Matthew Smith
Woodridge,IL
Summary
- Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
- A Motivated individual who brings focus on team-work and desire to expand with warehouse team.
- Eager to learn roles and advance professionally to help team deliver goods on-time and meet high demand in fast-paced environment.
- 7 Years Of Warehouse Experience
- Customer Service And Managerial Skills
- Worked In Food Prep And Restaurants As Well
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Warehouse Associate
Hearthside
Bolingbrook, IL
06.2025 - Current
- Operated forklifts to move and organize tire inventory efficiently.
- Conducted regular inventory checks to maintain stock accuracy and availability.
- Assisted in loading and unloading trucks, ensuring timely processing of shipments.
- Packed and labeled merchandise to prepare for loading and shipment to customers.
- Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations.
- 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.
Manager
Little Ceasers
Bolingbrook, IL
05.2024 - 05.2025
- Supervised daily operations to ensure efficient workflow and service delivery.
- Trained and mentored staff on customer service and operational procedures.
- Managed inventory levels to maintain stock availability and reduce waste.
- Coordinated staff schedules to optimize coverage during peak hours.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations in the workplace.
- Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Trained employees on additional job positions to maintain coverage of roles.
- Assigned tasks to associates to fit skill levels and maximize team performance.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, industry standards.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and identify areas of improvement.
- Led team meetings and one-on-one coaching sessions to continuously improve performance.
Sanitor
Hearthside
Romeoville, Illinois
03.2024 - 08.2024
- Sanitation work entails coming in after production is done for the day and cleaning the machines & areas used in the warehouse for next day usage
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Packer/Forklift Operator
Menasha
Bolingbrook, IL
12.2023 - 03.2024
- Pack items in cold storage while ensuring all order items are picked & packed with care for quality.
- Operated packing machinery to prepare products for shipment.
- Operated forklifts to transport materials between storage and production areas.
- Conducted regular safety inspections on forklifts and equipment to ensure compliance.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks efficiently while maintaining proper inventory organization.
- Stand up Forklift
Palletized Picker
Readerlink
Bolingbrook
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Verified accuracy of items picked, packed and shipped to customers
- Utilized RF scanners to scan products accurately and efficiently
- Fulfilled orders quickly to accomplish challenging daily objectives
- Isolated damaged items to predefined marked area to report to supervisors
- Kept work areas clean, neat and organized for optimal productivity and worker safety
- Executed picking tasks according to order specifications while meeting daily productivity requirements
- Checked inventory levels on a regular basis to ensure sufficient stock availability for customer orders
Packer/Forklift Operator
WeatherTech
Bolingbrook
03.2023 - 09.2023
- Unloaded and loaded trucks with merchandise for distribution
- Organized inventory in the warehouse according to established procedures
- Inspected packages for accuracy and completeness before shipping
- Operated forklifts, pallet jacks, shrink wrap machines, and other equipment as needed
- Assembled cardboard boxes according to customer specifications
- Assembled customer orders from stock and packed items in boxes
- Verified labels for appropriate order numbers and item specifications
- Reviewed packing slips and other documentation to properly box requested items for shipment.
- Packaged finished products for distribution and shipment to customers.
- Operated forklifts, pallet jacks, shrink wrap machines, and other equipment as needed.
- Operated hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts to move materials.
- Stand up forklift
Warehouse Associate
Pomp's Tire
Joliet
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Picked and prepared numerous daily shipments in controlled atmosphere warehouse environment
- Read computer-generated move tickets, put-away labels and delivery labels to properly move merchandise
- Organized warehouse design to maximize space for stock while allowing for high volume traffic zones
- Adhered strictly to company policies regarding quality control measures throughout the shipping process
- Assisted coworkers with special projects to learn new tasks while gaining additional responsibilities
- Assembled customer orders from stock ensuring that the correct number and types of products were picked accurately
- Assisted in loading finished goods onto delivery vehicles as required
- Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations.
- Operated forklifts to move and organize tire inventory efficiently.
- Trained new staff on proper forklift operation and safety procedures.
- Loaded and unloaded pallets of product onto trucks using a forklift.
- Operated forklift to transport goods throughout warehouse.
Forklift Operator
Whirlpool
Chana
02.2022 - 10.2022
- Received merchandise into warehouse, relocated products using forklifts and pallet jacks and processed orders for shipment
- Moved boxes, containers and pallets with special-purpose equipment to meet demanding production targets
- Compiled, sorted and filed records of product orders, business transactions and other activities
- Maintained accurate inventory records through manual and computerized systems
- Operated forklifts to transport materials between storage and production areas.
- Conducted regular safety inspections on forklifts and equipment to ensure compliance.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Allegiance Staffing
Homer
09.2021 - 02.2022
- Assembled Machinery Like Workout Bikes, Delivered Appliances Like Dryers, Microwaves, Ovens, Freezers & Refrigerators
- Went around entire warehouse collecting & disposing of all trash including plastic, cardboard.
- Operated forklifts to transport materials within the warehouse efficiently.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks, ensuring safe handling of products.
- Trained new staff on proper forklift operation and safety procedures.
- Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
- Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
- Operated All StandUp Forklifts
Warehouse Associate
Home Depot
Homer Glen, Illinois
04.2021 - 09.2021
- Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations
- Read computer-generated move tickets, put-away labels and delivery labels to properly move merchandise
- Operated forklifts to fill or empty overhead spaces
- Kept shelves, workstations and pallet areas neat and tidy to maintain safe work environment.
- Conducted regular inspections on equipment to maintain safety standards.
- Trained new staff on proper forklift operation and safety procedures.
- Operated forklift to transport goods throughout warehouse.
- Operated stand up forklifts
Dishwasher
Chilis Resturant
Homer Glen, Illinois
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Maintained cleanliness of dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment in fast-paced environment.
- Operated industrial dishwashing machines to ensure efficient cleaning of all items.
- Sorted and organized dirty dishes for optimal washing and drying efficiency.
Forklift Driver
Valid usa
Bolingbrook, IL
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Operated forklifts to transport materials within warehouse efficiently.
- Conducted daily safety inspections on equipment to ensure compliance.
Associate
McDonald's
Joliet, Illinois
01.2020 - 06.2020
- Provided excellent customer service in fast-paced restaurant environment.
- Managed cash register and processed customer transactions accurately.
- Trained new team members on operational procedures and standards.
Warehouse Associate
OnTrac
Racine, Wisconsin
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Sorted packages for efficient processing and distribution.
- Operated material handling equipment to move packages safely.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in the work area.
- Operated forklifts to move and organize tire inventory efficiently.
- Assisted in loading and unloading trucks, ensuring timely processing of shipments.
- Moved large and bulky items manually or with pallet jacks or forklifts.
Warehouse Associate
Personalization Mall
Bolingbrook, IL
08.2018 - 12.2018
- Monitor machines for malfunctions that may affect product quality or production efficiency
- Set up and operate a variety of machinery used in the manufacturing process
- Identify defective components or finished goods items during the inspection process and make appropriate adjustments accordingly
- Pack finished products into shipping containers or crates for distribution or storage
- Operated forklift and pallet jacks to unload materials, move loads to staging area or transport over short distances
- Used machines & tools to make credit cards & implement chips.
- Operated high reach forklifts to move materials in warehouse environments.
- Conducted daily safety inspections on equipment for optimal performance.
- Loaded and unloaded goods from delivery trucks using forklifts.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely order fulfillment processes.
- Trained new operators on safe forklift operation and warehouse procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bolingbrook High School
Bolingbrook, ILSkills
- Assembly and Production
- Shipping and Receiving
- Freight Labeling
- Product Verification
- Forklift Driving
- Quality Assurance
- Palletizing
- Truck Loading
- Heavy Lifting
- Inventory management
- Order fulfillment
- Safety compliance
- Team leadership
- Staff training
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Workplace cleanliness
Certification
Forklift Operator Training
More About Me
To Whom It May Concern… Hello, My Name Is Matthew Smith. I Am A 25-Year-Old Hard Worker Just Trying To Do My Best To Succeed. I Have Many Years Of Solid Warehouse Experience, From Janitor To Production Lead. I Have Worked In Many Restaurants, And Customer Service Is Second Nature To Me At This Point… I Even Have Managerial Skills To Go Along With My Teamwork Contribution And Work Ethic. I Would Also Like To Take This Time To Inform Whoever It May Concern That I Am Willing To Do Anything And Everything For A Consistent Position To Showcase My Potential
Timeline
Warehouse Associate
Hearthside
06.2025 - Current
Manager
Little Ceasers
05.2024 - 05.2025
Sanitor
Hearthside
03.2024 - 08.2024
Packer/Forklift Operator
Menasha
12.2023 - 03.2024
Palletized Picker
Readerlink
08.2023 - 12.2023
Packer/Forklift Operator
WeatherTech
03.2023 - 09.2023
Warehouse Associate
Pomp's Tire
10.2022 - 01.2023
Forklift Operator
Whirlpool
02.2022 - 10.2022
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Allegiance Staffing
09.2021 - 02.2022
Warehouse Associate
Home Depot
04.2021 - 09.2021
Dishwasher
Chilis Resturant
08.2020 - 12.2020
Forklift Driver
Valid usa
01.2020 - 12.2020
Associate
McDonald's
01.2020 - 06.2020
Warehouse Associate
OnTrac
08.2019 - 12.2019
Warehouse Associate
Personalization Mall
08.2018 - 12.2018
High School Diploma -
Bolingbrook High School