Steve Gaddis
Ottawa, IL ***** 815-***-**** ********@*****.***
Professional Summary
Experienced DSP with over 20 years of experience in warehouse and equipment operation. Excellent reputation for resolving problems, improving customer satisfaction, and driving overall operational improvements. Consistently saved costs while increasing profits.
Skills
·Shipping and receiving operations
·Temperature monitoring
·Shipping containers
·Shipping and receiving expert
·Shipping and packaging
·Shipping, receiving and warehousing
·Invoicing and shipping documentation
·Shipping and receiving
·Shipping procedures understanding
·Pressure washing
·Trash removal
·Equipment monitoring
·Cleaning and sanitizing skills
·Machinery operation
·Worksite safety
·OSHA guidelines
·Material loading and unloading
·Forklift Operation
·Relationship development
·Team management
·Overhead crane operator training
Work History
Ottawa Friendship house
12/21 to present
friendshiphouseillinois.org
Friendship House
1718 N 2525th Rd, Ottawa, IL 61350 · 3.0 mi
certified CPR, food handling traned it proper techniques to deal with a variatey of behaviors. Data entry and billing.
Hixson Lumber Sales – Streator, IL
Utility Worker, 03/2016 to 06/2020
·Handled lumber materials safely
·Collected and disposed of trash and debris
·Kept work area clean, neat and well-stocked to maximize productivity
·Used hand trucks, forklifts and scissor lifts to complete tasks and transport items
·Prepared reports and technical documentation of day-to-day production processes
·Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications
·Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality
·Efficiently and safely operated forklift and splitter machines after checking changing daily work orders
Temp Shipping Loader, 07/2015 to 12/2015
Kohls Dc – Ottawa, IL
·Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately
·Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time
Forklift Operator, 04/2014 to 03/2015
Illinois Freight Handlers – Lasalle, IL 708-***-****
·Coordinated team member movements based on current needs, avoiding safety concerns or delays
·Used equipment such as forklift to process excess materials and support recycling efforts
·Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting
·Boosted team efficiency by moving materials with forklifts, cranes and other equipment
·Loaded, transported and stacked materials
·Kept accurate records of all incoming and outgoing shipments
·Inspected items for damage and performed temperature and quality checks
·Unloaded trucks and rail cars and moved materials to staging area
·Received cargo by removing it from trucks by hand
·Ensured forklifts were operational through performance of preventative maintenance and effective troubleshooting of malfunctions
·Received and unpacked shipments and new equipment as directed
·Removed debris and waste materials from machinery to reduce possibility of clogs and malfunctions
·Received cargo by lifting and moving it using hand trucks and pallet jacks
·Completed daily forklift safety checklists
·Cleaned warehouse areas to maintain safety and efficiency
·Handled multiple tasks simultaneously to maximize work efficiency
·Demonstrated and applied product knowledge of all company items
·Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures
·Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently
·Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity
·Loaded transfer truck with front end loader
·Placed overstocked items in temporary storage
·Checked items against documentation for accuracy
·Transported inventory items to appropriate locations
·Examined shipments for quality and accuracy
Education
Bachelor of Science: Business Administration And Management
Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs, CO
·Continuing education in business management