Shawn Ferguson
Murphysboro,IL
Summary
Diligent and hard-working candidate ready to contribute solid effort as team member. Thorough and highly organized with excellent communication skills. Reliable worker with strong work ethic.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Material Handler
Intertape Polymer Group
Carbondale, IL
08.2020 - 08.2022
- Improved inventory accuracy by developing and implementing enhanced control systems.
- Managed inventory levels to verify availability of stock for customer orders.
- Monitored warehouse to identify missing items, spills and unusual activity, complying with safety procedures.
- Performed cycle counts and inventory control to accurately track product levels.
- Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
- Verified documentation and condition of freight to assure quality standards were achieved.
- Successfully navigated large shipments of materials through tight spaces and busy facilities.
- Used machinery and equipment such as box cutters, shrink-wrap guns and electric pallet jacks.
- 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.
- Attached identifying tags to containers to mark with identifying shipping information.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.
- Read production orders, work orders, shipping orders and requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.
- Helped train new employees in safe practices and warehouse procedures.
- Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
- Unloaded incoming shipments to verify accuracy of deliveries and check possible damages.
Forklift Operator
NOTS Logistics
Marion, IL
05.2019 - 07.2020
- Weighed materials or products to record weight or other production data on tags or labels.
- Moved levers or controls to operate forklifts, lifting beams with swivel-hooks and hoists to transport and load materials.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Operated transport vehicles and auxiliary equipment to move materials safely to and from target areas.
- Removed orders from storage, wrapped, and staged for shipments.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
- Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
Forklift Operator
Gilster-Mary Lee
Steeleville, IL
01.2018 - 05.2019
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Operated transport vehicles and auxiliary equipment to move materials safely to and from target areas.
- Removed orders from storage, wrapped, and staged for shipments.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
- Completed cycle counts and monthly inventory.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Reviewed daily production schedules to inform effective prioritization and delegation of tasks.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Performed routine maintenance on vehicles or auxiliary equipment by recharging batteries, lubricating parts and refueling.
Education
GED -
Illinois State
Illinois Skills
- Shipping and Receiving
- Team Meetings
- Accident Prevention
- Customer Service
- Property Accountability
- Materials Handling and Transport
- Assembly and Production
- Stock Management
- Work Assignments
- Storage Arrangements
- Forklift Operation
- Shipping Operations
- Stock Allocation
- Material Packaging
- Truck Loading and Unloading
- Quality Assurance Inspections
- Attention to Detail
- Load Palletizing
- Warehouse Operations
- Material and Supply Inventory
- Material Verification
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Load Verification
- Inventory Reporting
- Warehouse Safety
- Cycle Counts
- Loading and Unloading
- Pick Ticket Orders
- Logistics
- Physical Strength and Stamina
Timeline
Material Handler
Intertape Polymer Group
08.2020 - 08.2022
Forklift Operator
NOTS Logistics
05.2019 - 07.2020
Forklift Operator
Gilster-Mary Lee
01.2018 - 05.2019
GED -
Illinois State