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Dax Davis

San Diego,CA

Summary

Material Handler, Shipping and Receiving Clerk with 10+ years experience in warehouse and retail warehouse environments, including 2 years Lead and Supervisor roles. Highly energetic professional with exceptional work ethic. Areas of expertise include shipping and receiving, cycle counting, storage solutions, stock marking and stock procurement.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Material Handler

Pacira Pharmaceuticals
San Diego, California
01.2026 - Current
  • Collaborated closely with other departments to coordinate timely delivery of goods.
  • Identified discrepancies between physical count and system data; investigated causes of discrepancies when necessary.
  • Prepared documents such as shipping orders, invoices, and packing slips for outbound shipments.
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks using manual pallet jack or forklift equipment.
  • Maintained accurate records of incoming and outgoing shipments for inventory control purposes.
  • Monitored stock levels, identified shortages, and requested new orders as needed.
  • Supported other warehouse staff members in completing their tasks efficiently.
  • Managed warehouse receiving, storing and shipping.
  • Coordinated incoming and outgoing shipments and placement of materials to meet scheduling requirements.
  • Operated material handling equipment to transport pharmaceutical products safely.
  • Assisted in training new staff on proper material handling techniques and procedures.

Material Handler II

Pacira Pharmaceuticals
San Diego, CA, CA
01.2022 - Current
  • Perform weigh, dispense and kitting operations.
  • Maintain proper inventory.
  • Receive incoming materials.
  • Coordinate material movement between facilities.
  • Interact with purchasing.
  • Issue and transfer materials to various departments.
  • Perform inventory cycle counts.
  • Generate BOLs and other shipping documents for shipments.
  • Operate material handling equipment.

Material Handler 1

Pacira Pharmaceuticals Inc.
San Diego, CA
02.2020 - Current
  • Demonstrate knowledge of industry best practices and company protocols.
  • Transport material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
  • Operate forklifts and pallet jacks to move, pick or put away products.
  • Organize warehouse inventory in effective and efficient manner.

Shipping and Receiving Clerk, Inventory

Manpower
San Diego, CA
07.2019 - Current
  • Prepared and processed shipping documents, including work and shipping orders, route materials and bills of lading.
  • Directed materials routing by preparing accurate shipping orders and bills of lading.
  • Organized storage areas to maximize efficiency of materials movements and minimize labor required.
  • Performed inspections of shipment contents, verifying accuracy against invoices and manifests.
  • Prepared shipments for postage through careful packing, sealing and labeling of materials.
  • Inventoried various electronic components over a three day period and addressed discrepancies to maintain record keeping validity.

Warehouse Associate, Warehouse Lead, Warehouse Sup

Green Flash Brewing Co
San Diego, CA
01.2014 - 01.2017
  • Ensured damaged products were removed from outgoing shipments.
  • Electronically scanned products to provide accurate tracking using Plex ERP warehouse management system.
  • Reviewed work orders to determine work assignments and material and equipment needs.
  • Monitored employee performance and safety, conducting retraining to correct problems and optimize productivity.
  • Coordinated with internal departments to maximize operational efficiency across production and administrative areas.
  • Operated forklifts and other transportation vehicles to move merchandise to and from target destinations.
  • Counted and stocked merchandise as specified by inventory control log.
  • Loaded perishable and non-perishable items into trucks according to planned delivery schedules.
  • Aided in the implementation and tailoring of the Plex ERP System to our specific needs.

Warehouse Worker

Adecco Staffing
San Diego, CA
09.2013 - 01.2014

Warehouse support at Green Flash Brewing.

  • Scanned container labels to verify contents and determine target destination using RF scanners.
  • Unloaded incoming products off trucks, moved boxes to staging area, sorted items and transported to final storage locations.
  • Safely operated pallet jacks and electric and gas powered forklifts to move items to and from different warehouse locations.
  • Ensured damaged products were identified and removed when received.
  • Tracked inventory, conducted cycle counts and audits and resolved issues to maintain accurate records.
  • Rotated goods in inventory by following first in, first out approach to keep shelves organized and well-stocked.
  • Received deliveries and processed all incoming shipments by scanning packages and updating orders in Word and Excel.
  • Prepared inventory for shipment by attaching tags and labels, preparing shipment documents and securing products on pallets.

Receiver, Pack Down/ Pack Out Representative

Home Depot
San Diego, CA
01.2006 - 08.2012
  • Completion of a "daily pack down list". Inventory and Logging of "Pack Down" merchandise.
  • Wing-stacks (creation of special featured displays) and standard display construction.
  • Receiving duties include: Loading and unloading of trucks, staging and distribution of freight by department, receiving and distribution of UPS parcels to appropriate destinations within the building.
  • Shipping, Receiving duties: Purchase Order creation, BOL verification.
  • General office duties and General maintenance, rearranging and staging of the receiving area for shift change.

Material Handler, Packaging Representative, Warehouse Representative

Man Power Staffing Agency
San Diego, CA
10.2004 - 01.2005
  • Loading and unloading of delivery trucks and Repackaged beverages for retail sales.
  • Organized warehouse inventory in effective and efficient manner.
  • Alerted purchasing team of shortages or damaged goods identified when unloading trucks.
  • Tracked movements with hand-held scanners and daily production sheets to keep records accurate.
  • Cleaned and removed debris from shipping and receiving sections to prevent accidents and keep areas clear.
  • Packed merchandise into boxes and containers to prepare for safe shipment.
  • Palletized boxes for easy movement and shipment.
  • Managed warehouse staff to ensure top level productivity and shipment accuracy.
  • Unloaded cargo with various electric and gas powered machinery, maintaining clean, safe and organized warehouse areas.
  • Built and disassembled scaffolds, bracing and barricades to assist in product storage.

Loader

Directory Distribution Associates
San Diego, CA
07.2004 - 08.2004
  • Requirement included loading phone books into delivery vehicles.
  • Safely drove and positioned pallets and forklift trucks at shipping and receiving docks to speed up loading times.

Cashier

Lew's Market
San Diego, CA
12.1999 - 05.2004
  • Helped customers find specific products, answering questions and offering advice.
  • Welcomed customers, offering assistance to help find necessary store items.
  • Processed customer payments quickly and returned exact change and receipts.
  • Wrapped items and bagged purchases properly to prevent merchandise breakage.
  • Followed proper stock rotation procedures to minimize obsolescence and removed any out of date items from sales floor.
  • Organized stockroom by keeping products in correct locations, helping to maintain accurate inventory counts and free-flowing aisleways.
  • Checked shelves to ensure adequate stock.
  • Stocked and rotated products, supplies and paper goods.
  • Monitored building security and safety by locking doors after operating hours and checking electrical appliances to prevent safety hazards.
  • Removed debris from aisles to avoid blocking customers or adding any safety concerns.

Loader

FedEx
San Diego, CA
03.2001 - 04.2001
  • Duties included unloading trailers of outgoing packages, sending over conveyor and staging on pallets for shipment by route.
  • Operated wrist scanner to scan packages to verify proper shipping information.

Education

General Education

San Diego High School Y.O.U. Alt. School
2001

GED -

Foothills Adult School
San Diego, CA

GED -

California College
San Diego, CA

Skills

  • Faxing
  • Filling
  • Filing
  • Forklifts
  • Inventory
  • Excel
  • Office
  • Outlook
  • Word
  • Forklift certified
  • Quality management systems
  • Project management
  • Windows XP
  • Documentation and materials
  • Peer training
  • Timeline management
  • Staff training
  • Operational support
  • Inventory management
  • Shipping documentation
  • Material handling
  • Cycle counting
  • Team collaboration
  • Employee training
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Warehouse operations
  • Hazardous materials handling
  • Packaging and labeling
  • Loading and unloading
  • Shipping operations
  • Warehouse safety
  • OSHA compliance
  • Time management
  • Package handling
  • Materials management
  • Hazard prevention
  • Certified forklift operator

References

  • References available upon request
  • Timeline

    Sr. Material Handler

    Pacira Pharmaceuticals
    01.2026 - Current

    Material Handler II

    Pacira Pharmaceuticals
    01.2022 - Current

    Material Handler 1

    Pacira Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    02.2020 - Current

    Shipping and Receiving Clerk, Inventory

    Manpower
    07.2019 - Current

    Warehouse Associate, Warehouse Lead, Warehouse Sup

    Green Flash Brewing Co
    01.2014 - 01.2017

    Warehouse Worker

    Adecco Staffing
    09.2013 - 01.2014

    Receiver, Pack Down/ Pack Out Representative

    Home Depot
    01.2006 - 08.2012

    Material Handler, Packaging Representative, Warehouse Representative

    Man Power Staffing Agency
    10.2004 - 01.2005

    Loader

    Directory Distribution Associates
    07.2004 - 08.2004

    Loader

    FedEx
    03.2001 - 04.2001

    Cashier

    Lew's Market
    12.1999 - 05.2004

    General Education

    San Diego High School Y.O.U. Alt. School

    GED -

    Foothills Adult School

    GED -

    California College
    Dax Davis