Michael Steele
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Hardworking warehouse associate with excellent materials handling, storage management and shipment preparation skills. Experienced in picking orders, assembling pallets and preparing containers. Accustomed to facilitating accurate inventory counts and maintaining current warehouse records.
Punctual warehouse professional bringing more than 3 years of experience. Diligent in updating records, inspecting shipments and resolving discrepancies. Effectively rotate stock to minimize spoilage and obsolescence.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Associate
Merchandise Warehouse
Indianapolis, IN
09.2019 - Current
- Moved boxes, containers and pallets with special-purpose equipment to meet demanding production targets.
- Recognized defective material and reported issues to management to facilitate prompt resolution.
- Affixed accurate labels to customer packages to prevent unnecessary delays in loading and shipping of ordered goods.
- Monitored work areas for cleanliness and functionality and removed obstacles to promote safe work environment.
- Exceeded specific team goal by partnering with staff to share and implement best practices.
- Utilized pallet jacks to move items to and from different warehouse locations.
- Tracked inventory, conducted cycle counts and audits and resolved issues to maintain accurate records.
Warehouse Associate
Bunzl Distribution
Indianapolis, IN
07.2016 - 07.2019
- Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards
- Identified defective, lost or missing merchandise and promptly reported issues to supervisor
- Inspected and moved products to designated areas in warehouse
- Staged products between receiving, storage and shipping areas to accurately transfer items
- Maintained accurate and current order and shipment forms, inventory documentation and customer records
- Affixed accurate labels to customer packages to prevent unnecessary delays
- Unloaded freight using pallet jacks to transport heavy items to locations in warehouse
- Recorded unit quantities and handled or moved materials with stock picking equipment
- Operated forklifts and other transportation vehicles to move merchandise to and from target destinations
- Scanned container labels to verify contents and determine target destination using RF scanners
- Loaded perishable and non-perishable items into trucks according to planned delivery schedules
- Examined packages and goods for damage and notified vendors of specific issues requiring replacement
- Manually lifted materials weighing up to 100 pounds on regular basis
General Laborer
K&M Fence
Indianapolis, IN
03.2016 - 07.2016
- Performed general labor functions while following all safety and quality procedures
- Ensured safety protocols were followed by promoting appropriate utilization of materials
- Operated fork truck safely by following all procedures with care
- Managed inventory control to reduce project lags
- Loaded and unloaded vehicles with supplies needed on job sites and kept accurate daily counts of all materials used
- Used organizational skills to meet productivity requirements
- Mixed, poured and spread concrete, asphalt and other materials with high accuracy to meet project requirements
- Constructed and removed support structures such as scaffolding, ramps and braces
- Removed waste and trash from job sites before, during and after shift completion to keep work areas clean and organized
- Used established signals to help equipment operators align, move and adjust machinery
General Laborer
Imperial Fence Co Inc.
Greenwood, IN
04.2015 - 03.2016
- Performed general labor functions while following all safety and quality procedures
- Removed waste and trash from job sites before, during and after shift completion to keep work areas clean and organized
- Used established signals to help equipment operators align, move and adjust machinery
- Constructed and removed support structures such as scaffolding, ramps and braces
- Dug ditches and trenches at target locations and backfilled excavations
- Erected and dismantled temporary bracing, shoring and scaffolding to support crew needs
- Used organizational skills to meet productivity requirements
- Collected and removed debris from work sites to maintain team productivity and minimize safety hazards
- Ensured safety protocols were followed by promoting appropriate utilization of materials
- Provided top project quality control to eliminate downtime and maximize revenue
Team Lead
Goodwill
Indianapolis, IN
06.2014 - 04.2015
- Maintained composure and level-headed mentality during challenging situations to best resolve situations and serve business needs
- Monitored employee performance and safety, conducting retraining to correct problems and optimize productivity
- Created and maintained production schedules based on employee productivity, company needs and seasonal plans
- Documented daily production levels, materials use and special incidents to keep management informed of all activities
- Addressed employee and production issues to determine and implement optimal resolutions, preventing wasted resources and maintaining schedules
- Fostered positive employee relationships through effective communication, training and development coaching
- Developed and implemented policies, procedures and process improvement initiatives to improve retention rates and increase customer satisfaction
- Developed open and professional relationships with team members, enabling more effective issue resolution
Landscape Specialist
Landscape Specialties
Indianapolis, IN
05.2009 - 05.2010
- Maintained and operated lawn care equipment such as mowers, trimmers, edgers, blowers, and hedge clippers.
- Cultivated soil by using rakes, shovels, hoes, trowels or other tools.
- Applied fertilizers and pesticides according to safety regulations.
- Transported plants, turf and other materials to designated areas for installation.
- Installed water features such as fountains and sprinkler systems.
- Pruned trees, shrubs, hedges, bushes and vines to enhance their growth patterns.
- Built retaining walls using stones or bricks for stability purposes.
- Performed routine maintenance of irrigation systems including repairs when needed.
- Operated machinery such as bobcats or tractors when necessary.
Painter
Custom Creations
Indianapolis, IN
07.2010 - 08.2013
- Prepared surfaces by washing, scraping, sanding and patching holes;.
- Applied primers and sealers to prepare new surfaces for painting;.
- Applied paint with brushes, rollers, spray guns or other equipment;.
- Inspected painted surfaces for defects such as cracking, blistering or fading;.
- Cleaned up job sites after completion of projects;.
- Used ladders and scaffolds to reach high walls and ceilings;.
- Sanded woodwork prior to staining or painting;.
- Repaired cracks in drywall prior to painting or wallpapering rooms;.
- Performed minor repairs such as caulking windowsills before painting them ;.
- Used power and hand tools safely and effectively.
- Performed minor plaster repair, blending newly renovated wall surfaces with existing plaster.
Education
High School Diploma -
Emmerich Manual High School
Indianapolis, IN06.2008
Skills
- Workplace safety
- Quality control
- Heavy equipment operation
- Shipment preparation
- Customer needs assessment
- Facilities maintenance
- Pallet jack operation
- Time management
- Temperature tolerance
- Warehouse Operations
- Able to lift and carry 100 lbs
- Materials handling and transport
- Working independently
- Customer service
- Written and verbal communication
- Math
- Material Safety Data Sheets
- Flexibility
Timeline
Warehouse Associate
Merchandise Warehouse
09.2019 - Current
Warehouse Associate
Bunzl Distribution
07.2016 - 07.2019
General Laborer
K&M Fence
03.2016 - 07.2016
General Laborer
Imperial Fence Co Inc.
04.2015 - 03.2016
Team Lead
Goodwill
06.2014 - 04.2015
Painter
Custom Creations
07.2010 - 08.2013
Landscape Specialist
Landscape Specialties
05.2009 - 05.2010
High School Diploma -
Emmerich Manual High School