Eric Patterson

Dedicated warehouse and manufacturing professional experienced in forklift operation, order fulfillment, material handling, inventory control, and production. Skilled in operating equipment, managing inventory, quality inspections, and meeting aggressive goals in fast-paced settings. Familiar with RF scanners, shipping, receiving, assembly, and safety procedures.

Known for reliability, attention to detail, teamwork, and consistently meeting productivity and quality standards. Committed to supporting efficient, safe, organized, high-performance operations.

Forklift Driver at Dawn Foods (2023-09 – 2026-06)

• Operated sit-down forklifts and electric pallet jacks to transport raw materials and finished goods safely throughout the warehouse.
• Loaded and unloaded inbound and outbound trailers while maintaining product integrity and shipment accuracy.
• Picked, staged, and prepared customer orders for on-time distribution.
• Utilized RF scanners and warehouse management systems (WMS) to maintain accurate inventory records.
• Worked closely with shipping, receiving, and production teams to meet daily operational goals.
• Maintained a perfect safety record with no forklift-related accidents or safety violations during employment.

Order Picker at Amazon (2020-01 – 2023-08)

• Picked customer orders accurately using handheld RF scanners and Amazon warehouse technology.
• Retrieved products from designated warehouse locations while meeting established productivity and quality standards.
• Packed and prepared orders for shipment according to Amazon's packaging and labeling requirements.
• Operated pallet jacks and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently.
• Verified item quantities and product quality before processing orders.
• Consistently exceeded daily order-picking productivity goals while maintaining high accuracy.

Assembly Line Worker at Ford Motor Plant (2020-01 – 2023-08)

• Assembled automotive components and vehicle systems according to Ford manufacturing specifications and quality standards.
• Installed parts using hand tools, power tools, and specialized assembly equipment.
• Performed repetitive production tasks while consistently meeting hourly production quotas and takt times.
• Conducted quality inspections to identify defects and ensure compliance with Ford's quality control standards.

Bachelor's in Finance – Northern Illinois University (2003-08 – 2007-05)

– Harold L. Richards High School (1999-09 – 2003-06)