Robert Karda
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience at Chicagoland Movers Inc. and UPS. Proven expertise in loading and unloading, alongside strong communication and teamwork skills. Recognized for enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring quality control, consistently meeting tight deadlines while maintaining safety standards. Committed to continuous learning and improvement in material handling.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Mover
Chicagoland Movers Inc.
Chicago, IL
08.2007 - Current
- Loaded and unloaded furniture and boxes, ensuring proper handling and placement.
- Operated dollies to transport items efficiently across various locations.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize moving processes and enhance customer satisfaction.
- Maintained cleanliness of work areas, promoting safety standards throughout job sites.
- Communicated effectively with customers regarding schedules and special requests during moves.
- Moved furniture and boxes using utility dolly and truck ramp.
Factory Worker
Mauritzon
Chicago, IL
06.2000 - 09.2003
- Ensured proper equipment usage to mitigate workplace hazards and prevent injuries. Operated sit-down forklift to load and unload trucks for 3 years
- Carefully packaged finished products and prepared for shipment.
- Operated various types of machinery, including conveyors and packaging equipment, contributing to efficient workflow.
- Utilized hand tools and power tools to assemble products, practicing safety measures.
- Played key role in meeting tight production deadlines, ensuring on-time delivery of orders to clients.
Loader and Unloader
UPS
Franklin Park, IL
10.1999 - 02.2003
- Coordinated with team members to ensure timely and accurate package handling.
- Inspected packages for damage, ensuring quality control before shipment.
- Enhanced loading efficiency by implementing proper lifting techniques and utilizing appropriate equipment.
- Facilitated smooth operations by closely collaborating with team members to coordinate loading and unloading processes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, ILSkills
- Team collaboration
- Strong communication skills
- Labeling and boxing
- Pallet jack operation
- Material handling
- Stacking and staging
- Attention to detail
- Willing to learn
- Item padding
- Pallet jack handling
- Forklift operation experience
- Loading and unloading
- Truck loading
- Wrapping and boxing
- Proper equipment usage
- Heavy lifting expertise
- Materials handling and transport
Languages
Polish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Mover
Chicagoland Movers Inc.
08.2007 - Current
Factory Worker
Mauritzon
06.2000 - 09.2003
Loader and Unloader
UPS
10.1999 - 02.2003
High School Diploma -
Northeastern Illinois University