STEVEN SMITH JR
Kansas City
Summary
Highly efficient Material Handler with over 10 years of experience in high-volume warehouse and manufacturing environments. Proven ability to optimize inventory management, improve order accuracy, and safely operate forklifts and electric pallet jacks. Committed to leveraging strong problem-solving and teamwork skills to contribute to smooth operations and increased productivity.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Material Handler
Corbion
Grandview, MO
04.2022 - Current
- Received "Employee of the Month" for decreasing production costs by 10% through improved efficiency and process optimization.
- Managed the end-to-end receiving of materials and shipping of finished goods.
- Operated specialized equipment for material movement, grinding, spraying, and packaging.
- Ensured precise documentation by entering and retrieving information from computer-based sources and production posting software.
- Authored detailed reports on repairs, parts used, and analyses performed for supervisory review.
Order Selector
Sysco
Olathe, KS
03.2018 - 04.2022
- Maintained a high level of accuracy by verifying orders prior to loading onto delivery trucks.
- Executed picking, packing, shipping, and unloading of goods in an efficient manner.
- Operated electric pallet jacks and forklifts to transport products throughout the warehouse.
- Utilized an RF scanner to scan each barcode to ensure accuracy during loading and unloading of trailers.
- Inventory control
- Ability to lift up to 80lbs continuously
Order Selector
AWG
Kansas City, KS
01.2016 - 03.2020
- Picked customer orders by locating products using technology and retrieving items from various environments, including freezer and dry storage.
- Built and positioned pallet loads according to size and quantity, wrapping orders before staging for delivery.
- Operated a 3-pallet electric jack to efficiently transport large orders.
- Verified order accuracy by comparing items picked to customer invoices.
- Inventory control maintains restocks
Manufacturing
Silgan Dispensing
Grandview, MO
02.2012 - 01.2016
- Assembled complex sprayer units by carefully aligning components and following established procedures.
- Performed visual checks and precision measurements on components and finished goods to ensure top quality.
- Utilized a bar code scanner for parts and finished goods to maintain accurate production records.
- Reported on issues, malfunctions, or defective parts to ensure quality standards were met.
Loader and Unloader
FedEx
Olathe, KS
06.2011 - 01.2012
- Operated powered lift trucks, floor sweepers, pallet jacks, and forklifts safely, maintaining a 0% incident rate.
- Selected products for specific routes according to pick sheets.
- Maintained daily order numbers while ensuring good speed and accuracy.
- Loaded and unloaded customers items weighing up 80lbs into trailer with Rf scanners guns
Education
No Degree - American History / Mathematics / Computer Graphics
Ruskin High School
Kansas City, MOSkills
Warehouse Operations: Warehouse Safety, Loading Dock Operations, Load Verification, Shipping/Receiving, Order Fulfillment, Physical Strength and Stamina
Equipment & Technology: Forklift Operations, Hand Trucks and Dollies, Electric Pallet Jacks, RF Scanners, Bar Code Scanners, Microsoft
Quality & Productivity: Quality Assessment and Assurance, Problem Solving, Documentation and Reporting, Plant Machinery and Equipment
Soft Skills: Teamwork and Collaboration, Conflict Resolution
Certification
Forklift certification, osha safely certification,
Timeline
Material Handler
Corbion
04.2022 - Current
Order Selector
Sysco
03.2018 - 04.2022
Order Selector
AWG
01.2016 - 03.2020
Manufacturing
Silgan Dispensing
02.2012 - 01.2016
Loader and Unloader
FedEx
06.2011 - 01.2012
No Degree - American History / Mathematics / Computer Graphics
Ruskin High School