Brian Mengle
Fort Myers,FL
Summary
Results-driven receiving secretary skilled in logistics coordination and effective communication. Demonstrated success in managing incoming shipments, ensuring accuracy, and collaborating with teams to maintain safety compliance and operational efficiency.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Receiving Secretary
Costco Wholesale Corp
Fort Myers, FL
09.1999 - 12.2025
- Received and inspected incoming shipments for quality and accuracy.
- Organized products in designated storage areas for easy access.
- Documented inventory levels using warehouse management systems.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain efficient workflow.
- Assisted in training new staff on receiving procedures.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety standards in receiving area.
- Communicated discrepancies to vendors and management promptly.
- Verified that all merchandise was in good condition upon arrival, and reported any discrepancies or damages immediately.
- Received incoming shipments and checked for accuracy of items and quantity against invoices and purchase orders.
- Maintained a clean and safe work area in compliance with OSHA standards.
- Reviewed work orders to check correctness of deliveries.
- Completed necessary paperwork including packing slips, bills of lading, receiving reports. accurately and on time.
- Unloaded delivery trucks, containers, and pallets using hand truck, forklifts or other equipment as needed.
- Maintained accurate records of incoming deliveries according to established procedures.
- Inspected delivered items for damage or defects; returned unacceptable items to vendor immediately.
- Checked accuracy of cargo manifests against purchase orders, identifying errors promptly.
- Prepared outbound shipments ensuring accurate labeling, packaging, weight calculations, shipping charges .
- Coordinated with purchasing department to resolve invoice discrepancies promptly.
- Maintained dock security and monitored entries into and exits from receiving and other secure areas.
- Routed received merchandise to proper storage areas according to product specifications.
- Operated inventory management software and completed tasks using ERP applications.
- Prepared documentation to track and report on damaged or missing items.
- Operated forklifts, hand trucks, or other equipment to load, unload, transport and store goods.
- Compared bills of lading against actual merchandise received, inspected for damaged goods and coordinated distribution to correct departments.
- Contacted transport companies and suppliers to expedite, trace, or return shipments.
- Examined shipment contents and compare with manifests, invoices or orders to verify accuracy.
- Scheduled large shipments and planned logistics to reserve sufficient storage space for incoming items.
- Troubleshot issues related to shipping and receiving in compliance with corporate procedures.
- Corresponded with establishment representatives to rectify damages, shortages or nonconformance to specifications.
Education
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice Technology
Florida SouthWestern State College
Fort Myers, FL12-2003
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FLSkills
- Inventory management
- Warehouse operations
- Shipping and receiving
- Damage inspection
- Emergency response procedures
- Logistics coordination
- Team collaboration
- Safety compliance
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Stock control
- High rack storage
- Safety protocols
- Equipment maintenance
- OSHA training
- Safe forklift operation
- Warehouse safety
- Forklift operator certification
- Certified forklift operator
- Quality inspection
- Logistics support
- Forklift maintenance
Certification
Certified Forklift Operator for Costco Wholesale
Timeline
Receiving Secretary
Costco Wholesale Corp
09.1999 - 12.2025
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice Technology
Florida SouthWestern State College
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Florida Gulf Coast University