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Andre Stephens

Portland,OR

Summary

Highly motivated and results-driven warehouse professional with over 15 years of experience, including 7 years leading teams. Proven ability to motivate and develop team members to achieve peak performance while maintaining a strong focus on safety and accuracy. A strong ability to lead a high performing team, fostering a culture of safety, productivity and continuous improvement. A quick and logical thinker committed to connecting with team members and ensuring efficient well organized operations. Possess strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and a strategic mindset to optimize warehouse operations and contribute to company growth.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Warehouse Lead

Charlies Produce
06.2018 - 08.2025
  • Trained employees on equipment operation and safety protocols.
  • Managed a team of warehouse personnel, delegating tasks effectively to optimize workflow.
  • Managed day-to-day operations of warehouse, freight and parcel shipments, returns, and transfers.
  • Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move and ship products.
  • Oversaw daily operations and shipping and handling processes.
  • Supervised warehouse operations by managing employees during shifts.
  • Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
  • Loaded, unloaded, and sorted inventory as part of accurate and efficient weekly shipments.
  • Collaborated with other departments to address any issues or discrepancies in orders, ensuring smooth communication across teams.
  • Facilitated cross-training amongst team members to enhance overall skillset and improve staff flexibility during peak seasons or absences.
  • Maintained a safe working environment, conducting regular safety audits and addressing potential hazards promptly.
  • Double checked records, daily reports, and inventory transactions to identify and correct variances.
  • Established efficient loading and unloading procedures for incoming shipments, reducing wait times for trucks at the dock area.
  • Assisted in the recruitment and onboarding of new warehouse employees, ensuring they were well-equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to perform their roles effectively.
  • Maintained open lines of communication between management and staff, fostering a positive work atmosphere conducive to collaboration and problem-solving.
  • Promoted safety policies and practices among personnel, enforcing appropriate handling and use of equipment and products.
  • Implemented quality control measures to ensure products met company standards before shipment to customers.
  • Assisted in office running order selector queue, invoicing, inbound scheduling, and shipping.
  • Created syllabuses for order selecting, receiving, forklift, put away and replenish procedures.

Order Selector/Receiver

Charlies Produce
05.2015 - 06.2018
  • Minimized damaged items through careful handling of fragile products while selecting orders.
  • Supported warehouse organization efforts by accurately labeling products and placing them in designated storage areas.
  • Increased teamwork efficiency by actively participating in group meetings, sharing ideas, and providing constructive feedback on potential improvements to the process.
  • Contributed to the reduction of workplace accidents by following safety protocols when operating machinery or moving heavy items.
  • Assisted in maintaining accurate inventory counts through regular cycle counting processes and reporting discrepancies when necessary.
  • Pulled orders quickly to maintain demanding productivity goals.
  • Accurately picked customer orders using voice pick technology to ensure timely and correct fulfillment.
  • Replenished pick slots to ensure consistent product availability.
  • Followed orders precisely for correct items, sizes and quantities.
  • Kept work areas neat, clean and free from debris.
  • Moved merchandise using forklifts, pallet jacks and hand trucks.
  • Received and unloaded shipments performing detailed case counts and quality checks to maintain inventory integrity.
  • Managed timely and effective replacement of damaged or missing products.
  • Disposed of damaged or defective items or coordinated returns to vendors for covered items.

Order Selector/Route Loader/Order Checker

United Salad
03.2011 - 05.2015
  • Boosted productivity by efficiently utilizing various equipment, such as pallet jacks and forklifts, to transport and stack merchandise.
  • Enhanced order accuracy by diligently verifying product codes and quantities before packaging.
  • Demonstrated adaptability, successfully managing multiple tasks simultaneously during peak business hours without compromising quality or speed.
  • Expedited order processing timeframes with thorough knowledge of warehouse layout for quick item retrieval.
  • Accurately picked customer orders using voice pick technology to ensure timely and correct fulfillment.
  • Built, wrapped and staged orders with focus on safety, integrity and order accuracy.
  • Distribute pick tickets amongst crew members for route completion.
  • Ran shorts and substitutions to fill customer orders.
  • Loaded completed orders according to route.
  • Operated equipment such as pallet jacks and hand trucks to move heavy boxes.
  • Maintained a clean and safe work environment by adhering to company guidelines and procedures at all times.
  • Took on extra hours and shifts during busy periods to meet tight shipping deadlines.
  • Labeled boxes, crates and containers with accurate order information, destinations and codes to minimize shipping errors.
  • Moved pallets to and from trucks and around warehouse with forklifts to stay on top of demanding schedules.
  • Safely and securely loaded items to prevent damage during transport and were within trailer limits.

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Time management
  • Customer service
  • Multi-tasker Problem-solving
  • Quality control
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Equipment operation
  • Conflict resolution
  • Inventory management
  • Excel, Teams, BosaNova and RDS
  • Safety committee
  • Employee training
  • Team collaboration
  • Product packaging
  • Order picking
  • Warehouse functions

Certification

Forklift Operations

Forklift Trainer

CPR Certified

Timeline

Warehouse Lead

Charlies Produce
06.2018 - 08.2025

Order Selector/Receiver

Charlies Produce
05.2015 - 06.2018

Order Selector/Route Loader/Order Checker

United Salad
03.2011 - 05.2015

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