Michael Reed
Chicago,IL
Summary
Safety-oriented knowledgeable about proper handling of heavy machinery, pallet jacks, cherry pickers and forklifts. Works well independently and as part of team. Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Forklift Operator
HyR-Up Solutions, Inc.
09.2024 - Current
- Loading, unloading, shipping, and receiving warehouse items.
- Transporting materials to different locations within the facility.
- Optimizing loads to ensure operational efficiency.
- Securing loads to the machine before transportation.
- Inspecting for damages to vehicles.
- Scheduling vehicles for maintenance and repairs.
- Operating and managing technical equipment.
- Managing inventory by utilizing RF scanning equipment.
- Picking and wrapping orders for shipment.
- Identifying workplace safety hazards.
- Adhering to safety management standards.
- Adhering to production schedules
- Picking and putting away items from above and below 40 feet in the air
- Cdl permit
26ft box truck driver
American Tire Distributors
04.2021 - 09.2024
- Safely operate company vehicle to deliver products to customers on time and in excellent condition.
- Plan and follow efficient delivery routes while adhering to traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Verify delivery orders and obtain customer signatures to confirm receipt.
- Review and prioritize daily shipping orders when received.
- Pull all parts as indicated on the shipping orders, assemble and other components if necessary.
- If required, call the freight carrier indicated on the shipping order and complete any paperwork that the carrier may require.
- Load and unload trucks as necessary. Inspect containers and material reporting any damage or missing items noticed.
- Compares identifying information and counts, weighs, or measures items of incoming and outgoing shipments to verify information against bills of lading, invoices, orders or other records.
- Determines method of shipment.
- Affixes shipping labels on packed boxes.
- Assembles cardboard containers or selects pre-assembled containers.
- Inserts items into containers, binds the container with the appropriate tape.
- Unpacks and examines incoming shipments, records damaged items, records shortages, and corresponds with shipper to rectify any shortages.
- Routes items to appropriate location.
- Examines outgoing shipments to ensure shipments meet specifications.
- Maintains inventory of shipping materials and supplies.
- Operates forklift to move, convey or hoist shipments from shipping and receiving platform
- Load tires on the truck safely deliver them to customers
- DOT regulations.
- Customer-oriented.
- Defensive driving.
- Map reading expert
- Lifting up to 190 lbs
- Being monitored by vehicle safety system for hard braking speed limit red lights stop signs following to close
Forklift Operator
Dansons
05.2023 - 02.2024
- Loading, unloading, shipping, and receiving warehouse items.
- Transporting materials to different locations within the facility.
- Optimizing loads to ensure operational efficiency.
- Securing loads to the machine before transportation.
- Inspecting for damages to vehicles.
- Scheduling vehicles for maintenance and repairs.
- Operating and managing technical equipment.
- Managing inventory by utilizing RF scanning equipment.
- Picking and wrapping orders for shipment.
- Identifying workplace safety hazards.
- Adhering to safety management standards.
- Adhering to production schedules.
Machine Operator
MetalMax
06.2022 - 05.2023
- Completes work area set up.
- Operates and feeds the machine in a safe and efficient manner, and according to established procedures.
- Stacks completed products in accordance with established procedures, and if required, may cover, label and band components/finished product.
- Ensures work area is safe, clean and organized, and that equipment is safe to operate.
- Completes pre-shift/startup equipment inspection checklist and reports any problems or concerns.
- Maintains a clean and orderly work environment.
- Maintains production records as required.
- Checks materials and finished products to ensure compliance with standards.
- Performs duties consistent with established safety and quality procedures, rules, and standards.
- Participates in safety, CI and other programs and meetings.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Warehouse Associate
purina dog food
01.2020 - 11.2022
- Pull and prepare orders for shipment, delivering the proper paperwork, packaging, and quantity for each order to the required destination in shipping and receiving.
- Perform data entry, merchandise scan-ins, and other required quality assurance steps that confirm the contents of each order while tracking inventory for the company.
- Receive, verify, stage, and stock incoming material, either independently or as part of a team depending on order size and daily staffing needs.
- Assist with counter sales and delivery as appropriate and as needed.
- Ensure the warehouse area is cleaned, organized, and that all safety procedures are being followed at all times by yourself and your team mates.
- Inspect and maintain warehouse equipment including pallet jacks, floor lifts, and basic tools. Report any malfunctions, insufficiencies, or necessary repairs through the relevant channels.
- Provide dependable, shift-long coverage of the warehouse facilities to ensure order fulfillment operates as efficiently as possible for the duration of the warehouse associate’s shift
Forklift Operator
Surestaff
04.2019 - 04.2022
- Loading, unloading, shipping, and receiving warehouse items.
- Transporting materials to different locations within the facility.
- Optimizing loads to ensure operational efficiency.
- Securing loads to the machine before transportation.
- Inspecting for damages to vehicles.
- Scheduling vehicles for maintenance and repairs.
- Operating and managing technical equipment.
- Managing inventory by utilizing RF scanning equipment.
- Picking and wrapping orders for shipment.
- Identifying workplace safety hazards.
- Adhering to safety management standards.
- Adhering to production schedules.
Cable Installation Technician
Comcast
01.2019 - 04.2021
- Meeting with customers to discuss their cabling needs.
- Mapping out the area and assessing equipment requirements.
- Installing cables in homes and offices.
- Identifying and removing old or redundant cables.
- Troubleshooting cable and network issues.
- Assisting with the setup of equipment, including televisions, routers, telephones, and computers.
- Troubleshooting cable and equipment malfunctions.
FedEx Delivery Driver
FedEx
04.2016 - 07.2019
- Arrive at FedEx terminal on time to pick up vehicle and packages
- Conduct pre/post trip vehicle inspections
- Operate delivery vehicles safely, securely, and competently
- Handle and maneuver packages of varying sizes and weights without damage to the packages, vehicle, or yourself
- Effectively use GPS to arrive at your destinations accurately
- Scanning and logging packages
Driver
2 Men and a Truck
12.2015 - 04.2016
- Conduct inspections of vehicle before departing to deliver goods
- Pack and load products onto trucks according to company’s specifications
- Deliver orders to customers on assigned routes
- Maintain ongoing communication with route dispatcher
- Unload goods as per client specifications
- Review deliveries with customers to ensure products meet their needs
- Obtain delivery confirmations from each customer
Security Officer
AlliedBarton Security Services
07.2015 - 12.2015
- Provide above excellent customer service when dealing with Clients, Customers, Co-Workers, etc. work to provide a safe and secure environment for the client, reporting any and all safety & maintenance issues, and suspicious or illegal
- Stay available to the client on site while deterring any illegal or unsafe acts. maintain a neat, clean and professional appearance foot patrols in the all weather conditions as well as standing, walking, or sitting for various and possibly long periods of time.
- Other duties as assigned.
Security Officer
Securitas
12.2013 - 12.2015
- Provide above excellent customer service when dealing with Clients, Customers, Co-Workers, etc. work to provide a safe and secure environment for the client, reporting any and all safety & maintenance issues, and suspicious or illegal
- Stay available to the client on site while deterring any illegal or unsafe acts. maintain a neat, clean and professional appearance foot patrols in the all weather conditions as well as standing, walking, or sitting for various and possibly long periods of time.
- Other duties as assigned.
Armed Security Officer
World Security Agency
07.2013 - 04.2015
- Monitoring cameras controlled access to building threw id checks made felon gun arests filed out police reports made foot patrols broke up fights. Stop crime on cha property. Filled out daily logs. Drove company cars
- Provide above excellent customer service when dealing with Clients, Customers, Co-Workers, etc. work to provide a safe and secure environment for the client, reporting any and all safety & maintenance issues, and suspicious or illegal
- Stay available to the client on site while deterring any illegal or unsafe acts. maintain a neat, clean and professional appearance foot patrols in the all weather conditions as well as standing, walking, or sitting for various and possibly long periods of time.
- Other duties as assigned.
Armed Security Officer
Kates security
03.2012 - 08.2013
- Provide above excellent customer service when dealing with Clients, Customers, Co-Workers, etc. work to provide a safe and secure environment for the client, reporting any and all safety & maintenance issues, and suspicious or illegal
- Stay available to the client on site while deterring any illegal or unsafe acts. maintain a neat, clean and professional appearance foot patrols in the all weather conditions as well as standing, walking, or sitting for various and possibly long periods of time.
- Other duties as assigned.
Security Officer
American Security
05.2011 - 06.2013
- Provide above excellent customer service when dealing with Clients, Customers, Co-Workers, etc. work to provide a safe and secure environment for the client, reporting any and all safety & maintenance issues, and suspicious or illegal
- Stay available to the client on site while deterring any illegal or unsafe acts. maintain a neat, clean and professional appearance foot patrols in the all weather conditions as well as standing, walking, or sitting for various and possibly long periods of time.
- Other duties as assigned.
Cashier
Peeples Tacos
03.2007 - 06.2013
- Prepare food service facilities for serving food in a cafeteria setting.
- Maintain work and serving areas in a clean and sanitary, safe condition.
- Sell a variety of foods, beverages, etc.
- Assist in storing food and supplies.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Janitor
Jann king
01.2008 - 04.2010
- Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming them.
- Gather and empty trash.
- Service, clean, and supply restrooms.
- Clean and polish furniture and fixtures.
- Clean windows, glass partitions, and mirrors, using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges, and squeegees.
- Dust furniture, walls, machines, and equipment.
- Steam-clean or shampoo carpets
- Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners, in order to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
- Notify managers concerning the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems.
- Requisition supplies and equipment needed for cleaning and maintenance duties.
- Set up, arrange, and remove decorations, tables, chairs, ladders, and scaffolding to prepare facilities for events such as banquets and meetings.
Education
High school Diploma -
Dwight D Eisenhower
05-2010
Skills
- Management
- Operating systems
- Mechanical knowledge
- Load & unload
- SAP
- Machining
- Warehouse experience
- Strong organizational sills
- Forklift
- ability to produce consistently accurate work even while under pressure
- Forklift
- Communication skills
- safety skills while securing premises
- Industrial maintenance
- Packaging
- balance register
- Computer literacy
- Shipping & receiving
- Assembly
- Driving
- Warehouse supervisor experience
- Manufacturing
- Load & unload
Warehouse operations
- Computer skills
- Forklift operator certification
- OSHA compliance
- Order picking and processing
- Dock operations
- Equipment inspections
- Customer focused
- Materials handling
- Pallet construction
- Heavy lifting
- Material sourcing and distribution
- Warehouse support
- General laborer
- Heavy equipment operations
- Warehouse safety
Certification
Pallet Jack Certification
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Timeline
Forklift Operator
HyR-Up Solutions, Inc.
09.2024 - Current
Forklift Operator
Dansons
05.2023 - 02.2024
Machine Operator
MetalMax
06.2022 - 05.2023
26ft box truck driver
American Tire Distributors
04.2021 - 09.2024
Warehouse Associate
purina dog food
01.2020 - 11.2022
Forklift Operator
Surestaff
04.2019 - 04.2022
Cable Installation Technician
Comcast
01.2019 - 04.2021
FedEx Delivery Driver
FedEx
04.2016 - 07.2019
Driver
2 Men and a Truck
12.2015 - 04.2016
Security Officer
AlliedBarton Security Services
07.2015 - 12.2015
Security Officer
Securitas
12.2013 - 12.2015
Armed Security Officer
World Security Agency
07.2013 - 04.2015
Armed Security Officer
Kates security
03.2012 - 08.2013
Security Officer
American Security
05.2011 - 06.2013
Janitor
Jann king
01.2008 - 04.2010
Cashier
Peeples Tacos
03.2007 - 06.2013
High school Diploma -
Dwight D Eisenhower