David Witt
Kingsport,TN
Summary
Results-driven Team Leader known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in strategic planning, conflict resolution, and performance optimization. Excel in leadership, communication, and problem-solving to achieve team goals. Ready to leverage abilities in organization and motivation to drive success in fast-paced environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Shipping and Receiving Team Leader
SRK Tennessee
New Tazewell, Tennessee
02.2016 - Current
- Kept work areas clean, neat and free of safety hazards to maximize efficiency.
- Mentored newly hired employees on machine operations and implemented training on safety procedures to prevent injuries.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance.
- Established clear expectations for employees, providing guidance when needed.
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback and personalized coaching.
- Conducted regular performance reviews to assess individual team member progress. Team leader over shipping and receiving ran the receiving side for 6 1/2 years as the team leader can load and unload trucks took care of the warehouse put materials up delivered raw materials to manufacturing put up finishing product I work overtime almost daily work a lot of weekends have to make labels and run paperwork for shipments I have done every job in both sides of the departments I am good at communicating with my associates and supervisors
- Printed accurate labels and applied to boxes, crates and containers prior to shipment.
- Participated in periodic inventory audits to verify stock accuracy against records.
- Supervised and trained personnel in the proper use of shipping and receiving equipment and procedures.
- Maintained high standards of quality control throughout the entire shipping and receiving process.
- Recorded shipment data for reporting, accounting or recordkeeping purposes.
- Delivered or routed materials to departments using handtruck, conveyor or sorting bins.
- Examined shipment contents and compare with manifests, invoices or orders to verify accuracy.
- Performed daily shipping and receiving duties, including verifying items received against invoices or packing slips.
- Maintained accurate records of incoming and outgoing shipments.
- Inspected containers for damages or discrepancies prior to accepting them from carriers.
- Monitored stock levels and replenished as needed to meet customer demands.
- Unpacked and examined incoming shipments to confirm consistency with records and routed materials to appropriate department.
- Prepared work orders, bills of lading or shipping orders to route materials.
- Inspected and recorded incoming and outgoing orders for count, damage and dates.
- Operated lift and hand trucks to transfer materials to and from target areas.
- Compared and verified identifying information of outgoing shipments.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Stacked products on pallets or shelves in accordance with company guidelines.
- Communicated with other departments regarding stock availability, order status updates and special requests from customers.
- Completed shipping paperwork, attached appropriate labels and scanned barcodes for tracking.
- Stored and organized items in tool or supply rooms, allowing for easy retrieval.
- Used handheld scanners to key in data for packages.
- Marked and labeled containers with accurate shipping information to prevent delays.
- Stocked shelves, racks, and bins with new or transferred merchandise.
- Selected products and items from shelves and pallets for customer orders.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks, ensuring that merchandise was securely packed and stored.
- Picked products from designated locations using various tools and transferred to appropriate areas for further processing.
- Issued supplies, materials and products to team members based on information from requisitions.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area by sweeping and wiping down surfaces regularly.
- Checked incoming shipments for quality control purposes, noting any discrepancies between ordered and received items.
- Worked additional hours and shifts to meet tight deadlines during peak periods.
- Confirmed items picked for orders by keying codes into system.
- Cleaned and organized aisles, work stations, and floors to promote operational productivity.
- Utilized RF scanners to accurately track inventory movements within the facility.
- Monitored stock levels and placed replenishment orders when necessary.
- Tracked inventories and input equipment counts into warehouse databases.
- Read orders to verify attributes and quantities of merchandise.
- Trained new employees regarding warehouse procedures and standards.
- Labeled boxes and placed in outbound collection areas.
- Kept work areas clean, neat and organized for optimal productivity and worker safety.
- Limited damage to products and orders by using care when choosing items.
- Demonstrated great teamwork skills with staff members involved in production and transport.
- Reviewed packing slips and other documentation to properly box requested items for shipment.
- Fulfilled orders quickly to accomplish challenging daily objectives.
- Ensured that shipments were properly labeled and tracked for accurate delivery times.
- Organized warehouse inventory in an efficient manner, arranging items on shelves, racks and bins according to size, type and product code.
- Filled orders using a pallet jack or forklift, taking care to check the accuracy of each order.
- Operated forklift and pallet jack to transport heavy loads.
- Provided assistance with loading and unloading deliveries during busy periods.
- Prepared documents such as shipping manifests, packing lists and invoices for each order shipped out.
- Read orders to obtain item numbers and located merchandise in bins or on shelves.
- Performed daily safety checks on all equipment used in the warehouse.
- Adhered to company policies regarding proper storage of hazardous materials.
- Promoted workplace safety and smooth production by keeping workspaces clean, organized, and free of hazards.
- Followed established safety protocols while operating machinery such as forklifts, hand-trucks and dollies.
- Operated powered industrial trucks to move materials around the warehouse safely.
- Compared merchandise invoices to items actually received.
- Assisted in unloading containers as needed during peak seasons or when necessary due to increased workloads.
- Picked up heavy objects using proper lifting techniques to avoid personal injuries.
- Reported any damaged goods immediately upon inspection to ensure prompt replacement or repair.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Updated and maintained databases with current information.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Checked customer orders, labeling and documentation prior to shipment to avoid delays.
- Operated forklifts, hand trucks, or other equipment to load, unload, transport and store goods.
- Loaded, unloaded, transported and stacked materials through careful operation of various warehouse equipment.
- Verified accuracy of incoming orders against packing slips before loading onto truck and trailer for shipment.
- Unloaded delivery trucks with product by hand or utilizing lift-gate truck when needed.
- Operated powered industrial trucks in accordance with OSHA regulations.
- Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
- Checked shipments for damaged or incorrect items.
- Monitored warehouse aisles to prevent collisions with pedestrians or other equipment.
- Drove gasoline- or electric-powered vehicles to transport materials between loading, processing and storage areas.
- Followed standard work instructions accurately when picking, sorting, staging and scanning products.
- Tied and secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
- Maintained accurate records of all inventory movements including deliveries, receipts and shipments.
- Relocated goods from dock area to appropriate storage locations.
- Noted and recorded receipt of materials on drivers' paperwork.
- Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
- Positioned lifting devices to secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
- Loaded and unloaded goods from vehicles, ensuring secure and damage-free handling.
- Positioned lifting devices around loaded pallets, skids and boxes to secure materials for transport to designated areas.
- Utilized RF scanner technology while moving stock within facility in order to maintain accurate inventory levels.
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
- Performed daily equipment checks to verify proper operation and minimize downtime.
- Assisted with problem resolution related to shipping and receiving errors or discrepancies.
- Monitored and evaluated performance of receiving staff to ensure adherence to company policies.
- Directed warehouse team in stocking merchandise, pulling orders and setting up loads.
Education
High School Diploma -
Thomas Walker
Ewing, VA05-2009
Skills
- Employee training
- Performance evaluation
- Safety procedures
- Inventory management
- Team leadership
- Task delegation
- Effective communication
- Data entry
- Warehouse operations
- Verbal and written communication
- Documentation and reporting
- Leading team meetings
- Coaching
- Attention to detail
- Staff training
- Evaluating employee work
- Safety
- Leadership
- Shipping and receiving
- Labeling and documentation
- Warehouse organization
- Equipment operation
- Safety compliance
- Problem solving
- Loading and unloading
- Warehouse software systems
- Freight coordination
- Forklift operation
- Certified forklift driver
- Package handling
- Invoice reconciliation
- Shipping documentation
- Product knowledge
- Skid building
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Packing equipment operation
- Loading dock management
- Merchandise staging
- Warehouse safety
- Warehouse layout understanding
- Pallet jack use
- Materials transportation
- Barcode scanning
- Heavy lifting
- Packing and crating
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Material handling equipment
- Shipping label preparation
- Shipping and receiving tracking
- US Driver's license
- Self-motivated and independent
- Inventory software
- Workflow optimization
- Warehousing operations
- Punctual and reliable
- Receiving procedures
- Labeling accuracy
- Materials transport
- Reliability
- Equipment maintenance
Certification
- Forklift
Extra information
- • I have never missed or been late in the 9 years I have worked here. I also work and repair my own vehicles and help others with there’s I have experience in brakes oil changes rotation changing motor parts out I have pulled motors transmissions transfer case ball bearings tie rods wheel bearings etc
Timeline
Shipping and Receiving Team Leader
SRK Tennessee
02.2016 - Current
High School Diploma -
Thomas Walker