Kirk A. Humes adtr7a@r.postjobfree.com

630-***-****

Hard working, multi-tasking logistics professional with over 32 years of forklift driving experience. Loyal, punctual worker who has strong organizational skills, is detailed-oriented, and is a strong team player that willingly supports others when his work is done. Expert in difficult and complex forklift operations.

Career Highlight

Greenbridge, Fountain Inn, SC July – October 2022 (plant closing)

Shipping and Receiving

Responsible for all aspects of shipping and receiving.

LyondellBasell/Bulk Molding Compounds, West Chicago, IL 1984 - 2022

World’s leading producer of thermo set bulk-molding compounds serving the automotive, electrical, consumer appliance, power tool and conductive plastic industries with operations in the USA, Mexico, Germany, China and Brazil.

Material Handler 1990 – 1995 and 2009 - 2022

Responsible for raw material delivery to production lines as well as preparing finished products for cooling and shipment.

Set up and tear down lines for change in material.

Coordinate with Production manager, Purchasing, Quality Control and Shipping and Receiving to maintain product quality and production schedules.

Assist maintenance department with repairs moving heavy equipment with forklift.

Shipping and Receiving Coordinator 1995 - 2009

Managed shipping and receiving functions.

Maintained a 99% or better on-time truck schedule.

Achieved and maintained quality standards on all incoming freight and products.

Materials Mixer 1986 - 1990

Weighed and mixed materials as part of the manufacturing process.

Extruder 1984 - 1986

Ran the extruder machine as a component of the manufacturing process.

Education and Training

Microsoft Office classes in Excel and Word, Waubonsee Community College

OSHA Forklift Driver Administered by Lyondell Basell

Volunteer Activities and Skills

Christ Community Church

Traffic Team: Recruited, trained and managed team to ensure safe and efficient flow of traffic.

Summer Blast: Woodworking class. Planned, built kits, recruited team and lead daily class during summer camp.

Craftsman - Enjoy working with wood and making various pieces of furniture and miscellaneous small projects.