ABILITIES SUMMARY:
Highly motivated U.S. Military Veteran that possesses extensive experience in maintenance, forklift operation, shipping, and data entry. Excel in time management and organization. Obtained and strengthened skills in discipline, motivation, dependability, as well as the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. These qualities are evident in professional endeavors as well as commitment to personal growth and development.
EXPERIENCE:
Property Maintenance
Performed routine maintenance, such as inspecting drives, motors, or belts, checking fluid levels, replacing filters, or doing other preventive maintenance actions
Inspected, operated, and tested machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions
Repaired machines, equipment, or structures, using tools such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, wrenches, or equipment such as precision measuring instruments
Diagnosed mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs, as necessary
Assembled, installed, and repaired wiring, electrical or electronic components, pipe systems, plumbing, machinery, or equipment
Estimated costs to repair machinery, equipment, or building structures
Aligned and balanced new equipment after installation
Recorded type and cost of maintenance or repair work
Forklift Operation
Safely and efficiently operated forklift equipment to load and unload materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles
Positioned lifting devices with precision under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, or boxes and secured material or products for transport to designated areas
Conducted thorough inspections of product loads to ensure accuracy and safely moved them around the warehouse or facility to ensure timely and complete delivery
Recorded weight and other production data on tags or labels, ensuring accuracy
Performed routine maintenance on vehicles or auxiliary equipment, such as cleaning, lubricating, recharging batteries, fueling, or replacing liquefied-gas tanks, to ensure equipment was functioning at optimal levels
Packing
Maintained detailed records of product, packaging, and order information on specified forms and records to ensure accuracy and organization
Assembled, lined, and padded cartons, crates, and containers with care and attention to detail, utilizing hand tools to ensure quality packaging
Applied marking tools to clearly mark and label containers, container tags, or products for ease of identification and tracking
Removed completed or defective products or materials with care, placing them on moving equipment, such as conveyors, or in specified areas, such as loading docks, with precision and attention to safety protocols
Shipping
Conducted thorough examinations of shipment contents and compared them with records, such as manifests, invoices, or orders, to verify accuracy and ensure order completeness
Requisitioned and stored shipping materials and supplies to maintain inventory of stock
Prepared documents, such as work orders, bills of lading, or shipping orders, to route materials
Packed, sealed, labeled, or affixed postage to prepare materials for shipping, using hand tools, power tools, or postage meter
Recorded shipment data, such as weight, charges, space availability, damages, or discrepancies, for reporting, accounting, or recordkeeping purposes
Data Entry
Identified and rectified data entry mistakes or escalated them to management for resolution
Organized, categorized, and validated data for accuracy prior to inputting
Validated data against source materials or re-input data in a validation format to identify inaccuracies
Managed document storage in proper locations
MILITARY EXPERIENCE:
U.S. Army
Drove vehicles over specified routes or to specified destinations according to time schedules, complying with traffic regulations to ensure that passengers have a smooth and safe ride, specifically Sergeant Major
Inspected vehicles and checked gas, oil, and water levels prior to departure
Assisted passengers, in and out of vehicle, ensured they were seated properly, helped carry baggage, and answered questions about schedules or routes
EDUCATION:
Associate’s Degree, Accounting, WITCC 2016
WORK EXPERIENCE
Maintenance Technician, Seldin, LLC 11/2023 – 05/2024
Forklift Operator, GXO Logistics, Sioux City, IA 08/2022 – 02/2023
Packing Associate, Home Depot, Sioux City, IA 03/2022 – 06/2022
Shipping Clerk, Fimco, Sioux City, IA 09/2021 – 12/2021
Hauler, L.G. Everist, Sioux City, IA 06/2019 – 04/2021
Delivery, Pepsi-Cola, Sioux City, IA 09/2018 – 05/2019
Shipping Clerk, Fed-Ex, Moville, IA 10/2017 – 09/2018
Merchandiser, Cummings Sales, Inver Grove Heights, MN 07/2017 – 08/2017
Data Entry, New Perspective, Inc., Sioux City, IA 07/2016 – 08/2016