Roosevelt Sanders
Hammond,IN
Summary
Self-motivated Dock Worker with extensive experience sorting and transporting shipments. Physically fit team member unloads, palletizes and tracks boxes efficiently. Strong organization skills promote accurate shipments and thoroughly documented inventories.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Material Handler
Atkore
Hobart, IN
11.2023 - 04.2024
- Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
- Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
- Maintained a safe work environment by following proper safety protocols and conducting regular inspections.
- Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of tasks and high-quality work standards.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transfer large products from one area of warehouse to another, allowing for easier accessibility.
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Increased productivity, utilizing forklifts and other material handling equipment effectively.
- Read production orders, work orders, shipping orders and requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.
- Prevented product damage by carefully loading and unloading materials using appropriate equipment.
- Listened closely during team meetings to gain complete understanding of duties required for each shift, completing priority tasks first.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on material handling equipment to ensure optimal functioning throughout daily operations.
- Facilitated smooth operations, coordinating with various departments to fulfill material requests promptly.
Forklift Operator
White Arrow
Chicago, IL
07.2023 - 11.2023
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Removed orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.
Forklift Operator
Yellow Freight
Chicago Heights, IL
09.2018 - 07.2023
- Transported materials and pallets between areas.
- Inspected cargo for damages, irregularities and incorrect information.
- Used electric forklifts and electric pallets to safely move pallets of merchandise.
- Participated in company training programs to learn new skills and promote workplace safety.
- Opened and inspected containers to prepare for loading and unloading.
- Removed obstructions from entryways and transported packages to correct locations.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
- Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
- Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
- Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
- Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
- Used handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.
- Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer.
- Checked shipments for damaged or incorrect items.
- Reported safety and quality issues to management.
- Tied and secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items.
- Operated power material handling equipment to accurately select and palletize loads.
- Picked up warehouse debris and deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked baled trash.
- Prepared finished stock for shipment by identifying, pulling and packing product.
- Squared stacked displayed materials for safe and orderly conditions.
- Loaded, unloaded, transported and stacked materials through careful operation of various warehouse equipment.
- Relocated goods from dock area to appropriate storage locations.
- Secured loads on pallets to minimize damage and worker injuries.
- Communicated with team members to coordinate efficient and accurate movements.
- Drove gasoline- or electric-powered vehicles to transport materials between loading, processing and storage areas.
- Moved levers or controls of lifting devices to load, unload or stack material.
- Estimated weights, heights and centers of balance to make precise placements.
- Weighed materials or products to record data on tags or labels.
- Accurately measured and recorded product weight, dimensions or other production data for use in tag and label creation.
- Scheduled or performed needed maintenance on equipment to promote longevity of use.
- Signaled workers to discharge, dump or level materials.
Cashier
Speedway Gas Station
Dyer, IN
04.2017 - 09.2018
- Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
- Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
- Answered customer questions and provided store information.
- Delivered high level of customer service to patrons using active listening and engagement skills.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
Cook
McDonald's
Munster, IN
04.2016 - 07.2018
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
Education
High School Diploma -
Thornwood High School
South Holland, IL07.2005
Skills
- Materials Handling
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Shipping and Receiving
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Truck Loading and Unloading
- Loading and Unloading
- Critical Thinking
- Problem-Solving
- Cargo Securing
- Warehouse Operations
- Stacking and Staging
- Computer Competency
- Visual Inspection
- Heavy Lifting
- Attention to Detail
- Shipping and receiving
- Materials handling and transport
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Customer Service
- Equipment safety
- Forklift Operation
- Warehouse Safety
- Truck loading and unloading
- Material packaging
- Pallet Jack Operation
- Forklift Operations
Timeline
Material Handler
Atkore
11.2023 - 04.2024
Forklift Operator
White Arrow
07.2023 - 11.2023
Forklift Operator
Yellow Freight
09.2018 - 07.2023
Cashier
Speedway Gas Station
04.2017 - 09.2018
Cook
McDonald's
04.2016 - 07.2018
High School Diploma -
Thornwood High School