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Material Handler Forklift Operator

Location:
Waukegan, IL, 60087
Salary:
19
Posted:
March 14, 2025

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Resume:

Sean Blanchard

(*************@*****.***)

***S. MLKing Jr. Ave. Waukegan, IL 60085

224-***-****

Objective

Seeking a position as a warehouse worker bringing to the job a demonstrated ability to load/unload trucks, move customer orders, oversee inventory and maintain cleanliness. Skills and Qualifications

I am able to operate a variety of warehouse machinery. Able to read and interpret instructions on pick lists and shipments with a view to pull and ship orders accurately. Functional knowledge of operating pallet jacks and forklifts to assist in moving goods from storage areas to shipment pallets. Employment History

June 2023 to September 2024

Material Handler/Mixer, GEON (formerly Polymaxx)

● Unloading and loading of bulk trucks of raw materials into warehouse..

● Putting all raw materials away in proper location after QC inspection.

● Receive in and inspect all packages to ensure no damages and compare packing list to actual purchase order for accuracy.

● Cleanliness and organization of warehouse.

● Assist with monthly/yearly inventory.

● Utilize a sit down forklift in a manufacturing setting to move materials. May 2022-December 2022

Material Handler/Forklift Operator, VISUAL PAK (Allstaff)

● Loaded and unloaded merchandise to and from trucks.

● Staged merchandise to staging area.

● Scanned and transported merchandise to designated area. January 2020-August 2021

Material Handler/Forklift Operator, Luxor

● Received and put away inventory.

● Operated power industrial trucks (PIT) such as a forklift or pallet driver, and worked at heights up to 35 feet. Equipment training and certification were provided free of cost.

● Unloaded boxes from shipments.

● Prepared customer shipments for delivery;

April 2018-July 2019

Machine Operator, JESSUP Manufacturing

● Reviewed work orders, product specifications and special instructions to ensure understanding of requirements.

● Performed set up of machines to exact specifications and ensure material is loaded properly.

● Ensured specifications are followed accurately to mix chemical/adhesive solution. ● Know how to perform all functions on all production machines.

● Identified all finished products accurately.

● Verified that final product meets quality standards.

● Hired as permanent employee in June 2018.

March 2017-February 2018

Machine/Press Operator, CATARINA-ADM (Aerotek)

● Verified product and materials needed for blending process.

● Loaded flour into machinery to be sent to press.

● Monitored press activity for quality control.

● Sanitized work area by company standard.

August 2016-March 2017

Machine Operator, PURATOS (Parallel Employment Group)

● Dispensed dry material into mixing machine.

● After machine is filled and dispensed, reloaded machine.

● Transported dry material to separate location for packaging.

● Sanitized work area according to company standards. October 2015-August 2016

DMP Selector, MEIJER INC.

● Picked grocery food items to be prepared for shipment to Meijer stores.

● Obtained items via high-low truck and place on a pallet.

● Transported items to loading dock via mid rider forklift.

● Palletized items in heavy duty cellophane and load items onto truck. November 2012-March 2014

Warehouse/Machine Operator, LITTLE LADY FOODS (Paramount Staffing)

● Operated machinery that dispensed toppings for frozen pizza. ● Loaded toppings to be dispensed via assembly line.

● Operated cheese shredding machine.

● Provided quality control measures to ensure product line operating efficiently.

● Utilized sanitation protocols to keep work area safe and clean. ● Hired in as a permanent employee in 2013.

Education

Zion Benton Township High School, Zion, IL (Diploma, 1994)



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