Samuel Brown
Florence,KY
Summary
Diligent Material Handler offering experience moving loads quickly and without damage. Attentive and safety-focused with proven history of identifying potential hazards. Works well in both team and independent roles. Dedicated to learning new skills and accepting tasks of increased responsibility.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Grounds Crew Member
Clark Tree Service
05.2023 - Current
- Demonstrated flexibility in daily responsibilities by adapting to changing weather conditions or emergent project needs.
- Maintained equipment in optimal condition by performing regular cleaning and maintenance tasks.
- Promoted teamwork among crew members through clear communication and cooperation during project execution.
- Improved safety on the grounds by promptly removing debris and maintaining walkways.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
Material Handler
Honey Baked Ham
11.2020 - Current
- Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transfer large products from one area of warehouse to another, allowing for easier accessibility.
- Kept storage areas organized, clean and secure to fully protect company assets.
- Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
- Read production orders, work orders, shipping orders and requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered or distributed.
- Alerted supervisors and coworkers of hazards and other issues for quick resolutions.
- Listened closely during team meetings to gain complete understanding of duties required for each shift, completing priority tasks first.
- Received and unpacked shipments and new equipment as directed.
- Attached identifying tags to containers to mark with identifying shipping information.
- Performed cycle counts and inventory control to accurately track product levels.
- Monitored production schedule to keep proper amount of inventory on hand.
- Prevented load shifting or damage by using bracing and strapping techniques.
- Informed purchasing team of missing or damaged items immediately when unloading and receiving.
- Demonstrated and applied product knowledge of company SKUs.
- Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
- Verified quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against packing list.
- Shipped material and performed boxing, packing, labeling and preparation of related documents.
- Assembled orders and packed items for shipment, conveying orders to shipping personnel.
- Arranged items at destination according to customer requests and instructions.
- Surrounded items in cling film, padded blankets and tape to protect from damage.
- Operated moving truck safely to deliver items to destination without nicks or scratches.
- Streamlined material delivery processes which increased efficiency and reduced downtime.
- Moved furniture and boxes using utility dolly and truck ramp.
- Drove vehicles to deliver products and picked-up rejected or defective materials for return.
- Navigated straightest route to reduce mileage on company trucks and speed up delivery.
Material Handler
UPS
06.2022 - 05.2023
- Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
- Kept storage areas organized, clean and secure to fully protect company assets.
- Alerted supervisors and coworkers of hazards and other issues for quick resolutions.
- Listened closely during team meetings to gain complete understanding of duties required for each shift, completing priority tasks first.
- Received and unpacked shipments and new equipment as directed.
- Monitored production schedule to keep proper amount of inventory on hand.
- Prevented load shifting or damage by using bracing and strapping techniques.
- Informed purchasing team of missing or damaged items immediately when unloading and receiving.
- Removed jams and unblocked conveyor system to maintain flow of goods.
- Demonstrated and applied product knowledge of company SKUs.
Host
LaRosa's Pizzeria
11.2019 - 01.2022
- Monitored seating area and checked restrooms regularly to keep spotless.
- Worked with front of house staff to move tables and adjust seating to accommodate groups with special requests.
- Assisted managers with quickly resolving service- and food-related issues.
- Took reservations by phone and walk-in, keeping scheduling demands and kitchen output in time to avoid overbooking.
- Checked and restocked server areas and organized and got change for front counter.
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating and menu information.
- Supported servers, food runners and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
- Assigned patrons to tables suitable for needs and restaurant section rotation.
- Cultivated positive guest relations by managing information and orchestrating speedy seating.
- Informed servers of newly seated parties for speedy service.
- Collected information from arriving customers to seat groups or place them on waitlist.
- Stayed in open communication with kitchen team to assess cooking times, avoid worker overload and minimize customer dissatisfaction.
- Documented reservations, alerted servers and managers of large groups and prepared seating.
- Collaborated with kitchen to inform customers of wait times and answer questions about food.
- Routinely supported other areas of restaurant by answering telephones and completing financial transactions for other staff members.
- Watched dining area staff to evaluate server loads and calculate accurate wait times.
- Monitored front entrance for new guests while assisting servers by taking and delivering drink orders.
- Prepared dining room for special upcoming functions by decorating and generating special group menus.
- Reported concerns about intoxicated guests to management to contribute to safe and welcoming environments for patrons.
- Assessed large restaurant and lounge according to state and federal cleanliness standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Boone County High School
Florence, KY05.2022
Skills
- Cargo Sorting
- Hand Trucks and Dollies
- Material Shelving
- Attention to Detail
- Storage Arrangements
- Team Meetings
- Paperwork Completion
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Physical Strength and Stamina
- Loading and Unloading
- Work Order Following
- Heavy Lifting
- Customer Service
- Warehouse Safety
- Pulling and Staging
- Conveyor Systems
- Material and Supply Inventory
- Securing Cargo
- Pickups and Deliveries
Timeline
Grounds Crew Member
Clark Tree Service
05.2023 - Current
Material Handler
UPS
06.2022 - 05.2023
Material Handler
Honey Baked Ham
11.2020 - Current
Host
LaRosa's Pizzeria
11.2019 - 01.2022
High School Diploma -
Boone County High School
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