Michael Pipkin
Danville,VA
Summary
Dynamic and reliable professional with extensive experience at Graham Packaging, excelling in warehouse safety and order fulfillment. Proven ability to enhance efficiency through effective teamwork and problem-solving. Skilled in package labeling and adept at meeting tight deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards. Committed to continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Packing Specialist
Graham Packaging
- Sealed, packed, labeled and affixed postage on packages to prepare materials for shipping, utilizing postage meters, and sealing tools.
- Reviewed outbound merchandise for errors or complications to protect employer reputation and boost customer satisfaction ratings.
- Utilized various packing tools and equipment to securely package products, ensuring safe transport during shipment.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on packing machinery, minimizing downtime due to malfunctions or repairs needed.
Forklift Operator
Graham Packaging
12.2022 - 05.2025
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
Mill Worker
IP Storage Solutions
06.2021 - 12.2022
- Assisted in reducing waste by optimizing cutting patterns and material usage.
- Coordinated with Number crew members to manufacture quality finished products.
- Streamlined processing times with efficient use of tools and equipment for various tasks within the mill.
- Contributed to a safe working environment through adherence to safety protocols and regulations.
Finishing Operator
IP Storage Solutions
06.2021 - 12.2022
- Collaborated with team members to meet production deadlines.
- Coordinated effectively with cross-functional teams, ensuring seamless communication between departments for timely project completion.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to changing priorities while still delivering high-quality results under tight deadlines.
- Enhanced production quality by performing thorough quality checks on finished products.
- Exceeded customer expectations through diligent attention to detail on final product appearance and packaging requirements.
- Maintained a safe working environment with routine inspections and adherence to safety guidelines.
- Ensured product consistency by adhering to standard operating procedures during all stages of production.
- Contributed to timely order fulfillment by meeting or exceeding daily production targets consistently.
- Build & paint doors for sheds
- Paint sheds
- Build & paint railings / paint porch of shed
- Install basic electric inside shed
Unloader
Capstone Logistics LLC.
10.2020 - 03.2021
- Assisted other team members in navigating large loads.
- Unloaded packages with care and placed in proper staging area.
- Collaborated with team members to complete unloading tasks in a timely manner, ensuring deadlines were met consistently.
- Loaded packages onto pallets and into staging areas as directed.
Installation Technician
Duel Temp
09.2019 - 02.2020
- Maintained high level of safety when using hand and power equipment for hoisting, measuring, testing, and drilling of various types of installations.
- Completed installations within deadlines, adhering to company policies and safety guidelines.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient installation services and timely resolution of issues.
- Followed all company guidelines regarding safety procedures when out in field.
Education
Killingly High School
Danielson, CT06.2007
Skills
- Warehouse safety
- Workplace cleanliness
- Adaptable to change
- Labeling accuracy
- Deadline oriented
- Shipping procedures
- Order fulfillment
- Product labeling
- Package loading and unloading
- Workplace cleaning
- Barcode scanning
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Basic computer skills
- Package labeling
- Inspection skills
- Materials handling
Certification
OSHA 10 Certified
Timeline
Forklift Operator
Graham Packaging
12.2022 - 05.2025
Mill Worker
IP Storage Solutions
06.2021 - 12.2022
Finishing Operator
IP Storage Solutions
06.2021 - 12.2022
Unloader
Capstone Logistics LLC.
10.2020 - 03.2021
Installation Technician
Duel Temp
09.2019 - 02.2020
Packing Specialist
Graham Packaging
Killingly High School
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