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Patrick Buntin

Indianapolis,IN

Summary

Warehouse professional with extensive experience in material handling and forklift operations. Proven leadership in conflict resolution and OSHA compliance, resulting in improved safety and operational efficiency. Recognized for strong organizational skills and attention to detail, consistently achieving operational goals while promoting a positive work environment.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Material Handler

Plastic Recycling Inc.
Indianapolis, IN
05.2024 - Current
  • Operated forklifts to transport materials within recycling facility.
  • Sorted plastic materials based on type and quality for processing.
  • Loaded and unloaded shipments efficiently to ensure timely operations.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of work areas and equipment.
  • Reported any malfunctions or damages of material handling equipment promptly.
  • Packed merchandise into boxes and containers in preparation for safe shipment.
  • Supported other warehouse personnel in completing tasks efficiently.

Lead Forklift Operator

Micrometl
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
08.2019 - 05.2024
  • Coordinated team activities and delegated tasks to ensure efficient completion of projects.
  • Developed strategies for problem solving and conflict resolution among team members.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews to assess individual team member progress.
  • Created training materials and conducted group trainings on new processes or procedures.
  • Monitored daily workflow to ensure adherence to established policies and procedures.
  • Collaborated with other departments to ensure alignment of goals across teams.
  • Maintained a positive work environment that promoted collaboration between team members.
  • Ensured compliance with all safety regulations in the workplace.
  • Operated forklift to move and store inventory in warehouse.
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks with palletized products in a timely manner.
  • Coordinated with other employees to ensure efficient operations.
  • Conducted daily safety inspections on all equipment and reported any issues to management.
  • Maintained accurate records of product movement within the warehouse facility.
  • Monitored stock levels and communicated shortages or discrepancies to management.
  • Ensured that all materials were handled safely and securely during loading and unloading process.

Forklift Driver/Order Puller

Walmart
Indianapolis, IN
04.2016 - 08.2019
  • Unloaded cartons from pallets and filled storage racks with cartons.
  • Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
  • Effectively utilized forklift and cherry picker to process surplus materials in support of recycling efforts.
  • Reviewed inventory reports and activity to ensure correct documentation.
  • Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
  • Received cargo by lifting and moving it using hand trucks and pallet jacks.
  • Unloaded trucks and rail cars, and moved materials to the staging area.
  • Placed overstocked items in temporary storage.
  • Completed daily forklift safety checklists.
  • Updated daily logs with production data, such as weights, destinations, and delivery times, to keep management current on team activities.
  • Manually counted the number of picked and packaged orders for any loss.
  • Coordinated daily work strategies, following oral and written instructions to properly move and ship products.

Warehouse Associate

Amazon
Indianapolis, IN
09.2008 - 05.2011
  • Used hand-held devices, computer terminals and manual entry to track inventory movements and conducted  5 minutes  audits to uncover and address any discrepancies.
  • Manually transported warehouse materials weighing up to 50/75 pounds and maintained stamina while standing, sitting, bending and walking for extended periods of time.
  • Practiced defensive driving when operating company vehicles and heavy equipment.
  • Stacked boxes, pallets and other materials in an organized fashion to maximize productivity and safety.
  • Inspected products for defects and damages and examined ingoing and outgoing shipments to verify accuracy and prevent errors.
  • Kept warehouse clean and organized to maximize team efficiency and productivity.
  • Worked safely around moving machinery.

Education

High school diploma -

Warren Central High School
Indianapolis, IN
2008

Skills

  • Self-motivated
  • Extremely organized
  • Team leadership
  • Budgeting and finance
  • Interpersonal and written communication
  • Strong verbal communication
  • Data entry
  • Loading and unloading
  • Shipping and receiving
  • OSHA Compliance
  • Production Reporting
  • Forklift Operation
  • RFID Tracking
  • Warehouse picking
  • Inventory staging
  • Stock control
  • Order Picking
  • Material Handling
  • Time management
  • Conflict resolution
  • Attention to detail
  • Manual handling
  • Inventory reporting
  • Material identification

Certification

  • forklift
  • stand up fork lift

Timeline

Material Handler

Plastic Recycling Inc.
05.2024 - Current

Lead Forklift Operator

Micrometl
08.2019 - 05.2024

Forklift Driver/Order Puller

Walmart
04.2016 - 08.2019

Warehouse Associate

Amazon
09.2008 - 05.2011

High school diploma -

Warren Central High School

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