William Grady
East St Louis ,IL
Summary
Proven track record in enhancing warehouse efficiency and safety, notably at Prairie Farms. Excelled in shipping, receiving, and maintaining workplace cleanliness, alongside mastering pallet jack handling. Demonstrated exceptional teamwork and professionalism, significantly reducing workplace hazards. Achieved improvements in inventory management and operational workflows by leveraging both hard and soft skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Fork Lifter/Forklifter/CNC Machine Operator
Prairie Farms
610 East Main Street Ofallon IL 62269
10.2023 - Current
- Supported efficient loading and unloading processes by organizing shipments according to delivery schedules.
- Assisted in reducing workplace injuries with consistent adherence to safety guidelines and proactive identification of potential hazards.
- Improved the efficiency of warehouse operations by optimizing storage layouts and effectively managing inventory.
- Contributed to a positive work culture by consistently demonstrating professionalism, teamwork, and respect for colleagues in all interactions.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with customer possessions or merchandise weighing up to 50 lbs.
Quality Control Technician
Promobil/roho
1501 South 74th Street Belleville IL 62223
03.2023 - 10.2023
- Maintained quality documentation and records for conformance with relevant standards.
- Collaborated with production teams to address and resolve quality concerns, improving overall product reliability.
- Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.
- Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections, and other established tests.
Forklift Operator
Clean Uniform Company
Missouri St. Louis
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing 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.
Material Handler/Forklift Operator
Eisen Group
Saint Charles, MO
05.2019 - 11.2019
- 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.
Education
No Degree - Apprentice Program
Southwestern Illinois College
Belleville, IL08.2018
No Degree - Welding
Southwestern Illinois College
Belleville, IL03.2016
Skills
- Workplace Cleanliness
- Order picking accuracy
- Shipping and receiving
- Pallet Jack Handling
Timeline
Fork Lifter/Forklifter/CNC Machine Operator
Prairie Farms
10.2023 - Current
Quality Control Technician
Promobil/roho
03.2023 - 10.2023
Forklift Operator
Clean Uniform Company
01.2020 - 01.2021
Material Handler/Forklift Operator
Eisen Group
05.2019 - 11.2019
No Degree - Apprentice Program
Southwestern Illinois College
No Degree - Welding
Southwestern Illinois College