Damien Blake
Pittsburgh
Summary
Dependable and skilled Machine Operator and Warehouse Associate with experience in manufacturing, fulfillment, and quality control. Proven ability to maintain safety standards, verify product accuracy, and operate industrial machinery. Strong attention to detail and accuracy in product inspection, material handling, and documentation. Quick learner who adapts easily to new processes and technology.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Associate – Inbound Department
Chewy Fulfillment Center
06.2025 - 10.2025
- - Verified accuracy of incoming pallets including product type, size, and quantity.
- - Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to move materials safely and efficiently throughout the warehouse.
- - Assisted in organizing and staging products for storage and distribution.
- - Maintained accurate records of received goods and communicated discrepancies.
- - Followed all safety and operational procedures for warehouse equipment and storage areas.
Laborer
JJ Cunningham LLC
07.2022 - 04.2025
- - Cleaned and maintained job sites, ensuring adherence to safety standards.
- - Operated and maintained industrial grinder machinery; performed troubleshooting and minor repairs.
- - Adjusted machinery for accuracy and performed regular inspections and maintenance.
- - Managed material loading/unloading and maintained detailed work records.
- - Assisted with painting, surface preparation, and final quality checks.
- - Hot air lance
- - Hot tar application
- - FOD Removal
- - Painted runways, taxiways, aprons
- - Fault routing
- - Transport work equipment nationwide from workshop to job sites.
- - Train new employees
- - Supply runs to ensure operational readiness on jobsite.
Quality Control
Arley Wholesale
11.2021 - 04.2023
- - Picked customer orders using an order picker, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- - Cross-referenced work orders with outbound shipments to verify product type, size, color, and quantity.
- - Inspected packaging to ensure products were securely packed for damage-free transit.
- - Identified and corrected picking errors before shipment; maintained error logs for process improvement.
- - Packaged parcel orders and created shipping labels for timely and accurate delivery.
Machine Operator
FXI: Innocor
03.2021 - 11.2021
- - Set and adjusted machine parameters to ensure optimal production quality.
- - Recorded hourly production data and maintained finished goods inspection logs.
- - Conducted regular equipment checks and ensured compliance with safety standards.
Assistant Operator
The Azek Company
07.2019 - 03.2021
- - Operated PVC production machinery, maintained temperature, levels, and pressures.
- - Conducted inspections and addressed equipment malfunctions.
- - Supported waste reduction initiatives and maintained accurate production records.
- - Operated forklifts and adhered to safety and environmental guidelines.
Co-Manager
Little Caesars Pizza
06.2017 - 08.2019
- - Supervised and trained team members to ensure efficient store operations.
- - Managed schedules, inventory, and customer service to optimize daily performance.
- - Handled cash transactions and end-of-day reporting.
- - Ensured adherence to company standards for quality and cleanliness.
Education
High School Diploma -
Scranton High School
Scranton, PA06-2017
Skills
- Safety & Compliance
- Forklift Operation
- Machine Operation
- Material Handling
- Quality Assurance
- Inventory Control
- Equipment Maintenance
- Work Order Interpretation
- Attention to Detail
- Adaptability
- Team Collaboration
- Windows OS Knowledge
- Packaging and labeling
- Problem-solving
- Punctual and Dependable
Timeline
Warehouse Associate – Inbound Department
Chewy Fulfillment Center
06.2025 - 10.2025
Laborer
JJ Cunningham LLC
07.2022 - 04.2025
Quality Control
Arley Wholesale
11.2021 - 04.2023
Machine Operator
FXI: Innocor
03.2021 - 11.2021
Assistant Operator
The Azek Company
07.2019 - 03.2021
Co-Manager
Little Caesars Pizza
06.2017 - 08.2019
High School Diploma -
Scranton High School