Hardworking Forklift Operator with advanced mechanical aptitude and problem solving skills. Efficient and organized worker possessing strong work ethic and drive to exceed goals. Certified in [Area of certification] paired with [Number] years of hands-on experience handling warehouse duties. Industrious Forklift Operator trained in all aspects of shipment inspections and transportation. Versed in using scanners and warehouse management systems (WMS) to promote safe and on-time shipment and delivery. Strong and robust individual comfortable lifting up to [Number] pounds and operating all job-related equipment such as shrink wrap machines.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator
Abbyland Foods Inc.
09.2022 - Current
Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
Removed orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.
Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
Manager
Orion International Business LLC
01.2014 - 08.2022
Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge and customer demands.
Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
Established and updated work schedules to account for changing staff levels and expected workloads.
Delivered feedback to decision-makers regarding employee performance and training needs.
Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.
Applied customer feedback to develop process improvements and support long-term business needs.
Achieved or exceeded financial goals on regular basis by controlling expenses, optimizing schedules and regulating inventory usage.
Controlled costs and optimized spending via restructuring of budgets for labor, capital assets, inventory purchasing and technology upgrades.
Executed regular process updates to reduce discrepancies and enhance scheduling across production calendars and programs.
Established and administered annual budget with controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives.
Monitored and supported progress of plant production orders by managing shop capacity and loading functions at several facilities.
Customs Broker
ORION DESPACHOS ADUANEIROS LTDA
01.2008 - 10.2014
Lawfully cleared merchandise through customs per client and government requirements.
Verified rejected cargo and advised on steps to take for avoiding repeat denial.
Determined harmonized tariff classifications by referencing tariff schedules outlined by national and international government officials.
Calculated daily exchange rates and taxes due for goods and commodities.
Stayed abreast of regulatory changes impacting customs enforcement and other import-impacted agencies.
Tracked and monitored incoming transportation weight and volume forecast data for accuracy.
Identified and gathered commercial and international data, documents and rulings upon clients' requests.
Lead facilitator for customer issue resolution related to service performance and cargo issues.
Reviewed international and domestic invoices for [Type] and [Type] cargo shipments.
Maintained customer bond and power of attorney records in case of emergencies.
Prepared and processed import and export documentation according to customs regulations, laws or procedures.
Tracked shipments processing through customs and other agencies and obtained clearances.
Advised customers on transportation options, types of carriers or shipping routes.
Maintained open communication with customers and overseas partners to update all parties on order and shipping changes.
Produced, reviewed and submitted documentation to [Type] department to facilitate smooth cargo movements.
Reviewed and signed documents on behalf of clients in line with power of attorney limitations.
Applied standard tables and knowledge of law to calculate duty and tariff payments of each shipment.
CREDIT AND COLLECTION ANALYST at TREEHOUSE FOODS INC (Bay Valley Foods LLC and E.D. Smith Foods Ltd)CREDIT AND COLLECTION ANALYST at TREEHOUSE FOODS INC (Bay Valley Foods LLC and E.D. Smith Foods Ltd)