Univar Solutions - Material Handler Resume Example

Professional Summary

Detail oriented self-starter with 10 years of experience in the field of distibution and materials management. Motivated and determined, with a drive for excellence looking to grow within the company based on merit and hard work.

Skills

Active Listening
Customer and Personal Service

Reading Comprehension
Time Management

Judgment and Decision Making
Management of Material Resources

Critical Thinking
Computers and Electronics

Experience

Material Handler Aug 2011 ‐ Current Univar Solutions ‐ Louisville, KY

Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments or material or equipment needs.
Move freight, stock, or other materials to and from storage or production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles, ships, or containers, by hand or using trucks, tractors, or other equipment.
Pack containers and re-pack damaged containers.
Train new associates in shipping department.
Work in multiple departments as needed.

Material Handler/Sorter Operator Aug 2010 ‐ Jun 2011 Fedex ‐ Sacramento, CA

Move freight, stock, or other materials to and from storage or production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles, ships, or containers, by hand or using trucks, tractors, or other equipment.
Pack containers and re-pack damaged containers.
Press console buttons to deflect packages to predetermined accumulators or reject lines.
Stop equipment or machinery and clear jams, using poles, bars, and hand tools, or remove damaged materials from conveyors.
Observe packages moving along conveyors in order to identify packages and to detect defective packaging.

Package Handler/Sorter Jan 2008 ‐ Apr 2008 Fedex ‐ Moon, PA

Move freight, stock, or other materials to and from storage or production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles, ships, or containers, by hand or using trucks, tractors, or other equipment.
Weigh articles to determine required postage.
Sort odd-sized mail by hand, sort mail that other workers have been unable to sort, and segregate items requiring special handling.

Order Picker/ Inventory Control Aug 2007 ‐ Nov 2007 Unfi ‐ Mckeesport, PA

Obtain merchandise from bins or shelves.
Place merchandise on conveyors leading to wrapping areas.
Pack and unpack items to be stocked on shelves in stockrooms, warehouses, or storage yards.
Verify inventory computations by comparing them to physical counts of stock, and investigate discrepancies or adjust errors.

Forklift Operator Apr 2006 ‐ Jul 2007 Xpo Logistics Inc. ‐ Tampa, FL

Manipulate controls, levers, and valves to start pumps, auxiliary equipment, or conveyors, and to adjust equipment positions, speeds, timing, and material flows.
Load, unload, or adjust materials or products on conveyors by hand, by using lifts, hoists, and scoops, or by opening gates, chutes, or hoppers.
Clean, sterilize, and maintain equipment, machinery, and work stations, using hand tools, shovels, brooms, chemicals, hoses, and lubricants.
Observe conveyor operations and monitor lights, dials, and gauges, in order to maintain specified operating levels and to detect equipment malfunctions.

Sanitation Nov 2005 ‐ Apr 2006 Ag Processing, Inc. ‐ Eagle Grove, IA

Mix water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specifications.
Perform or assist with cleaning duties as necessary.
General housekeeping of salad production area.

Inventory control / forklift operator Mar 2003 ‐ May 2005 [Company Name] ‐ [City], [State]

Examine shipment contents and compare with records such as manifests, invoices, or orders to verify accuracy.
Deliver or route materials to departments using handtruck, conveyor, or sorting bins.
Requisition and store shipping materials and supplies to maintain inventory of stock.
Inspect product load for accuracy and safely move it around the warehouse or facility to ensure timely and complete delivery.
Move controls to drive gasoline- or electric-powered trucks, cars, or tractors and transport materials between loading, processing, and storage areas.
Position lifting devices under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, or boxes and secure material or products for transport to designated areas.

Administrative Clerk Jul 1996 ‐ Nov 2002 Corecivic

Use computers for various applications, such as database management or word processing.
Answer telephones and give information to callers, take messages, or transfer calls to appropriate individuals.
Create, maintain, and enter information into databases.
Set up and manage paper or electronic filing systems, recording information, updating paperwork, or maintaining documents, such as attendance records, correspondence, or other material.
Operate office equipment, such as fax machines, copiers, or phone systems and arrange for repairs when equipment malfunctions.
Make copies of correspondence or other printed material.
Serve as Legal Chief for Commanding Officer.

Education