Brenda McClain
Bartow,FL
Summary
Motivated Warehouse Worker skilled at providing efficiency in shipping and receiving, inspection and storage operations. Handles diverse materials to achieve high-quality packaging standards and reduce risk. Brings related experience and dedication to meet production and quality goals. Hardworking Returns Clerk with history of success working in warehouse and similar environments. Safely and skillfully operates transportation vehicles and other warehouse equipment. Delivers thorough inventory control and accurate documentation.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Warehouse Associate
Publix Supermarkets
Lakeland, FL
02.2017 - 04.2023
- Improved warehouse efficiency by streamlining inventory management processes.
- Reduced order processing time through effective organization and prioritization of tasks.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols and guidelines.
- Assisted in reducing product damage by properly handling and storing materials.
- Assisted in training new hires, sharing best practices and providing support for their integration into the team.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve daily targets and complete tasks efficiently.
- Displayed adaptability by taking on various roles within the warehouse as needed, including receiving, shipping, or inventory control duties.
- Aided in optimizing warehouse layout for better space utilization and efficient material flow.
- Streamlined communication between warehouse associates and management, addressing concerns proactively to prevent delays or bottlenecks in operations.
- Utilized company software effectively for tracking shipments, managing inventory levels, and updating order statuses accurately.
- Operated various types of equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, or hand trucks safely while moving products throughout the facility.
- Completed regular cycle counts to maintain accurate inventory records and identify discrepancies early on.
- Assisted with reorganizing storage areas during peak seasons to accommodate changes in demand patterns or product offerings efficiently.
- Helped train new employees in safe practices and warehouse procedures.
- Shipped material and performed boxing, packing, labeling, and preparation of related documents.
- Used machinery and equipment such as box cutters, shrink-wrap guns and electric pallet jacks.
- Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
- Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
- Conducted regular inspections and audits to check quality and verify inventory levels.
Warehouse Forklift Operator
International Paper Co Box Plant
Plant City, FL
05.2016 - 12.2016
- Increased warehouse efficiency by implementing a new forklift operating system and training staff.
- Ensured timely deliveries by efficiently loading and unloading trucks with the use of forklifts.
- Reduced product damage by performing routine forklift maintenance and safety checks.
- Maintained an organized warehouse by systematically arranging products using a forklift according to company guidelines.
- Assisted in inventory management through accurate record-keeping of forklift operations and stock movement.
- Safeguarded quality of products stored in the warehouse by ensuring proper stacking techniques and adherence to weight restrictions while operating a forklift.
- Aided in the reduction of overall lead time, promptly transporting materials from receiving dock to designated storage areas using a forklift.
Inventory Auditor
WIS Inventory Services
Winter Haven, FL
11.2015 - 04.2016
- Improved inventory accuracy by conducting regular audits and implementing efficient tracking systems.
- Streamlined the auditing process for faster results, utilizing advanced software tools and data analysis techniques.
- Reduced discrepancies in inventory records by maintaining thorough documentation and promptly addressing identified issues.
- Enhanced overall warehouse efficiency with meticulous organization and proper storage of items.
- Conducted comprehensive physical counts, ensuring accurate representation of stock levels in company records.
- Identified trends in inventory discrepancies, implementing corrective measures to prevent future errors.
- Provided training to new team members on audit procedures, fostering a productive work environment through skill development.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements during all phases of the auditing process.
- Performed timely reconciliation of physical counts against system data, enabling prompt resolution of any differences detected.
Education
GED -
Rochelle Adult School
Lakeland, FLSkills
- Product verification
- Order Picking
- Cardboard baling
- Environmentally Controlled Storage
- Warehouse Logistics
- Inventory counting
- Shipping and receiving
- Merchandise staging
- Order picking and processing
- Purchase order verification
- Quantity calculations
- Labeling and boxing
- Freight Labeling
- Assembly and production
- Forklift Operations
- Quality Control
- Wrapping and boxing
- Packaging and Labeling
- Logistics
- Excellent driving record
- Cycle counting
- Material Handling
- Loading and unloading
Certification
- Forklift Operator, Publix Supermarkets-3 yrs
- Forklift Operator, International Paper-6mos
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Warehouse Associate
Publix Supermarkets
02.2017 - 04.2023
Warehouse Forklift Operator
International Paper Co Box Plant
05.2016 - 12.2016
Inventory Auditor
WIS Inventory Services
11.2015 - 04.2016
GED -
Rochelle Adult School