Robert J. Copp
***** ******** ** **** *****: 586-***-****
Chesterfield, MI 48047 E-mail: abn6pm@r.postjobfree.com
Employment History
Material Handler
February 2008 – Present
Dayton Freight Lines, 6450 Poe Avenue - Dayton, OH 45414
Maintain a current forklift driver certificate. Process an excess of fifty shipments valued
from $50,000 to 5 million dollars for General Dynamics a day. On load and offload
trucks/trailers containing various types of freight. Verify/validate shipping documents and
manifest (i.e. Freight Bill, Working Copy Freight Bill, Bill of Lading, or Free Astray) to
ensure the order is complete and intact. Ability to lift, carry, package, organize freight in
trailers, warehouse, and dock areas. Monitor the dock, cargo, and freight. Secure and
inspect for cleanliness in the roof, floor, and seals of trailers. Communicate all freight
deficiencies to the appropriate Supervisor. Effectively interacts and communicates with
customers and company personnel.
Facility Service Associate
June 2009 – July 2010
Lowe’s Home Improvement Store, 311140 Van Dyke Avenue – Warren, MI 48093
Performed general cleaning of warehouse including restrooms, office areas, halls, and
wash and clean windows. Sweeping, mopping and cleaning floors. Empty trash inside
and outside of building. Maintain, order, and inventory supplies. Operated various
mechanical cleaning and power equipment devices. Floor scrubber, forklift, and snow
removal equipment.
Lumber/Building Materials Department Manager
March 2007 – June 2009
Lowe’s Home Improvement Store, 31140 Van Dyke Avenue - Warren, MI 48093
Managed eight (8) employees. Maintained a ‘Team Book’ consisting of employee
training requirements, merchandise changes, inventory alerts, Policy and Procedure
documents. Performed employee evaluations and assisted with professional training and
customer service goals. Processed employee training achievements, customer service
evaluations, and leave request to the store Human Resource department. Attended
monthly meetings held by the store General Manager. Conducted weekly meetings with
team members. Team achieved all task successfully and within the timeframe given.
Responsible for merchandise valued in excess of $80,000 dollars and inventory
exceeding 10 thousand items. Executed weekly, monthly, and annual inventory counts.
Monitored and reconciled inventory discrepancies on a day-to-day/weekly basis.
Replenished inventory to retail floor. Operated a forklift without incident.
Receiving Department/Lead Receiver
March 2005 – February 2007
Lowe’s Home Improvement Store, 15350 Hall Rd - Clinton MI 48038
Processed 95 % of the entire store inventory was handled through two employees in the
Receiving Department. Prepared, packaged, and received an excess of twenty (20)
in/outbound shipments per day. Responsible for shipments containing merchandise with
value from $20-20,000 dollars. Prepared, tracked, and coordinated appropriate
shipping/receiving documents and carrier pick-up. Maintained and conducted inventory
as required without discrepancy. Operated a forklift.
Lawn Technician
June 2003 – October 2004
Trugreen Chemlawn, 50526 Corporate Cr - Macomb, MI 48044
April 2002 – May 2003
Scotts Lawn Service 6543 Arrow Dr - Sterling Heights, MI 48311
Maintained a state certified pesticide applicator license. Obtained a Chauffer license to
operate a commercial vehicle. Responsible for more than 900 clients and independently
serviced 30-35 customers daily. Operated various types industrial and lawn equipment
with no injury or incident.
Education/Training
L’Anse Cruse North High School, – Graduated - June 1999
Macomb Community College: Law Enforcement, 2006-2007
Lowe’s Manager Training Classes- 60 hours – Completed, March 2007
Dayton Freight Forklift Certification Training – Completed, March 2008
State Pesticide Applicator License – June 2003
Chauffer License (Commercial Vehicle) – June 2003
Awards/Achievements
Honorable Mention - All-County Football
All State Lacrosse
References
Available upon request.