Desi Benton
Grand Blanc,MI
Summary
Proven Forklift Operator and Material Expeditor( Owner Operator) with a track record of enhancing warehouse operations at American Axle Manufacturing. Excelled in inventory management and teamwork, ensuring 100% compliance with OSHA standards. Skilled in utilizing warehouse management systems and fostering supplier relationships to streamline shipping and receiving processes. Achieved significant improvements in inventory accuracy and operational efficiency.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator
American Axle Manufacturing
Oxford, MI
07.2024 - Current
- Weighed materials or products to record data on tags or labels.
- Received incoming shipments; verifying quantity, condition, labeling accuracy, and conformance to purchase order specifications.
- Collaborated with team members on various tasks related to storage and transport operations.
- Visually assessed materials for conformance to quality standards and shipping orders, removing nonconforming products and reporting for further action.
- Managed the loading and unloading process for goods using a forklift.
- Monitored warehouse aisles to prevent collisions with pedestrians or other equipment.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
- Operated powered industrial trucks, following OSHA regulations.
- Utilized RF scanner technology while moving stock within the facility to maintain accurate inventory levels.
- Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
Material Expeditor
M B Safe Freight
Waxahachie, TX
08.2023 - 11.2024
- Addressed customer inquiries about product availability responsively.
- Contacted suppliers to verify shipment details.
- Assisted fellow planning staff members with tasks to maintain proper workflows.
- Collaborated with management to address and resolve issues.
- Developed relationships with key suppliers to ensure optimal service levels at competitive prices.
- Coordinated pick-up and delivery of express mail services.
- Communicated with suppliers regarding back-ordered items and expedited shipments when necessary.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - General Studies
Charles Stewart Mott Community College
Flint, MISkills
- Documentation
- Inventory staging
- Palletizing
- Warehouse management systems
- OSHA Compliance
- Warehouse operations
- Equipment inspections
- Materials handling
- Shipping operations
- Barcode scanning
- Shipping documentation
- Bill of lading
- Shipping and Receiving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Inventory counts
Timeline
Forklift Operator
American Axle Manufacturing
07.2024 - Current
Material Expeditor
M B Safe Freight
08.2023 - 11.2024
Associate of Applied Science - General Studies
Charles Stewart Mott Community College
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