS systems, up to 100 orders per shift.
- Promoted to shift lead and delegated tasks to over 10 employees.
- Developed and maintained positive working relationships with staff, customers, and vendors. Monitored store operations to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
Education
GED -
Kankakee Community College
Kankakee, IL08-2023
Skills
- Workplace safety standards
- Warehouse operations proficiency
- Versatile task execution
- Warehouse Organization
- Rapid Heavy lifting
- Experienced in heavy equipment handling
- Proficient in safe forklift practice
- Product quality evaluation
- Die casting development
- Efficient high pressure casting
Certification
Forklift Certification
Timeline
Foundry Operator
MetalTek International
06.2025 - Current
Warehouse Forklift Operator
J.R Short Snack Products
07.2024 - 05.2025
Shift Manager
McDonald's
04.2020 - 07.2024
GED -
Kankakee Community College