Jack Friend
Wyoming,MI
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Inventory Clerk
Ryder Logistics
Zeeland, MI
08.2021 - Current
- Tracked inventory and conducted cycle counts to maintain accurate records.
- Supported management and other team members during physical inventory planning activities.
- Used critical thinking and data analysis to continually improve inventory strategies.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure timely delivery of requested items.
- Organized warehouse space to optimize storage capacity and product accessibility.
- Utilized barcode scanners for a variety of tasks related to stocking activities.
- Processed returns and exchanges according to company policies.
- Assisted in training new staff members on proper inventory management procedures.
- Assisted with execution of projects and made recommendations for process improvement to appropriate leaders.
Case Picker
Ryder Logistics
Zeeland, MI
11.2020 - 08.2021
- Managed time efficiently while adhering to strict deadlines.
- Provided assistance with loading trucks when necessary, ensuring all shipments are secure prior to departure.
- Received and processed customer orders by hand-picking items from shelves.
- Operated powered industrial equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and order selectors safely and efficiently.
- Checked all outgoing shipments for accuracy and completeness against packing slips and invoices.
- Identified incorrect or damaged products, and reported them to the supervisor.
- Collaborated with other warehouse personnel in order picking activities such as restocking shelves and organizing goods.
- Loaded merchandise onto trucks for shipping according to delivery schedule deadlines.
- Adhered strictly to established SOPs regarding case picking operations.
- Maintained cleanliness of the warehouse area while adhering to safety standards.
Production Supervisor
Roskam Baking
Grand Rapids, MI
09.2007 - 12.2019
- Monitored equipment, checked supplies and coordinated manpower to meet expected demand.
- Supported safety programs to reduce and eliminate employee injuries.
- Maintained top-notch quality control standards and eliminated downtime to maximize revenue.
- Supported safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on use of control points, equipment and resources.
- Completed production plans by scheduling and assigning personnel, revising schedules and establishing priorities.
- Oversaw continuous improvement initiatives in lean environment to drive gains in quality, flow and output.
- Reviewed individual employee performance to correct issues and enhance productivity.
- Coordinated production requirements with material handling and staffing functions.
- Delegated tasks to employees and monitored accurate and timely completion of tasks to meet project milestones.
- Conducted performance reviews to identify and rectify areas for skill improvement.
Education
High School Diploma -
Godwin Heights Senior High School
Grand Rapids, MI06-1997
Skills
- Shipping and packaging
- Storage Organization
- Picking and processing
- Product identification
- Product pulling
- Barcode scanning
- Cycle counting
- Forklift Operation
Certification
Roskam
- Forklift License - 2021 to Current
- Sitdown/Reach/Order pick
Accomplishments
- Received Employee of the Month Twice
Affiliations
- Built my own Computer
- Watchmaking
- Restored 1950's Southbend Lathe
- Built a CNC Machine
- Avid PC Gamer
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Inventory Clerk
Ryder Logistics
08.2021 - Current
Case Picker
Ryder Logistics
11.2020 - 08.2021
Production Supervisor
Roskam Baking
09.2007 - 12.2019
High School Diploma -
Godwin Heights Senior High School