Tyler Lechel
Benson
Summary
Motivated Shift Leader enthusiastic about helping team members meet and exceed objectives with compassionate leadership. Talented trainer and operational problem-solver with front-line experience and collaborative nature. Resourceful in balancing customer, company and employee needs.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Shift Lead Supervisor
Warehouse Services Inc.
Ottawa
09.2024 - Current
- Enforced company policies, answered coworkers' questions and trained new personnel.
- Planned and managed resources to consistently meet production, quality, and cost goals.
- Delegated tasks to employees and monitored activities and task completion.
- Analyzed data from previous shifts to identify trends in production issues or errors.
- Conferred with management and subordinates to resolve problems or complaints.
- Collaborated with management to set performance goals and evaluate progress.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations to provide a safe workplace.
- Complied with company safety procedures, policies and regulations to promote safe working environment.
- Checked orders for quality and completeness.
- Coordinated with other departments regarding materials needed for production runs.
- Scheduled staff shifts, considering peak times and individual availability.
- Fostered a team-oriented environment to increase morale and productivity.
- Ensured all daily operations were in compliance with safety standards and regulations.
- Provided leadership and direction to shift staff, ensuring company policies and procedures were followed.
- Supervised, trained and guided team by coaching on daily activities.
- Coordinated with other shift leaders and management to ensure smooth transitions between shifts.
- Performed disciplinary actions when necessary, following company guidelines.
Railcar Wash
Warehouse Services Inc.
Ottawa
11.2023 - 09.2024
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Conducted routine maintenance and repairs on mechanical systems and industrial equipment.
Material Handler/Forklift Operator
Warehouse Services, Inc.
Ottawa
10.2019 - 11.2023
- Excelled in a fast paced working environment without sacrificing safety
- Organized warehouse inventory according to warehouse plan.
- Followed organizational procedures to stack and store cargo in transit sheds, ship holds and warehouses.
- Protected company inventory by maintaining and organizing storage areas.
- Inspected materials for any damages or defects upon receipt.
- Checked incoming deliveries for quality and quantity to promptly identify damage or issues pertaining to orders.
- Organized warehouse shelves, racks, and bins for proper storage of materials.
- Inspected incoming shipments for damage or discrepancies.
- Assisted with physical inventories as needed by counting parts accurately and quickly.
- Performed regular cycle counts to ensure accuracy of inventory records.
- Operated forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment.
Stocking Associate
Walmart
Ottawa
09.2017 - 10.2018
- Assisted customers by locating items and loading heavy purchases in vehicles.
- Received shipments of merchandise and stocked shelves according to store requirements.
- Broke down and discarded empty packaging and boxes after stocking products.
- Kept work areas clean, neat and organized for optimal productivity and worker safety.
- Ensured all products were correctly priced and tagged before stocking shelves.
- Replenished items to maintain stock availability.
- Received and counted stock items, recording data manually or on computer for inventory purposes.
- Maintained cleanliness of sales floor, including sweeping, dusting, and mopping as needed.
- Accurately completed paperwork associated with stocking activities.
- Organized backroom areas, ensuring all items were properly stored and labeled.
- Checked expiration dates on perishable items to ensure freshness.
- Updated product labels to reflect accurate pricing.
- Maintained neat, safe and orderly workspace to prevent accidents and injuries.
- Inspected items received for damage or other issues.
- Provided excellent customer service by responding courteously to inquiries.
- Operated forklift and pallet jack to transport heavy loads.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise to ensure availability of products for customers.
- Coordinated with management to identify and resolve inventory discrepancies.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ottawa Township High School
Ottawa, IL05-2019
Some College (No Degree) -
Illinois Valley Community College
Oglesby, ILSkills
- Forklift
- Shipping and Receiving
- Stocking
- Warehouse Experience
- Organizational Skills
- Material Handling
- RF Scanner
- Team leadership
- Employee training
- Resource management
- Safety compliance
- Quality control
- Task delegation
- Shift leadership
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Strategic planning
- Excellent communication
- Inventory control
- Operational efficiency
Awards
Employee of the Month, 12/01/18, Received dozens of customer compliments as a cashier at Walmart in Ottawa, IL.
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Shift Lead Supervisor
Warehouse Services Inc.
09.2024 - Current
Railcar Wash
Warehouse Services Inc.
11.2023 - 09.2024
Material Handler/Forklift Operator
Warehouse Services, Inc.
10.2019 - 11.2023
Stocking Associate
Walmart
09.2017 - 10.2018
High School Diploma -
Ottawa Township High School
Some College (No Degree) -
Illinois Valley Community College