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Melvin Thurston

Munnsville

Summary

Results-driven professional with extensive experience at Briggs & Stratton in material handling and shipping operations. Proven ability to enhance warehouse efficiency and meet production targets through effective team leadership and strategic task delegation. Skilled in SAP warehouse management and committed to maintaining a safe and organized work environment.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Material Handler

Briggs & Stratton
02.2024 - Current
  • Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
  • Used hand-held scanners to accurately track item movements.
  • Performed cycle counts and inventory control to accurately track product levels.
  • Expedited order fulfillment by accurately picking and shipping products to production lines.
  • Alerted supervisors and coworkers of hazards and other issues for quick resolutions.
  • Enhanced warehouse efficiency by organizing materials and implementing inventory management systems.
  • Operated forklifts and pallet jacks and NTA'S to transfer large products from one area of warehouse to another, allowing for easier accessibility.
  • Maintained a safe work environment by following proper safety protocols and conducting regular inspections.
  • Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.

Group Lead Shipping

Briggs & Stratton
06.2019 - 02.2023
  • Led by example, demonstrating commitment to the company''s mission and consistently delivering high-quality work.
  • Monitored employees performance on a regular basis, analyzing data and trends to identify areas for improvement.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
  • Hired and trained new team members by teaching various tasks with "hands on"training.
  • Met production targets and tight deadlines by collaborating closely with team members.
  • Delegated tasks strategically and monitored progress for timely completion.
  • Monitored team performance to identify productivity improvement opportunities.

Service Parts Associate

Briggs & Stratton
06.2006 - 09.2019
  • Organized parts storage and stocked inventory according to established guidelines.
  • Filled customer orders in a timely manor.
  • Packaged customer orders so they would be delivered undamaged.
  • Used multiple shipping programs for transportation domestically and international. IE: FED-EX, UPS DHL.
  • Prepared larger truck-load shipments along with container loads for shipping International customers.
  • Maintained a clean and organized working area.
  • Worked in a safe but productive manor while using ladders and forklifts.

Education

Associates Degree - Forrestry

Morrisville State College
Morrisville, NY
05-1984

No Degree - General Courses

Stockbridge Valley Central School
Munnsville, NY
06-1982

Skills

  • Material handling
  • Order picking
  • Positive attitude
  • Using excell spreadsheets
  • SAP program for warehouse management
  • Warehouse operations
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Forklift operation
  • Truck loading and unloading

Timeline

Material Handler

Briggs & Stratton
02.2024 - Current

Group Lead Shipping

Briggs & Stratton
06.2019 - 02.2023

Service Parts Associate

Briggs & Stratton
06.2006 - 09.2019

Associates Degree - Forrestry

Morrisville State College

No Degree - General Courses

Stockbridge Valley Central School