Bernie Smith
Pawtucket,RI
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Shipping Assistant
Westminster Pet Products
Cumberland, RI
01.2025 - Current
- Played a key role in inventory management, conducting periodic audits to ensure accurate records of products in the warehouse.
- Enhanced shipment processing by organizing and maintaining accurate shipping documents.
- Maintained a safe work environment, adhering to safety guidelines and conducting regular inspections of equipment and warehouse space.
- Collaborated with other departments to resolve any issues related to orders, invoicing, or product availability.
- Improved warehouse organization through diligent maintenance of storage areas, ensuring easy access to products for efficient shipping procedures.
- Prepared necessary documentation for international shipments while complying with customs requirements and regulations.
- Utilized software tools for generating labels, tracking shipments, and managing inventory efficiently.
- Drafted and managed work and shipping orders, bills of lading, and shipping route materials for accurate and compliant recordkeeping.
- Processed required paperwork to expedite handling of shipped and received goods.
Quality Control Associate
Westminster Pet Products
Cumberland, RI
04.2024 - 12.2024
- Improved product quality by conducting thorough inspections and implementing corrective actions.
- Analyzed data from quality tests, identifying trends and areas for improvement in both product design and manufacturing processes.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by ensuring products met or exceeded expectations through diligent quality checks.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for continuous improvement in production processes.
- Supported regulatory compliance by monitoring production processes and reporting any deviations from guidelines.
- Participated in ongoing education and training programs, staying current with industry trends and best practices in quality control.
- Implemented process improvements that resulted in increased efficiency and decreased production errors.
- Provided regular updates to team leadership on quality metrics by communicating consistency problems or production deficiencies.
- Recorded findings of inspection process, collaborating with quality team to implement corrective actions.
- Reported problems and concerns to management.
- Inspected items and compared against standards to meet regulatory requirements.
- Recorded and organized test data for report generation and analysis.
- Performed tests and inspections to conform to established standards.
Shipping Lead
Westminster Pet Products
Cumberland, RI
09.2023 - 03.2024
- Performed cycle counts and inventory control to accurately track product levels.
- Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
- Inspected stocks to identify shortages, replenish supply and maintain consistent inventory.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
- Enforced team adherence to safety regulations and protocols.
- Resolved conflicts between team members and addressed complaints or grievances.
Shipping Dock Worker
Westminster Pet Products
Cumberland, RI
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transfer large products from one area of warehouse to another, allowing for easier accessibility.
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
- Used machinery and equipment such as box cutters, shrink-wrap guns and electric pallet jacks.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment while verifying the quality of the product.
- Successfully navigated large shipments of materials through tight spaces and busy facilities.
Education
High School Diploma -
Charles E. Shea High School
Pawtucket, RI06.2020
Skills
- Traffic Flow
- Logistics
- Organize Storage Areas
- Forklift Operation
- Truck Loading and Unloading
- Cycle Counts
- Shipping and Receiving
- Can lift up to 50 lbs
- Upbeat and positive attitude!
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Shipping Assistant
Westminster Pet Products
01.2025 - Current
Quality Control Associate
Westminster Pet Products
04.2024 - 12.2024
Shipping Lead
Westminster Pet Products
09.2023 - 03.2024
Shipping Dock Worker
Westminster Pet Products
09.2022 - 08.2023
High School Diploma -
Charles E. Shea High School