CHARLES HAMM

Shipping/Receiving Warehouse

Copperas Cove,Texas

Summary

Dynamic warehouse professional with over a decade of experience in shipping, receiving, and inventory management, leveraging OSHA forklift-compliant (Class 1–5) to achieve 98% on-time delivery for high-volume orders. As a Warehouse Manager and business owner, I drove 99% inventory accuracy and reduced errors by 10% through streamlined logistics. With Peace Officer training and experience, I bring precision and safety expertise to ensure compliance in fast-paced warehouse environments. Motivated to optimize operations and deliver efficiency in logistics roles.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Warehouse Manager

Abadak Inc./ Tarps Plus

04.2022 - 03.2026

Oversee operations of a 20,000 sq. ft. warehouse, execute shipping, receiving, and inventory processes, ensuring 98% on-time delivery for daily orders.
Operate OSHA-certified forklifts (sit-down and reach trucks) to load/unload freight and transport materials up to 5,000 lbs, adhering to strict safety protocols with zero incidents.
Verify and process incoming/outgoing shipments, including detailed checks of product specifications and packing slips, achieving 99% inventory accuracy for cycle counts.
Package and label materials for distribution, optimizing packing processes to reduce errors by 10% and ensure compliance with shipping regulations.
Streamline warehouse layout and stock organization, improving space utilization by 15% and maintaining adequate packaging material levels for high-volume operations.

Owner and Operator

Hamm's Electric & Lighting Supply LLC

04.2015 - 04.2022

Founded and managed a retro LED lighting business, overseeing procurement, inventory, shipping/receiving, and installation for 50+ monthly client orders.
Negotiated contracts with 5+ vendors, optimizing supply chain logistics and reducing material costs by 10% while ensuring timely delivery of products.
Verified, packaged, and labeled lighting products for shipment, achieving 98% order accuracy through meticulous inventory tracking and quality checks.
Coordinated logistics and executed on-site installations of lighting systems, handling materials up to 50 lbs and ensuring precise setup for client satisfaction.

Branch Manager

City Electric Supply

10.2008 - 12.2013

Directed branch operations, overseeing shipping, receiving, and inventory processes for electrical supplies, achieving 95% on-time delivery for 100+ weekly customer orders.
Operated OSHA-certified forklifts (sit-down and reach trucks) to load/unload materials and transport products up to 50 lbs, maintaining zero safety incidents across operations.
Verified and processed incoming/outgoing shipments, including packing slips and product specifications, ensuring 98% inventory accuracy through precise labeling and quality checks.
Coordinated with vendors to streamline procurement and logistics, reducing stock shortages by 12% and maintaining optimal inventory levels for high-volume orders.

Education

GED -

Taylor High School

Taylor

Basic Peace Officer Certification - Criminal Justice

Temple College

Temple

08.2002

Skills

Forklift Certification (Class 1, 2, 3, 4, 5: Sit-Down, Reach Truck, Pallet Truck, Order Picker), Valid through 2028

Forklift Trainer Certification

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