Tashonda Wallace
Kokomo,IN
Summary
Dedicated Material Handler with expertise in forklift operation, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance. Committed to maintaining safe warehouse environments while optimizing material movement and ensuring timely shipments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Material Handler
US Cold Storage
Lebanon, IN
04.2025 - Current
- Operated forklifts to help move materials safely and efficiently across warehouse areas.
- Directed forklift traffic to support safe material flow across warehouse areas.
- Managed truck loading and unloading with accuracy and efficiency.
- Helped load and unload truck shipments quickly and accurately.
- Supported accurate truck loading and unloading for smooth shipping activity.
- Coordinated incoming and outgoing shipments and placement of materials to meet scheduling requirements.
- Sorted cargo for accurate shipment to target locations, preventing unnecessary delays, and promoting productivity.
- Improved material movement across warehouse areas through safe forklift operation.
- Followed safety protocols to lower risk during material handling.
- Completed routine equipment inspections to support reliable operation.
- Completed routine equipment checks to help maintain reliable operation and reduce disruptions.
- Identified equipment issues early through regular inspection checks.
- Operated forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment.
- Checked cargo before transportation and determined whether items adhered to proper regulation standards.
- Followed organizational procedures to stack and store cargo in transit sheds, ship holds and warehouses.
- Kept work areas clean by tidying facility spaces and following safety standards during shifts.
- Maintained clean, compliant work areas in line with safety requirements.
- Placed bins, carts and containers in convenient locations to assist with loading efficiency.
- Identified opportunities for process improvement to increase efficiency.
- Updated job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities such as seminars or training.
- Worked with internal departments to locate missing packages and remedy incorrect deliveries.
- Protected items by wrapping in cling film, padded moving blankets and tape.
- Secured items in the truck by strapping over protective padding.
- Placed bracing, straps and other protective devices onto items in transit to prevent damage.
- Reviewed work orders before starting work to determine necessary materials and meet deadlines.
Quality Control Technician
NHK Seating
Frankfort, IN
09.2018 - 08.2023
- Conducted tests on materials using specialized inspection equipment.
- Inspected components for defects and ensured quality standards compliance.
- Verified conformance of parts using statistical sampling techniques such as ANSI and ASQ Z1.4.
- Interpreted test results, compared to specifications and control limits and recommended data for release.
- Detected quality issues during inspections and recommended solutions.
- Analyzed data collected during the inspection process in order to identify trends or patterns related to product defects or malfunctions.
- Compiled laboratory test data and analyzed results to support quality assurance decisions.
- Audited finished products against applicable industry standards before releasing them for shipment.
- Investigated supplier issues with defective materials from vendors to determine root causes and prevent recurrence.
- Identified and troubleshot equipment problems to minimize downtime and maintain production efficiency.
- Provided quality support to ensure that products met quality standards and customer requirements.
- Trained new staff on quality control procedures and best practices.
- Collaborated with production teams to address quality concerns effectively.
- Offered suggestions for process improvements on existing processes in order to develop more efficient methods of performing tasks while still meeting required quality standards.
- Participated in technical training and workshops to improve skill set and boost overall knowledge.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding product quality in a timely manner.
- Monitored and upheld safe operating procedures and clean area mandates to meet regulatory requirements.
- Reviewed engineering drawings and technical documents for accuracy and completeness prior to release for manufacturing use.
- Provided lab staff with samples for testing to check the quality and safety of finished products.
Education
Certificate - Medical Assistance
Everest College
Merrillville, IN05-2009
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
South Suburban College of Cook County
South Holland, ILSkills
- Forklift operation and pallet jack use
- Pallet jack operation
- Material handling and cargo sorting
- Load palletizing
- Quality assurance and load verification
- Quality control
- Regulatory compliance and safety standards
- Material transactions and inventory management
- Warehouse organization
- Order picking and time management and material identification
- Supply chain distribution
- Warehouse organization
- Heavy lifting and material transactions
- Supply chain distribution
- Time management
- Material identification
- Problem solving and process improvement
- Team collaboration and teamwork
- Effective communication skills
- Inventory management
Timeline
Material Handler
US Cold Storage
04.2025 - Current
Quality Control Technician
NHK Seating
09.2018 - 08.2023
Certificate - Medical Assistance
Everest College
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
South Suburban College of Cook County