Matthew Metzger
New Ulm
Summary
Skilled laborer with background in freight, stock, and material moving. Have experience in safely handling materials, operating equipment, and ensuring efficiency in warehouse settings. Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize tasks effectively for smooth operations. Made impact by streamlining inventory processes, reducing turnaround time for loading and unloading shipments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Warehouse Lead/CSR, Sales
AmeriCold Logistics
New Ulm
02.2022 - Current
- Supervised daily warehouse operations to ensure efficient workflow.
- Coordinated team schedules to optimize resource allocation.
- Trained new staff on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Conducted inventory checks to maintain accurate stock levels.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance productivity and safety.
- Monitored equipment functionality and facilitated maintenance requests.
- Assisted in developing training materials for ongoing employee education.
- Communicated with management to address operational challenges and solutions.
- Managed day-to-day activities within the warehouse by assigning tasks among workers efficiently.
- Assisted with unloading trucks upon arrival of merchandise at the loading dock area.
- Staged and sorted products for loading.
- Used computer and company software to enter shipment and inventory records.
- Loaded and unloaded trailers with care and efficiency.
- Supervised a team of 10 warehouse associates, providing guidance and support to ensure efficient workflow.
- Operated forklifts, pallet jacks and variety of warehouse mechanical equipment according to safe operating standards.
- Performed cycle counts to verify physical stock against system-generated data.
- Maintained compliance with OSHA regulations in regards to workplace safety standards.
- Maintained inventory records with timely updates.
- Juggled shift duties, prioritizing immediate tasks to streamline operations.
- Reviewed production schedule, customer orders, work orders and requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered or distributed.
- Removed damaged products from outgoing shipments during final inspections.
- Developed processes for training new staff members on safety protocols and proper use of equipment.
- Facilitated communication between managers and staff regarding operational procedures and policies.
- Organized efficient daily work plans based on oral instructions and written directions to meet challenging objectives.
- Protected company inventory by maintaining and organizing storage areas.
- Cooperated with other departments throughout organization when needed in order to achieve desired results.
- Packaged finished products for shipping by shrink-wrapping, boxing, and labeling.
- Tracked parcel movement using hand-held scanners and daily production sheets to keep records accurate.
- Organized regular cleaning schedules for all warehouse areas to maintain cleanliness standards.
- Investigated discrepancies in inventory counts in order to resolve any discrepancies quickly.
- Assembled customer orders from stock and staged completed orders on pallets or shelves.
- Sorted cargo for accurate shipment to target locations, preventing unnecessary delays, and promoting productivity.
- Resolved any customer service issues related to orders picked up from the warehouse.
- Reviewed work orders to determine work assignments and material and equipment needs.
- Analyzed existing workflows for efficiency improvements and identified cost savings measures.
- Palletized boxes to increase movement and shipment efficiency.
- Provided feedback on improvement opportunities within the warehouse environment.
- Created reports detailing shipment information such as quantity received or shipped out, product availability.
- Disposed of debris and hazardous materials properly to avoid contamination.
- Kept up to date on safety procedures and correct lifting techniques to prevent injuries.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments from trucks and picked up and moved heavy packages and items using forklifts.
- Counted number of boxes or units in loading docks to confirm proper completion of work orders.
- Placed bins, carts and containers in convenient locations to assist with loading efficiency.
- Tagged and wrote identifying information on containers, boxes and cargo.
- Reviewed work orders before starting work to determine necessary materials and meet deadlines.
- Protected items by wrapping in cling film, padded moving blankets and tape.
- Collaborated with other movers when loading large equipment to prevent potential accidents.
- Operated large vehicles, forklifts and pallet jacks to transport multiple freight loads.
- Loaded cargo onto transportation devices and attached affixing tools to achieve safe transportation.
- Placed bracing, straps and other protective devices onto items in transit to prevent damage.
- Followed organizational procedures to stack and store cargo in transit sheds, ship holds and warehouses.
- Checked cargo before transportation and determined if items adhered to proper regulation standards.
- Secured items in truck by strapping over protective padding.
Sanitation Line Operator
KraftHeinz Food
New Ulm
02.2016 - 02.2022
- Operated production line machinery at KraftHeinz Food efficiently and safely.
- Monitored product quality to ensure compliance with company standards.
- Conducted routine maintenance on equipment to prevent downtime.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and productivity.
- Trained new employees on safety protocols and operating procedures.
- Assisted in troubleshooting equipment issues during production runs.
- Followed safety regulations consistently to maintain a safe workplace environment.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment by following all safety protocols.
- Trained new employees on how to properly use machines, follow safety protocols.
- Followed detailed instructions from supervisors when performing tasks on the line.
- Recorded daily production data accurately into company database systems.
- Kept line material levels within required levels to meet production goals.
- Monitored production line for any potential problems or malfunctions.
- Collaborated with team members to develop strategies for improving efficiency of line operations.
- Maximized production quality by inspecting, calibrating and adjusting equipment to stay within optimal operational parameters.
- Set up and operated production equipment in accordance with current good manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures.
- Read and understood job orders to meet specific product specifications, including acceptable tolerances, general specifications and required production sequences.
- Adjusted machine settings to optimize product quality, speed, and output levels.
- Operated multiple pieces of equipment simultaneously during peak times of operation.
- Loaded and unloaded items from machines, conveyors and conveyances.
- Troubleshot various issues that arose during shift operations using problem-solving skills.
- Calibrated tools and gauges used in manufacturing processes according to standard procedures.
- Used hands, arms and legs to physically handle and transport finished goods.
- Analyzed test results and made adjustments as necessary to improve product quality standards.
- Adhered to optimal manufacturing procedures when using various types of production equipment.
- Identified areas of improvement within production processes and recommended solutions accordingly.
- Participated in regular meetings with supervisors and other personnel to discuss progress and potential improvements on current projects.
- Developed innovative techniques for improving efficiency within the tritanium forge facility.
- Monitored temperature levels during forging operations to maintain consistency across batches of product.
- Adjusted machine settings according to product specifications and production requirements.
- Used daily system logs to document production information, discussing issues with management.
- Calibrated machines to adhere to quality standards and maintain required productivity levels.
- Measured and weighed items to meet quality standards and prevent waste.
- Attached identification labels to finished packaged items or stamped lot number and shipping destination information on containers.
- Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments.
Education
Associate of Science - Computer Networking
South Central College
Mankato, MN 08.2007 - 08.2010
Sikeston High School
Sikeston, MOSkills
- Team leadership
- Equipment operation
- Inventory management
- Process improvement
- Safety compliance
- Warehousing principles
- Customer service
- Time management
- Resource allocation
- Communication skills
- Problem solving
- Training development
- Attention to detail
- Workflow optimization
- Performance monitoring
- Stock control
- Task delegation
- Shipping and receiving
- Problem-solving
- Project coordination
- Materials transport
- Worksite supervision
- Materials management experience
- Order picking
- Paperwork verification
- Supervisory experience
- Forklift certification
- Shipment oversight
- Multitasking and organization
- Warehouse operations
- Performance improvement
- Quality control
- Employee training
- Workforce planning
- Information confidentiality
- Labor scheduling
- Team collaboration
- Inventory control
- Load planning
- Safety and compliance
- Warehouse functions
- Materials transportation
- Product packaging
- Cargo stabilization
- Product verification
- Health and safety compliance
- Operate forklifts
- Written communication
- Loading and unloading
- Job planning
- Sort cargo
- Inventory tracking
- Logistics and transportation
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Warehouse Lead/CSR, Sales
AmeriCold Logistics
02.2022 - Current
Sanitation Line Operator
KraftHeinz Food
02.2016 - 02.2022
Associate of Science - Computer Networking
South Central College
08.2007 - 08.2010
Sikeston High School