Robert Braden
Erie,PA
Summary
Energetic Warehouse Operations Professional experienced in inventory control, material handling, and general maintenance. Achieved operational efficiency through effective teamwork and leadership in overseeing work orders and maintaining cleanliness. Focused on enhancing workflow and productivity by applying problem-solving skills and diverse technical expertise.
Overview
3
3
years of post-secondary education
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Assembler/Production
Seaway Manufacturing
Erie, PA
04.2022 - 02.2023
- Led team as team leader, ensuring clarity in roles and responsibilities.
- Oversaw work orders and maintained organization of personnel, emphasizing cleanliness and adherence to deadlines.
- Coordinated forklift operations for optimized material handling.
Preventive Maintenance Technician
Composixflex, Inc
Erie, PA
06.2021 - 02.2022
- Performed routine preventive maintenance in shop and office to maintain equipment functionality.
- Conducted inspections of machinery for wear, leaks, and safety issues during scheduled maintenance rounds, enhancing equipment safety.
- Performed lubrication, adjustments, and cleaning of production equipment to maintain reliable operation.
Warehouse Associate
Ferguson Enterprises, Inc.
Pittsburgh, PA
03.2017 - 06.2021
- Checked in inventory to ensure accurate stock levels.
- Drove forklift.
- Pulled/delivered customer orders.
- Used forklift to efficiently move inventory across the facility.
- Executed unloading of pipes from delivery truck for inventory restocking.
- Maintained cleanliness in work area to ensure safety.
Warehouse Associate
Nicklas Plumbing Supply
Pittsburgh, PA
07.2014 - 03.2017
- Conducted inventory counts during stock deliveries to ensure accuracy.
- Organized and stocked shelves to maintain optimal product availability for customers.
- Picked and prepared customer orders for timely delivery according to requests.
- Forklift operator unloaded the pipe off the truck's.
- Moved materials across site and unloaded pipes from truck with forklift to maintain workflow.
Warehouse and Driving Associate
PITTSBURGH FURNITURE RENTAL COMPANY
Pittsburgh, PA
04.2014 - 07.2014
- Pittsburgh Furniture Rental Co. has provided Western Pennsylvania and surrounding areas with furniture rental, relocation, home staging and temporary assignment needs for 40+ years.
- Warehouse and Driving Associate
- Picked, delivered, and fulfilled customer orders.
- Cleaned and organized inventory items in the warehouse.
- Cleaned, loaded, and unloaded inventory items to maintain operational efficiency.
- Organized and maintained warehouse to support inventory management.
- Restored damaged furniture to ensure quality and customer satisfaction.
Material Handler
Ferguson
Erie, PA
02.2023 - Current
- Coordinated shipping and receiving operations at Ferguson distribution center, ensuring timely deliveries and inventory accuracy.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with forklifts and pallet jacks.
- Picked customer orders using RF scanners and warehouse systems.
- Maintained 2-bin cabinet stock with handheld scanners.
- Managed tool crib operations, overseeing inventory and organization.
- Verified inventory counts against Ferguson stock records.
- Sorted, labeled, and staged merchandise for outbound delivery.
- Organized warehouse aisles and replenished stock locations.
- Trained new associates on safe handling and order flow.
- Received and distributed incoming materials to designated areas.
- Supported other warehouse personnel in completing tasks efficiently.
- Organized warehouse inventory according to warehouse plan.
- Performed regular cycle counts to ensure accuracy of inventory records.
- Counted parts accurately and quickly during physical inventories.
- Collaborated with supervisors to develop efficient methods for storing goods.
- Stocked and maintained multiple style vending machines.
Education
General Maintenance
Erie County Votech
Erie, Pa 09.1990 - 07.1993
Skills
- Organization
- Teamwork & Leadership
- Problem-Solving
- Inventory tracking
- Self-Management
- Order picking
- Work order reading
- Shipping coordination
- Forklift operation
- Tool crib management
- Warehouse operations
- Cycle counting
- Material handling
- Stock replenishment
Personal Information
Title: Warehouse/Customer Service/General Maintenance Technician
Timeline
Material Handler
Ferguson
02.2023 - Current
Assembler/Production
Seaway Manufacturing
04.2022 - 02.2023
Preventive Maintenance Technician
Composixflex, Inc
06.2021 - 02.2022
Warehouse Associate
Ferguson Enterprises, Inc.
03.2017 - 06.2021
Warehouse Associate
Nicklas Plumbing Supply
07.2014 - 03.2017
Warehouse and Driving Associate
PITTSBURGH FURNITURE RENTAL COMPANY
04.2014 - 07.2014
General Maintenance
Erie County Votech
09.1990 - 07.1993