Open To Work
Steven Snavely
West Fargo,ND
Summary
Professional with strong background in logistics and material handling. Proven ability to efficiently load and unload goods, ensuring safety and accuracy. Known for excellent teamwork, adaptability, and reliability in fast-paced environments. Skilled in operating forklifts, managing inventory, and maintaining equipment.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Loader
Marvin
West Fargo, ND
04.2019 - Current
- Team leader and First Responder certified.
- Work in teams of four with a common loading goal of 5,280 cubes per shift.
- Trained new personnel on loading procedures and safety protocols, fostering a knowledgeable team environment.
- Assisted in inventory audits to ensure compliance with company policies and accuracy in stock levels.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area to promote safety and operational efficiency within the warehouse.
- Contributed to overall warehouse operations by assisting with various tasks as needed, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
- Performed daily pre-shift forklift inspections to assess wear, damages, and battery life.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
Car Crusher
Gerdau, Inc.
Fargo, ND
07.2017 - 04.2019
- Watched yard, viewed customer loads, monitored entrances and exits to allow authorized individuals to enter.
- Completed goals of crushing 10 cars per day.
- Interpreted hand signals and listened for verbal instruction to determine where materials were to be placed.
- Operated heavy equipment to move and load materials safely.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Took inventory of vehicles in the yard.
- Documented vehicle information before crushing.
- Maintained clean and safe work area.
- Drained and stripped vehicles of fluids and debris prior to demolition.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Outside Yard Team Member
Menard, Inc.
West Fargo, ND
08.2015 - 07.2017
- Maintained tidy, organized and safe work area to comply with cleanliness standards.
- Organized storage areas to optimize materials movements and minimize labor hours.
- Sorted and delivered materials to different work areas and staff.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to identify discrepancies with records.
- Operate forklift, order selector, and pallet jacks to assist customers and transport materials.
- Monitored inventory levels, restocked supplies, and ensured product availability for customers.
- Implemented best practices for waste management and recycling within yard operations.
- Loaded and unloaded delivery trucks accurately while adhering to safety guidelines, preventing accidents or damage to products.
- Assisted management with planning layout changes within the yard space for optimal workflow efficiency improvements.
Cashier/Pizza Driver
Casey's General Store
Vermillion, SD
08.2012 - 08.2015
- Created inviting environment for customers by maintaining store organization and cleanliness.
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
- Managed efficient cash register operations.
- Prioritized helping customers over completing other routine tasks in store.
- Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.
- Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts, and printed receipts to ring up customers.
- Balanced and organized cash register by handling cash, counting change, and storing coupons.
- Stored food properly by adhering to food safety policies and procedures.
- Interacted professionally with customers in person or by phone and acted with sense of urgency to drive positive customer experience.
- Followed traffic laws during delivery for safety of pedestrians and other vehicles.
- Discarded expired food items and disposed of waste for hygienic food preparation environments.
- Verified orders prior to completing deliveries to avoid customer complaints.
- Assisted in packing and loading food orders in delivery vehicle to fastrack process and maintain freshness.
- Kept delivery vehicle clean and neat to maintain company's professional reputation.
- Broke down, cleaned, and sanitized work stations at end of shift.
Crane Operator/Yard Associate
O'Day Tank and Steel
Fargo, ND
05.2009 - 08.2012
- Occasionally operated JCB telehandler, mostly during winter months.
- Used propane forklifts frequently to change out liquid barrels to maintain smooth operations between shops.
- Controlled cranes by driving or from remote control panel for safe and accurate operation.
- Load tanks onto flatbed trailers according to company orders.
- Operated mobile crane and moved materials to various locations to meet job schedule demands.
- Operated cranes and other equipment while monitoring coworker, personal and overall work zone safety.
- Hands-on with basic hand tools to install tank ladders and float assembly on approximately 3 tanks per day.
- Assisted paint shop, packed hardware orders, cleaned shops, and plowed snow during slow times.
- Operated various crane types to lift, move, and position heavy materials safely.
- Collaborated with team members to coordinate lifting operations and ensure safety compliance.
- Monitored load weights and adjusted crane settings to prevent overload situations effectively.
- Calculated appropriate size and weight distribution to safely manage load.
- Excelled under pressure by safely executing demanding lifts in challenging weather conditions and tight spaces.
- Used hand signals, verbal communication and radio to reduce risks in coordinating crane movements.
Education
No Degree - Health And Physical Fitness
Minnesota State University
Moorhead, MNSkills
- Load & unload
- Leadership
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Order Picker
- Stacking and storing
- Shipping and receiving
- Paperwork management
- Warehouse safety
- Forklift operation
- Load balancing
- Inventory accuracy
- Problem-solving
Accomplishments
Achieved a team leader position. Became a certified Emergency First Responder.
Certification
- Driver's License
- First Aid Certification
- CPR Certification
- Forklift Certification
- Foster Care Pride Training
Timeline
Loader
Marvin
04.2019 - Current
Car Crusher
Gerdau, Inc.
07.2017 - 04.2019
Outside Yard Team Member
Menard, Inc.
08.2015 - 07.2017
Cashier/Pizza Driver
Casey's General Store
08.2012 - 08.2015
Crane Operator/Yard Associate
O'Day Tank and Steel
05.2009 - 08.2012
No Degree - Health And Physical Fitness
Minnesota State University
Assessments
- Delivery driver — Proficient
- November 2023
- Interpreting instructions or signs and solving problems
- Full results: Proficient
- Work style: Conscientiousness — Proficient
- Tendency to be well-organized, rule-abiding, and hard-working
- Attention to detail — Proficient
- Identifying differences in materials, following instructions, and detecting details among distracting information
- Work style: Reliability — Proficient
- Tendency to be reliable, dependable, and act with integrity at work
- Indeed Assessments provides skills tests that are not indicative of a license or certification, or continued development in any professional field.