Robert O'Connell
Beamsville, Ontario,ON
Summary
Proven material handler and truck driver with a track record of enhancing productivity and safety at Ford Motor Company. Skilled in operating forklifts and navigating large shipments efficiently, demonstrating exceptional teamwork and a positive attitude. Achieved a significant increase in order fulfillment speed, ensuring timely and accurate delivery without compromising on safety or quality.
Experienced with efficient material handling, ensuring smooth workflow in warehouse operations. Utilizes forklift operation and inventory management skills to maintain organized and accessible storage. Knowledge of safety protocols and team collaboration to support operational goals.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Material Handler
Ford Motor Company
08.2014 - Current
- Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
- Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
- Maintained a safe work environment by following proper safety protocols and conducting regular inspections.
- Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of tasks and high-quality work standards.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transfer large products from one area of warehouse to another, allowing for easier accessibility.
- Increased productivity, utilizing forklifts and other material handling equipment effectively.
- Read production orders, work orders, shipping orders and requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.
- Prevented product damage by carefully loading and unloading materials using appropriate equipment.
- Listened closely during team meetings to gain complete understanding of duties required for each shift, completing priority tasks first.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on material handling equipment to ensure optimal functioning throughout daily operations.
- Facilitated smooth operations, coordinating with various departments to fulfill material requests promptly.
- Expedited order fulfillment by accurately picking, packing, and shipping products to customers.
- Supported production goals, ensuring that all necessary materials were available when needed on the manufacturing floor.
- Successfully navigated large shipments of materials through tight spaces and busy facilities.
Truck Driver
T.R.E Transportation
04.2003 - 08.2014
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Successfully navigated challenging weather conditions in order to maintain on-time delivery rates without compromising safety or cargo integrity.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Fenelon Fall Secondary School
Fenelon Falls, ON06-1990
Skills
- Material handling
- Loading and unloading
- Inventory Order Picking
- Positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Skilled Forklift Operator
- Material identification
Timeline
Material Handler
Ford Motor Company
08.2014 - Current
Truck Driver
T.R.E Transportation
04.2003 - 08.2014
High School Diploma -
Fenelon Fall Secondary School
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