Steven W. Stockwell
Sturgis,MI
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in warehouse operations and material handling. Proven ability to optimize inventory levels and lead teams in adhering to safety standards. Committed to enhancing operational efficiency and training capabilities, driving team success. Recognized as a valuable and hardworking employee by supervisors and peers.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Leader
Walmart
Sturgis, Michigan
03.2023 - 07.2026
- Led team in daily operations and ensured smooth workflow.
- Led overnight stocking team, guiding associates in product stocking and adherence to FIFO guidelines.
- Managed inventory levels and organized product displays efficiently.
- Trained new associates on store policies and procedures.
- Oversaw overnight maintenance operations, ensuring facility was cleaned and ready for business.
Forklift Operator
Forest River RV
Colon, Michigan
05.2008 - 02.2023
- Operated forklifts to transport materials across production facility, ensuring timely supply for production needs.
- Loaded and unloaded trailers to align with production schedules, maintaining workflow efficiency.
- Moved freight stock between storage, production areas, and loading docks to support seamless operations.
- Adhered to safety protocols while operating heavy machinery in busy environments.
- Managed inventory locations to enhance warehouse organization.
- Collaborated with team members to improve material handling processes.
Crane Operator
OmniSource
Sturgis, Michigan
06.2002 - 05.2008
- Operated hydraulic crane to cut heavy materials for loading into trailers, ensuring safe transport.
- Serviced heavy equipment, including rebuilding hydraulic cylinders, to prevent breakdowns and ensure operational readiness.
- Replaced damaged hoses and shear plates to maintain equipment functionality and reliability.
- Drove large articulated front-end loader, Terex dump truck, and roll-off trucks for debris hauling.
- Utilized cutting torches to process large metal pieces for recycling.
Quality Assurance Engineer
Summit Polymers Inc.
Sturgis, Michigan
03.1993 - 06.1998
- Executed detailed evaluations of materials and finished products, identifying defects to maintain quality standards.
- Operated press machinery, facilitating optimal production flow and minimizing downtime.
- Assembled and packaged products, ensuring timely and efficient shipment.
- Applied paint to products during final assembly to enhance appearance to products during final assembly stages.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sturgis High School
Sturgis, MI05-1984
Skills
- Inventory management
- Warehouse operations
- Forklift operation
- Material transport
- Shipping and receiving
- Safety regulations
- Quality control
- Equipment upkeep
- Team leadership
- Customer service
- Loss prevention
- Workplace safety
Timeline
Team Leader
Walmart
03.2023 - 07.2026
Forklift Operator
Forest River RV
05.2008 - 02.2023
Crane Operator
OmniSource
06.2002 - 05.2008
Quality Assurance Engineer
Summit Polymers Inc.
03.1993 - 06.1998
High School Diploma -
Sturgis High School