Colton Starman
Warehouse Associate
1025 Pacific Hills Point Colorado Springs,United States
Summary
I am a proactive warehouse associate and recognized for hands-on experience in shipping and receiving freight and picking and pulling stock. I am trained in wrapping, boxing, labeling and maintaining logs. Strong, robust and comfortable lifting up to 50 pounds at once. Skilled at working efficiently, correctly and quickly. I am resourceful and able to handle diverse job requirements and meet company goals. I am consistently looking for ways to improve warehouse operations and personal contributions to increase team success against challenging performance targets. I can resolves problems tactfully, keeping employees and customers satisfied with fast, accurate deliveries. I am team-oriented Warehouse professional accustomed to streamlining shipping and receiving processes to increase overall efficiency. Industrious and dedicated with talents in team leadership and motivation. I am a energetic individual equipped to work hard in fast-paced, constantly changing environments. Also I am a determined professional with dedication to hard work and team player attitude. I can offer a strong inventory management and product packaging abilities. I am punctual and focused with physical strength to accommodate lifts up to 50 pounds. I am a motivated warehouse worker skilled at providing efficiency in shipping and receiving, inspection and storage operations. I can handle diverse materials to achieve high-quality packaging standards and reduce risk. I can bring related experience and dedication to meet production and quality goals.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Warehouse Associate
Amazon
4303 Grinnell Blvd, Colorado
01.2022 - Current
- Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to verify accuracy and prevent errors.
- Alternated goods in inventory by observing first-in and first-out approach to keep shelves organized and properly stocked.
- Used hand-held devices and computers to record and monitor inventory levels and completed audits to uncover and address inaccuracies.
- Labeled and accurately moved customer orders to meet shipment timetables and minimize errors.
- Entered quantity received against purchase order in computer system.
- Offered expertise in inventory management and current stock levels to internal teams and customers to facilitate accuracy and product availability.
- Simplified shipping and receiving processes for improved workflow.
- Placed incoming inventory in optimal storage locations to promote continued accuracy and easy retrieval.
- Operated forklifts to transfer inventory to and from target destinations.
- Checked packages and merchandise for damage and notified vendors.
- Maintained accurate inventory records to provide data for use in audits and completion of order requests
- Operated PC and RF-based computer systems for inventory management.
- Verified quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against packing list.
- Operated box or straight trucks and cargo vans.
- Compared received packages against shipping documents.
- Shipped material and performed boxing, packing, labeling and preparation of related documents.
- Performed inventory counts and stocked merchandise.
- Completed over a 100 customer orders each day in warehouse setting.
- Completed over [Number] customer orders each day in warehouse setting.
- Inspected work areas for cleanliness and obstacles and removed cartons and boxes to keep work areas organized and hazard-free.
- Maintained strong vendor connections by arranging pricing and delivery structures and managing specific shipment or paperwork concerns.
- Maintained warehouse accessibility and safety for customer traffic by discarding empty boxes and removing obstacles from aisles.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 50 pounds.
- Recorded information, shortages and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
- Volunteered to assist with projects, demonstrating willingness to learn new tasks and increase skill levels.
- Manually or mechanically loaded and unloaded materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles
- Evaluated incoming shipments for quality issues and processed unacceptable materials for return.
- Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
- Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
- Prepared orders for shipment by picking, packing and labeling merchandise.
- Worked safely around moving machinery.
- Completed daily cycle counts and quarterly inventories and resolved variances to maintain data accuracy.
- Drove vehicles to deliver products and picked-up rejected or defective materials for return.
- Assembled and filled more than [Number] shipments per day and prepared all shipping documentation.
- Acknowledged safety issues and contacted shift supervisor regarding concerns and for quick resolution.
- Handled daily customer service aspects and maintained positive relationships with external customers and freight partners.
- Streamlined material delivery processes which increased efficiency and reduced downtime.
- Confirmed accuracy, quality and quantity of materials received and listed on BOL.
- Readied product pallets for optimal storage and shipment, carefully organizing boxes and balancing weight.
- Satisfied documentation requirements by using SAP software to produce estimates, invoices and tracking spreadsheets.
- Recorded daily incoming delivery information and obtained vendor signature on delivery tickets.
Production Worker
Precision Painting
Colorado Springs, CO
11.2018 - 03.2020
- Supported machine operators in setup and operation of production equipment resulting in efficient runs.
- Maintained machinery to prevent overloads and avoid malfunctions.
- Maintained maximum organization and productivity by properly sorting project components on work tables.
- Assembled products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.
- Inspected and adjusted work performed to meet expectations.
- Located and picked merchandise to fulfill daily customer orders.
- Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Supported production needs by performing routine tasks using standard procedures and equipment.
- Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
- Unloaded incoming products and moved boxes to staging areas, sorted items and transported to final storage locations.
- Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
- Inspected final products to assess compliance with quality standards and established tolerances.
- Documented production information via daily system logs and discussed issues with management.
- Graded and packaged finished products, transporting items for additional processing, storage or shipment off-site.
- Volunteered for additional assignments during peak work periods to keep tasks on schedule.
Education
High School Diploma -
Quincy Senor High
3322 Main St, Quincy, IL 62301 08.2010 - 05.2014
Skills
Purchase order verification
Quantity calculations
Warehouse Logistics
Labeling and boxing
Route deliveries
Environmentally Controlled Storage
Lifting and sorting
Assembly and production
Order picking and processing
Operations support
Shipping and receiving
Loading and unloading
Forklift Operations
Leadership and team building
Warehouse environment safety
Pallet Jack Operations
DOT Regulations
Excellent driving record
Cost reduction
Logistics
Warehouse operations
Logging
Utilization reporting
Shelving of products
Safety processes and procedures
Pallet arrangement
Forecasting skills
Equipment operation
Forklift Operation
Pricing strategies
Stock management
Equipment monitoring
Inventory management
Warehousing functions
Customer relationships
Exceptional time management skills
Customer Response
Product picking
Inventory audits
Trend Analysis
Forklift safety and operation
Interdepartmental communication
Performance improvement
Cleaning procedures
Retail materials management
Light maintenance
Production line operations
Heavy lifting
Competitive analysis
Stocking
Merchandising
Pick lists
Shipping procedures understanding
Inventory monitoring
Order fulfillment
Product location
Retail merchandising
Product restocking
Warehouse safety
Sales expertise
Complaint resolution
Report preparation
Multi-line phone talent
Training development aptitude
Service standard compliance
Stocking and replenishing
Key stakeholder relationship building
Additional Information
I am seeking a position as a warehouse associate at Ace Hardware Warehouse to apply my physical strength, organizational skills, and general problem-solving knowledge. To obtain a position as a warehouse employee at Ace Hardware Warehouse to help streamline the ordering and distribution process through my ability to learn quickly on the job.
Timeline
Warehouse Associate
Amazon
01.2022 - Current
Production Worker
Precision Painting
11.2018 - 03.2020
High School Diploma -
Quincy Senor High
08.2010 - 05.2014