Resourceful Shipping and Receiving Lead known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialized in inventory management, logistic coordination, and safety compliance which ensure smooth warehouse operations. Excel in time management, teamwork, and problem-solving, enabling effective leadership in fast-paced environments.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1999
1999
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Warehouse Forklift Operator and receiving
Brand Nutra,Inc
Farmingdale
06.2023 - 11.2025
Operated forklifts to transport materials within the distribution center.
Conducted regular safety inspections on equipment and reported issues promptly.
Loaded and unloaded products from trucks using pallet jacks and forklifts.
Operated forklifts to move materials within the warehouse efficiently.
Loaded and unloaded trucks, ensuring safe handling of products.
Conducted regular inspections of forklifts for maintenance and safety compliance.
Organized inventory in designated areas for easy access and retrieval.
Collaborated with team members to streamline warehouse operations daily.
Assisted in training new staff on safe forklift operation procedures.
Maintained accurate records of received and shipped goods using inventory systems.
Loaded and unloaded pallets of product onto trucks using a forklift.
Implemented best practices for material handling to enhance workplace safety.
Staged goods in loading dock area.
Operated forklift to transport goods throughout warehouse.
Operated manual pallet jacks to move material around the warehouse.
Followed standard operating procedures to safely stack and store materials in the warehouse.
Assisted with shipping and receiving activities as needed.
Ensured all safety protocols were followed while operating the forklift.
Organized warehouse and arranged items following procedures and safety rules.
Received, inspected and stocked incoming shipments.
Reported any issues or discrepancies regarding product quantity or quality to supervisors immediately.
Unloaded incoming supplies and placed them into designated storage areas.
Sparks welder and assembly
Phonix metal products Inc
Freeport
11.2017 - 06.2023
Operated welding equipment to join metal components for various projects.
Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to determine welding specifications.
Ensured compliance with safety protocols during all welding operations.
Fabricated metal components using MIG and TIG welding techniques.
Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for precise weld placement.
Inspected completed welds for quality and adherence to specifications.
Maintained welding equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety.
Collaborated with team members to streamline production processes.
Trained junior welders on best practices and safety protocols.
Operated various hand tools and machinery for metal preparation tasks.
Adhered to safety standards and regulations in all welding operations.
Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
Packing, Shipping, and Receiving Assembler
IBA Industrial,Inc
Ridgewood
03.2014 - 11.2017
Assembled product components following detailed specifications and safety protocols.
Packaged finished goods securely for shipping to various locations.
Processed incoming shipments, verifying contents against purchase orders.
Maintained inventory accuracy by conducting regular stock counts and updates.
Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transport materials within the warehouse.
Collaborated with team members to ensure timely order fulfillment and dispatch.
Implemented best practices for safe handling of hazardous materials during packing.
Trained new employees on packing, shipping, and receiving procedures efficiently.
Followed safety and quality protocols, and lean processes to minimize accidents.
Assembled finished product for shipment by packing, crating, loading and securing items.
Completed necessary paperwork for tracking shipments throughout the delivery process.
Restocked packaging items and tracked boxes, tape and fill materials from inventory.
Unloaded trucks using pallet jacks, dollies and hand carts.
Inspected packages for proper labeling prior to loading onto conveyor belts for shipment.
Organized warehouse inventory by item, type, size or product code.
Prepared outgoing shipments by selecting appropriate packaging materials based on size, weight, fragility and destination of package.
Collaborated with lead operators and managers to accomplish smooth product changeovers with minimal downtime and wastage.
Minimized waste and lag times by maintaining orderly and clean work area and equipment.
Recorded daily shipping and receiving activities into computerized database system.
Received incoming shipments from vendors and inspected contents for quality assurance purposes.
Reported any damaged or defective items to supervisor immediately upon discovery.
Inspected product on lines for conformance to predetermined quality specifications.
Drove overall performance by completing work orders on time.
Performed regular cycle counts of inventory to ensure accurate stock levels.
Assisted in unloading large trucks when needed.
Provided support during peak periods as required.
Inspected returned merchandise prior to restocking shelves.
Sign Maker
USA Signs of America
Deer Park
06.1998 - 03.2014
Designed custom signage using graphic design software and various materials.
Operated cutting machines for precise sign production and finishing.
Collaborated with clients to understand design requirements and provide solutions.
Packed completed signs for shipping ensuring they were properly labeled and secured.
Cut out shapes from various materials using lasers and router tables.
Installed interior and exterior signage on various substrates such as metal, wood, glass, acrylics.
Repaired existing signage if requested by clients.
Built custom frames for large scale displays utilizing hand tools like saws, drill presses, sanders.
Troubleshot technical problems with sign making equipment when needed.
Cleaned work areas regularly following all safety protocols required by OSHA standards.
Applied paint finishes to finished sign faces according to customer specifications.
Inspected products for quality control purposes prior to shipment or installation.
Assembled neon tubes into illuminated signs following electrical diagrams.
Retrieved correct materials from product inventory to perform various fabrication duties.
Assembled machinery from component parts, following prescribed instructions to support correct configurations.
Fabricated machine parts using lathes, mills and various other powered equipment.