Warehouse Material Handler & Forklift Operator

BRANDON AMEND

Maize, KS ***** +1-316-***-**** *******.*********@*****.***

Professional Summary

Dedicated Warehouse team member skilled in operating equipment, prioritizing tasks and carrying out fast-paced work to meet team goals. Strong understanding of OSHA standards and optimal safety guidelines. Hard worker consistently arrives early and stays late to get deadline-oriented jobs complete Related skills

* Mechanical aptitude

* Machine-operation experience

* Basic troubleshooting ability

* Ability to read and follow work instructions

* Ability to recognize defective product

* Quality-control awareness

* Basic math and measurement skills

* Ability to monitor multiple machine functions

* Attention to detail

* Ability to maintain consistent production rates

* Ability to work independently

* Good communication and teamwork

* Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

* Ability to safely use hand tools and basic production equipment

* Ability to identify abnormal machine conditions

* Ability to perform repetitive physical work for an entire shift Willing to relocate: Anywhere

Work Experience

Food Truck Owner

American Roadhouse Grill LLC Wichita, KS

June 2025 to Present

Owner / Operator — Food Truck Business

(Self-Employed)

• Managed daily operational workflow including inventory control, supply logistics, equipment setup, and high-volume production in a fast-paced environment.

• Maintained and troubleshot commercial cooking equipment, electrical systems, and mobile service components to minimize downtime and ensure continuous operations.

• Implemented efficient prep and service processes to maximize productivity, maintain consistent product quality, and reduce material waste.

• Monitored inventory levels, ordered supplies, and coordinated vendor deliveries to maintain uninterrupted operations and cost control.

• Enforced strict safety, sanitation, and operational compliance standards while managing all aspects of food handling and equipment use.

• Provided direct customer service while managing cash handling, order accuracy, and high-volume transactions under time-sensitive conditions

Delivery Driver

DoorDash-Wichita KS

January 2023 to June 2026

Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes. Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment. Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs. Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries. Worked scheduled hours as required and took on available shifts during holidays and busy periods. Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries. Managed customer inquiries and complaints in polite and professional manner. Extrusion Operator

TC Transcontinental Catoosa, OK

January 2024 to November 2024

1. Machine Inspection & Maintenance – Conduct thorough inspections of the bag machine at the start of each shift to ensure smooth operations for a 12-hour production cycle. Perform routine cleaning, servicing, and minor maintenance as needed.

2. Ink & Printing Management – Replace and maintain ink storage for orders requiring printed designs, ensuring consistent quality and minimizing downtime.

3. Work in Progress (WIP) Staging – Prepare and stage all necessary materials and components to maintain an efficient workflow throughout the shift.

4. Data Entry & Production Tracking – Accurately record production data, including the number of bags produced and material waste, throughout the shift.

5. Downtime & Productivity Monitoring – Track production and downtime using the Labor Management System to ensure accurate performance calculations.

6. Product Quality Testing – Conduct multiple product tests throughout the shift, including seam strength and pinhole testing, to maintain quality standards.

7. Final Packaging & Palletization – Complete final packaging, labeling, and pallet-building for finished products to ensure readiness for shipping.

8. Labeling & Shipping Preparation – Properly label all finished products according to shipping requirements and customer specifications.

9. Production Quota Compliance – Consistently meet or exceed production quotas for each shift while maintaining quality and efficiency.

Maintenance Technician

Wickham Glass Wichita, KS

March 2023 to May 2024

Work Experience Summary

I am an experienced professional with a strong background in industrial mechanical and electrical systems. My expertise encompasses the maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of complex machinery and electrical systems within an industrial setting. I have consistently demonstrated a high level of technical proficiency, ensuring optimal operational efficiency and minimal downtime.

Key Highlights:

• Industrial Mechanical Expertise: Proficient in the maintenance and repair of mechanical systems, including hydraulics, pneumatics, and automated machinery. Adept at conducting diagnostics and implementing effective solutions to enhance system performance.

• Electrical Proficiency: Skilled in the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of electrical systems, including PLCs, motor controls, and wiring. Ensures adherence to safety standards and regulatory compliance.

• Team Leadership: Proven leadership abilities with a track record of effectively managing and mentoring teams. Committed to fostering a collaborative work environment, driving team performance, and achieving project goals.

• Punctuality and Reliability: Recognized for outstanding punctuality and reliability. Consistently meets deadlines, adheres to schedules, and ensures projects are completed efficiently and on time. My dedication to excellence, combined with my technical skills and leadership capabilities, make me a valuable asset to any industrial mechanical and electrical team.

Clamp Operator

Pantos Logistics Fort Worth, TX

August 2022 to December 2022

Employed clamp forklift to load and unload pallets and boxes faster, safer and easier. Tracked and recorded materials with scanners to maintain and update inventory. Complied with OSHA standards and safety practices to reduce risk of falling loads, improve safety and prevent damages. Performed routine inspections and maintenance on clamp truck equipment to preserve working condition and reduce malfunctions.

Operations Trainer

DHL Supply Chain Fort Worth, TX

March 2020 to August 2022

Provided coaching and mentoring to employees.

Trained and mentored 250 new personnel hired to fulfill various roles. Established and maintained quality control standards. Analyzed and evaluated training effectiveness and program outcomes. Motorcycle Technician

Self Employed Fort Worth, TX

January 2017 to March 2020

Performed test drives before maintenance to diagnose issues and after maintenance to confirm resolution of issues. Dismantled and rebuilt engines to diagnose and repair problems. Performed maintenance on different categories and brands of motorcycles. Diagnosed and repaired electrical assemblies such as headlights, tail lights, starters and signal lights in accordance with DOT laws.

Machine Operator/Assembler

The Coleman Company Wichita, KS

May 2009 to December 2011

* Operate assigned production machinery according to established operating procedures and safety requirements.

* Complete required machine and safety buyoffs before beginning production.

* Set up and prepare machinery for the assigned production run.

* Load raw materials into machines and ensure adequate material supply throughout the production cycle.

* Start, stop, and monitor machinery during production.

* Maintain required cycle times and production rates.

* Monitor machine operation for abnormalities, jams, material problems, dimensional issues, or other conditions that could affect production.

* Make approved machine/process adjustments to maintain proper operation and product quality.

* Remove completed parts from machines, conveyors, molds, fixtures, or production stations.

* Trim, separate, cut, or remove excess material from finished components when required.

* Inspect parts for defects, damage, contamination, incomplete forming, improper dimensions, or other quality issues.

* Separate defective or unacceptable product from acceptable production.

* Perform basic troubleshooting to identify and correct common machine or process problems.

* Notify supervisors, maintenance personnel, or other appropriate personnel when problems exceed the operator’s authority or capability.

* Maintain production within established quality specifications and work instructions.

* Complete required production paperwork, quality documentation, inspection records, and other manufacturing records.

* Monitor production quantities and communicate production issues that could affect daily goals.

* Keep machines, tooling, fixtures, conveyors, and surrounding work areas clean and organized.

* Perform routine operator-level cleaning, lubrication, adjustments, and minor maintenance as authorized.

* Assist maintenance personnel with machine troubleshooting when necessary.

* Safely handle raw materials, finished components, scrap, and production waste.

* Follow established procedures for handling and disposing of scrap material.

* Maintain proper material flow to prevent production interruptions.

* Work with other machine operators, assemblers, material handlers, leads, maintenance personnel, and supervisors to maintain production.

* Follow all company safety rules, PPE requirements, machine guarding requirements, lockout/tagout procedures, and applicable OSHA requirements.

* Report unsafe conditions, machine damage, injuries, defective materials, and equipment problems immediately.

* Maintain a clean and organized workstation throughout the shift.

* Perform additional production duties as assigned Roll Form Operator

metal fab Wichita, KS

December 2008 to May 2009

* Set up and operate roll-forming machinery according to production orders, specifications, and established operating procedures.

* Review work orders, production schedules, drawings, blueprints, and job specifications before beginning production.

* Verify the correct material, gauge/thickness, width, profile, tooling, and production requirements for each job.

* Load coils or sheet-metal stock onto the roll-forming line using appropriate material-handling equipment.

* Properly position and align incoming material to ensure consistent feeding through the machine.

* Install, adjust, and verify forming rolls, guides, tooling, spacers, and other machine components as required for the production run.

* Set machine parameters and make adjustments to achieve the required finished profile.

* Start and stop equipment safely and monitor the entire forming process during production.

* Maintain consistent material feed and production speed.

* Monitor the machine for abnormal noise, vibration, material tracking, tooling problems, jams, or other indications of equipment malfunction.

* Make in-process adjustments to correct dimensional or forming issues.

* Monitor material alignment to prevent bowing, twisting, camber, waviness, over-forming, under-forming, or other profile defects.

* Inspect finished material throughout the production run to verify it remains within specifications.

* Use measuring devices such as tape measures, calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other inspection equipment as required.

* Verify critical dimensions, profile shape, length, hole locations, and other specified characteristics.

* Perform first-piece and in-process inspections before allowing continued production.

* Identify defective material and prevent nonconforming product from continuing through the production process.

* Make authorized machine adjustments to maintain dimensional accuracy and product consistency.

* Cut formed material to specified lengths using the appropriate cutoff equipment.

* Operate associated equipment such as conveyors, cutoff systems, punches, saws, presses, or other secondary equipment when required.

* Remove and properly handle finished parts and production scrap.

* Package, label, bundle, or stage completed products according to production and shipping requirements.

* Maintain accurate production counts and complete required production documentation.

* Record scrap, downtime, production quantities, inspection results, and other required information.

* Communicate material shortages, quality problems, tooling issues, and equipment problems to the appropriate supervisor or maintenance personnel.

* Perform basic troubleshooting and minor adjustments within the operator’s authorized responsibilities.

* Assist maintenance personnel with diagnosing machine problems when necessary.

* Perform routine operator-level cleaning, lubrication, inspection, and preventative maintenance.

* Maintain tooling and forming equipment in proper working condition.

* Replace or adjust basic tooling and machine components when trained and authorized.

* Maintain a clean and organized workstation and production area.

* Properly dispose of metal scrap and production waste.

* Follow all applicable OSHA and Metal-Fab safety procedures.

* Wear required PPE, including appropriate eye, hearing, hand, and other protection.

* Follow machine guarding and safe operating procedures.

* Follow established procedures for handling heavy coils, sheet metal, and finished products.

* Maintain awareness of pinch points, rotating equipment, sharp edges, moving material, and other hazards associated with roll-forming machinery.

* Participate in continuous-improvement, housekeeping, and productivity initiatives. Forklift Operator

The Coleman Company Wichita, KS

June 2005 to February 2007

* Operate sit-down and stand-up forklifts and other powered material-handling equipment to transport materials throughout the facility.

* Safely move pallets, cartons, components, raw materials, finished goods, production supplies, and other industrial materials.

* Perform daily/pre-shift forklift inspections and report mechanical problems, damage, or unsafe conditions.

* Load and unload incoming and outgoing trailers while protecting products from damage.

* Receive incoming materials and verify quantities, identification, labels, and condition against shipping/receiving documentation.

* Move received materials to designated warehouse locations or production areas.

* Pull materials from inventory according to work orders, production requirements, pick lists, or material requests.

* Stage materials at production lines and workstations to maintain uninterrupted manufacturing operations.

* Remove empty pallets, containers, packaging materials, and completed products from production areas.

* Transport finished products from production to designated warehouse or shipping locations.

* Assist with shipping operations by staging orders, consolidating pallets, and preparing material for shipment.

* Verify part numbers, quantities, labels, pallet identification, and destination before moving or delivering materials.

* Maintain accurate inventory locations and report shortages, overages, damaged materials, or discrepancies.

* Perform inventory counts and assist with cycle-count activities.

* Use RF scanners, barcode systems, computers, or inventory-management systems when required.

* Complete material movement transactions and required production/warehouse documentation.

* Maintain proper identification and traceability of materials throughout the manufacturing process.

* Follow established warehouse traffic patterns and forklift operating procedures.

* Safely maneuver forklifts in congested production areas, aisles, docks, and storage locations.

* Maintain proper load balance, fork placement, load capacity, and visibility while operating equipment.

* Secure loads properly before transportation.

* Communicate with production personnel, supervisors, shipping/receiving, and other material handlers regarding material requirements.

* Prioritize urgent material requests to prevent production delays.

* Identify potential material shortages before they affect production and notify appropriate personnel.

* Assist with reorganizing warehouse locations and optimizing material storage.

* Keep aisles, loading areas, staging areas, and workspaces clean and free of obstructions.

* Follow 5S/housekeeping standards and established workplace organization procedures.

* Properly handle damaged, rejected, quarantined, or nonconforming materials according to company procedures.

* Follow all OSHA, company, and departmental safety requirements.

* Use appropriate PPE and maintain awareness of pedestrians, moving equipment, overhead hazards, and other workplace hazards.

* Report accidents, near misses, equipment damage, spills, unsafe conditions, and material discrepancies to supervision.

* Assist with other warehouse, production-support, shipping, receiving, and material-handling duties as assigned Education

Performance enhancement and dyno tuning (Trade school) MMI-Phoenix Glendale, AZ

February 2011 to May 2013

* Diagnosed, repaired, modified, and tuned motorcycles with a specialization in performance enhancement, engine optimization, fuel-injection systems, ECU calibration, and chassis/drivetrain performance.

* Performed comprehensive mechanical and electronic diagnostics to identify engine, fuel, ignition, electrical, drivetrain, and performance-related issues.

* Designed and installed performance upgrades including high-flow intake systems, aftermarket exhausts, fuel-system components, programmable fuel controllers, ECU/ECM systems, camshafts, high-compression engine components, clutches, gearing, cooling systems, suspension, and brake upgrades.

* Performed engine-performance modifications focused on increasing horsepower, torque, throttle response, acceleration, efficiency, and overall rideability.

* Utilized chassis dynamometer equipment to establish baseline horsepower and torque figures and quantify performance gains following modifications.

* Conducted controlled dyno testing while monitoring air/fuel ratio, RPM, engine temperature, throttle position, ignition parameters, and other available engine-management data.

* Analyzed dyno graphs and engine operating data to identify fuel-delivery problems, ignition issues, power deficiencies, abnormal torque curves, and areas for performance improvement.

* Calibrated fuel delivery and engine-management parameters throughout the operating range to optimize power, throttle response, drivability, and engine operating conditions.

* Performed ECU flashing and programmable engine-management calibration using appropriate tuning software and diagnostic equipment.

* Conducted iterative dyno tuning by making controlled calibration changes, performing repeat runs, and comparing results to establish measurable performance improvements.

* Diagnosed lean/rich conditions, misfires, fuel-delivery problems, sensor faults, charging-system issues, ignition problems, and ECU-related faults using professional diagnostic equipment.

* Performed compression and leak-down testing and other mechanical diagnostics to evaluate engine health and determine the root cause of performance issues.

* Performed clutch, chain, sprocket, gearing, suspension, braking, wheel, tire, and drivetrain upgrades to improve acceleration, handling, braking performance, and overall motorcycle dynamics.

* Read and interpreted service manuals, wiring diagrams, technical specifications, and manufacturer procedures to accurately diagnose and repair complex systems.

* Verified component clearances, fastener torque, drivetrain alignment, fluid levels, and overall mechanical integrity following repairs and performance modifications.

* Evaluated customer performance goals and developed modification and tuning strategies based on intended application, riding style, engine configuration, budget, and reliability requirements.

* Documented repairs, modifications, diagnostic findings, tuning changes, parts installed, and before-and-after dyno results.

* Maintained professional dyno, diagnostic, and mechanical equipment while adhering to shop safety procedures and maintaining a clean, organized work environment.

* Combined advanced mechanical knowledge, electrical diagnostics, data analysis, fabrication/installation skills, and engine calibration expertise to deliver measurable and reliable motorcycle performance improvements General Studies

Rose Hill High School Rose Hill, KS

August 2001 to May 2004

Upper secondary education

Skills

Restaurant experience Cash register Food handling Continuous process control systems Reading and interpreting blueprints and schematics Roll form operator Warehouse management system Material handling equipment operation Reach truck Maintenance mechanic Warehouse supervisor experience Cash handling Forklift Delivery driver experience Customer service Warehouse management Supply chain Order fulfillment Supervising experience Teamwork Food service Mechanic experience Clamp truck Manufacturing control systems Maintaining an organized workspace Serving Climbing MHE Shipping and receiving inventory management Staff training PDI Precision measuring instruments Food safety Control systems Hand tools Truck loading and unloading Warehouse experience Construction industry experience Certifications and Licenses

Forklift Certification

April 2006 to Present

1. Counterbalance forklift

2. Reach trucks

3. Order pickers

4. Pallet jack (powered)

5. Rough terrain forklift

Driver's License

Pallet Jack Certification

Motorcycle License

Additional Information

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

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