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Overview
Work History
Education
Certification
Genie Forklift
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Brian Hix

Port Townsend,WA

Summary

Enthusiastic Shipping and Receiving Technician willing to take on any task to help organization's mission succeed. Pleasant, hardworking and reliable with great interpersonal skills.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Shipping and Receiving Technician

Key City Fish Company
01.2024 - 06.2024
  • Received incoming shipments, compared contents against associated records and transmitted to proper department.
  • Completed basic mathematical calculations to check weights and dimensions of shipments.
  • Inspected merchandise and sent damaged pieces for repair before shipment.
  • Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
  • Used pallet jacks and dollies to load and unloaded goods from trucks and containers.
  • Packaged goods in safe containers to prepare for shipping, adhering to packaging protocols.
  • Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to identify discrepancies with records.
  • Packed, secured, labeled and applied postage to materials to prepare items for shipment.
  • Compared shipping orders and invoices against contents received to verify accuracy.
  • Sorted and delivered materials to different work areas and staff.
  • Moved shipment materials to and from designated areas using lift and hand trucks.
  • Utilized forklift or pallet truck to load, unload, transport and store goods.
  • Monitored inventory to maintain sufficient supply levels to meet business and customer needs.
  • Rejected damaged items, recorded shortages and corresponded with shippers to rectify issues.
  • Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing more than 250 packages per day.
  • Verified orders by comparing names and quantity of items packaged with shipping documents.

Landscape Technician

Hale Company Landscaping
04.2017 - 10.2020
  • Removed tree stumps, roots and debris for cohesive landscape appearance.
  • Inspected gardens for pests, weeds and diseases.
  • Utilized power tools and landscaping machines to maintain outdoor areas.
  • Cut trees and shrubs to shape and maintain landscape.
  • Removed debris and waste from outdoor areas.
  • Installed stonework according to landscape design plan and client specifications.
  • Applied fertilizers and pesticides to outdoor areas according to safety standards.
  • Monitored and evaluated condition of trees, shrubs, lawns and flowerbeds.
  • Assisted with irrigation system maintenance and repair.
  • Prepared soil for planting and sowing.
  • Performed equipment maintenance and repairs to keep tools functional for projects.
  • Maintained gardening tools by replacing blades and fluids.
  • Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.

Truck Driver

Western Facilities Supply
10.2010 - 04.2017
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
  • Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
  • Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
  • Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
  • Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
  • Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
  • Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
  • Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.
  • Coordinated efficient routes for optimal delivery scheduling and maximum daily performance.
  • Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
  • Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.
  • Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
  • Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
  • Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
  • Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
  • Inspected load security and checked for damages.
  • Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
  • Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
  • Managed efficient unloading of freight, inspected merchandise, and documented customer concerns for supervisor.
  • Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.

Education

GED -

Fort Mill High School
Fort Mill, SC
09.1996

Certification

Genie Forklift certification

Commercial Drivers License


Genie Forklift

Took 8-hour course by Genie to qualify for forklift certification.

Timeline

Shipping and Receiving Technician

Key City Fish Company
01.2024 - 06.2024

Landscape Technician

Hale Company Landscaping
04.2017 - 10.2020

Truck Driver

Western Facilities Supply
10.2010 - 04.2017

GED -

Fort Mill High School

Genie Forklift certification

Commercial Drivers License


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