Kevin Dunn
Maricopa
Summary
Hardworking Material Handler with 10 years of experience working closely with other staff and leaders to move goods efficiently. Alert when transporting heavy loads hazardous materials. Team-player quick to communicate issues and work with others to resolve. Experienced . and comfortable safely operating forklifts and pallet jacks. Skilled in receiving freight, shipping and maintaining and tracking inventory. Diligent Material Handler offering experience moving loads quickly and without damage. Attentive and safety-focused with proven history of identifying potential hazards. Works well in both team and independent roles.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Rigger I
MEI Industrial Solutions
Chandler
07.2023 - 04.2026
- Inspected rigging gear for compliance and functionality, ensuring safety standards were met.
- Conducted risk assessments prior to performances to identify hazards in lifting devices.
- Transported materials, tools, and machinery to installation sites efficiently.
- Unloaded materials and organized them in designated locations for easy access.
- Signaled and directed workers during hoisting operations to safeguard personnel and equipment.
- Utilized bolts and clamps to secure pulleys and stabilize beams, ceilings, and gin pole booms.
- Followed manufacturer instructions for maintenance and storage of rigging equipment.
- Maintained comprehensive records of rigging activities, inspections, and load charts for operational readiness.
Material Handler
Sun Orchard Juicery
Tempe
07.2018 - 07.2023
- Loaded completed orders on pallets according to delivery numbers.
- Loaded, unloaded, moved, stacked and staged product after pinpointing most effective material handling equipment for specific tasks.
- Operated forklift to efficiently move inventory items within warehouse.
- Unloaded cargo from trucks with mechanized equipment.
- Managed warehouse receiving, storing and shipping.
- Packed merchandise into boxes and containers, ensuring safe shipment and compliance with handling standards.
- Palletized boxes to increase movement and shipment efficiency.
- Operated lift equipment to safely move stock in and out of high bay areas and around premises.
- Attached PO receipts, packing slips and bill of lading to outbound shipments.
- Logged unit quantities and entered data into inventory database.
- Developed and maintained strong working knowledge of products and handling requirements.
- Mastered inventory standards, warehousing and stocking procedures, radio frequency technology and order picking and tracking.
- Trained and mentored new hires on safe operation and maintenance of material handling equipment.
- Organized warehouse inventory according to warehouse plan.
Inventory Specialist
Express Scripts
03.2015 - 06.2018
- Performed scheduled inventory counts and supply audits.
- Coordinated inventory, stocking and ordering.
- Complied with policies and proper procedures to meet occupational safety and health standards.
- Promoted transparency by providing shipment status to sales representatives and supervisors.
- Participated in physical inventory counts to keep information accurate and current.
- Monitored stocking areas to adjust volumes and storage requirements driven by production activity.
- Inspected incoming materials for damage.
- Verified inventory and production goals, identifying discrepancies and communicating delays as necessary.
- Entered information into system to update status reports.
Head Deckhand/Crew Member
American Queen Steamboat
Jefferson
06.2014 - 03.2017
- Inspected and maintained deck equipment and supplies.
- Followed safety protocols and procedures to prevent accidents.
- Communicated clearly, concisely and politely with passengers and crew members.
- Inspected and tested safety equipment and emergency response systems.
- Operated and maintained deck machinery, including winches and cranes.
- Laid and transferred rigging, safely handled lines, and checked tow for 3 vessels.
- Repaired, maintained and cleaned 1k square feet of decking.
- Assisted deck officers with communications and safety procedures.
- Assisted with launching and retrieving tenders and other watercrafts.
- Assisted with navigation of the locks and smoke stacks as the main look-out.
- Kept shipboard firefighting and lifesaving equipment properly maintained for use in emergency situations.
- Moored vessels to wharfs with proper use of correct lines.
- Followed and helped enforce safety regulations for different ship equipment, systems and work areas.
Forklift Operator
Proctor & Gamble
05.2010 - 02.2015
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
- Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
- Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
- Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
- Reported safety and quality issues to management.
- Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sumner High School
St Louis, MO05-1981
Skills
- Material handling and transportation
- Forklift operations and safety
- Loading and unloading procedures
- Team collaboration and support
- Pick ticket processing
- Equipment operation and moving
- Rigging standards and tools
- Warehouse operations management
- Shipping and receiving logistics
- Safety protocol adherence
- Hoisting equipment operation
- Safety gear use
- Rigging hardware familiarity
- Organizational skills
- Rigging techniques
Timeline
Rigger I
MEI Industrial Solutions
07.2023 - 04.2026
Material Handler
Sun Orchard Juicery
07.2018 - 07.2023
Inventory Specialist
Express Scripts
03.2015 - 06.2018
Head Deckhand/Crew Member
American Queen Steamboat
06.2014 - 03.2017
Forklift Operator
Proctor & Gamble
05.2010 - 02.2015
High School Diploma -
Sumner High School