Ulysses Woods
Akron,Ohio
Summary
To obtain meaningful employment to help others, learn new things, and further career opportunities.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Lift Truck Operator
Arhaus Furniture
Boston Heights , Oh
06.2024 - Current
- Pick orders for customers min 20 per hour
- Put away incoming stock min 14 per hour
- Reduced product damages by carefully maneuvering lift trucks in tight spaces and congested areas.
- Assisted in inventory management, conducting regular stock checks using the lift truck to access high shelves.
Cherry Picker Operator/Shipping Clerk/Warehouse Material Handler
Temp Employment
Akron, OH
11.2023 - 06.2024
- Utilized strong communication skills to coordinate tasks with supervisors, ensuring alignment with project goals and timelines.
- Operated multiple types of cherry picker equipment in utility maintenance environments with zero safety incidents.
- Applied use of vehicle stabilizers preventing possible vehicle tipping upon extension of boom.
- Communicated information to local population regarding scheduled or emergency outages.
Material Handler
Lyondell Basell
Akron, Ohio
02.2021 - 11.2023
- Pick orders for runs
- Load and a unload trucks
- Hook up resin lines from railcars
- Weekly inventory checks of supply's
- Ensure monthly PM's are completed and documented
- 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.
- Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of tasks and high-quality work standards.
Loader/Picker
Ferriot
Akron, Ohio
03.2020 - 01.2022
- Pick orders
- Load and unload trucks
- Maintain inventory
- Train new employees in the shipping deptment
- Loaded and unloaded pallets quickly and safely, managing work load priorities.
- Contributed to overall warehouse operations by assisting with various tasks as needed, fostering a collaborative work environment.
Breaker/Loader
XPO Logistics
Green, Ohio
01.2019 - 03.2020
- Load and unload trucks
Picker
Peoples Carthage
Akron, Ohio
09.2013 - 12.2018
- Pick orders, Low trucks, Operate stand-ups and sit down forklift
Material Handler
ASC Industries
Canton, Ohio
07.2012 - 12.2016
- Supply Machines with specific components for job,
- Take away finished good
- Operate Machines and ensure change overs are completed safe and quickly.
- Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
Landscaper
Al’s Lawn Service
Akron, Ohio
03.2010 - 02.2011
- Mowing, trimming, laying mulch, and snow removal, Building Landscapes, Soliciting new customers
Associate Counselor
Salvation Army
Akron, Ohio
10.2003 - 10.2009
- Case Management
- Teach several life skill classes
- Supervise Intake counselor and House Manager
- Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' mental health status, identifying areas for growth and improvement.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care and support for clients.
- Continued professional development through attendance at workshops, conferences, and trainings related to counseling techniques and practices.
Student Assistant
University of Akron
Akron, Ohio
08.2000 - 10.2003
- Greet visitors, Set up appointments, Input data and other office duties
Education
Associate of Applied Science Community Service Technology -
University of Akron
Akron, Ohio10.2003
Skills
- Microsoft office
- Hand scanner
- Sit down and stand up forklift
- Loading
- Repack
Timeline
Lift Truck Operator
Arhaus Furniture
06.2024 - Current
Cherry Picker Operator/Shipping Clerk/Warehouse Material Handler
Temp Employment
11.2023 - 06.2024
Material Handler
Lyondell Basell
02.2021 - 11.2023
Loader/Picker
Ferriot
03.2020 - 01.2022
Breaker/Loader
XPO Logistics
01.2019 - 03.2020
Picker
Peoples Carthage
09.2013 - 12.2018
Material Handler
ASC Industries
07.2012 - 12.2016
Landscaper
Al’s Lawn Service
03.2010 - 02.2011
Associate Counselor
Salvation Army
10.2003 - 10.2009
Student Assistant
University of Akron
08.2000 - 10.2003
Associate of Applied Science Community Service Technology -
University of Akron