CARLOS BLUE
Berkeley, MO *****
***************@*****.***
Hard-working professional with 16+ years of experience and a proven knowledge of shipping/receiving, safety management, and distribution management. Aiming to leverage my skills to successfully fill the Forklift/Warehouse/LeadMan role at your company.
Work Experience
Lead Man
Triad Manufacturing - St. Louis, MO
September 2017 to Present
# Plan work schedules and assign duties to maintain adequate staff for effective performance of activities and response to fluctuating workloads.
# Estimate material, time, and staffing requirements for a given project, based on work orders, job specifications, and experience.
# Assess training needs of staff and arrange for or provide appropriate instruction.
# Inspect equipment for wear and for conformance to specifications.
# Collaborate with workers and managers to solve work-related problems.
# Review work throughout the work process and at completion to ensure that it has been performed properly.
# Transmit and explain work orders to laborers.
# Check specifications of materials loaded or unloaded against information contained in work orders.
# Examine freight to determine loading sequences.
# Evaluate employee performance and prepare performance appraisals.
# Perform the same work duties as those supervised or perform more difficult or skilled tasks or assist in their performance.
# Conduct staff meetings to relay general information or to address specific topics, such as safety.
# Counsel employees in work-related activities, personal growth, or career development.
# Schedule times of shipment and modes of transportation for materials. Temporary Worker/ Forklift
American Staffing - St. Louis, MO
February 2015 to September 2017
# 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.
# Store items in an orderly and accessible manner in warehouses, tool rooms, supply rooms, or other areas.
# Mark stock items using identification tags, stamps, electric marking tools, or other labeling equipment.
# Clean and maintain supplies, tools, equipment, and storage areas in order to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
# Determine proper storage methods, identification, and stock location based on turnover, environmental factors, and physical capabilities of facilities.
# Keep records on the use and/or damage of stock or stock handling equipment.
# Examine and inspect stock items for wear or defects, reporting any damage to supervisors.
# Provide assistance or direction to other stockroom, warehouse, or storage yard workers.
# Dispose of damaged or defective items, or return them to vendors. Cook/Dishwasher
Cracker Barrel - McDonough, GA
November 2014 to January 2015
# Inspect and clean food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces, or serving areas to ensure safe and sanitary food- handling practices.
# Ensure food is stored and cooked at correct temperature by regulating temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters.
# Ensure freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.
# Bake, roast, broil, and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods.
# Season and cook food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
# Wash dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, or pans, using dishwashers or by hand.
# Maintain kitchen work areas, equipment, or utensils in clean and orderly condition.
# Stock supplies, such as food or utensils, in serving stations, cupboards, refrigerators, or salad bars.
# Sort and remove trash, placing it in designated pickup areas.
# Clean or prepare various foods for cooking or serving.
# Load or unload trucks that deliver or pick up food or supplies. Meat Cutter/Cook
Golden Corral Buffet - St. Charles, MO
May 2010 to August 2014
# Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, or silverware.
# Store food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage.
# Take and record temperature of food and food storage areas such as refrigerators and freezers.
# Weigh or measure ingredients.
# Assist cooks and kitchen staff with various tasks as needed, and provide cooks with needed items.
# Butcher and clean fowl, fish, poultry, and shellfish to prepare for
# Cut, slice or grind meat, poultry, and seafood to prepare for Cook
Denny's - St. Louis, MO
June 2006 to January 2010
# Inspect and clean food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces, or serving areas to ensure safe and sanitary food- handling practices.
# Ensure food is stored and cooked at correct temperature by regulating temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters.
# Ensure freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.
# Season and cook food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
# Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes or personal judgment, using various kitchen utensils and equipment.
# Keep records and accounts.
# Coordinate and supervise work of kitchen staff.
Warehouse Supervisor
Spectrum Brands - Earth City, MO
June 2003 to April 2006
# Plan work schedules and assign duties to maintain adequate staff for effective performance of activities and response to fluctuating workloads.
# Collaborate with workers and managers to solve work-related problems.
# Review work throughout the work process and at completion to ensure that it has been performed properly.
# Transmit and explain work orders to laborers.
# Check specifications of materials loaded or unloaded against information contained in work orders.
# Inform designated employees or departments of items loaded or problems encountered.
# Evaluate employee performance and prepare performance appraisals.
# Prepare and maintain work records and reports of information such as employee time and wages, daily receipts, or inspection results.
# Conduct staff meetings to relay general information or to address specific topics, such as safety.
# Counsel employees in work-related activities, personal growth, or career development.
# Resolve personnel problems, complaints, or formal grievances when possible, or refer them to higher- level supervisors for resolution.
Education
High School Diploma
NORMANDY HIGH SCHOOL - Normandy, MO, US
May 1993
Skills
• Hard-working professional with 16+ years of experience and a proven knowledge of shipping/receiving, safety management, and distribution management. Aiming to leverage my skills to successfully fill the Forklift/Warehouse/LeadMan role at your company.
• Meat Cutting
• Warehouse Supervisor Experience
• Kitchen Management Experience
• Kitchen Experience
• Food Preparation
• Training & Development
• Food Handling
• Order Picking
• Supervising Experience
• Warehouse Management
• Load & Unload
• Inventory Control
Certifications and Licenses
Forklift Certification