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Damion Garcia

Kansas City,MO

Summary

Adept at enhancing warehouse efficiency and accuracy, my tenure at Kolay Flooring International saw a significant reduction in shipment discrepancies and delivery times through innovative inventory management and sustainable packing initiatives. Skilled in forklift operation and team collaboration, I excel in driving operational excellence and customer satisfaction, showcasing a blend of critical thinking and interpersonal skills. Organized Shipping Clerk offers 20-year background creating shipping documents, pulling inventory and monitoring shipments. Hardworking and customer-oriented individual possessing strong communication and mathematics skills. Well-versed in operating scanners, forklifts, dollies and scales.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Head of Shipping and Receiving

Kolay Flooring International
08.2022 - Current
  • Resolved shipment discrepancies promptly, minimizing delays in product deliveries to customers.
  • Reduced delivery times for customers through effective coordination with transportation companies.
  • Implemented sustainable packing initiatives that reduced waste materials without compromising product protection during transit.
  • Increased accuracy of received goods by implementing an automated barcode scanning system during inventory intake.
  • Improved customer satisfaction rates with proactive communication regarding shipment statuses.
  • Streamlined shipping and receiving processes by implementing efficient inventory management systems.
  • Implemented quality control measures to reduce damaged goods and errors in the shipping process.
  • Managed warehouse operations, ensuring timely order fulfillment and accurate inventory control.

Forklift Operator

Teamster Local 41
01.2001 - Current
  • Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
  • Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
  • Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
  • Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
  • Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
  • Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
  • Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
  • Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
  • Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
  • Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete tasks quickly and increase overall productivity.

Shipping and Receiving Clerk

US Farathane
02.2024 - 07.2024
  • Received incoming shipments, compared contents against associated records and transmitted to proper department.
  • Packaged goods in safe containers to prepare for shipping, adhering to packaging protocols.
  • Used pallet jacks and dollies to load and unloaded goods from trucks and containers.
  • Reduced shipping errors through meticulous inspection of outgoing packages and double-checking labels.
  • Processed invoices and order forms for goods received and shipped for proof of transactions.
  • Completed basic mathematical calculations to check weights and dimensions of shipments.
  • Maintained accurate inventory levels through regular cycle counts and updating the warehouse management system accordingly.

Education

High School Diploma -

Bishop Miege High School
Mission, KS
05.1996

Skills

  • Receiving Processes
  • Warehouse Operations
  • Transportation Planning
  • Freight Management
  • Shipping procedures
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Customer Service
  • Problem-Solving
  • Attention to Detail
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Warehouse Safety
  • Multitasking
  • Loading and unloading
  • Reliability
  • Worker Supervision
  • Critical Thinking
  • Organizational Skills
  • Warehouse Organization
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Active Listening
  • Daily Operations Management
  • Order picking and processing
  • Data Entry
  • Forklift Operation
  • Safety standards
  • Safety Management
  • Forklift Operations
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Equipment Inspections
  • Warehouse Logistics
  • Quality Control

Timeline

Shipping and Receiving Clerk

US Farathane
02.2024 - 07.2024

Head of Shipping and Receiving

Kolay Flooring International
08.2022 - Current

Forklift Operator

Teamster Local 41
01.2001 - Current

High School Diploma -

Bishop Miege High School
Damion Garcia