Brian Kroskey
Monaca
Summary
I have over 10 years of experience in the warehousing field two of which are as a manager. I also have over 5 years of experience operating forklifts and swing reaches which I use daily. I act as a leader on my shift and use my best practices to get the job done in a safe and timely manner.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Team Lead
Owens & Minor
Warrendale, PA
02.2024 - Current
- Managed pick processes through WMS to optimize order fulfillment and enhance operational efficiency.
- Managed swing reach operations to ensure continuous inventory availability and support efficient picking processes.
- Organized and optimized pallet building and truck loading processes to support hospital delivery schedules.
- Achieved efficient unloading and pallet breakdown, contributing to streamlined inventory processes. Maximized equipment utilization through skilled operation of forklifts and pallet jacks. Enhanced outbound department productivity by providing support in picking and dock operations.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
Warehouser
Cardinal Health
Warrendale, PA
01.2022 - 04.2023
- Assembled pallets with carefully chosen stock to ensure prompt and accurate delivery to hospitals.
- Executed picking tasks with a maintained speed of over 100% to support timely order fulfillment.
- Ensured accuracy and minimized errors through meticulous attention to detail.
- Maintained a secure working environment by operating all machines without incident.
- Reason for leaving - company relocated our site to Columbus
Warehouser
UPMC
Warrendale, PA
11.2017 - 09.2021
- Ensured efficient picking operations by maintaining elevated speed and low error rates during entire tenure.
- Managed pallet construction and shipment accuracy on the dock to support timely delivery and operational effectiveness.
- Transitioned to machine operator role following successful completion of probationary period.
- Achieved operational excellence by mastering swing reach and forklift operations to enhance productivity.
- Managed putaway and replenishment processes for shorts to ensure optimal inventory levels and operational flow.
- Advanced to senior machine operator role, overseeing bi-weekly safety audits of overstock inventory.
- Conducted regular meetings with machine operators to enhance safety awareness and compliance.
Receiving Manager
Sears
Monaca, PA
02.2015 - 07.2016
- Oversaw scheduling and operational management for a team of nearly 10 employees.
- Facilitated bi-weekly meetings to review and analyze performance metrics.
- Implemented best practices and continuous improvement initiatives to achieve and sustain merchandise pick-up rates exceeding 98%.
- Maintained over 99% MPU efficiency to enhance customer service experience.
- Performed regular bin checks to maintain product integrity and ensure compliance with storage standards.
- Coordinated unloading activities for trucks several times each week, supporting efficient warehouse stock management.
- Executed seasonal and holiday floor resets to enhance visual merchandising.
- Executed timely shipment of customer products through FedEx to ensure prompt delivery.
- Managed monthly inventory assessments for back room, facilitating accurate stock management.
Education
Community College of Beaver County
Skills
- Collaboration – Adaptability – Leadership – Problem Solving – Time Management – Active Listening – Detail Oriented
Certification
Forklift – Swing Reach – Order Picker – Pallet Rider
Timeline
Team Lead
Owens & Minor
02.2024 - Current
Warehouser
Cardinal Health
01.2022 - 04.2023
Warehouser
UPMC
11.2017 - 09.2021
Receiving Manager
Sears
02.2015 - 07.2016
Community College of Beaver County