Richard Bostic
Chicago
Summary
Seasoned candidate operates variety of heavy machinery to perform stacking, lifting and moving functions. Comfortable in high-speed industrial environments and working with people of varying personalities and backgrounds. Dedicated to learning new tasks and trades.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Driver/ Packer
FlexSol Packaging
04.2022 - Current
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Safely transported valuable goods while adhering to safety protocols and procedures.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by expertly operating forklifts to move, stack, and organize materials.
- Handled multiple tasks simultaneously to maximize work efficiency.
- Located proper slots on storage racks and set pallets in place with forklift.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on forklift equipment, ensuring proper functionality and longevity.
- Contributed to a positive workplace culture by demonstrating strong teamwork skills and consistently displaying a professional attitude.
- Trained new employees on proper forklift operation, contributing to a safer work environment.
Mail Carrier
United States Post Office
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Developed strong relationships with customers, providing exceptional service by addressing concerns promptly and professionally.
- Followed Postal Service policies and procedures to maintain integrity of mail and protect customer information.
- Obtains signatures for package deliveries as proof of delivery to avoid discrepancies.
- Responded to customer inquiries about delivery, forwarding and other postal services quickly to provide quality customer services.
- Used portable devices to maintain system records by scanning items delivered to homes and businesses.
- Upheld the integrity of sensitive materials by properly handling confidential documents, registered mail, and certified packages according to USPS regulations.
- Utilized advanced knowledge of local streets, neighborhoods, routes for optimal navigation while minimizing delays in delivery timeframes.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
Forklift Driver/Packer
Flexsol Packaging Co.
10.2017 - 01.2022
- Loading and unloading materials
- Packing and unpacking materials
- Labeling and sorting shipments
- Relocating items within a warehouse or factory
- Stacking crates, pallets, and other materials
- Ensuring the safe and efficient movement of goods
- Maintaining a clean work area
- Reporting product damage and shortages
- Tracking inventory
Blender Helper
Arro Food Corp.
02.2015 - 09.2017
- Transports materials from storage areas, using hand truck: Weighs materials on platform scales and records weights
- Loads materials in bags or in tubs on conveyor to transport them to blending machine
- Raises and transports drums of liquid ingredients, such as oils, using hoist
- Empties drums, using bung-wrench, and turns valves to admit liquid ingredients into tanks
- Opens sacks with knife and empties dry materials, such as clay, carbon black, or glass filler, into blending machine
- May press buttons to start agitator
- Performs other duties as described under HELPER Master Title
Gantry Technician II
Berry Plastic Corporation
03.2013 - 05.2014
- Perform all Gantry Tech III duties
- Assure that the Gantry was running at all times
- Be able to communicate system status to the incoming shift gantry operator
- Be able to communicate problems with the system to supervisors
- Troubleshot minor mechanical repairs
- Troubleshoot minor electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic system
- Keep the gantry area clean throughout shift
- Understand basic gantry robot controller functions
- Perform all items on the Gantry Tech II checklist after undergoing training
- Maintain a clean and safe work area
- Follow safety rules
- Follow all Good Manufacturing Practice’s
- Housekeeping as required
- Miscellaneous related duties assigned
Molding Material Handler
Berry Plastic Corporation
05.2011 - 03.2013
- Scan all raw materials coming into production areas
- Record and maintain production records
- Stock Molding Department
- Down stock in Molding Department
- Removal of unused items
- Prepare finished product for warehouse
- Remove, record, and document scrap
- Housekeeping and light machine maintenance
- Assist group leader, as needed
- Miscellaneous related duties assigned
Printing Machine Operator
Berry Plastic Corporation
09.2008 - 05.2011
- Responsible for operating and tending printing presses
- Performs traditional printing methods, such as offset lithography, gravure, flexography, and letterpress
Inventory Manager
CD One Price Cleaners
08.2007 - 11.2008
- Managing and maintaining inventory
Machine Operator
Popcorn & Co
06.2004 - 08.2007
- To operate and handle heavy equipment, computer controlled machines, and more mechanically supported machineries from setup to execution and help in easy running of the production business
- Besides, they also perform administrative duties and execute critical maintenance responsibilities of the machines operated by them
Education
Vocational High School -
Lucy Flowers
Chicago, Illinois06.1997
Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Forklift Driver
- Machine Operator
- Performed different factory tasks
- Rehabilitate abandon building
- Knowledge in carpentry
- Knowledge in electrical work
- Great skills in towing car
- Great customer service skills
- Warehouse safety
- Safety awareness
- Efficient movement
Timeline
Forklift Driver/ Packer
FlexSol Packaging
04.2022 - Current
Mail Carrier
United States Post Office
01.2022 - 05.2022
Forklift Driver/Packer
Flexsol Packaging Co.
10.2017 - 01.2022
Blender Helper
Arro Food Corp.
02.2015 - 09.2017
Gantry Technician II
Berry Plastic Corporation
03.2013 - 05.2014
Molding Material Handler
Berry Plastic Corporation
05.2011 - 03.2013
Printing Machine Operator
Berry Plastic Corporation
09.2008 - 05.2011
Inventory Manager
CD One Price Cleaners
08.2007 - 11.2008
Machine Operator
Popcorn & Co
06.2004 - 08.2007
Vocational High School -
Lucy Flowers
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