Nathaniel Carter

Progressed from forklift driver to desk clerk, acquiring comprehensive dock clerk skills. Created essential reports that remain in use today for tracking purposes. Managed assignment of outbound dock doors during building transition for third shift. Conducted training for up to 10 employees on proper procedures and safety protocols. Fostered respectful relationships with drivers, enhancing teamwork and communication. Implemented safety measures, including effective distribution of glad locks and tire chocks. Recognized service level priorities to ensure timely operations. Maintained low incidence of late truck deliveries on behalf of DHL's third shift.

• Obtained driver signatures on shipping paperwork and sealed trailers.
• Spearheaded cross-functional collaboration efforts between various departments ensuring smooth workflows throughout the entire supply chain process.
• Reduced shipping errors with thorough documentation and verification of incoming and outgoing shipments.

Coordinated maintenance orders with building management for distribution centers in Chicago area. Supervised and assisted on-call maintenance employees to ensure timely execution of tasks. Fabricated machinery for clients while performing machine maintenance as needed. Managed communication between clients and maintenance teams to streamline operations.

• Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
• Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.

• Ensured safety and productivity as lead for 3rd shift operations.
• Operated stand-up reach truck, streamlining material handling processes.
• Coordinated tasks for forklift driving team, enhancing overall workflow efficiency.
• Contributed as member of First Responder Team during emergency situations.
• Achieved progression from warehouse picker to roles in factory operations and clerking.

• Operated car part press machine with welding wheel to ensure production continuity.
• Executed machine changeovers to optimize production efficiency.
• Conducted diagnostics and maintenance to sustain optimal machine performance.
• Maintained detailed reports on parts manufactured hourly for accurate tracking.
• Performed quality checks at job start and intermittently during production runs.
• Progressed from temporary placement to full-time, eventually leading neighboring machinists.