Morris Love Sr
Grand Rapids,MI
Summary
Proficient Painter bringing 20+ years of experience building maintenance and construction positions. Expert in preparing surfaces, customizing paints and creating made-to-order finishes. Dedicated to providing flawless final results on all varieties of surfaces.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Order Selector
Gordon's Foods
Grand Rapids, MI
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Boosted productivity by efficiently utilizing various equipment, such as pallet jacks and forklifts, to transport and stack merchandise.
- Enhanced order accuracy by diligently verifying product codes and quantities before packaging.
- Demonstrated adaptability, successfully managing multiple tasks simultaneously during peak business hours without compromising quality or speed.
- Expedited order processing timeframes with thorough knowledge of warehouse layout for quick item retrieval.
- Supported warehouse organization efforts by accurately labeling products and placing them in designated storage areas.
- Minimized damaged items through careful handling of fragile products while selecting orders.
- Increased teamwork efficiency by actively participating in group meetings, sharing ideas, and providing constructive feedback on potential improvements to the process.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment by adhering to company guidelines and procedures at all times.
- Collaborated with fellow Order Selectors to ensure efficient workflow during high-volume periods.
- Printed labels, packaged boxes, and loaded into outbound containers.
Delivery Driver
Amazon Logistics
Grand Rapids, MI
11.2023 - 04.2024
- Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Improved customer satisfaction by ensuring timely and accurate deliveries of products.
- Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
- Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
- Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
- Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment.
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
Forklift Operator
Lacks Enterprise
Grand Rapids, MI
07.2022 - 11.2023
- 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.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
100 Ton Press Machine
Heater Stamping
Grand Rapids, MI
10.2021 - 07.2022
- Maintained detailed records of machine settings, production data, and material usage to facilitate accurate reporting and inventory management.
- Actively participated in weekly team meetings to discuss production goals, address potential issues, and share best practices among colleagues.
- Enhanced product quality by monitoring press operations, making necessary adjustments, and maintaining strict adherence to specifications.
- Improved production efficiency by performing routine maintenance on press machines and ensuring optimal performance.
- Demonstrated adaptability by learning new technologies and adjusting to changes in job requirements as needed.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to company safety protocols and operating equipment properly.
- Ensured accurate output by regularly calibrating press machines according to established guidelines.
Unarmed Security Guard
Delta Hotels By Marriott
Grand Rapids, MI
09.2020 - 09.2021
- Completed full building and grounds patrols to spot and investigate concerns.
- Assisted visitors and customers to provide directions, answer questions and meet requests.
- Verified each individual's right to enter restricted areas and denied access to unauthorized persons.
- Improved overall safety by enforcing company policies and regulations among employees and visitors alike.
Stower
Amazon fulfillment center
Grand Rapids, MI
03.2020 - 09.2020
- Providing friendly customer service and a fast-paced cooperative retail atmosphere
- Training new employees on Amazon company policy and sustain customer service satisfaction
- Ensuring that display cases, shelves, and aisles are kept clean and well-maintained with constant cleaning practices
- Ensuring products are compliant and locating items in storage areas and comparing the information on them with work orders
- Scanning products and physically placing them in their various bar-coded locations
- Inspecting and/or examining each item to ensure that they are not damaged
Warehouse Dock Worker
Steel Case
Grand Rapids, MI
05.2019 - 02.2020
- Loaded materials by hand or with equipment such as powerjack to help team meet work demands
- Checked all load-related documentation to ensure that it is complete and accurate
- Positioned lifting devices under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, and boxes, and secure material or products for transport to designated areas
- Tracked inventory, conducted cycle counts and audits and resolved issues to maintain accurate records
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Eurasia Feather
Grand Rapids, MI
06.2018 - 04.2019
- Entering inventory that was received by dock clerk
- Printing and labeling outbound shipments
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned
- Driving forklift truck as needed
- Operating some machinery
Painter
Colors Painting-Self Employed
Chicago, IL
06.2000 - 09.2017
- Specialized in painting, homes, apartments interior/exterior
- Restoration of walls and ceilings
- Hanging dry wall
- Delivered high-quality painting services on time and within budget for a variety of clients.
- Improved customer relations through strong communication skills and attention to detail in all projects.
- Applied primer, paints, varnishes and lacquers to walls and surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods.
Supervisor of Painters
Richkos' Maintenance Service
Chicago, IL
04.2011 - 02.2013
- Managed team of painters, gave out daily schedules
- Specialized in painting homes and apartments interior/exterior
- Restoration of walls and ceilings
- Hanging dry wall
- Painted apartments/turnovers in preparation for new tenants
- Maintained compliance with internal and regulatory safety standards, including OSHA
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
- Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
Food Service Manager
K-W Spice is Nice
Chicago, IL
06.1993 - 07.2010
- Opened restaurant daily
- Performed check outs at the end of the night to ensure that all tickets/transactions were accounted for
- Minimized loss and misuse of equipment through proper restaurant supervision and staff training
- Communicated well and used strong interpersonal skills to establish positive relationships with guests and employees
- Prepared weekly payroll to keep up with projected weekly revenue
- Coached team members on food safety and sanitation processes, customer service, menu education and up-selling techniques to drive revenue
- Assigned tasks and oversaw employees to maintain compliance with food safety procedures and quality control guidelines
- Order supplies and kept up with inventory
- Assisted with food preparation/serving as needed
Education
Certificate - Maintenance Service Technician
Center For Employment Training
Chicago, ILSkills
- Highly Efficient
- Detail Oriented
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Ability to Work Well Independently
- Ability to Work Effectively as Part of a Team
- Excellent Interpersonal Skills
- Adaptability
- Flexibility
- Courteous
- Articulate
Timeline
Order Selector
Gordon's Foods
05.2024 - 08.2024
Delivery Driver
Amazon Logistics
11.2023 - 04.2024
Forklift Operator
Lacks Enterprise
07.2022 - 11.2023
100 Ton Press Machine
Heater Stamping
10.2021 - 07.2022
Unarmed Security Guard
Delta Hotels By Marriott
09.2020 - 09.2021
Stower
Amazon fulfillment center
03.2020 - 09.2020
Warehouse Dock Worker
Steel Case
05.2019 - 02.2020
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Eurasia Feather
06.2018 - 04.2019
Supervisor of Painters
Richkos' Maintenance Service
04.2011 - 02.2013
Painter
Colors Painting-Self Employed
06.2000 - 09.2017
Food Service Manager
K-W Spice is Nice
06.1993 - 07.2010
Certificate - Maintenance Service Technician
Center For Employment Training