Cynthia Yates
Aiken,SC
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented Receiving Expert with a proven track record at Target, adept in shipment verification and analytical problem solving. Excelled in enhancing warehouse efficiency and inventory accuracy, recognized for exceptional customer service. Skilled in forklift operation and fostering team collaboration, consistently exceeding management expectations.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Receiving Expert
Target
Aiken, South Carolina
12.2015 - Current
- Packed, sealed or affixed postage to prepare materials for shipping.
- Inspected and recorded incoming and outgoing orders for count, damage and dates.
- Operated forklift or other material handling equipment when needed while adhering to safety protocols.
- Examined shipment contents and compare with manifests, invoices or orders to verify accuracy.
- Monitored temperature-controlled areas for proper temperature maintenance within set parameters for food safety standards compliance.
- Recorded shipment data for reporting, accounting or recordkeeping purposes.
- Corresponded with establishment representatives to rectify damages, shortages or nonconformance to specifications.
- Provided assistance in training new employees on proper receiving processes and procedures.
- Performed cycle counts on inventory items and reconciled discrepancies with vendors.
- Coordinated delivery schedules with vendors for timely receipt of materials.
- Prepared receiving documents such as packing slips and bills of lading for shipment verification.
- Managed hazardous waste disposal, including labeling containers appropriately and storing them properly between pick-ups.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
Receiving Associate
Walmart
Aiken, South Carolina
07.1996 - 01.2014
- Verified accuracy of shipping documents such as bills of lading, packing lists and invoices.
- Traced missing material and shipments through vendor and customer communications.
- Sorted and labeled items according to size, type, style, color or product code.
- Organized deliveries by sorting and stocking receivables
- Unloaded trucks manually or using a hand truck or dolly when necessary.
- Operated lift and hand trucks to transfer materials to and from target areas.
- Unpacked and examined incoming shipments to confirm consistency with records and routed materials to appropriate department.
- Rejected deliveries containing damaged items or shortages and corresponded with shipper to rectify issues.
- Stocked shelves with newly arrived inventory and removed outdated items.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
Education
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA07-2024
Skills
- Record preparation
- Warehouse organization
- Merchandising support
- Analytical problem solving
- Shipment coordination
- Stockroom housekeeping
- Shipment processing
- Forklift operation
- Product inspection
- Shipment verification
Timeline
Receiving Expert
Target
12.2015 - Current
Receiving Associate
Walmart
07.1996 - 01.2014
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster Career School
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