Material Handler & MHE Operator

LaBarr Thomas

Milwaukee, WI ***** • 414-***-**** • **********@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Experienced Material Handler and MHE Operator with 10+ years of manufacturing, warehouse, and production experience. Skilled in forklift operation, material movement, pallet handling, order picking, inventory support, RF scanning, quality inspection, and warehouse organization. Proficient operating stand-up forklifts, sit-down forklifts, propane forklifts, reach trucks, order pickers, pallet jacks, and cherry pickers. Strong background supporting production operations while maintaining safety, accuracy, and efficient material flow.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Material Handling & Warehouse Operations

Powered Industrial Equipment Operation

Stand-Up & Sit-Down Forklifts

Propane Forklifts

Reach Trucks

Order Pickers / Cherry Pickers

Pallet Jacks

RF Scanner Operation

Inventory Movement & Tracking

Pallet Building & Wrapping

Load, Unload & Material Staging

Production Support

Quality Inspection

Defect Identification

Shipping & Receiving Support

Computer-Based Inventory Transactions

Housekeeping & 5S Practices

Safety Compliance

Heavy Material Handling

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

DSV Milwaukee, WI

MHE Operator / Material Handler May 2025 – Nov 2025

Operated stand-up forklifts, order pickers, and forklifts to move materials throughout warehouse operations.

Used RF scanners to track inventory movement and update material locations.

Transported materials between warehouse areas while maintaining accurate product flow.

Broke down pallets and supported daily warehouse organization.

Managed waste removal and maintained clean, safe work areas.

Ritus Corporation Milwaukee, WI

Material Handler / Forklift Operator Sep 2021 – Mar 2024

Operated forklifts and material handling equipment to move production materials.

Pulled, wrapped, and staged pallets for manufacturing and shipping operations.

Used computer systems to track and relocate gaylords and inventory.

Mixed materials as needed to support production requirements.

Inspected manufactured parts for defects and quality issues.

Maintained clean production areas by removing waste and cleaning equipment.

Assisted employees by supplying packaging materials including bags and boxes.

Responded to spills and safety hazards to maintain a safe workplace.

Ritus Corporation Milwaukee, WI

Press Operator Oct 2006 – Mar 2008

Operated production equipment while inspecting parts for defects.

Packaged, labeled, and prepared finished products for shipment.

Maintained clean production areas and followed quality procedures.

Supported efficient production flow and workplace safety.

Buy Seasons Milwaukee, WI

Inspector Nov 2011 – Jan 2013

Inspected products for defects and verified quality requirements.

Checked labels and packaging accuracy before shipment.

Maintained attention to detail in quality control processes.

EQUIPMENT EXPERIENCE

Stand-Up Electric Forklift

Sit-Down Forklift

Propane Forklift

Reach Truck

Order Picker

Cherry Picker

Pallet Jack

RF Scanner Systems

Material Handling Equipment

CORE COMPETENCIES

Warehouse Operations

Manufacturing Support

Inventory Control

Quality Assurance

Production Material Flow

Order Fulfillment

Safety Procedures

Team Collaboration

Workplace Organization

EDUCATION

Milwaukee Area Technical College

Some College Coursework

CERTIFICATIONS

Forklift Certification

Driver’s License

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