Brian Younce
Asheville,NC
Summary
Results-driven shipping and receiving expert with a proven track record at Highwater Clays, achieving 100% shipping accuracy. Skilled in optimizing operations and managing teams, I excel in materials handling and possess a strong work ethic. Committed to enhancing efficiency and customer satisfaction through effective coordination and collaboration.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Shipping & Receiving
Highwater Clays
11.2016 - 09.2024
- Managed packing, shipping and receiving of gallery art and other mail and packages.
- Verified shipping and receiving counts matched picking and purchase order documents.
- Performed data entry to maintain accurate records of inventory levels and shipping and receiving logs for management reports.
- Worked with colleagues to explain shipping and receiving processes, establishing sound knowledge of terminal procedures among facility staff.
- Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing packages everyday.
- Verified orders from shipping and receiving documentation to complete accurate transfers.
- Moved material to and from finishing to shipping and receiving or warehouse storage.
- Operated forklift and hand trucks to transport and hoist shipments from shipping and receiving platform to storage and work areas.
- Handled shipping and receiving functions for branch.
- Assisted with shipping and receiving to maintain efficient flow of materials and finished goods.
- Followed shipping and receiving procedures for goods and materials.
- Performed shipping and receiving functions to properly load products onto correct material movement device.
- Verified accuracy of shipping and receiving documents and maintained records.
- Managed shipping and receiving team, overseeing training, schedules and work assignments.
- Streamlined shipping and receiving operations to reduce errors and improve customer satisfaction.
- Strengthened cost reduction efforts, shipping and receiving procedures and inventory controls.
- Directed shipping and receiving of wide range of products daily.
- Supervised shipping and receiving, distribution and workplace safety.
- Prepared finished books for shipping by wrapping or packing books and stacking boxes on pallets.
- Recorded shipment data such as weight, dimensions and shipping charges and distributed information to appropriate departments.
- Inspected and verified orders before shipping them to customers for accurate deliveries.
- Packed boxes with counted parts and labeled for shipping.
- Documented shipping information for orders and tracked packages when necessary.
- Scanned, processed and counted inventory, reporting product ordering and shipping discrepancies to department manager.
- Directed replenishment of merchandise and supplies, maintained stockroom and engaged in receiving functions.
- Prepared containers for long-distance shipping and coordinated transportation with contractors.
- Transported materials and items from receiving or production areas to storage or to other designated areas using conveyors, dollies and other motorized or manual transportation equipment.
- Checked merchandise to verify accuracy of invoices and report breakage in shipping.
- Priced and quoted air, ground, LTL and FTL shipping rates.
- Reviewed and negotiated contracts with carriers to optimize shipping costs.
- Achieved 100% shipping accuracy through performance management and audit processes.
- Loaded and unloaded goods from warehouse to trucks for shipping or storage.
- Organized warehouse storage areas to facilitate efficient receiving and shipping of products.
- Loaded and unloaded cargo from trucks and shipping containers.
- Assisted customers with sales needs such as inventory and shipping questions.
- Completed various receiving functions such as unloading trucks and putting away products in correct stock location.
- Inspected products before packaging to prevent shipping defective and damaged goods to customers.
- Supported shipping team by quickly moving finished product between work stations and packing lines.
- Researched and suggested cost-effective shipping methods.
- Assisted in receiving, stocking and distribution of merchandise.
- Verified incoming shipments against receiving documents and noted and reported discrepancies, damages or quality concerns.
- Issued credits for contested returns, shipping fees and damaged merchandise.
- Packed, sealed and labeled cartons for shipping, using hand tools, power tools and postage meter.
- Helped team members with clean-up of customer area and shipping department.
- Researched ideal shipping techniques, routing and carriers to obtain most cost-effective pricing.
- Oversaw picking, stocking and receiving procedures.
- Read manifests, shipping orders or requisitions to determine moved and stored items.
- Managed receiving operations and proper storage of incoming materials.
Machine Operator
Highwater Clays
11.2016 - 09.2024
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
- Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Compiled reports analyzing performance data and presented findings and results.
- Checked quality of clay by frequent chemical analysis.
- Quickly shut down equipment in emergency situations following protocols.
- Managed and monitored processes and machine systems by observing readings on control boards.
- Assessed readings from recording instruments, and other indicators and watched for warning signals.
- Suggested specific ideas for process, productivity and safety improvements.
- Analyzed and inspected operating units such as towers, storage tanks and other units to check operation and improve efficiency.
Education
High School Diploma -
AB Tech
Asheville, NC07-2022
Skills
- Dependable and responsible
- Equipment setup and adjustment
- Packing and shipping proficiency
- Organizational standards
- Shipping, receiving, and warehousing
- Adaptable to changing demands
- Honesty and integrity
- Strong work ethic and integrity
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Courteous and professional demeanor
- 9 Years of forklift experience
Certification
- Forklift License/Certified - 8 years
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Shipping & Receiving
Highwater Clays
11.2016 - 09.2024
Machine Operator
Highwater Clays
11.2016 - 09.2024
High School Diploma -
AB Tech
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