Robert Kunath
Parma,OH
Summary
Dedicated warehouse professional with extensive experience in shipping, receiving, and material handling. Proven ability to maintain safety standards, enhance organization, and improve operational processes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Associate
Foundation Building Materials LLC
Parma, Oh
07.2024 - Current
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to move materials efficiently within the warehouse.
- Conducted inventory counts and maintained accurate records of stock levels.
- Assisted in loading and unloading shipments, ensuring proper handling of materials.
- Implemented safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents and injuries.
- Prepared orders for shipment by picking, packing, and labeling merchandise.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment to enhance operational efficiency.
- Trained new associates on warehouse procedures and equipment usage.
- Displayed adaptability by taking on various roles within the warehouse as needed, including receiving, shipping, or inventory control duties.
- Assisted in reducing product damage by properly handling and storing materials.
- Manually or mechanically loaded and unloaded materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles
Warehouse Supervisor
Ohio Valley Drywall Supply
Cleveland, OH
04.2021 - 07.2024
- Oversaw daily warehouse operations to ensure timely order fulfillment and inventory management.
- Trained and mentored new staff on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance efficiency in material handling and distribution.
- Coordinated inventory audits to maintain accurate stock levels and reduce discrepancies.
- Supervised warehouse operations by managing employees during shifts.
- Supervised shipping and receiving, distribution and workplace safety.
- Supervised shipping and handling operations.
- Used warehouse management software to reconcile daily inventory.
- Managed a team of warehouse workers for optimal scheduling, task delegation, and overall productivity.
- Oversaw daily operations and shipping and handling processes.
- Maintained high levels of accuracy in daily operations.
- Oversaw inventory control levels and verified compliance with storage and organization processes.
- Completed daily operations on time and maintained high standards of accuracy.
- Conducted regular inventory audits to identify discrepancies in stock counts while implementing corrective measures as needed.
- Operated warehouse material handling equipment correctly to move loads.
- Kept detailed records of inventories and merchandise inventory transactions.
- Maintained a clean working environment by enforcing strict cleanliness standards throughout the entire facility.
- Increased accuracy in order fulfillment with thorough quality control checks before shipping orders.
- Monitored adherence to safety protocols and company policies by staying attentive to details.
- Optimized storage capacity by redesigning warehouse layout for maximum space utilization.
- Supported production workers in meeting goals without compromising safety and compliance.
Warehouse Associate
Reliable Transportation
Brooklyn, OH
01.2016 - 03.2021
- Assembled orders and packed items for shipment, conveying orders to shipping personnel
- Assisted with reorganizing storage areas to accommodate changes in demand patterns or product offerings.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction through timely shipment of orders, ensuring proper packaging and labeling.
- Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
- Assisted in receiving, stocking and distribution of merchandise.
- Used handheld scanners to efficiently track and maneuver freight throughout distribution network.
- Shipped material and performed boxing, packing, labeling, and preparation of related documents.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.
- Used machinery and equipment such as box cutters, shrink-wrap guns and electric pallet jacks.
- Assembled pallets and crates for secure transportation of materials.
- Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
- Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
- Successfully navigated large shipments of materials through tight spaces and busy facilities.
- Verified quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against packing list.
- Managed warehouse operations and verified proper shipment procedures.
- Verified documentation and condition of freight to assure quality standards were achieved.
- Strapped items down over protective padding to secure throughout transportation.
- Surrounded items in cling film, padded blankets, and tape to protect from damage.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to move materials efficiently within the warehouse.
Education
High School Diploma -
Padua High School
Parma, OHSkills
- Packaging and labeling
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Shipping and receiving
- Order picking
- Labeling and boxing
- Warehouse safety
- Loading and unloading
- Warehouse organization
- Workplace cleanliness
Timeline
Warehouse Associate
Foundation Building Materials LLC
07.2024 - Current
Warehouse Supervisor
Ohio Valley Drywall Supply
04.2021 - 07.2024
Warehouse Associate
Reliable Transportation
01.2016 - 03.2021
High School Diploma -
Padua High School