Results-driven Warehouse Operations Professional with proven expertise in logistics and inventory management. Coordinated teams and optimized workflows to enhance material handling efficiency and safety. Implemented best practices and utilized warehouse management systems to boost productivity and accuracy.
Work History
Warehouse Lead
5 Years 7 Months
Cardinal Health | 12.2020 - 07.2026
Managed daily distribution activities, productivity, and quality within distribution facility.
Coordinated inventory management processes, reducing discrepancies and improving stock accuracy.
Implemented process improvements that streamlined shipping procedures, increasing overall productivity.
Monitored performance metrics to identify areas for enhancement and drive operational efficiency.
Led team meetings to discuss objectives, resolve issues, and foster a collaborative work environment.
Trained new team members on equipment usage and safety standards to enhance operational readiness.
Supervised daily warehouse operations, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to safety protocols.
Warehouse Associate
5 Years 1 Month
Cardinal Health | 11.2015 - 12.2020
Duties include pick, pack, and shipping of medical and health and beauty supplies. Pick and pack using RF technology.
Collaborated with team members to prioritize order fulfillment and meet daily shipping targets.
Maintained accurate records of inventory levels using warehouse management systems.
Conducted thorough inspections of incoming shipments to ensure quality and accuracy.
Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to efficiently move inventory within warehouse environment.
Distribution Associate
5 Years 5 Months
Navistar | 02.2010 - 07.2015
Coordinated distribution of truck parts to dealers to ensure timely deliveries.
Executed lift operations and utilized RF scanners for accurate data entry.
Operated forklifts to efficiently move and organize inventory within warehouse environment.
Assisted in maintaining accurate inventory records using warehouse management system.
Collaborated with team members to ensure timely order fulfillment and shipping processes.
Material Handler
2 Months
Medline Industries | 12.2009 - 02.2010
Performed general warehouse duties.
Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transport materials efficiently within warehouse environment.
Loaded and unloaded shipments, ensuring accuracy in inventory management and order fulfillment.
Maintained cleanliness and organization of work area to comply with safety regulations.
Distribution Specialist
3 Years 8 Months
OfficeMax | 11.2005 - 07.2009
Distribution of office products, order fill, inventory control, forklift equipment operation, problem reconciliation.
Seasonal Dock Loader
4 Months
Pepsi Bottling Group | 05.2005 - 09.2005
Building pallets of Pepsi products for distribution to customers, lift equipment operation and quality control.
Handled the receipt of stock items, conducted inventory management, resolved issues, performed data entry, and supported production and shipping efforts.
Collaborated with team members to optimize warehouse organization and efficiency.
Distribution Associate
8 Years 4 Months
American Identity Inc | 06.1995 - 10.2003
Managed day-to-day operations of warehouse, freight and parcel shipments, returns, and transfers.
Managed a team of warehouse personnel, delegating tasks effectively to optimize workflow.
Trained employees on equipment operation and safety protocols.
Collaborated with management to optimize layout design for improved space utilization and workflow efficiency.
Developed training materials for staff development initiatives, promoting skill advancement within the team.
Assist. Distribution Supervisor
4 Years 4 Months
Corvallis Gazette Times | 05.1989 - 09.1993
Trained and supervised crew, scheduled shifts, and set up and operated machines. Worked as Bindery Worker, assisting with commercial print jobs to ensure timely completion. Forklift operator.
Supervised daily distribution operations to ensure timely delivery of publications.
Coordinated logistics and scheduling for efficient routing of delivery vehicles.
Trained team members on safety protocols and operational procedures.
Education
Post Secondary Coursework
Oregon State University | Corvallis
High School Diploma/GED - Electronics
Benson Polytechnic High School | Portland, OR | 06-1981
Skills
Operational efficiency
Inventory management
Logistics coordination
Logistics management
Order fulfillment
Quality control
Warehouse logisticsationation
Forklift operation
Space optimization
Workforce management
Safety regulations
Supervisory experience
Time management
Customer service
Safety compliance
Problem-solving
Team leadership
Supplier coordination
Warehouse logisticsation
Accomplishments
Supervised team of 8-12 staff members.
Author of “[Article Title],” published in [Journal Name] in [Year].
Certification
Food Handler's Card
Miscellaneous
3 yrs of post secondary education majoring in political science.
Experience as a bindery worker
Proficiency with basic math skills
Proficiency in basic Windows based computer programs
Forklift experience
Ability to read, understand and recognize part numbers and line codes
Ability to identify sequence of numbers and identify parts on freight bills.
Perform quality assurance and quality control on orders processed.
Perform inventory management using a variety of software applications.
Provide instruction and training for team members.
Ensure customer accounts were credited for the returned order in a timely manner.