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Robert Elrod

Manufacturing
Conover,NC

Summary

Driven professional with extensive experience in material handling and warehouse operations, notably at Sunnyside Textiles. Excelled in optimizing efficiency and enhancing team productivity through effective communication and collaboration. Skilled in forklift operations and inventory management, demonstrating a commitment to safety and quality assurance. Proven ability to adapt and increase workplace efficiency by over 30%, leveraging problem-solving abilities and a positive attitude.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Material Handler

Sunnyside Textiles
09.2023 - 11.2023
  • Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
  • Maintained clean and organized worksites, minimizing hazards and promoting
  • safe working environment.
  • Assisted team members with tasks that require group effort.
  • Completed tasks efficiently for timely project completion within set deadlines.
  • Demonstrated strong work ethic, completing physically demanding tasks under varying conditions.
  • Increased productivity with effective communication and collaboration among team members.
  • Notified supervisors of defective equipment or material.
  • Adapted quickly to new tasks or changes in project scope, demonstrating flexibility in skillset and problem-solving abilities.
  • Collaborated with team members to carry out efficient work with optimal safety and achieve timetables.
  • Improved worksite safety by consistently adhering to established protocols and regulations.
  • Complied with all regulatory requirements for waste disposal and hazardous material handling procedures, protecting environment from potential harm.

Baler Operator/Downstream Operator 1

Marcal South Corporation
02.2017 - 09.2023
  • Exceeded quality control standards consistently through careful inspection of finished bales before shipment or disposal.
  • Set up equipment for operation and adjusted settings.
  • Assisted new employees with training on baler operations, emphasizing safety protocols and procedures.
  • Reduced machine downtime by performing preventative maintenance on balers and related machinery.
  • Maintained clean and organized work environment, contributing to overall team productivity and morale.
  • Collaborated with other team members to troubleshoot mechanical issues impacting production goals.
  • Optimized material processing by monitoring quality of baled materials for recycling or disposal purposes.
  • Improved team communication by collaborating with supervisors to address any issues or concerns regarding baler operations.
  • Maximized storage space efficiency by strategically organizing baled materials in designated areas.
  • Read information and workplace documents to understand job requirements.
  • Demonstrated expertise in operating various types of balers, such as horizontal and vertical models, to meet specific job requirements.
  • Monitored inventory levels of consumables such as wire ties, ensuring adequate supplies were available for seamless baler operation.
  • Supported company sustainability efforts by properly sorting recyclable materials before baling them for future use or sale.
  • Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
  • Organized and prepared workstations and materials needed for operations to maximize productivity.
  • Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.

Shipping and Receiving/Material Handler

Goldtoe-Moretz Incorporated/Gildan
08.1987 - 09.2012
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of tasks and high-quality work standards.
  • Reduced order processing time with streamlined material handling procedures.
  • Prevented product damage by carefully loading and unloading materials using appropriate equipment.
  • Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
  • Increased productivity, utilizing forklifts and other material handling equipment effectively.
  • Expedited order fulfillment by accurately picking, packing, and shipping products to customers.
  • Participated in continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing overall warehouse performance.
  • Adhered to strict quality control measures, inspecting inbound shipments for accuracy and condition upon arrival.
  • Read production orders, work orders, shipping orders and requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.
  • Maintained safe work environment by following proper safety protocols and conducting regular inspections.
  • Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
  • Listened closely during team meetings to gain complete understanding of duties required for each shift, completing priority tasks first.
  • Performed cycle counts and inventory control to accurately track product levels.
  • Enhanced warehouse efficiency by organizing materials and implementing inventory management systems.
  • Monitored warehouse to identify missing items, spills and unusual activity, complying with safety procedures.
  • Unloaded incoming shipments to verify accuracy of deliveries and check possible damages.
  • Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
  • Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transfer large products from one area of warehouse to another, allowing for easier accessibility.
  • Alerted supervisors and coworkers of hazards and other issues for quick resolutions.
  • Inspected stocks to identify shortages, replenish supply and maintain consistent inventory.
  • Attached identifying tags to containers to mark with identifying shipping information.
  • Unpacked and repacked items in different quantities and configurations for shipment.
  • Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.
  • Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
  • Used machinery and equipment such as box cutters, shrink-wrap guns and electric pallet jacks.
  • Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
  • Used handheld scanners to efficiently track and maneuver freight throughout distribution network.
  • Assisted in receiving, stocking and distribution of merchandise.
  • Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.

Education

High School Diploma -

Saint Stephens High School
Hickory, NC
05.2001 -

Skills

Stock Rotation

Willing to Learn

Effective Communication

Product verification

Health and safety compliance

Forklift Operator Certification

Time Management

Freight Labeling

Damage Prevention

Interpersonal Communication

Storage Area Maintenance

Cargo Sorting

Invoice Verification

Visual Inspection

Multitasking Abilities

Standards Compliance

Pick Ticket Orders

Quality assurance inspections

Positive Attitude

Equipment Inspections

Hand Trucks and Dollies

OSHA Guidelines

Equipment Operation

Optimizing efficiency

Heavy Lifting

OSHA

Workplace Cleanliness

Clean Background Check

Attention to Detail

Order Picking

Pulling and Staging

Good Housekeeping

Shipping and receiving

Forklift Operation

Truck loading and unloading

Material Audits

Warehouse Safety

OSHA Compliance

Loading and unloading

Cycle counting

Inventory Management

Forklift Operations

Material packaging

Equipment safety

Incident Reporting

Warehouse Operations

Shipping Documentation

Warehouse Organization

Teamwork and Collaboration

Package handling

Material Identification

Material Handling

Pallet Jack Operation

Stock Rotation

Timeline

Material Handler

Sunnyside Textiles
09.2023 - 11.2023

Baler Operator/Downstream Operator 1

Marcal South Corporation
02.2017 - 09.2023

High School Diploma -

Saint Stephens High School
05.2001 -

Shipping and Receiving/Material Handler

Goldtoe-Moretz Incorporated/Gildan
08.1987 - 09.2012

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