Kevin Lark

Experience

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  Workers Local 1778 (union)

  May 1999 - Sept 2010

  Glass and Architectural

  Assemble and install aluminum framing in new, and or existing construction projects, which upon completion the individual glass units are installed. Utilized various manual and electric hand tools, vertical and telescopic work platforms, and rolling, framed, and suspended scaffolding. Completed OHSA approved safety courses, as well as CPR training and upon completion received certification. Enforced quality assurance in all areas of operation, and maintained a safety protocol Inventoried, received, stored, shipped supplies and materials for various construction projects Show less

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  Local Union 1778

  May 1999 - Sept 2010

  Journeyman Glazier

  Concurrent with logistic management roles, assembled, and installed aluminum framing and glass as part of new construction and renovation projects. Operated broad range of power and hands in full compliance with OSHA workplace safety requirements for rolling/fixed/suspended scaffolding and work platforms.

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  KBR

  Apr 2004 - May 2005

  Responsible for receiving, storing, and stocking food items. Maintained current inventories of all food items in stock, and enforce proper rotation of perishable, semi-perishable, and non-perishable food items. In the event of depletion in stock levels due to problems with military food convoys. Required to obtain food items from dining facilities when available, and in accordance with U.S. Army regulations. Supervised six warehouse employees who were tasked with daily, weekly, and monthly inventory counts.Supervised warehouse maintenance and the downloading of food products upon arrival. Enforced quality assurance in all areas of operation, and maintained a safety protocol when special equipment was being utilized such as forklifts or manual pallet jacks. Created a log system to monitor the daily operation of 27 refrigeration containers and coordinated preventive maintenance measures to ensure proper operation with minimum down time. Show less Managed six staff members engaged shipping, receiving, stocking, and storage of perishable, non-perishable, and semi-perishable items supporting high-volume food service operations. Strictly managed stock rotation, minimum threshold levels, and reserves aligned with U.S Army regulations to maximize resource availability during periods of erratic resupply. Oversaw receiving, logging, and stock placement. Supervised regular physical inventories. Ensured workplace safety and managed periodic equipment maintenance cycles. Developed maintenance log system for 27 refrigeration units that maximized uptime and minimized remedial repairs through active preventative maintenance scheduling.RELATED EXPERIENCEGLASS AND ARCHITECTURAL METAL WORKERS LOCAL 1778 Show less

  • Warehouse Foreman

    Apr 2004 - May 2005

  • Warehouse Foreman

    Apr 2004 - May 2005
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  KBR, Djibouti

  Oct 2005 - May 2006

  Food Service Worker

  General dining facility maintenance and customer service. Ensured cleanliness and maintenance of the washroom area, serving area, and dining hall. Cordial interaction with the customer to ensure the highest level of customer service was maintained in the dining facility.Requisitioned supplies for the dining facility through the class 1 warehouseStored supplies using Forklifts, electric pallet jack and manually.

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  KBR, Djibouti

  Oct 2005 - May 2006

  Food Service Worker

  Procured and stored supplies for high-volume food service operations. Tracked supplies use and prioritized purchase based on availability, demand, cost, and substitutability. Ensured facility cleanliness; conducted minor repairs. Stored supplies using forklifts, electric pallet jack, and hand carts.

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  KBR

  May 2006 - Oct 2007

  Responsible for the receipt, storage, and distribution functions of warehouse operations as assigned. Assisted the General Foreman in warehouse layout.Filed established document files and records. Responsible for processing receipts, inventorying supplies, recordkeeping, storage and issue of materials.Supervised the issuing and storage of tools, parts or other types of equipment, and supplies to be utilized by various crafts, and trade departments who are tasked with the overall maintenance of the site. Maintained adequate inventory on a daily basis to ensure that a proper amount of material was always on-hand for craft and trade utilization. Supervised warehouse employees whose task included; help with the distribution of tools and supplies and basic maintenance of the work area. Maintained quality control processes on all incoming inventory to ensure items received were correct, undamaged, and quantities indicated on delivery receipts were accurate. Responsible for container management, the development of logistical plans, polices, and procedures to support supply, transportation and maintenance services.Prepared accounts for all expendable/consumables via automated Bench Stock forms other duties as assigned.Assured all correspondence from corporate Property Manager is reviewed, interpreted properly and complied.Acted as a liaison between property management and managers to include the assistance to assigned location(s) with implementation, interpretation and compliance of the property management and control plan. Show less Supported fast-paced shipping, receiving, warehousing, equipment management, and inventory management operations for major DOD contractor. Supervised warehouse staff through daily operations; assigned task and tracked progress. Prepared and disseminated production reporting to civilian and military leaders. Liaised directly with military staff for logistical planning, policy development, process improvement, and QA management. Conducted physical inventories, stored and issued tools, and procured consumable materials and expendable parts.Served as key project resource for floor plan reorganization that maximized storage space while improving access to diverse stock types.Interfaced with staff and managers for implementation of new procedures and practices aligned with service contracts. Show less

  • Warehouseman/ Logistics Coordinator

    May 2006 - Oct 2007

  • Logistics Coordinator / Warehouseman

    May 2006 - Oct 2007
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  DynCorp International Shindand Afghanistan

  Jan 2010 - now

  Warehouseman

  Maintained adequate inventory on a daily basis to ensure that a proper amount of material was always on-hand for craft and trade utilization. Supervised three warehouse employees whose task included; help with the distribution of tools and supplies and basic maintenance of the work area. Maintained quality control processes on all incoming inventory to ensure items received were correct, undamaged, and quantities indicated on delivery receipts were accurate.; Processes receipts, maintains storage containers, issue parts to customers and conducts turn-in procedures.Verifies all items being received and shipped to or from the SSA warehouse and prepares materials from storage for shipment using the SARSS(standard army retail supply system) system.Verifies the accuracy of daily receiving and shipping and reports discrepancies and damages of materials.Stores, palletize materials in preparation for store and issue.Fills requisitions, work orders or requests or materials, tools or other stock items for distribution to requestor.Transports materials and items from receiving dock to storage or other designated areas by hand, dolly, and forklift or pallet jack. Performs 100% inventories for Supply Support Activity Show less

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  Dyncorp

  Sept 2010 - Apr 2014

  OSHA Safety

  CPR

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  DynCorp International

  Sept 2010 - May 2012

  Supply Technician

  Executed global logistics operations supporting U.S. military mission in Afghanistan. Collaborated closely with military and civilian decision makers, and foreign national workforce to guarantee timely and accurate trans-shipment of aircraft and heavy vehicle parts to multiple bases in rear and forward areas. Tracked critical supply chain logistics performance metrics to verify compliance with U.S. military contractual terms and emergent operational needs.Assessed efficiencies of existing materials management processes and implemented changes that produced quantitative and qualitative improvement to in/out process flows.Received Supply Support Activity Award of Excellence from DynCorp and Department of the Army for professionalism, dedication to organizational mission, and in-depth knowledge of global supply chain management processes.Demonstrated highest levels of understanding of Standard Army Retail Supply System (SARSS). Earned SARSS Level I Certification applicable to Department of Defense practices for receiving, shipping, palletization, stock management, warehousing, and distribution in a global setting.Ensured optimum accuracy in materials management by conducting periodic physical inventories and variance reconciliations. Show less

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  Pathmark Transportation

  Apr 2016 - now

  Material Handler

  Sort and scan inbound freight for distribution to various client retail outlets