Highly motivated individual who takes all jobs or tasks seriously as if it were my own. Very innovative with a creative mind always thinking about more efficient or productive ways things can be accomplished to increase the companies revenue.
-7 million dollar operation. We repair and build pallets, cut lumber, dismantle pallets, sort pallets, recycle scrap wood. Load and unload pallets on and off trailers with the operation of 3 forklifts.
-Recruitment of employees. Interview process. Employ and terminate employees
-Managing 18 warehouse staff and 3 Class A CDL Drivers
-Manage fleet of 30 trailers. Inspections, repairs
-Dispatch, routing drivers to appropriate customer locations
-Manage production
-Manage daily operating expenses
-Manage inventory
-Produce repaired pallets at the customers demands
-Maintenance machinery or equipment
-Create training programs and layouts for work stations
-Ensure safety protocols and rules are being adhered to
2021 - 48Forty Solutions purchased CALco Pallets and I transitioned over to 48Forty as Operations Manager.
Additional responsibilities include:
+13 million dollar operation
-Managing 45-50 employees
- Manage staffing needs through recruitment, selection, onboarding and training. Disciplinary action as necessary.
- Manage fleet of 125+ trailers and DOT's
- Coach and Mentor employees
- Review Profit and Loss statements
- Work Culture strategies
- Online Team meetings
- Ordering Safety Supplies/Equipment
- Develop and implement safety protocols for warehouse operations.
- Manage customers via email, phone calls, site visits
- Manage mulch (wood waste) operation
Set up pole shores, built concrete forms, installed safety handrails. Used skill saws, hammers, nail guns, impact wrenches and other power tools.
Job description as a carpenter at Denk & Roche Builders included
-Framing with Metal Studs (light and heavy gauge), Installation of metal door frames, windows, doors, locks, door bucks, backing, exterior gypsum board, caulk and safety rails.
-Power tools used were powder actuated guns, power fasteners, skill saw, chop saw, impact screw guns, impact wrench, nail guns, partner saw, hammer.
- Operated aerial lifts and scissor lifts often.
Set up pole shores, built concrete forms, installed safety handrails. Used skill saws, hammers, nail guns, impact wrenches and other power tools.
Route Driver - "Floater" substitute route driver that drove for employees who were on vacation or absent from work. Responsible for over 2 million dollars in merchandise (Lottery Tickets) each trip delivered anywhere from 70-120 stops. Visited retail stores all over the northern half of the state (Illinois).
Technician - Performed preventative maintenance, repaired and replaced parts on lottery online terminals which included daily games as well as self serve vending machines (instant ticket machines).
Trained Retailers - Installed vending machines and trained store retailers on how to operate and troubleshoot lottery equipment.
Installer - Installed satellites, online terminals, instant vending machines, LED sign installation and removal.
Warehouse - Managed inventory of machine parts. Trained employees on how to maintenance equipment. Prepare machines for delivery by cleaning and checking the functions thoroughly. Operated the forklift loading and unloading equipment and supplies. Washed company vehicles.
Project Management
Multi-Task Management
Creative Problem Solving
Lead Development
Expense Control
Customer Needs Assessment
Computer Proficient
Journeyman Carpenter by trade
Commercial Drivers Licence (CDL)
Route Driving Development
Aerial and Scissor Lifts
OSHA Training
CPR Training
Forklift Certification Instructor