Zac Lehnen
Belleville
Summary
Professional in warehouse logistics with proven track record in streamlining operations and enhancing efficiency. Known for strong commitment to teamwork, flexibility in dynamic environments, and delivering consistent results. Expertise includes inventory management, process optimization, and safety compliance. Highly reliable, adaptable, and skilled in fostering collaboration to achieve operational goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Warehouse Operations Lead
Sensient Technologies
09.2021 - 07.2024
- Supervised warehouse operations by managing employees during shifts.
- Trained new hires in warehouse procedures, safety standards, and equipment operation, fostering a skilled workforce.
- Supervised shipping and receiving, distribution and workplace safety.
- Monitored inventory levels closely, proactively addressing potential shortages or overstock situations.
- Collaborated with transportation partners to ensure timely delivery of products to customers nationwide.
- Enhanced warehouse efficiency by implementing new inventory management systems and procedures.
- Improved order accuracy by implementing barcode scanning technology and rigorous quality control checks during packing process.
- Managed daily operations, delegating tasks to team members and ensuring timely completion of assignments.
- Coordinated with other departments for seamless flow of goods from receiving to shipping stages.
- Used warehouse management software to reconcile daily inventory.
- Oversaw daily operations and shipping and handling processes.
Material Handler
Veolia Enviromental Services
10.2020 - 09.2021
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transfer large products from one area of the plant to another
- Prevented load shifting or damage by using bracing and strapping techniques.
- Removed soil, debris and other materials from spill sites and placed in appropriate containers.
- Sampled and characterized waste to generate accurate materials profiles.
- Collected and disposed of hazardous waste produced in businesses across the country.
- Moved and loaded drums and containers weighing as much as 50-3,000 pounds.
- Cleaned up biohazards and industrial waste by carefully following optimal safety protocols.
- Operated and maintained heavy equipment, including hoists and forklifts, to move supplies and contaminated materials.
Lead Certified Forklift Operator
Roadrunner Transportation Systems Inc.
01.2015 - 08.2019
- Unloaded trucks and rail cars and moved materials to staging area.
- Loaded trucks and rail cars
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
- Checked items against documentation for accuracy.
- Coordinated team member movements based on current needs, avoiding safety concerns or delays. (Lead man on the dock)
- Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas.
- Dropped and hooked trailers in and out of loading docks.
Laborer/Warehouse Forklift Operator
Tin Man Recycling
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Sorted materials to separate high-grade materials such as copper and brass.
- Cut discarded products such as appliances and auto parts into small pieces with blow torches and saws.
- Operated forklifts, pallet jacks or front-end loaders to load bales, bundles or other heavy items onto trucks for shipping to smelters or other recycled materials processing facilities.
- Utilized balers to compress recyclable materials.
Education
Auto Collision Repair Certificates -
Southwestern Illinois College
2013
High School Diploma -
Belleville East Highschool
2010
Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Loading and Unloading
- Decision Making
- Container Tagging and Marking
- Loading Dock Operations
- Problem Solving
- Truck Driving
- Physical Strength and Stamina
- Work Order Following
- Order picking
- OSHA Compliance
- Shipping and receiving
- Willing to Learn
- Warehouse safety
Certification
- Certified Forklift Operator
- 40 hr Hazwoper Certified
- Mig Welding
Timeline
Warehouse Operations Lead
Sensient Technologies
09.2021 - 07.2024
Material Handler
Veolia Enviromental Services
10.2020 - 09.2021
Lead Certified Forklift Operator
Roadrunner Transportation Systems Inc.
01.2015 - 08.2019
Laborer/Warehouse Forklift Operator
Tin Man Recycling
01.2012 - 01.2015
Auto Collision Repair Certificates -
Southwestern Illinois College
High School Diploma -
Belleville East Highschool
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