Stephen Waters
Columbus,OH
Summary
Experienced in warehouse operations and materials handling, offering expertise in forklift operation, inventory control, and adherence to OSHA safety standards. Skilled in loading, unloading, and order processing with a focus on efficiency and accuracy. Bringing a strong commitment to teamwork and maintaining a safe, organized work environment.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator
Sk Foods
Groveport, OH
April25 - Current
- Operated forklifts safely to transport materials across warehouse facilities.
- Conducted routine inspections and maintenance on forklift equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline loading and unloading processes, enhancing workflow efficiency
WAREHOUSE ORDER PICKER
Pepsi
Indianapolis, IN
12.2024 - 03.2025
- Operated warehouse equipment, including forklifts and pallet jacks, to efficiently transport goods to designated areas.
- Accurately picked and packed customer orders by following established processes to ensure timely shipment and inventory accuracy.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the warehouse environment in compliance with safety protocols and operational standards.
TEMP FORKLIFT TRAINER
Simpson Strong Tie
Columbus, OH
08.2024 - 11.2024
- Developed and delivered training programs focused on operational best practices, enhancing staff proficiency in service delivery and customer engagement.
- Facilitated onboarding sessions for new employees, ensuring adherence to company policies and operational standards.
- Collaborated with management to identify training needs, resulting in tailored instructional materials that addressed specific skill gaps.
- Maintained accurate records of all training activities, including attendance, evaluations and assessments.
PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR
Command Alkon
Dublin, OH
06.2023 - 08.2024
- Supervised day-to-day production operations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and quality standards.
- Coordinated scheduling and workflow for a team of production staff, optimizing resource allocation and minimizing downtime.
- Established work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals.
TEAM LEADER
Simpson Strong Tie
Columbus, OH
02.2018 - 05.2023
- Led daily operations by coordinating team activities, ensuring adherence to service standards and operational guidelines.
- Implemented shift scheduling procedures to optimize labor efficiency and meet peak service demands effectively.
- Motivated team to achieve optimal results through effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Cultivated an environment of trust, respect, collaboration, and accountability among the team members.
TEMP TRUCK LOADER
Wal-Mart Distribution Center
Grove City, OH
09.2017 - 02.2018
- Implemented best practices for warehouse organization, optimizing loading schedules that improved operational efficiency.
- Organized truck loads according to size, weight and type of product being shipped in order to maximize efficiency of deliveries.
- Reported any suspicious activity or damaged merchandise encountered during loading and unloading process to supervisor immediately.
MACHINE OPERATOR/ASSEMBLER
Tyco Kendall Healthcare
Crystal Lake, IL
04.2005 - 05.2017
- Operated and maintained production machinery, ensuring adherence to safety standards and operational efficiency.
- Assembled components according to detailed specifications, utilizing hand tools and automated systems to meet production targets.
- Conducted quality control inspections on finished products, identifying defects and implementing corrective actions to enhance output quality.
Education
GED - undefined
McHenry County College
McHenry, IL06.2002
Skills
Forklift operation
- Materials handling
- Warehouse safety
- Teamwork and collaboration
- and processing
- Order picking and processing
- Problem-solving
- Stock rotation
- Assembly line experience
- Barcode scanning
- Forklift operator certification
- Material handling
- Stacking and staging
- CNC operation
- OSHA
Warehouse operations
Safe driver
Team player
Palletizing
Order picking and processing
RFID systems
Hand-eye coordination
OSHA workplace safety
Workplace cleanliness
Shipping and receiving
Material handling
Order picking
Forklift operator certification
Material packaging
Materials handling
Problem-solving
Inventory control
Barcode scanning
Equipment inspections
Inventory counts
General laborer
Teamwork and collaboration
Timeline
WAREHOUSE ORDER PICKER
Pepsi
12.2024 - 03.2025
TEMP FORKLIFT TRAINER
Simpson Strong Tie
08.2024 - 11.2024
PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR
Command Alkon
06.2023 - 08.2024
TEAM LEADER
Simpson Strong Tie
02.2018 - 05.2023
TEMP TRUCK LOADER
Wal-Mart Distribution Center
09.2017 - 02.2018
MACHINE OPERATOR/ASSEMBLER
Tyco Kendall Healthcare
04.2005 - 05.2017
GED - undefined
McHenry County College
Forklift Operator
Sk Foods
April25 - Current