Wendell Spruill
Downers Grove,IL
Summary
My name is Wendell Spruill I have been working in warehousing for over 35 years. My longest place of employment was 27 years at Readerlink in Romeoville IL.I'm very reliable and I value safety and take it very seriously. I have done various tasks in logistics such as operating a forklift, picking,sorting,and stocking products.
Overview
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Work History
Package Handler
FedEx
Romeoville IL
09 2024 - Current
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to company policies and guidelines for proper lifting techniques.
- Followed safety regulations to maintain safe work environment.
- Improved package handling efficiency by implementing proper sorting and organizing techniques.
- Assembled, sealed, and loaded packages into correct trucks.
- Maximized space utilization within trucks through effective stacking and arranging of packages, minimizing shipment delays.
- Contributed to increased productivity by working effectively in high-pressure situations.
- Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move and ship products.
Material Handler
Express Employment
Lombard IL
03 2025 - Current
- Received and unpacked shipments and new equipment as directed.
- Increased productivity, utilizing forklifts and other material handling equipment effectively.
- Shipped material and performed boxing, packing, labeling, and preparation of related documents.
Material Handler
Dixon Brass
Westmont IL
11 2023 - 02 2024
- Unloaded incoming shipments to verify accuracy of deliveries and check possible damages.
- Managed inventory levels with precision, performing regular audits and adjusting as necessary.
Material Handler
Readerlink
Romeoville IL
07 1996 - 03 2023
- Maintained a safe work environment by following proper safety protocols and conducting regular inspections.
- Expedited order fulfillment by accurately picking, packing, and shipping products to customers.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transfer large products from one area of warehouse to another, allowing for easier accessibility.
- Managed inventory levels with precision, performing regular audits and adjusting as necessary.
- Alerted supervisors and coworkers of hazards and other issues for quick resolutions.
- Trained new employees on best practices for material handling, fostering skilled and knowledgeable team.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations, leading to reduction in workplace accidents.
- Improved safety standards, conducting thorough inspections of material handling equipment.
- Used handheld scanners to efficiently track and maneuver freight throughout distribution network.
- Shipped material and performed boxing, packing, labeling, and preparation of related documents.
- Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.
Material Handler
Factory card outlet
Elk Grove Village
12 1995 - 12 1996
- Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
- Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
- Performed cycle counts and inventory control to accurately track product levels.
- Prevented product damage by carefully loading and unloading materials using appropriate equipment.
- Maintained a safe work environment by following proper safety protocols and conducting regular inspections.
- Expedited order fulfillment by accurately picking, packing, and shipping products to customers.
- Monitored warehouse to identify missing items, spills, and unusual activity.
Material handler
Skyway freight system
Itasca IL
01 1990 - 01 1991
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
- Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
- Performed cycle counts and inventory control to accurately track product levels.
- Maintained a safe work environment by following proper safety protocols and conducting regular inspections.
- Expedited order fulfillment by accurately picking, packing, and shipping products to customers.
- Unloaded incoming shipments to verify accuracy of deliveries and check possible damages.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transfer large products from one area of warehouse to another, allowing for easier accessibility.
Laborer
Zenith
Melrose Park
03 1989 - 03 1989
- Supported construction projects by assisting with heavy equipment operations and manual labor tasks.
- Loaded and unloaded materials and equipment onto and off construction sites.
Education
Art
06.1988
Skills
- OSHA compliant
- Logistics
- Lifting and sorting
- Warehouse Logistics
- Forklift Operations
- Warehouse environment safety
- Labeling and boxing
Timeline
Package Handler - FedEx
09 2024 - Current
Material Handler - Express Employment
03 2025 - Current
Material Handler - Dixon Brass
11 2023 - 02 2024
Material Handler - Readerlink
07 1996 - 03 2023
Material Handler - Factory card outlet
12 1995 - 12 1996
Material handler - Skyway freight system
01 1990 - 01 1991
Laborer - Zenith
03 1989 - 03 1989
Roosevelt High school - , Art