Michael Lyness
Cedar Rapids,IA
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented professional with extensive experience at Red Star Yeast, excelling in shipping and receiving, and certified in forklift operation. Proven ability to enhance efficiency and strong teamwork. Committed to safety and quality control, ensuring smooth warehouse operations and timely order fulfillment. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Nutrition Packaging/Dock Forklift Driver
Red Star Yeast
07.2007 - 05.2025
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas .
- Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Kept accurate records of materials moved within warehouse to quickly locate inventory and keep facility operating smoothly.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Positioned lifting devices under, over or around loaded pallets or boxes to secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
- Prevented waste when transferring materials between transport containers and processing equipment.
- Coordinated team member movements based on current needs, avoiding safety concerns, or delays.
- Generated production data to complete necessary paperwork by accurately measuring and weighing materials.
- Weighed materials or products to record weight or other production data on tags or labels.
- Adjusted machinery and notified supervisors of malfunctions.
- Updated daily logs with production data such as weights, destinations, and delivery times to keep management current on team activities.
- Operated or tended automatic stacking, loading and packaging machines.
Education
High School Diploma -
West Delaware
Manchester, IA05.1989
Skills
- Hazardous materials handling
- Verbal and written communication
- Manufacturing and warehouse procedures
- Safety awareness, Safe Driver
- Certified forklift operator
- Punctual, reliable and team player
- Maintenance and repair
- Warehouse management systems
- Material inventory, packaging and handling
- Equipment inspections and Quality control
Timeline
Nutrition Packaging/Dock Forklift Driver
Red Star Yeast
07.2007 - 05.2025
High School Diploma -
West Delaware
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