Albert Gardner
Summary
Adept at enhancing warehouse efficiency and shipment accuracy, my tenure at LX Hausys showcases a proven track record in shipping documentation and fostering team productivity. Skilled in forklift operation and adept in hazmat handling, I've significantly contributed to optimizing operations and maintaining rigorous records management, ensuring compliance and safety.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Shipping and Receiving Coordinator
LX Hausys Former LG Hausys
01.2022 - 11.2024
- Prepared orders for shipment, posting weights and shipping charges onto packaging, marking materials with identifying information and updating logs of shipments outgoing and incoming.
- Prepared and maintained accurate records of shipments and deliveries to enable tracking history and acquire consistent information.
- Managed daily shipment scheduling with carriers, optimizing transportation costs and delivery times for customers.
- Conducted regular inventory audits to verify stock levels and identify discrepancies, ensuring accurate recordkeeping.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant regulations regarding hazardous materials handling, maintaining a safe working environment for the team.
- Monitored supply levels for packaging materials and coordinated replenishment orders as needed, avoiding delays in the shipping process.
- Oversaw warehouse crew stocking inventory and preparing loads.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve team productivity and efficiency.
- Maximized space utilization within the warehouse through strategic storage planning and organization techniques, reducing clutter and improving workflow efficiency.
- Unpacked, examined and routed incoming shipments, rejected damaged items and recorded shortages.
- Transported materials and items from receiving or production areas to storage or to other designated areas using conveyors, dollies and other motorized or manual transportation equipment. Load and Unload materials from trucks.
- Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
- Trained new team members on proper and safe use of tools and equipment.
Material Handler
LX Hausys
05.2017 - 01.2022
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.
- Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
- Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
- Maintained a safe work environment by following proper safety protocols and conducting regular inspections.
- Helped train new employees in safe practices and warehouse procedures.
- Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
- Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
- Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Unpacked and repacked items in different quantities and configurations for shipment.
- Increased productivity, utilizing forklifts and other material handling equipment effectively.
- Read production orders, work orders, shipping orders and requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.
- Enhanced warehouse efficiency by organizing materials and implementing inventory management systems.
- Assisted in receiving, stocking and distribution of merchandise.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on material handling equipment to ensure optimal functioning throughout daily operations.
Mixing Operator
Lx Hausys
01.2013 - 05.2017
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Completed large-batch blending by measuring out materials and using industrial-sized mixers to distribute materials evenly.
- Reduced waste and improved batch accuracy with proper utilization of scales and measuring equipment.
- Managed multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced manufacturing setting without sacrificing attention to detail or quality standards.
- Supported inventory management by accurately tracking raw materials usage and notifying supervisors of stock levels when necessary.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
Crew Leader
R and R Mobile Homes
02.1996 - 01.2013
- Trained employees in time management and proper ways to complete job duties.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and promptly addressing potential hazards.
- Served as the primary point of contact between crew members and upper management, relaying important information as necessary.
- Boosted customer satisfaction by ensuring that all crew members provided high-quality service in line with company standards.
- Instructed crew members in safe work practices and methods to reduce work-related injuries.
- Monitored team members to verify work quality and address concerns.
- Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
- Worked along side of crew members ensuring the job was completed in a timely maner.
Education
GED -
Coosa Valley Tech
Rome, GA01-1994
Skills
- Shipping documentation
- Warehouse operations
- Shipment verification
- Records management
- Forklift operation
- Email and phone communication
- Hazmat certification
Timeline
Shipping and Receiving Coordinator
LX Hausys Former LG Hausys
01.2022 - 11.2024
Material Handler
LX Hausys
05.2017 - 01.2022
Mixing Operator
Lx Hausys
01.2013 - 05.2017
Crew Leader
R and R Mobile Homes
02.1996 - 01.2013
GED -
Coosa Valley Tech
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