Detail-oriented Shipping and Receiving Coordinator with expertise in inventory management and shipping accuracy. Optimizes processes to enhance operational efficiency and ensure timely deliveries. Skilled in RF scanning, logistics coordination, and problem-solving. Leverages strong time management and communication skills to foster effective team collaboration and maintain high-quality standards.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Inventory Lead
Fresh Express
Streamwood, Illinois
03.2026 - 08.2026
Managed inventory levels to ensure optimal stock availability and accuracy.
Managed daily inventory operations, ensuring accurate stock levels to support operational needs.
Maintained accurate and up-to-date inventory records.
Performed inventory cycle counting and identified discrepancies.
Investigated discrepancies between physical count and computer records.
Monitored stocking areas to adjust volumes and storage requirements driven by production activity.
Conducted training for current and new employees on inventory processes, enhancing team competency.
Conducted staff meetings to ensure clear communication and collaboration among team members. to share project information and address specific issues.
Shipping and Receiving Coordinator
Arens Controls / Curtiss-Wright
Arlington Heights, Illinois
01.2025 - 02.2026
Coordinated incoming and outgoing shipments, optimizing processing times and enhancing overall logistics efficiency.
Coordinated daily shipping schedules to achieve on-time delivery of products.
Managed daily operations related to freight, including scheduling pickups and deliveries.
Utilized shipping software to track orders and monitor delivery statuses.
Tracked shipment progress and communicated product availability, providing timely updates that improved customer satisfaction.
Collaborated with vendors to arrange transportation and address shipping issues, facilitating smoother logistics.
Inspected received materials for quality and compliance with specifications.
Maintained accurate shipping records and documentation for audit purposes.
Reviewed all incoming packages for accuracy before distributing them internally or externally.
Managed inventory levels to align with production needs, minimizing stockouts and supporting seamless operations.
Monitored the movement of materials in the warehouse by utilizing tracking systems.
Organized warehouse storage space for efficient management of inventory.
Prepared accurate shipping orders and bills of lading to direct and route materials.
Ensured that all necessary paperwork is completed accurately prior to shipment release.
Communicated with internal teams to facilitate smooth logistics operations.
Investigated inventory discrepancies to maintain recordkeeping validity.
Material Handler/Shipping and Receiving/Freezer Selector
Rich’s Products |
Niles, IL
03.2023 - 10.2024
Optimized shipping workflows to improve on-time deliveries and reduce errors. Implement robust inventory tracking, enhancing operational efficiency.
Meticulously manage material handling, maintaining precise records. Conduct thorough quality checks, minimizing discrepancies in shipments.
Manage material handling with precision, maintaining accurate records. Conduct rigorous quality inspections to minimize shipment discrepancies.
Coordinated cargo unloading at loading dock to enhance safety and efficiency in transportation.
Staged and sorted products for loading, optimizing space and enhancing organization.
Managed inventory of products in cold storage areas, ensuring proper handling and safety protocols., maintaining safety and efficiency.
Affixed accurate labels on packages prior to shipping, ensuring proper identification and delivery..
Prepared merchandise for shipping or delivery to customers.
Packaged items for shipping according to established guidelines.
Verified shipping documents for accuracy.
Generated shipping labels using FedEx and UPS systems for accurate package tracking and delivery..
Material Handler/Freezer Selector
Richelieu Foods Inc.
Wheeling, IL
02.2021 - 02.2023
Loaded cold storage products from freezer to shipping trucks for accurate and timely dispatch.
Fulfilled orders by loading and unloading pallets via lift trucks and pallet jacks.
Operated forklifts to efficiently transport shipments to loading docks.
Sorted freezer inventory to prioritize product usage, reducing waste and maintaining freshness.
Maintained accurate stock movement records in freezer area using computerized inventory systems to support effective inventory management.
Reviewed production work orders to identify necessary materials for preparation. to ensure necessary materials were prepared for production to identify necessary materials, ensuring timely preparation and adherence to deadlines.
Reported any issues related to quality control or storage conditions immediately to management team.
Worked in a freezer environment maintained at -20 degrees to ensure product preservation.
Monitored production schedule to ensure materials were available for product runs. of the production schedule to ensure that the proper amount of materials used for a specific product run was on hand and ready for use.
Followed organizational procedures to stack and store cargo in transit sheds, ship holds and warehouses.
Shipping and Receiving
John B. Sanfilippo & Son
Elgin, IL
02.2020 - 01.2021
Received incoming shipments, compared the contents to associated records, and forwarded them to the appropriate department.
Improved inventory and record-keeping accuracy by conducting thorough inspections and comparing shipment contents to documentation.
Conducted thorough inspections to enhance inventory and record-keeping accuracy by verifying shipment contents against documentation.
Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations, optimizing project availability.
Moved materials to the staging area after unloading trucks and rail cars.
Used a stand-up forklift to load warehouse trailers.
Coordinated return of damaged shipments to vendors, ensuring prompt resolution and maintaining inventory integrity.
Coordinated return of damaged shipments to vendors, ensuring prompt resolution and preserving inventory integrity.
Managed product inventory and tracked facility progress using RF scanning equipment, improving accuracy in production data recording.
Material Handler/Forklift Operator Material Handle
John B. Sanfilippo & Son
Elgin, US
07.2018 - 01.2020
Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to relocate large products within the warehouse for improved accessibility.
Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to relocate large products within warehouse, enhancing accessibility for picking and shipping.
Tracked inventory of shipping materials in production, adjusting RF scanner quantities based on real-time usage and returns to maintain accurate stock levels.
Monitored item movements using scanners and logs for inventory accuracy.
Performed cycle counts and inventory control to keep track of product levels.
Monitored production schedule to ensure essential materials were available for timely product runs, supporting uninterrupted production flow.
Ensured safe operation of equipment to maintain workplace safety.
Identified and communicated potential hazards to supervisors and coworkers for prompt resolution.
Education
Associates - Medicine
Santo Tomas
Villavicencio, Meta, Colombia
High School -
La Sabiduría
Villavicencio, Meta
Skills
Inventory management
Shipping
Receiving
Quality control
Cycle counting
Order picking
Material handling
Forklift operation
Pallet jack operation
RF scanning
Shipping software
Load planning
Inventory reporting
Safety procedures
Problem solving
Adaptability
Process optimization
Languages
Spanish
Some English
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Inventory Lead
Fresh Express
03.2026 - 08.2026
Shipping and Receiving Coordinator
Arens Controls / Curtiss-Wright
01.2025 - 02.2026
Material Handler/Shipping and Receiving/Freezer Selector
Rich’s Products |
03.2023 - 10.2024
Material Handler/Freezer Selector
Richelieu Foods Inc.
02.2021 - 02.2023
Shipping and Receiving
John B. Sanfilippo & Son
02.2020 - 01.2021
Material Handler/Forklift Operator Material Handle