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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
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Charles Bates

Salem,OR

Summary


Professional logistics specialist with strong expertise in shipping operations and team leadership. Proven track record of optimizing processes, ensuring timely deliveries, and maintaining high standards of accuracy and efficiency. Skilled in inventory management, problem-solving, and fostering collaborative environments that adapt to changing needs. Known for reliability and achieving results in fast-paced settings.


Main priority is to insure the success of Ascentec engineering by meeting customer demand in a timely fashion

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Shipping Lead

Ascentec Engineering
02.2025 - Current
  • Coordinated shipping schedules to ensure timely delivery of products.
  • Monitored inventory levels and reported discrepancies to management.
  • Assisted in training new team members on shipping procedures.
  • Maintained accurate records of shipments using inventory management systems.
  • Collaborated with suppliers to resolve shipping issues efficiently.
  • Implemented safety protocols during loading and unloading processes.
  • Streamlined packing processes to minimize material waste and enhance efficiency.
  • Ensured accurate documentation for all shipments, complying with company policies and regulatory requirements.
  • Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.

Shipping Lead

Ascentec Engineering
02.2022 - 09.2024
  • Conducted quality checks on outgoing shipments to ensure compliance with standards.
  • Maintained strong relationships with shipping carriers such as UPS, FedEx, and DHL.
  • Sent booking requests to freight forwarders and generated bills of lading.
  • Conducted regular audits of shipping processes, identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes.
  • Stayed up to date on freight and shipping practices and regulations.
  • Streamlined shipping operations, improving team productivity and reducing overall costs.
  • Increased customer satisfaction through timely shipment processing and proactive communication with clients.
  • Worked with vendors to schedule daily pickups and weekly deliveries.
  • Collaborated closely with sales teams to address customer inquiries promptly and resolve any shipping-related issues.
  • Expedited urgent orders to meet customer deadlines without compromising accuracy or quality standards.
  • Optimized warehouse space utilization, resulting in improved organization and increased storage capacity.
  • Packaged goods in safe containers to prepare for shipping, adhering to packaging protocols.
  • Utilized forklift or pallet truck to load, unload, transport and store goods.
  • Packed, secured, labeled and applied postage to materials to prepare items for shipment.
  • Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to identify discrepancies with records.
  • Assisted in training new team members on shipping procedures.
  • Streamlined packing processes to minimize material waste and enhance efficiency.

Warehouse Shipper

Ascentec Engineering
10.2017 - 02.2022
  • Coordinated daily shipping schedules to optimize delivery efficiency and ensure timely order fulfillment.
  • Operated forklifts and other material handling equipment to safely transport goods within warehouse facilities.
  • Inspected outgoing shipments for accuracy and compliance with quality standards before dispatch.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline packing processes, reducing processing time for orders.
  • Trained new employees on safety protocols and operational procedures, fostering a culture of compliance and teamwork.
  • Contributed to reducing product damage by properly packing items and securing them for transport.
  • Demonstrated adaptability and flexibility, taking on additional responsibilities during peak periods to ensure the team met all objectives.
  • Trained new employees on warehouse procedures, ensuring efficient integration into the team while maintaining high productivity levels.
  • Checked and rechecked orders before packaging and shipping items.
  • Followed good housekeeping practices to keep dock, staging area and storage spaces clean and safe.

Education

No Degree - Computer Engineering

ITT Technical Institute
Portland, OR

Accounting, Economics, And Advance Algebra

Sunset High School
Portland, OR
06-1989

Skills

  • Inventory counts
  • Staff training
  • Packing supervision
  • Shipment verification
  • Stock replenishment
  • Loading and unloading
  • Labeling accuracy
  • Employee coaching
  • SAP
  • Forklift operation
  • Certified forklift driver
  • US Driver's license
  • Shipment tracking
  • Time management
  • Package handling
  • Delivery scheduling
  • Inventory management
  • Data entry
  • Shipping and receiving tracking
  • Cost reduction strategies
  • Package labeling
  • Clear communication
  • Data recording

Accomplishments

7 years of shipping product with no damage to merchandise

7 years of always shipping to the proper address. (no missed shipments)

Forklift certifier for Tualatin for 3 years

Certification

Forklift certified

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Shipping Lead

Ascentec Engineering
02.2025 - Current

Shipping Lead

Ascentec Engineering
02.2022 - 09.2024

Warehouse Shipper

Ascentec Engineering
10.2017 - 02.2022

No Degree - Computer Engineering

ITT Technical Institute

Accounting, Economics, And Advance Algebra

Sunset High School

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