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Brandon Wharton

Norristown,PA

Summary

Experienced logistics professional specializing in inventory management. Expertise in SAP and quality control guarantees adherence to cGMP standards. Proven track record in team training and operational efficiency enhancement in dynamic environments. Effective problem-solving abilities support ongoing improvement efforts.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Mail Processing Clerk

USPS
Wayne, PA
01.2023 - Current
  • Responded promptly to customer inquiries about shipments and orders.
  • Inspected incoming packages for damage before processing.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations when handling hazardous materials.
  • Utilized automated sorting machines to efficiently sort large volumes of mail.
  • Assisted with loading and unloading heavy packages from delivery vehicles.

Inventory Specialist/Ops Lead 1

First Quality
King of Prussia, PA
02.2022 - Current
  • Conduct daily, weekly and monthly cycle counts as well as audits.
  • Work with production and warehouse groups to resolve raw material discrepancies.
  • Utilize SAP to correct raw materials errors and monitor production work orders.
  • Maintain min and max levels for consumables.
  • Train other personnel on how to maintain inventory using SAP and compliant with company protocols.
  • Consolidate materials for rack spacing.
  • Problem solving of ways to improve efficiency and inventory problems.

Construction Laborer

Geppert Brothers
West Point, PA
10.2021 - 11.2021
  • Preparing construction sites, materials, and tools.
  • Loading and unloading of materials, tools, and equipment.
  • Removing debris, garbage, and dangerous materials from sites.
  • Assembling and breaking down barricades, temporary structures, and scaffolding.
  • Assisting contractors, electricians and painters, as required.
  • Assisting with transport and operation of heavy machinery and equipment.
  • Following all health and safety regulations.

Construction Laborer

Allied Services
Limerick Power Plant
04.2021 - 05.2021
  • Cleaning and preparing construction sites.
  • Loading and unloading materials and equipment.
  • Digging trenches and backfilling holes.
  • Operating machinery and heavy equipment.
  • Following instructions from supervisors and implementing construction plans.
  • Assisting skilled tradespeople in their duties.
  • Completed tear-down of existing structures and prepared for new construction.

Material Handler

John Middleton
King Of Prussia, PA
09.2020 - 04.2021
  • Replenished warehouse production lines to ensure continuous operations.
  • Conducted weekly cycle counts to maintain inventory accuracy.
  • Picked and packed orders for timely fulfillment.
  • Shipped final products to other plants for distribution.
  • Organized shelves, racks, and bins to optimize material storage.
  • Inspected incoming shipments for damage and discrepancies to uphold quality standards.

Sterile & Packaging Operator 2

Merck
West Point, PA
06.2020 - 09.2020
  • Maintains good housekeeping/organization and observes proper safety procedures. Complying with Current Good Manufacturing Practices and area Standard Operating Procedure.
  • Performs line/process changeover procedures as well as general cleaning (weekly and quarterly) and disinfecting duties in the work areas.
  • Mopping, dusting, polishing, detailing, spraying, wiping, and vacuuming areas such as floors, ceilings, walls, machinery, other surfaces, windows, and laminar flow hood curtains.
  • Completes cleaning related logbooks and documentation.
  • Performs disinfection of items entering the aseptic core, or as required in other areas.

Prep & Flow Associate

Ikea
Conshohocken, PA
07.2019 - 04.2020
  • Receives and ships inbound or outbound freight to ensure inventory accuracy.
  • Replenishes goods to self-serve area and sales floor.
  • Selects goods for customers, securely, and accurately in order to meet delivery times.
  • Handles goods with powered machinery such as forklift, powered pallet.
  • Uses RF scanner to pick orders and relocate.

Logistics Coordinator

GlaxoSmithKline
Conshohocken, PA
02.2014 - 06.2019
  • Accurately enter all controlled inventory deliveries into MERPS on a timely basis.
  • Expedite the receipt of Certificates of Analysis, MSDS and other required documentation to initiate QC's inspection process for the arrival of controlled inventory.
  • Experience in distribution of freight (raw materials, hazardous materials and components) and building relationships with vendors and customers.
  • Process all MERPS related transactions including Transfer Orders, Destroy Orders, inventory adjustments, etc.
  • Manage any metrics defined by management that will help supply chain and improve the material transfer process.
  • Complete inspections and maintain records for freezer logs, MSDS, Van Truck driving hours and inspection, material handling equipment and department safety inspections etc.
  • Train new warehouse staff on use of all GSK Systems and Practices including MERPS, My Learning, CDMS, safety policies and cGMP requirements.
  • Transfer any ambient or cold materials to production airlock for use or weigh outs.
  • Arrange for the removal of Hazardous Waste from the warehouse and laboratories.

Dock Worker

Pitt Ohio Express
Phoenixville, PA
09.2017 - 04.2018
  • Responsible to load and unload freight according to DOT requirements on and off of trucks by hand or by use of hand truck or dolly.
  • Sort and secure items in position on trucks according to DOT requirements or on dock to prevent damage.
  • Lifting various types of materials such as: cartons, bags, cylinders, boxes, crates, drums, pipe, bars, rugs, etc.
  • Material handling tools: carts, dollies, pallet jacks, and tow motors.
  • Standing, walking, pushing, pulling, twisting, carrying, bending, reaching, and lifting both above and below waist level.
  • Process all paperwork daily associated with the execution of the job.

Sr. Distribution Tech

Almac
Souderton, PA
10.2016 - 05.2017
  • Reviewed documents for clarity, correctness, completeness, and compliance prior to distribution.
  • Performed verification checks on documents and clinical materials from Almac Clinical Services.
  • Packed customer orders according to specific protocols and Distribution Instructions.
  • Generated UPS and FedEx shipper address labels for timely dispatch.
  • Collaborated with Quality, Distribution, and Logistics personnel to resolve quality issues.
  • Maintained comprehensive understanding of departmental SOPs to ensure adherence.

Production Aide

Sharp Packaging
Conshohocken, PA
12.2014 - 04.2015
  • Assigned to communicate instructions and coordinate activities of production associates during order fulfillment.
  • Ensured proper training of all production workers on first-time orders.
  • Interpreted company policies for employees while enforcing cGMP, DEA, OSHA, and related regulations.
  • Maintained comprehensive Training Records for Operations personnel.
  • Recommended improvements in production methods and equipment to enhance crew efficiency.
  • Analyzed work problems and assisted employees in finding solutions.
  • Reviewed Batch Records to confirm adherence to required procedures.
  • Assisted with line clearance and lot changes while maintaining time and production records.

Education

Business Administration -

Montgomery County Community College
Blue Bell, PA

Skills

  • Forklift operation
  • SAP proficiency
  • Excel expertise
  • Quality control
  • cGMP compliance
  • Inventory management
  • Construction skills
  • Power equipment operation
  • Cycle counting
  • Shipping and receiving

Timeline

Mail Processing Clerk

USPS
01.2023 - Current

Inventory Specialist/Ops Lead 1

First Quality
02.2022 - Current

Construction Laborer

Geppert Brothers
10.2021 - 11.2021

Construction Laborer

Allied Services
04.2021 - 05.2021

Material Handler

John Middleton
09.2020 - 04.2021

Sterile & Packaging Operator 2

Merck
06.2020 - 09.2020

Prep & Flow Associate

Ikea
07.2019 - 04.2020

Dock Worker

Pitt Ohio Express
09.2017 - 04.2018

Sr. Distribution Tech

Almac
10.2016 - 05.2017

Production Aide

Sharp Packaging
12.2014 - 04.2015

Logistics Coordinator

GlaxoSmithKline
02.2014 - 06.2019

Business Administration -

Montgomery County Community College

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