Material Handling Equipment

Otha Miniefield

480-***-**** ************@*****.*** Phoenix, AZ 85042

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Experienced Loader and Unloader with a strong focus on safety and attention to detail. Skilled in utilizing material handling equipment and following proper lifting techniques. Demonstrated ability to organize inventory and track shipments accurately. Excellent problem-solving skills and a commitment to teamwork and collaboration. SKILLS

Loading efficiency Warehouse safety Team training and development Workplace cleanliness Heavy lifting expertise Shipping and receiving Forklift operation Proper lifting techniques Pallet jack operation Stacking accuracy Load planning Vehicle loading Assembly line work Product shipments Material handling equipment Unloading proficiency Material handling regulatory compliance Freight handling Shipment processing Storage area management Warehouse machine operation Order picking Safe chemical handling Restraint implementation Package inspection Weight distribution Load transport Loading and unloading Willing to learn Truck loading and unloading Teamwork and collaboration Problem-solving abilities Goal setting Task prioritization Organizational skills Safety precautions Lifting and sorting Equipment operation Material handling Team collaboration Self motivation Forklift operator certification Warehouse operations Time management abilities Wrapping and boxing EXPERIENCE

LOADER AND UNLOADER, Gilbert, Az

Amazon, April 2024-August 2024

• Loaded cargo onto trailers for transportation with attention to detail and safety precautions.

• Adhered to proper lifting techniques while moving large boxes in order to prevent injury.

• Performed loading and unloading of freight in a safe and timely manner, utilizing appropriate tools and techniques.

• Organized warehouse inventory by labeling items and keeping accurate records of merchandise.

• Utilized RF scanners to accurately track inventory levels throughout the warehouse facility.

• Unloaded incoming shipments from delivery vehicles using handtruck, pallet jack or other equipment as needed.

• Operated forklift to lift, move, stack or load materials into trucks.

• Followed safety procedures when working around heavy machinery such as forklifts. Demonstrated excellent problem-solving skills when dealing with unexpected issues during the loading and unloading process.

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• Provided assistance in training new employees on proper loading and unloading techniques.

• Verified accuracy of shipments against bills of lading prior to loading and unloading goods onto trailers.

• Assisted in the organization of warehouse shelves according to item size, type, style and color. Inspected all incoming and outgoing packages to ensure they met required standards before being shipped out or accepted.

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• Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient operations during peak times of activity.

• Managed order fulfillment process by verifying properly picked and packed orders for shipment.

• Reported any discrepancies between physical count versus computerized records immediately upon discovery.

• Assisted in the assembly and disassembly of crates, pallets, and containers as needed.

• Sorted and organized incoming and outgoing shipments, verifying accuracy and completeness of orders.

• Stacked and arranged products and materials in designated areas, optimizing warehouse space and accessibility.

• Ensured compliance with company policies and legal regulations.

• Prepared and affixed labels and tags to shipments, ensuring proper identification and tracking.

• Loaded and unloaded trucks with heavy materials following safety protocols. COOK'S ASSISTANT, Laveen, Az

Native Grill, March 2022-December 2022

• Followed detailed instructions to prepare a variety of dishes.

• Consistently ensured that work areas were clean at all times before leaving for the day.

• Cleaned and organized the kitchen to maintain a safe and sanitary environment. Provided assistance to cooks whenever needed in order to maintain efficient workflow throughout the kitchen area.

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• Adhered to strict sanitation standards when handling food products during preparation.

• Supported the kitchen staff by stocking shelves, organizing supplies, and maintaining inventory records.

• Cut and ground meats, poultry and seafood to prepare for food service.

• Prepared and served meals to customers in a timely manner.

• Efficiently managed time while multitasking in a fast-paced environment under pressure.

• Demonstrated ability to adhere to food safety protocols and regulations.

• Assisted head chef in preparing meals, including chopping vegetables and other ingredients.

• Maintained up-to-date knowledge of menu items, preparation methods, and cooking techniques.

• Portioned and wrapped food or directly placed food on plates for service to patrons.

• Washed and cut fruits and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.

• Learned to properly use kitchen equipment such as a stove and oven.

• Removed trash from kitchen area to dispose in designated dumpsters.

• Collaborated with other cooks to ensure a smooth and efficient flow in the kitchen.

• Regularly communicated with fellow cooks about any changes made to menu items or specials.

• Displayed excellent customer service skills when interacting with customers.

• Performed general cleaning duties such as mopping floors and washing dishes.

• Ensured that all food was cooked safely according to health codes and regulations.

• Maintained an organized workspace on a daily basis for easy access to utensils and ingredients.

• Packaged take-out orders for delivery and customer pick-ups.

• Demonstrated strong organizational skills in managing multiple orders simultaneously.

• Successfully completed all assigned tasks within deadlines set by head chef or manager.

• Thoroughly monitored food temperature ensuring proper storage procedures were followed.

• Closely followed instructions from supervisors regarding portion sizes and plate presentation.

• Assisted in prepping ingredients for the daily menu at a busy restaurant.

• Proficiently operated a variety of kitchen equipment such as ovens, fryers, grills, slicers, and blenders.

• Accurately measured ingredients using scales or measuring cups and spoons as needed.

• Packaged take-out foods and served food to customers.

• Assisted cooks and kitchen staff with various tasks as needed and provided cooks with needed items.

• Cut various foods, such as fruits, and vegetables, to prepare for cooking and serving.

• Received and stored food supplies, equipment and utensils in refrigerators, cupboards, and other storage areas.

• Sliced, cut, or ground meat, poultry and seafood to prepare for cooking.

• Carried food supplies, equipment, and utensils to and from storage and work areas.

• Kept records of quantities of food used.

• Mixed ingredients for green salads, molded fruit salads, vegetable salads, and pasta salads.

• Portioned and wrapped food or placed directly on plates for service to patrons.

• Took and recorded temperature of food and food storage areas, such as refrigerators, and freezers.

• Made special dressings and sauces as condiments for sandwiches.

• Distributed food to waiters and waitresses to serve to customers.

• Used manual and electric appliances to clean, peel, slice, and trim foods.

• Removed trash and clean kitchen garbage containers. Informed supervisors when equipment was not working properly and when food and supplies levels became low to order needed items.

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• Weighed or measured ingredients.

• Vacuumed or swept and mopped dining area and kitchen floor.

• Tended salad bars and buffet meals.

Prepared variety of foods, such as meats, vegetables, and desserts according to customers' orders, supervisors' instructions and approved procedures.

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• Operated cash register, handle money and give correct change.

• Prepared and served variety of beverages such as coffee, tea and soft drinks.

• Assembled meal trays with foods in accordance with patients' diets. Added cutlery, napkins, food and other items to trays on assembly lines in hospitals, cafeterias, airline kitchens, and similar establishments.

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• Stirred and strained soups and sauces.

Distributed menus to hospital patients, collect diet sheets and deliver food trays and snacks to nursing units and directly to patients.

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• Butchered and cleaned fowl, fish, poultry and shellfish to prepare for cooking or serving. GROCERY STOCKER, Laveen, Az

Frys, June 2021-May 2022

• Organized shelves and displays in the grocery store to ensure a neat, orderly appearance.

• Assisted customers with locating items they were looking for. Utilized material handling equipment like pallet jacks, carts, and dollies in order to move heavy boxes of merchandise throughout the store.

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• Checked expiration dates regularly on perishable items such as dairy and produce.

• Received and stocked dry goods, ready-to-drink beverages, and household and bulk items.

• Interacted and communicated effectively and professionally with store personnel and their customers.

• Loaded customer purchases into their vehicles using safe lifting techniques.

• Performed price changes on products according to company policy.

• Unloaded delivery trucks of incoming merchandise from vendors and suppliers.

• Kept backroom areas clean and organized at all times.

• Built product displays to attract attention to sale and promotional items.

• Ensured that all products had correct labels, pricing, and expiration dates visible to customers.

• Regularly checked temperatures of cold storage units such as freezers and coolers.

• Replenished perishable items and marked out expired items upon removing from shelves.

• Provided excellent customer service while helping customers find what they needed.

• Assisted with product placement and positioned items on store shelves.

• Checked shelf labels for each item for pricing accuracy.

• Identified any damaged goods or expired products during daily inspections of stockrooms.

• Followed safety guidelines while working on ladders to reach higher shelves.

• Used hand scanners to quickly locate product information when requested by customers or management.

• Audited inventory and restocked shelves accordingly. Collaborated with the supervisor to maintain accurate and up-to-date product signage throughout the entire department.

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• Documented inventory moves in daily logs and company databases. Followed established guidelines for maintaining abundant, dynamic and fresh displays throughout the entire department.

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• Operated forklift safely to move large pallets of goods around the warehouse.

• Supported merchandising efforts by spot-checking and facing shelves in assigned departments.

• Unloaded incoming deliveries and verified product received against BOLs and packing lists.

• Maintained accurate stock levels by replenishing merchandise as needed.

• Merchandised aisles with promotional signage and manufacturer coupons.

• Inspected incoming shipments for damages or discrepancies before stocking them onto shelves.

• Filled out paperwork accurately for all deliveries received and shipped out.

• Communicated with vendors and delivery drivers to facilitate warehouse operations.

• Stocked shelves during store hours, maintaining clean and presentable work areas to reduce hazards.

• Complied with all company policies and procedures.

• Provided assistance to customers with locating items.

• Sorted pallets and containers and transported items to sales floor for stocking.

• Maintained a clean and orderly work environment.

• Informed supervisor of needed backorders and scanning issues.

• Scanned carton labels and shelf stickers to reconcile items on hand with inventory records.

• Matched part numbers to inventory locations and transported products to correct warehouse locations.

• Stocked shelves, racks, and cases with new or transferred merchandise.

• Cleaned display cases, shelves, and aisles.

• Disposed of damaged or defective items.

• Examined and inspected stock items for wear and defects, reported any damage to supervisors. PICKING PACKER, Phoenix, Az

Amazon, June 2021-December 2021

Accurately picked and packed orders for shipment according to customer specifications, utilizing warehouse management system.

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• Adapted quickly to changes in work flow due to seasonal fluctuations in demand.

• Tracked pick lists throughout the day in order to meet deadlines set by supervisors.

• Performed daily safety check on all material handling equipment prior to use.

• Followed strict safety protocols when operating machinery or lifting heavy items.

• Utilized problem solving skills to identify errors in the picking process and develop solutions for improvement.

• Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with customers regarding their orders.

• Verified contents of incoming shipments against purchase orders before acceptance into the facility.

• Adhered closely to established guidelines for proper packaging techniques such as wrapping fragile items securely.

• Loaded packages onto delivery vehicles in an efficient manner that ensured safe transport of goods.

• Efficiently operated a variety of material handling equipment including pallet jacks, forklifts, and reach trucks.

• Organized warehouse shelves to ensure easy access to products during order picking activities.

• Ensured product quality by inspecting items prior to packing them for shipment. Exercised attention-to-detail when labeling boxes for outbound shipments so that they reached correct destinations promptly.

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• Developed strong working relationships with other departments to ensure timely order fulfillment. Monitored stock levels within designated areas of the warehouse and alerted supervisor when supplies were running low.

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• Collaborated with team members to improve processes related to receiving, stocking, and shipping functions.

• Maintained inventory accuracy through cycle counts and regular stock checks.

• Processed returns and exchanges quickly and efficiently while maintaining high standards of customer service.

• Disposed of damaged or defective items.

• Packed customer purchases in bags and cartons.

• Packed customer purchases in bags or cartons.

• Received and counted stock items to record data manually or on computer. LANDSCAPER, Pheonix, Az

AAA Landscape, November 2019-June 2021

• Shoveled, spread, and leveled soil, gravel, and stones. Operated a variety of equipment including mowers, tractors, edgers, blowers, trimmers, hedge clippers, aerators and sprayers.

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• Utilized power mowers, tillers, and trimmers to maintain landscaping.

• Applied mulch and other organic materials to support garden and landscape growth.

• Pruned and trimmed trees, shrubs, and hedges in accordance with landscape designs.

• Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with clients, colleagues and supervisors.

• Used shears, pruners, or chain saws to prune and trim trees and shrubs.

• Planted trees, bushes, and flowers to beautify grounds.

• Cared for established lawns by mulching, aerating, and weeding.

• Answered questions regarding care and general knowledge of landscape.

• Mixed and sprayed or spread fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides onto grass and shrubs.

• Built retaining walls, fences, and walkways.

• Effectively managed large-scale landscaping projects, ensuring quality results and customer satisfaction.

• Provided exceptional customer service by addressing any concerns promptly. Collaborated with clients to determine their preferences regarding design elements such as plant type and placement.

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• Lifted dead leaves and grass from between growing grass and soil with thatcher.

• Integrated new plantings into existing landscaping designs.

• Designed and implemented landscape plans for residential and commercial properties.

• Developed creative solutions for complex landscape designs while working within budget constraints.

• Inspected job sites to identify potential problems and develop strategies for resolving them.

• Ensured compliance with all local laws regarding environmental protection when performing landscaping tasks.

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