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Darren Bates

Fairview,OR

Summary

Reliable professional trained in shipping and receiving. Accomplished in handling fast-paced work with professionalism and minimizing discrepancies by meticulously reviewing errors. Quick learner with excellent technical abilities.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Receiving Team Lead

North Coast Electric
Portland, OR
06.2021 - 06.2024
  • Identify discrepancies between product counts or descriptions on invoices and shipping documents versus actual items received.
  • Inspect and verify all products received to ensure quality standards are met.
  • Coordinate with vendors, suppliers, and carriers to resolve shipment issues.
  • Maintain accurate records of receipts in the computer system.
  • Monitor team performance and provided feedback on areas of improvement.
  • Coach new staff preparing outgoing and receiving incoming shipments.
  • Log inbound discrepancies for wrong products, incorrect quantities and damages.
  • Train new employees on receiving processes and procedures.
  • Lead team meetings

Warehouse Lead

North Coast Electric
Portland, OR
12.2019 - 06.2021
  • Coordinated daily operations within the warehouse, including picking, packing, and shipping.
  • Facilitated communication between managers and staff regarding operational procedures and policies.
  • Investigated discrepancies in inventory counts in order to resolve any discrepancies quickly.
  • Provided feedback on improvement opportunities within the warehouse environment.
  • Managed day-to-day activities within the warehouse by assigning tasks among workers efficiently.
  • Analyzed existing workflows for efficiency improvements and identified cost savings measures.
  • Organized regular cleaning schedules for all warehouse areas to maintain cleanliness standards.
  • Conducted performance reviews for assigned personnel according to established guidelines.
  • ensured proper labor distribution between core areas of warehouse.

Order Selector

Subaru of America, Inc
Gresham, OR
03.2018 - 12.2019
  • Verified accuracy of orders prior to loading onto delivery trucks.
  • Completed shipping paperwork, attached appropriate labels and scanned barcodes for tracking.
  • Fulfilled orders quickly to accomplish challenging daily objectives.
  • Demonstrated great teamwork skills with staff members involved in production and transport.
  • Packed and unpacked items, checking breakables before stocking on shelves.
  • Operated forklift and pallet jack to transport heavy loads.
  • Organized stock on shelves according to predetermined sequence.
  • Performed regular cycle counts of inventory in designated areas.

Deployment Representative

Total Merchant Services
Portland, OR
10.2011 - 03.2018
  • Downloaded customer credentials to credit card terminals.
  • Configured routers with tablets and printers.
  • Tested all credit card terminals, tablets, printers, and pin pads.
  • Took inventory daily via Inventory Management System.
  • Consistently met daily performance goals set by management team members.
  • Participated in regular team meetings to discuss performance, strategies, and goals.
  • Injected encryption to all devices requiring a debit option.
  • Exported daily orders to Excel for the operations team.

Education

GED -

Mt. Hood Community College
Gresham, OR
05-1996

Some College (No Degree) -

Mt. Hood Community College
Gresham, OR

Skills

  • Warehouse Operations
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Inventory Management
  • Teamwork and Cooperation
  • Inspection and Quality Control
  • Shipment Tracking
  • Punctual and Reliable
  • Effective Communication
  • Critical Thinking
  • Coaching and Motivation
  • Team coaching
  • Employee Team Supervision

Certification

  • CPR/AED & first aid certified

Timeline

Receiving Team Lead

North Coast Electric
06.2021 - 06.2024

Warehouse Lead

North Coast Electric
12.2019 - 06.2021

Order Selector

Subaru of America, Inc
03.2018 - 12.2019

Deployment Representative

Total Merchant Services
10.2011 - 03.2018

GED -

Mt. Hood Community College

Some College (No Degree) -

Mt. Hood Community College
  • CPR/AED & first aid certified
Darren Bates