Samuel Fitzgerald III

Dependable, safety-minded industrial professional with 15+ years of hands-on experience in manufacturing, warehouse operations, and logistics.

United Steelworkers

Union member with a proven track record leading shipping & receiving teams, maintaining OSHA compliance, and driving operational efficiency in high-volume environments. Brings forklift certification, hazardous materials expertise, and supervisory experience to every role.

Material Handler - Mercury Mariner - Brownsburg, IN

(2025-09)

Support production material flow in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Battery Wrecker Helper II - ECOBAT - Indianapolis, IN

(2023-11 - 2025-09)

• Unload, stage, and position batteries from inbound trucks using certified forklift operation
• Maintain negative pressure compliance by ensuring all equipment access points and man-doors are properly sealed
• Prepare and position roller conveyor systems to route batteries into the production conveyor feed
• Ensure safe, spill-free stacking of all battery materials in compliance with facility protocols

Truck Auditor - Kenco Warehouse - Indianapolis, IN

(2022-12 - 2023-11)

• Conducted detailed DOT and facility compliance inspections on all inbound and outbound trucks
• Verified product accuracy—type, quantity, and condition—against manifests and purchase orders
• Documented airbag placement and load integrity using photographic records; completed all required shipping paperwork

Lead Shipping & Receiving - Diamond Chain Co. - Indianapolis, IN

(2000-07 - 2022-12)

Led all shipping and receiving operations for a 22-year tenure at a major industrial manufacturer

• Supervised department staff, enforced safety regulations, and served as Union Safety Representative for 2 years
• Managed vendor relationships and coordinated timely, accurate deliveries across multiple departments
• Purchased materials, tools, and equipment; maintained steady plant-wide inventory levels
• Scheduled and oversaw disbursement of materials, ensuring zero production delays

High School Diploma - Roosevelt High School (1988)