Brandon Whaples

South Beloit,IL

Summary

Well-organized Distribution Clerk adept at coordinating materials movement into and out of the warehouse environment. Detail-oriented and hardworking team player with skills in problem-solving, multitasking and prioritizing tasks. Ready to bring 14 years of related experience and take on challenging new role.

Overview

years of professional experience

Certification

Work History

Distribution Center Associate

Campbell's Soup Company

Beloit, WI

01.2022 - Current

Collaborated with other departments on supply and quality issues.
Picked orders, scanned products and packed boxes.
Facilitated receiving and shipping and loading and unloading of goods, transferring products to designated storage sites
Checked shipments against paperwork and signed documents.
Utilized heavy machinery and equipment such as palletizer, high stand up and sit down forklifts, high pickers, pallet runners and pallet jacks.

Shipping and Receiving Clerk

Chemtool Incorporated

Rockton, IL

04.2012 - 06.2021

Used pallet jacks and dollies to load and unloaded goods from trucks and containers.
Received incoming shipments, compared contents against associated records and transmitted to proper department.
Reviewed order data to verify transactions and shipping dates.
Completed basic mathematical calculations to check weights and dimensions of shipments.
Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
Operated equipment such as forklifts and balers to move outgoing shipments to loading area.
Utilized forklift or pallet truck to load, unload, transport and store goods.
Verified orders by comparing names and quantity of items packaged with shipping documents.
Corresponded with carrier representatives to make arrangements and provide instructions for shipment and delivery of orders.
Moved shipment materials to and from designated areas using lift and hand trucks.
Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to identify discrepancies with records.

Warehouse Inventory Associate

Blaines Farm And Fleet

Janesville, WI

10.2009 - 04.2012

Compared shipments received with purchase orders to cross-reference goods ordered with goods received.
Communicated with teammates and supervisors to maintain smooth operations and quickly handle any issues impacting warehouse operations or customer satisfaction.
Checked packages and merchandise for damage and notified vendors.
Utilized forklift and other warehouse equipment to safely load and unload pallets and containers.
Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
Completed cycle counts and monthly inventory.
Evaluated incoming shipments for quality issues and processed unacceptable materials for return.
Volunteered to assist with projects, demonstrating willingness to learn new tasks and increase skill levels.
Processed incoming shipments upon package receipt by scanning boxes and envelopes and using [Software] to update system.
Verified orders by comparing names and quantity of items packaged with shipping documents.
Sorted and delivered materials to different work areas and staff.
Rejected damaged items, recorded shortages and corresponded with shippers to rectify issues.
Compared shipping orders and invoices against contents received to verify accuracy.
Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to identify discrepancies with records.
Worked effectively with shippers to resolve shipment issues, damaged materials and shortages.
Conducted research to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes.

Education

High School Diploma -

Joseph A. Craig High School

Janesville, WI

06.2005

Skills

Forklift Driver/Operator
Inventory Control
Stocking and Replenishing
Product and Materials Sorting
Order Pulling
Customer Order Fulfillment

Safety Procedures
Verifying Documentation
Invoice and Manifest Review
Order Preparation and Processing
Maintain Equipment
Team Player

Certification

Forklift Operations License - 14 Years Certified

References

Jose Roberto Ortiz - Past Co-Worker - 608-927-9548

Matt Harney - Past Supervisor - 815-871-8015

Tim Cockrum - Past Department Manager - 779-537-5129

Mike Barrett - Current Co-Worker - 608-931-2400

Timeline