Chris A. Baloga
Greensburg,PA
Summary
Dynamic, ambitious, and multi-faceted Manufacturing Industry Professional, eager to integrate solid inventory management, forecasting, and procurement skills toward supporting the bottom-line goals of a progressive organization.
Diligent [Desired Position] with solid background in shipping and receiving operations. Demonstrated ability to manage inventory accurately and streamline processes for efficiency. Proven track record in utilizing attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Shipping and Receiving Associate
Surteco
Jeannette, PA
03.2020 - Current
- Collaborated with team members to achieve department goals and improve overall efficiency in the workspace.
- Assisted in training new associates, sharing best practices for successful shipping and receiving operations.
- Utilized forklift or pallet truck to load, unload, transport and store goods.
- Moved shipment materials to and from designated areas using lift and hand trucks.
- Trained new team members on shipping processes and equipment usage, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Maintained a clean warehouse environment through diligent organization of materials and supplies necessary for daily operations.
Fulfillment Specialist
Clayton Kendall
10.2016 - Current
- Primary duties include picking and packing client’s orders using an RF scanner.
- Operate stand-up fork truck to count and put away inventory.
- Utilize a Wave machine to count inventory accurately.
- Do various Special Projects that are specific for each client and to make sure that they are shipped in a timely manner.
- Perform cycle counts weekly so that the client's stock is accurate and that all discrepancies are handled promptly and accordingly.
- Ship orders out using UPS, Fed-Ex Freight and Fed-Ex Ground.
Fulfillment Specialist
Hamill Manufacturing
10.2014 - 09.2016
- Receive UPS orders and properly put orders away and attach new part numbers to the new stock items that are ordered.
- Make sure all tools are properly signed out, then cleaned and tagged appropriately when received back.
- Spot check all inventory items and order in parts that are low to the proper min and max levels.
- Order all office supplies for personnel. Do rounds to make sure everyone in the company is stocked with office supplies that they need which includes, pens, pencils, paper, etc.
- Order in all chemicals and fluids that are used in the shop warehouse for various jobs that are being worked on.
- Oversee the running of the tool room making sure it is organized, clean and stocked accordingly.
Warehouse Assistant
Aloma Shim & Manufacturing
07.2014 - 10.2014
- Pull orders from stock locations to fill customer orders.
- Use shrink wrap and weight pallets to package the orders to be shipped.
- Maintain proper inventory by putting weekly stock back to the proper locations in the warehouse.
Warehouse Associate
CVS
05.2014 - 07.2014
- Received pharmaceutical/durable medical equipment shipping orders from customers/members utilizing a hand jack.
- Separated and distributed pharmaceutical/durable medical equipment in a timely manner while maintaining production goals.
- Maintained stock by operating with a RF Scanner in order to keep inventory accuracy.
- Used the company computer system HBS Network to research drug codes.
- Hands on use of the companies forklift to unload pallets from docking trucks.
Management/Purchasing/Shipping and Receiving
Morgantown Machine & Hydraulics of Pennsylvania
02.2013 - 10.2013
- Wrote and typed up mining delivery slips for drivers.
- Received purchase orders from UPS and other vendors.
- Distributed the inventory in a timely manner to the proper personnel in the warehouse in order to get the current job assignments underway.
- Initiated inquiries to vendors regarding quotes for costs and delivery time for the parts needed for the jobs at hand.
- Created purchase orders to send to vendors to process the inventory for shipment.
Inventory Control Specialist
KT-Grant, Inc., Export, PA
Export, PA
07.1995 - 02.2013
- Spearheaded the development of vendor relations, shipping and receiving processes and procurement for 9 manufacturing branch locations through the US; maintain total control and accountability for over $5MM in annual purchasing activities.
- Collaborate with Manufacturing Teams from 9 locations to identify product and supply needs; provide accurate forecasts for senior management and interact with the Ordering Teams to facilitate timely procurement to support manufacturing production and delivery goals.
- Create a high volume of work orders, perform extensive data entering and tracking of shipments, and consistently streamline inventory procedures to allow for greater control and accountability.
- Redesigned the inventory storage area; established a specific receiving area and coordinated inventory control counts to identify excess supply.
- Lead annual physical inventory count for a department ordering over $500K parts per year; streamline bin redesign to allow for better sight identification.
- Created the companies new logo; leveraged strong creative and computer skills to design a logo allowing for greater brand awareness and a refreshed look.
- Enter all product codes and pricing changes into the system; gather order data from all departments, monitor tracking system for accuracy and create comprehensive inventory and receiving reports.
Education
Associates Degree - Visual Communications
Art Institute of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PASkills
- Accurate Data Entry
- Cultivate Business Relationships
- Project Management and Leadership
- Forecasting/Budget Accountability
- Research and Data Collection
- Business Analysis/Process Improvement
- Inventory Management/Procurement
- Computer Skills/Macula Inventory Software
- Labeling and tagging
- Warehouse safety
- Loading and unloading
- Order picking
- Shipping and receiving
- Forklift operation
- Inventory management
- Material handling equipment
- Teamwork
- Material handling
Timeline
Shipping and Receiving Associate
Surteco
03.2020 - Current
Fulfillment Specialist
Clayton Kendall
10.2016 - Current
Fulfillment Specialist
Hamill Manufacturing
10.2014 - 09.2016
Warehouse Assistant
Aloma Shim & Manufacturing
07.2014 - 10.2014
Warehouse Associate
CVS
05.2014 - 07.2014
Management/Purchasing/Shipping and Receiving
Morgantown Machine & Hydraulics of Pennsylvania
02.2013 - 10.2013
Inventory Control Specialist
KT-Grant, Inc., Export, PA
07.1995 - 02.2013
Associates Degree - Visual Communications
Art Institute of Pittsburgh