Jacob Chastain
Post Falls,United States
Summary
Manufacturing professional with history of optimizing shipping processes and improving team performance. Recognized for enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Known for strong collaboration skills and adaptability in fast-paced environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Shipping Supervisor
VPI Quality Windows
Spokane, WA
08.2024 - Current
- Oversaw daily shipping operations, ensuring timely and accurate order fulfillment.
- Trained and mentored team members on best practices and safety protocols.
- Coordinated logistics with carriers to optimize delivery schedules and routes.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced workflow efficiency in shipping department.
- Supervised shipping team of 6-8 employees.
Shipping Lead
VPI Quality Windows, Inc.
Spokane, WA
02.2023 - 08.2024
- Responsible for making sure materials are being shipped out in an accurate and on time manner. Supporting and leading multiple team members to make sure that the shipping process is done smoothly.
Senior Material Handler
VPI Quality Windows, Inc.
Spokane, WA
06.2022 - 02.2023
- Operate a forklift and handle all incoming and outgoing material necessary. Responsible for loading materials so that it can be used to manufacture windows.
Shipper/Receiver
VPI Quality Windows, Inc.
Spokane, WA
01.2020 - 06.2022
- Responsible for loading finished windows into trailers, and securing them in those trailers.
Production Associate
Cascade Windows
Spokane Valley, WA
11.2018 - 03.2019
- Production associate on the glass line. Involved in improving overall production speed, and helping to maintain a safe environment.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR06.2026
College Degree - Philosophy
Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA03.2024
Associate - French
DLIFLC
Monterey, CA12.2019
High school or equivalent - undefined
Lakeside High School
Nine Mile Falls, WA06.2017
Skills
- Forklift
- Intelligence Experience
- Materials Handling
- Military Experience
- Heavy equipment operation
- Shipping procedures
- Staff supervision
- Load planning
- Process development
- Warehouse operations
Timeline
Shipping Supervisor
VPI Quality Windows
08.2024 - Current
Shipping Lead
VPI Quality Windows, Inc.
02.2023 - 08.2024
Senior Material Handler
VPI Quality Windows, Inc.
06.2022 - 02.2023
Shipper/Receiver
VPI Quality Windows, Inc.
01.2020 - 06.2022
Production Associate
Cascade Windows
11.2018 - 03.2019
Associate - French
DLIFLC
High school or equivalent - undefined
Lakeside High School
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
Oregon State University
College Degree - Philosophy
Eastern Washington University
Military Service
- Branch: Army National Guard
- Service Country: United States
- Rank: SPC
- September 2016 to August 2022
- I served in the Washington State Army National Guard as a 35-Mike human intelligence collector (Interrogator). The last few years on my contract was spent with Covid-19 response in Washington State.