Joseph Zlatohlavek
Cedar Rapids, IA *****
*******@*****.***
I seek to use my skills in customer service and quality management to make a positive contribution to an employee-centered organization that is committed to the community. Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Work Experience
Forklift Operator/Warehouse
GXO Logistics - Cedar Rapids, IA
June 2022 to Present
• Operate a propane-fueled forklift to safely and efficiently achieve goals on a daily basis
• Operate forklift to load and unload freight from outgoing and incoming trailers
• Stage orders in accordance with the shipping plan
• Put away raw materials and returns using SAP in multiple capacities
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Always willing to work overtime
Warehouse Tech
JRS Pharma - Cedar Rapids, IA
December 2019 to August 2021
· Operate powered industrial forklifts in order to perform the essential tasks done by a warehouse tech
· Clear packaged, finished product from two different fast paced production lines
· All product handled is either food-grade or pharmaceutical-grade, which causes extra sensitive movement of the product.
· Take finished product from production lines to designated area for that particular batch of product. Repeat.
· Stage already stored product on the docks in accordance with the dock door and trailer it will be loaded onto
· Load and unload sensitive product onto and off of in a fast, yet safe manner Machine Operator (Shredder)
August 2019 to December 2019
· Operate clamp truck to offload trailers full of 500 kg rolls of pulp, raw material
· Used clam truck to stage these rolls in accordance with the FIFO method.
· Again using the clamp truck, six to eight rolls are grabbed, elevated, and flipped so that the hoist can lift them onto the conveyor
· Once these rolls are lined up, the pulp is then placed on the rollers of a conveyor system using a very strong hoist
· Feed the pulp through the feed until suction is felt, then let the shredder machine shred the pulp into tiny dust-like particles, through the hammer mill and over to the dryer Material Handler
Mestek Machinery Inc - Cedar Rapids, IA
September 2017 to September 2018
· Responsible for using forklift to physically load and unload any outgoing and incoming shipments
· Learned and utilized two computer types of computer software to ship and receive goods
· Packaged final assemblies and prepared them for shipment
· Used forklift to haul large quantities of raw steel from one department to another.
· Served as interim shipping/receiving lead of electrical department
· Collected and contributed integral data during bi-annual inventory counts
· Engraved nameplates and applied them to all completely assembled machinery
· Member of LEAN initiative effort to consolidate quantity of vendors
· Helped improve inventory flow to make receiving process more efficient Field Supervisor
Bass Farms LLC - Mount Vernon, IA
May 2016 to August 2017
· Performed all essential aspects of farming organic produce, including planting, growing,
· and harvesting crops
· Led and managed team of farmhands in performing required day-to-day work in the fields
· Supervised the handling and packaging of harvested produce for members and customers
· Ensured all team members adhered to all safety and sanitation
· standards
· Accountable for assuring final product met all set standards of quality
· Conducted maintenance for all farming equipment and packaging supplies
· Reported all progress and any concerns to the farm owner throughout the day to ensure
· every goal was being achieved
Production Operator
ESP International - Cedar Rapids, IA
November 2015 to March 2016
· Assembled and manufactured internal components and fixtures for various types of machinery
· Always adhered to proper safety measures as they pertained to the vast amount of heavy lifting required.
· Conformed to all safety instructions as explicitly stated on all heavy machinery
· Learned how to use a wide array of equipment, from handheld tools to presses, and applied this knowledge to complete various work orders
· Read and interpreted specific work instructions to complete work orders
· Packaged finished orders and preparing them for shipment
· Engaged in locating and obtaining specific parts required for building the fixtures specified in the work order
· Identified problems in production and performed applicable troubleshooting accordingly
· Voiced ideas that supported the goal of continuous improvement
· Continuously improved production output without compromising the quality of work
· Taught others how to perform certain tasks when they came to me with questions Development Coordinator
Cedar Valley Humane Society - Cedar Rapids, IA
May 2015 to June 2015
· Responsible for proper allocation of donations
· Wrote and sent thank you notes to each donor
· Made sure specified parties were notified when a donation was made in their honor.
· Demonstrated strong customer relations to ensure the ongoing quality of daily operations made possible by donations
Animal Care Coordinator
October 2013 to May 2015
· Facilitated adoptions of pets to permanent homes, making sure they were quality matches
· Looked out for best interest of animals, as well as prospective owners
· Rehabilitated neglected and/or abused animals
· Performed wide array of temperament evaluations on stray animals to determine if they could be put up for adoption
Animal Care Technician
October 2012 to October 2013
· Maintained a clean and safe environment for animals to live in
· Constantly checked on all animals to make sure they were adequately fed and had plenty of water
· Administered medication to recovering animals, as directed by the veterinarian or vet tech
· Thoroughly cleaned all equipment to prevent the spread of any illness amongst animals Senior Phlebotomist
Mercy Medical Center - Cedar Rapids, IA
February 2010 to April 2012
· Spearheaded campaign to create a more organized specimen archival system which reduced patient draws and improved operational efficiency
· Worked in emergency room, keeping up with demands of high-volume and fast paced environment
· Operated third shift alone, relied on myself to cover all facets of job with no reinforcements
· Responsible for cross-training new employees
· Prioritized responsibilities in a very strenuous environment, thus ensuring quality results Phlebotomist
July 2008 to February 2010
· Procured blood samples from patients as ordered by their doctor(s)
· Processed blood specimens into the laboratory database
· Delivered blood specimens to appropriate testing stations in the laboratory
· Called results blood test to doctors in a timely fashion, ensuring efficiency of treatment
· Made sure all blood samples were drawn on time, ensuring accuracy of test result Education
Bachelor's Degree in Business Management
Mount Mercy University Cedar Rapids - Cedar Rapids, IA August 2015
Skills
• Warehouse experience (4 years)
• Forklift
• Manufacturing (4 years)
• Warehouse distribution
• Supervising experience (2 years)
• Maintenance
• Logistics (3 years)
• Assembly
• Computer literacy (10+ years)
• Clamp Truck Experience (3 years)
• Software Troubleshooting (8 years)
• Lean (4 years)
• Animal Care (4 years)
• Food production (5 years)
• Inventory control (4 years)
• Data entry (4 years)
• Baking (Less than 1 year)
• English (10+ years)
• Materials Handling (5 years)
• Shipping & Receiving (3 years)
• Computer Networking (4 years)
• Order Picker (3 years)
• Farming (2 years)
• Packaging (Less than 1 year)
• Load & Unload (4 years)
Languages
• Spanish - Intermediate
Certifications and Licenses
Forklift Certification
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Hoisting License
Additional Information
I was technically a material handler at Mestek Machinery, an outfit that manufactured the machinery that makes duct work. It was a union shop, represented by the local Sheet Metal Workers union, another trade I have immense respect for. But in addition to being a material handler, I also worked in shipping/receiving, but my best experiences there were when I got to fill in on the assembly team and help manufacture the duct work machinery.