Karl “InVINCEable” Matthews

Dependable employee seeking opportunity to expand skills and contribute to company success. Considered hardworking, ethical and detail-oriented.

Forklift operator, material handler - DMA Industries/ProLogistix - Greer, South Carolina

(2026-05 - 2026-06)

Responsible for unloading inbound trucks, putting away materials, replenishment of materials into designated rack locations in the warehouse for the picking department.

Forklift operator, material handler - Lear Corporation - Duncan, South Carolina

(2025-11 - 2026-04)

Responsible for unloading inbound trucks, putting away materials in allocated locations in the warehouse, supply materials to the production lines.

Material handler, picking department, SCC certified yard truck driver - Timken Bearing - Duncan, South Carolina

(2024-05 - 2025-11)

Responsible for picking individual items and full cases of products for customer orders and for the packing department within the distribution center. Moving semi trailers and shipping containers into and out of dock doors for the shipping and receiving department.

Materials handler - Berry Global - Greenville, South Carolina

(2023-12 - 2024-05)

Responsible for shipping and receiving of customer orders in a warehouse environment.

• Loading trucks for outbound shipments
• Both truckload and LTL carriers.
• Unload and put away Materials received from the manufacturing facility.

Materials Handler - PL Develpoments - Duncan, South Carolina

(2022-07 - 2022-11)

• Contributed to successful inventory control with proper handling and regular cycle counting.
• Unloaded multiple trucks per day, staging items for storage or immediate use.
• Moved heavy loads and operated equipment with consistent use of company and OSHA standards.
• Reported damaged goods and material shortages.
• Used warehouse management system to accurately record materials and product movement.

Materials Handler - TTI Floor Care - Greer, South Carolina

(2021-09 - 2022-06)

• Identified methods to improve processes, reduce costs and increase productivity.
• Contributed to successful inventory control with proper handling and regular cycle counting.
• Reported damaged goods and material shortages.
• Moved heavy loads and operated equipment with consistent use of company and OSHA standards.
• Used warehouse management system to accurately record materials and product movement.
• Unloaded multiple trucks per day, staging items for storage or immediate use.

Forklift Operator - Industrial Recovery and Recycling - Greer, South Carolina

(2020-01 - 2020-04)

• Transported items using forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Inspected equipment daily to locate maintenance needs.
• Followed company safety requirements and OSHA regulations to minimize hazards.
• Moved supplies and products into position to support fast-paced production work.
• Eliminated waste from work areas through frequent collection.
• Met continuous demands in fast-paced environment by quickly picking up and moving loads.

Maintenance Mechanic - PPA Industries - Wellford, SC

(2018-09 - 2019-07)

Assisted maintenance department in the setup change over, mechanical repair, preventative maintenance, and electrical repairs of Jewett filter making mahines, Texwrap wrapping machines and conveyors, media pleaters, and palletizing machine. Performed miscellaneous building maintenance, lighting and electrical repairs.

Customer Service Representative - U-Haul Moving and Storage - Spartanburg, South Carolina

(2017-11 - 2019-12)

• Maximized satisfaction by anticipating needs and consistently offering expert support.
• Recaptured customer loyalty with expertise in de-escalating conflicts and building personalized solutions.
• Built trusting relationship with customers to better understand needs.
• Answered inbound calls to handle various concerns, set appointments and close sales.
• Handled customer inquiries, payments and service requests.
• Followed company safety requirements and OSHA regulations to minimize hazards.
• Transported items with forklifts, pallet jacks and overhead cranes.

Yard truck driver certification - Spartanburg Community College Middle Tyger Campus (2024-12)

Certification of Completion - Auto and Diesel Mechanics - Bee County College (1985-02)