Dennis Archer
Ravenna,Ohio
Summary
Dynamic Shipping and Receiving Associate with proven expertise at Itw Bedford Wire, excelling in inventory management and quality assurance. Recognized for enhancing workflow efficiency and maintaining a safe work environment. Certified forklift driver with strong teamwork skills, adept at optimizing processes and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
Shipping and logistics specialist with proven expertise in managing inventory, coordinating shipments, and ensuring timely deliveries. Known for strong teamwork and adaptability, consistently meeting and exceeding operational goals. Skilled in operating warehouse equipment, maintaining accurate records, and problem-solving in fast-paced environments. Reliable and results-driven, contributing to efficient and streamlined operations.
Enthusiastic willing to take on any task to help organization's mission succeed. Pleasant, hardworking and reliable with great interpersonal skills.
Hardworking Shipping Associate accustomed to lifting 75+ pounds repetitively. Possesses basic math skills and punctual nature. Works well in team environments.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Shipping and Receiving Associate
Itw Bedford Wire
Bedford, OH
08.2010 - 09.2025
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to efficiently move inventory.
- Inspected incoming shipments for accuracy and damage before processing.
- Maintained organization of shipping and receiving areas to enhance workflow.
- Assisted in packing and labeling outgoing shipments for timely delivery.
- Documented shipment details accurately using inventory management systems.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure a secure working environment at all times.
- Maintained a clean warehouse environment through diligent organization of materials and supplies necessary for daily operations.
- Received incoming shipments, compared contents against associated records and transmitted to proper department.
- Operated equipment such as forklifts and balers to move outgoing shipments to loading area.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve department goals and improve overall efficiency in the workspace.
- Inspected merchandise and sent damaged pieces for repair before shipment.
- Organized storage areas to optimize materials movements and minimize labor hours.
- Completed basic mathematical calculations to check weights and dimensions of shipments.
- Moved shipment materials to and from designated areas using lift and hand trucks.
Shipping/Receiving Associate
Bcs Metal Prep
Maple Heights, OH
10.2001 - 10.2010
- Managed incoming shipments, ensuring accurate and timely processing of received goods.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize receiving processes and enhance workflow efficiency.
- Inspected received merchandise for quality assurance, identifying damages or discrepancies promptly.
- Maintained a clean and organized receiving area for optimized workflow and reduced clutter or obstructions.
- Assisted in maintaining a safe work environment by participating in routine inspections or audits within the receiving area to identify potential hazards or areas of concern.
- Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
- Supported company compliance efforts by adhering to relevant regulations, guidelines, or best practices in all aspects of the receiving process.
- Utilized forklift or pallet truck to load, unload, transport and store goods.
- Operated equipment such as forklifts and balers to move outgoing shipments to loading area.
- Inspected merchandise and sent damaged pieces for repair before shipment.
- Completed basic mathematical calculations to check weights and dimensions of shipments.
- Moved shipment materials to and from designated areas using lift and hand trucks.
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Metal Processing Corp
Maple Heights, OH
07.1990 - 07.2001
- Processed incoming and outgoing shipments, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company standards
- Maximized warehouse space utilization by reorganizing storage areas according to product types, sizes, and turnover rates.
- Streamlined receiving processes, ensuring proper documentation and prompt distribution of incoming goods to appropriate departments.
- Ensured workplace safety compliance through routine equipment checks, hazard assessments, and adherence to OSHA guidelines.
- Enhanced warehouse efficiency by organizing storage areas for easy access to frequently shipped products.
- Received shipments, verifying contents against purchase orders to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to identify discrepancies with records.
- Sorted and delivered materials to different work areas and staff.
- Moved shipment materials to and from designated areas using lift and hand trucks.
Education
High School Diploma -
Crestwood High School
Mantua, OH06-1989
Skills
- Workplace cleanliness
- Package handling
- Maintaining equipment
- Hazardous materials handling
- Warehouse safety
- Loading and unloading
- Barcode scanning
- Shipping and receiving
- Forklift operation
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Self-motivated and independent
- Effective communication
- Certified forklift driver
- Heavy lifting
- Material handling equipment
- Product knowledge
- Inspection and quality control
- US Driver's license
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Safety and compliance
- Materials handling
- Basic mathematics
- Shipment inspection
- Quality assurance
- Hazardous materials
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
Certification
- Licensed forklift - 15 years
- Licensed forklift - 22 years
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Shipping and Receiving Associate
Itw Bedford Wire
08.2010 - 09.2025
Shipping/Receiving Associate
Bcs Metal Prep
10.2001 - 10.2010
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Metal Processing Corp
07.1990 - 07.2001
High School Diploma -
Crestwood High School