Howard Burns
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To join an interactive organization that offers me a constructive workplace for communicating and interacting with customers and people.
Work Experience
Sep 2022 - Feb 2024
Material Handler, RJ Logistics
Romeoville, IL
●Guide loads being lifted to prevent swinging
●Maintain equipment storage areas to ensure that inventory is protected
●Pack containers and re-pack damaged containers
●Sort cargo before loading and unloading
●Stack cargo in locations, such as transit sheds or in holds of ships as directed, using pallets or cargo boards
●Move freight, stock, or other materials to and from storage or production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles, ships, or containers, by hand or using trucks, tractors, or other equipment
●Carry out general yard duties, such as performing shunting on railway lines
●Wash out cargo containers or storage areas
Apr 2018 - Jul 2022
Material Handler, Walmart Distribution Center
Elwood, IL
●Connect electrical equipment to power sources so that it can be tested before use
●Guide loads being lifted to prevent swinging
●Maintain equipment storage areas to ensure that inventory is protected
●Pack containers and re-pack damaged containers
●Sort cargo before loading and unloading
●Stack cargo in locations, such as transit sheds or in holds of ships as directed, using pallets or cargo boards
●Attach identifying tags to containers or mark them with identifying information
●Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments or material or equipment needs
●Record numbers of units handled or moved, using daily production sheets or work tickets
●Move freight, stock, or other materials to and from storage or production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles, ships, or containers, by hand or using trucks, tractors, or other equipment
●Carry needed tools or supplies from storage or trucks and return them after use
●Attach slings, hooks, or other devices to lift cargo and guide loads
●Experience with: Forklifts, Claw hanmers, Banding machines
Jul 2015 - Apr 2017
Detailer, Bradley Auto Detailing
Bradley, IL
●Clean and polish vehicle windows
●Clean the plastic work inside cars, using paintbrushes
●Pre-soak or rinse machine parts, equipment, or vehicles by immersing objects in cleaning solutions or water, manually or using hoists
●Inspect parts, equipment, or vehicles for cleanliness, damage, and compliance with standards or regulations
●Scrub, scrape, or spray machine parts, equipment, or vehicles, using scrapers, brushes, clothes, cleaners, disinfectants, insecticides, acid, abrasives, vacuums, or hoses
●Mix cleaning solutions, abrasive compositions, or other compounds, according to formulas
●Rinse objects and place them on drying racks or use cloth, squeegees, or air compressors to dry surfaces
●Turn valves or handles on equipment to regulate pressure or flow of water, air, steam, or abrasives from sprayer nozzles
●Sweep, shovel, or vacuum loose debris or salvageable scrap into containers and remove containers from work areas
Apr 2010 - Jul 2014
Material Handler, Macy's Logistics
Minooka, IL
●Assemble, line, and pad cartons, crates, and containers, using hand tools
●Clean containers, materials, supplies, or work areas, using cleaning solutions and hand tools
●Load materials and products into package processing equipment
●Mark and label containers, container tags, or products, using marking tools
●Measure, weigh, and count products and materials
●Obtain, move, and sort products, materials, containers, and orders, using hand tools
●Transport packages to customers' vehicles
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent, Biophysics.
St Anne Community High School, st anne, IL
Additional Information
Mechanic
I worked for Brunswick for 5 years as a mechanic.