Timothy Fosbender
Mattoon
Summary
Dedicated professional skilled in material handling and warehouse operations. Renowned for strong attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety, ready to leverage expertise to enhance productivity and streamline logistics.
Detail-oriented material handler with expertise in warehouse safety and efficient shipping. Proven ability to optimize workflows and maintain a clean environment, ensuring timely task completion and high-quality work standards.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Material Handler DC-DGL
Justrite Manufacturing Company
Mattoon, IL
11.2020 - Current
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transport materials safely across warehouse.
- Assisted in loading and unloading shipments, ensuring accurate inventory management.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work area to adhere to safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and improve efficiency.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance understanding of equipment usage and safety measures.
- Conducted routine inspections of equipment to ensure proper functioning before use.
- Supported inventory control initiatives by accurately labeling and sorting materials for storage.
- Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
- Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
- Maintained a safe work environment by following proper safety protocols and conducting regular inspections.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of tasks and high-quality work standards.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transfer large products from one area of warehouse to another, allowing for easier accessibility.
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Increased productivity, utilizing forklifts and other material handling equipment effectively.
- Prevented product damage by carefully loading and unloading materials using appropriate equipment.
- Alerted supervisors and coworkers of hazards and other issues for quick resolutions.
- Unloaded incoming shipments to verify accuracy of deliveries and check possible damages.
- Optimized storage solutions, creating more efficient use of warehouse space.
- Trained new employees on best practices for material handling, fostering skilled and knowledgeable team.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.
- Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
- Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
- Used machinery and equipment such as box cutters, shrink-wrap guns and electric pallet jacks.
- Successfully navigated large shipments of materials through tight spaces and busy facilities.
Printing Press Operator
LSC Communications
Mattoon, IL
05.2002 - 05.2020
- Operated printing presses to produce high-quality printed materials efficiently.
- Monitored print quality throughout production, making adjustments as necessary for consistency.
- Performed routine maintenance on machinery to ensure optimal performance and minimize downtime.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflows and improve overall production efficiency.
- Trained junior operators on equipment operation and safety protocols, enhancing team skill levels.
- Maintained accurate records of production runs, inventory usage, and equipment maintenance activities.
- Examined job orders to determine quantity, stock specifications, colors and special printing instructions.
- Set up and operated printing press machines.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving abilities, quickly identifying and resolving issues that arose during production runs.
- Adjusted controls to regulate flow of ink and dampening solution to plate cylinder.
- Prepared and operated offset printing press for maximum efficiency and production.
- Multi-tasked to keep all assigned projects running effectively and efficiently.
Forklift Operator
Thomas Monahan Co.
Arcola, IL
08.1989 - 06.1998
- Operated forklifts to transport materials efficiently within warehouse environment.
- Conducted routine safety inspections on equipment to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline loading and unloading processes, enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Trained new operators on safe forklift operation and warehouse protocols, fostering a culture of safety.
- Implemented best practices for material handling, reducing damage during transit and storage.
- Assisted in maintaining cleanliness and organization of work areas to improve operational productivity.
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Reduced loading times for shipping trucks by efficiently organizing and staging pallets.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mattoon High School
Mattoon, IL06-1983
Skills
- Material handling
- Loading and unloading
- Order picking
- Positive attitude
- Workplace cleanliness
- Package handling
- Warehouse operations
- Attention to detail
- Shipping and receiving
- Trouble shooting
- Materials handling and transport
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Forklift operation
- Warehouse safety
Certification
Journeyman Roll Tender
Journeyman Assistant Press Operator
Forklift Certifications
Timeline
Material Handler DC-DGL
Justrite Manufacturing Company
11.2020 - Current
Printing Press Operator
LSC Communications
05.2002 - 05.2020
Forklift Operator
Thomas Monahan Co.
08.1989 - 06.1998
High School Diploma -
Mattoon High School