Amanda Kramer
Beloit,WI
Summary
Shipping Coordinator skilled at working with carriers to effectively ship to domestic and international locations. Quality-driven and hardworking with positive personality and over 5 years of experience in shipping and logistics.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Shipping Coordinator
Humane Manufacturing
08.2021 - Current
- Prepared and maintained accurate records of shipments and deliveries to enable tracking history and acquire consistent information.
- Worked with vendors to schedule daily pickups and weekly deliveries.
- Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.
- Reviewed paperwork to determine priorities and set schedules.
- Monitored and tracked shipments to determine timely delivery and minimize delays.
- Oversaw warehouse crew stocking inventory and preparing loads.
- Generated end-of-day reports covering shipments, productivity, and financial totals.
- Developed and maintained relationships with shipping vendors to achieve reliable delivery of orders and boost rapport.
- Investigated and adopted optimal shipping and receiving strategies by selecting best carriers, routes, and methods to minimize costs and enhance schedules.
- Processed returns and updated accounts.
- Orchestrated routing by producing accurate shipping documentation and package labels.
- Developed useful shipping systems to establish cost-effective delivery of products.
- Researched and identified potential new shipping vendors to explore options and acquire best rates.
- Negotiated shipping contracts and rates to establish budget friendly agreements.
- Processed required paperwork to expedite handling of shipped and received goods.
- Worked effectively with shippers to resolve shipment issues, damaged materials and shortages.
- Corresponded with carrier representatives to make arrangements and provide instructions for shipment and delivery of orders.
- Verified orders by comparing names and quantity of items packaged with shipping documents.
- Communicated with carrier representatives, arranging for special deliveries and shipment receipts.
- Packed, secured, labeled and applied postage to materials to prepare items for shipment.
- Rejected damaged items, recorded shortages and corresponded with shippers to rectify issues.
- Drafted and managed work and shipping orders, bills of lading, and shipping route materials for accurate and compliant recordkeeping.
- Supported reporting, accounting and recordkeeping staff with accurate updates regarding shipment information.
- Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing more than 30 packages per day.
- Sorted and delivered materials to different work areas and staff.
- Conducted research to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes.
- Moved shipment materials to and from designated areas using lift and hand trucks.
- Utilized forklift or pallet truck to load, unload, transport and store goods.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to identify discrepancies with records.
- Factored shipping procedures, rates and routes in making determinations on best shipping methods for materials.
Shift and Department Lead
Humane Manufacturing
11.2012 - Current
- Communicated with managers of other departments to maintain transparency.
- Oversaw efficient inventory stocking and supply rotation.
- Managed inventory and receiving operations to maintain optimal stock levels and meet expected demands.
- Managed team schedules, department projects and quality assurance.
- Supervised existing employees and recruited, interviewed and hired new ones.
- Implemented corporate planograms for new department products.
- Oversaw [Type] department staff to cover for other department leaders.
- Chaired department meetings covering new implementations, problem-solving and other operational areas.
- Created and enforced department policies, procedures and standards to establish productivity and quality.
- Motivated associates to consistently deliver effective selling behaviors through coaching and recognition.
- Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
- Prepared detailed reports for management to clarify existing trends, review sales and inventory data and support shrink minimization and safety awareness.
Forklift Loader Operator
Humane Manufacturing
11.2012 - Current
- Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
- Removed orders from storage, wrapped, and staged for shipments.
- Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
- Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using preparation and anticipation of where the load was coming from and where it is going to.
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
- Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
- Operated transport vehicles and auxiliary equipment to move materials safely to and from target areas.
- Positioned lifting devices under, over or around loaded pallets or boxes to secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
- Moved levers or controls to operate forklifts, lifting beams with swivel-hooks and hoists to transport and load materials.
- Assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life, and fluid levels.
- Coordinated team member movements based on current needs, avoiding safety concerns, or delays.
- Performed routine maintenance on vehicles or auxiliary equipment by recharging batteries, lubricating parts and refueling.
- Adjusted machinery and notified supervisors of malfunctions.
- Weighed materials or products to record weight or other production data on tags or labels.
- Promoted operational efficiency by maximizing loads on each transfer.
- Used equipment such as electric hand trucks and hand trucks to process excess materials and support recycling efforts.
- Signaled workers to discharge, dump or level materials.
Education
High School Diploma -
Fort Atkinson High School
Fort Atkinson, WI06.1999
Skills
- Computerized Maintenance Management Systems
- Recordkeeping Accuracy
- Schedule Planning
- Quarterly Reviews
- Basic Repairs
- Inventory and Supply Control
- Storage and Supply Management
- Prepare Packages
- Work Order Following
- Equipment Operation
- Box and Container Packing
- Valid Driver's License
- Barcode Labeling
- Product and Materials Sorting
- Prepare Documents
- Package Shipment
- Efficient Routing
- Loading Cargo
- System Updating
- Web-Based Communication
- Invoice Processing
- Order Packing and Shipping
- Schedule Management
- Order Checking
- Inventory Replenishment
- Damage Identification and Reporting
- Reporting Abilities
- Professional Relationships
- Shipment Routing
- Customer Experience
- Hazardous Materials
- Microsoft Office
- Invoice and Manifest Review
- Documentation Skills
- Shipping and Receiving Processes
- Organize Merchandise
Certification
- Certified Forklift Operator, Humane Manufacturing - Novmber 2012-Present
Timeline
Shipping Coordinator
Humane Manufacturing
08.2021 - Current
Shift and Department Lead
Humane Manufacturing
11.2012 - Current
Forklift Loader Operator
Humane Manufacturing
11.2012 - Current
High School Diploma -
Fort Atkinson High School