Steven Thomas
South Bend,IN
Summary
Results-driven Material Handler with extensive experience at Tenneco Automotive, excelling in efficient inventory management and shipping operations. Proven ability to enhance workflow through effective materials handling and a positive attitude. Skilled in forklift operation and committed to maintaining safety standards while achieving organizational goals.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Material Handler
Tenneco Automotive
Elkhart, IN
03.2017 - 05.2019
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved automotive materials using forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks.
- Supplied production lines with accurate parts to maintain steady workflow and prevent shortages.
- Verified incoming and outgoing shipments against packing slips, purchase orders, and labels.
- Organized warehouse inventory to support efficient storage, retrieval, and material rotation.
Receiving Clerk
Tenneco Automotive
Elkhart, IN
03.2017 - 05.2019
- Verified incoming shipments against purchase orders and packing slips for accurate receiving records.
- Inspected parts for damage, shortages, and discrepancies before inventory placement.
- Logged received materials into warehouse system with precise item and quantity updates.
- Organized stock transfers to maintain efficient material flow across production areas.
- Coordinated with carriers and internal teams to resolve shipment variances and delivery issues.
- Prepared labels, documents, and paperwork for incoming automotive components.
- Operated pallet jacks and material-handling equipment to unload shipments safely.
- Maintained clean receiving area while following safety and quality procedures.
Packer
Goodwill
South Bend, IN
01.2016 - 11.2016
- Sorted donated merchandise by category, quality, and sale readiness.
- Packed items securely for shipment and store transfer.
- Labeled boxes accurately to support inventory and distribution tracking.
- Inspected products for damage, contamination, and incomplete parts.
- Maintained organized work area to support safe, efficient workflow.
- Followed safety procedures while handling materials and equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Penn High School
Mishawaka, IN08.2016
Skills
Material handling
Loading and unloading
Order picking
Positive attitude
Heavy lifting
Package handling
Warehouse operations
Shipping and receiving
Materials handling and transport
Forklift operation
Warehouse safety
Truck loading and unloading
Pallet jack operation
Material packaging
Forklift operations
Material identification
Warehouse organization
Assembly and production
Clean background check
Inventory management
Materials management
Equipment operation
Shipping documentation
Stock management
Stock rotation
Certification
Forklift
Timeline
Material Handler
Tenneco Automotive
03.2017 - 05.2019
Receiving Clerk
Tenneco Automotive
03.2017 - 05.2019
Packer
Goodwill
01.2016 - 11.2016
High School Diploma -
Penn High School