Adam Cozort
Oklahoma City,OK
Summary
Dynamic Shipping Lead with extensive experience in team leadership and employee training. Skilled in implementing process improvements and ensuring safety compliance, contributing to operational excellence and efficient shipping practices.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Shipping Lead
Malarkey Roofing
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
06.2023 - Current
- Implemented process improvements to boost shipping efficiency and accuracy.
- Developed and implemented process improvements that streamlined shipping workflows and increased overall efficiency.
- Ensured adherence to safety regulations during loading and unloading of freight.
- Trained new team members on safety protocols and shipping procedures, enhancing compliance and operational readiness.
- Trained new employees on warehouse operations, including receiving, storing, packing and shipping items.
- Assisted with loading and unloading freight onto trailers using manual handling techniques or powered equipment.
- Prepared bills of lading prior to shipment release to ensure proper documentation is provided.
- Oversaw the receipt of incoming materials from suppliers and verified accuracy against purchase orders.
- Conducted periodic cycle counts to maintain accurate inventory levels.
- Verified items against work orders to ensure accuracy prior to shipping. to be shipped against work orders to confirm correct quantities, destination and routing.
- Conducted monthly audits of product quality control processes, ensuring packing and shipping accuracy for improved customer satisfaction.
- Organized the storage of materials in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Shipping and Receiving Associate
Hobby Lobby Distribution Center
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
01.2021 - 05.2023
- Loaded and unloaded shipments using forklifts and pallet jacks.
- Inspected incoming products for quality and accuracy.
- Processed shipping paperwork and labels for outgoing orders.
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily shipping goals.
- Assisted in training new associates on warehouse procedures and equipment usage.
- Checked customer orders, labeling and documentation prior to shipment to avoid delays.
- Verified shipping documents, such as bills of lading, packing slips, invoices and purchase orders.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ben Lomand High School
Ogden, UT02-1999
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
Brown Mackie College
Oklahoma City, OKSkills
- Bill of lading preparation
- Process improvement
- Shipping and receiving
- Loading and unloading
- Shipment verification
- Inventory counts
- Safety compliance
- Safety procedures
- Warehouse safety
- Hazardous materials handling
- Forklift operation
- Employee training
- Staff training
- Employee coaching
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Verbal and written communication
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Organization and prioritization
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Self-motivated and independent
- Punctual and reliable
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Labeling accuracy
- Stock replenishment
- Receiving protocols
Timeline
Shipping Lead
Malarkey Roofing
06.2023 - Current
Shipping and Receiving Associate
Hobby Lobby Distribution Center
01.2021 - 05.2023
High School Diploma -
Ben Lomand High School
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
Brown Mackie College