Albert Torres
Whittier,CA
Summary
Proven efficiency enhancer, Streamlined McLane Company's shipping processes. A certified forklift driver with a knack for warehouse management, Self-motivated approach and teamwork skills significantly improved operational flow and inventory accuracy.
Experienced shipping/receiving clerk with background working in fast-paced shipping environments moving merchandise of diverse sizes and types. Keeps work areas neat with strong housekeeping skills. Organized, dedicated and focused on going above and beyond requirements to contribute to team success.
Enthusiastic willing to take on any task to help organization's mission succeed. Pleasant, hardworking and reliable with great interpersonal skills.
Organized Shipping Clerk offers 25-year background pulling inventory and monitoring shipments. Hardworking and customer-oriented individual possessing strong communication and mathematics skills. Well-versed in operating scanners, forklifts, dollies and scales.
Hardworking Shipping Associate accustomed to lifting 50+ pounds repetitively. Possesses basic math skills and punctual nature. Works well in team environments.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
McLane Company
01.1999 - Current
- Received incoming shipments, compared contents against associated records and transmitted to proper department.
- Packaged goods in safe containers to prepare for shipping, adhering to packaging protocols.
- Used pallet jacks and dollies to load and unloaded goods from trucks and containers.
- Reduced shipping errors through meticulous inspection of outgoing packages and double-checking labels.
- Inspected merchandise and sent damaged pieces for repair before shipment.
- Completed basic mathematical calculations to check weights and dimensions of shipments.
- Maximized warehouse space utilization by reorganizing storage areas according to product types, sizes, and turnover rates.
- Maintained accurate inventory levels through regular cycle counts and updating the warehouse management system accordingly.
- Monitored scheduled shipment dates to achieve timely delivery, expediting as necessary, and communicating variances to customers.
- Reviewed order data to verify transactions and shipping dates.
- Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
- Ensured workplace safety compliance through routine equipment checks, hazard assessments, and adherence to OSHA guidelines.
- Verified transactions, product orders and shipping dates and entered information into databases and reports.
- Improved shipping efficiency by streamlining packing procedures and optimizing workstation layouts.
- Operated equipment such as forklifts and balers to move outgoing shipments to loading area.
- Increased order accuracy with diligent verification of product SKUs, quantities, and destinations before shipment.
- Expedited delivery times by collaborating closely with carriers to schedule timely pickups and drop-offs for shipments.
- Mentored new team members on shipping and receiving protocols, fostering a collaborative work environment focused on achieving common objectives.
- Minimized damaged goods by training team members on proper handling techniques during unloading and storage processes.
- Utilized forklift or pallet truck to load, unload, transport and store goods.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to identify discrepancies with records.
- Verified orders by comparing names and quantity of items packaged with shipping documents.
- Sorted and delivered materials to different work areas and staff.
- Compared shipping orders and invoices against contents received to verify accuracy.
- Moved shipment materials to and from designated areas using lift and hand trucks.
- Rejected damaged items, recorded shortages and corresponded with shippers to rectify issues.
- Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing more than 5,000 packages per day.
- Monitored inventory to maintain sufficient supply levels to meet business and customer needs.
- Factored shipping procedures, rates and routes in making determinations on best shipping methods for materials.
Warehouse Order Puller
Panasonic Renewal Center
01.1996 - 01.1999
- Maintained a clean work area, reducing potential hazards and promoting a professional atmosphere.
- Utilized warehouse equipment such as pallet jacks and forklifts to transport materials safely and efficiently.
- Expedited order processing by efficiently locating, retrieving, and staging items for shipment.
- Increased order accuracy by diligently verifying product information and quantities before packaging.
- Handled paperwork associated with each order accurately and promptly, facilitating smooth transactions from start to finish.
- Reduced picking errors by cross-referencing order details with physical items during the pulling process.
- Supported inventory audits by providing accurate documentation and assisting with physical counts when needed.
- Conducted thorough inspections of incoming shipments to ensure quality control and detect discrepancies early on.
- Adhered to safety guidelines while operating machinery, resulting in a reduced risk of accidents or injuries within the workplace.
- Assisted in loading and unloading trucks, maintaining a safe and orderly work environment.
- Supported efficient use of warehouse space by consolidating items when necessary and organizing items based on priority or frequency of use.
- Collaborated with team members to complete time-sensitive orders, prioritizing tasks to maximize productivity.
- Managed time effectively to balance multiple orders simultaneously, maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.
- Optimized inventory management with regular cycle counts, ensuring stock levels remained accurate and up to date.
- Built pallets and positioned orders on loading dock to safely pile and ship goods.
- Utilized forklifts and pallet jacks to transport orders and prepare for shipment delivery.
- Moved boxes and organized aisles to open up floor space and enable forklift operators to move freely through warehouse.
- Inspected machinery and equipment to determine functionality and performance.
- Performed proper lifting and handling techniques to maintain safe working environment.
- Collaborated with team members to complete timely orders and avoid delays.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Reduced fulfillment errors by using RF scanners to quickly pick items to proper bins.
- Reviewed order slips, picked products and staged merchandize to be shipped.
- Kept aisles clear and clean while restocking to prevent accidents and enable others to easily pass by.
- Noted unsafe components inside packages and discussed concerns with supervisors.
- Moved merchandise using forklifts, pallet jacks and hand trucks.
- Transported merchandise pallets to move in warehouse.
- Interacted with guests in friendly and knowledgeable way.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cathedral High School
Los Angeles,CA06.1994
Skills
- Warehouse Management (3 years weekend shift leader)
- Teamwork and Cooperation
- Inventory Management
- Some Warehouse Software Systems
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking
- Barcode Labeling
Certification
- Certified forklift operator, McLane - 1/23-1/25
- Certified on electric pallet jack, McLane 1/23-1/25 - [Timeframe]
Timeline
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
McLane Company
01.1999 - Current
Warehouse Order Puller
Panasonic Renewal Center
01.1996 - 01.1999
High School Diploma -
Cathedral High School