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Jacob Prater

Coopersville,MI

Summary

Proven Inventory Control Specialist with extensive experience at Natural Choice Foods, adept in discrepancy resolution and fostering cooperative relationships. Excelled in maintaining stock levels and ensuring supply chain coordination, achieving a significant reduction in inventory discrepancies. Skilled in forklift operation and team collaboration, consistently meeting and surpassing production goals.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Inventory Control Specialist

Natural Choice Foods
09.2022 - Current
  • Worked with supervisors and team members to understand supply needs and bring levels within desired tolerances.
  • Verified incoming products and checked delivery totals to keep system records current and accurate.
  • Audited and corrected discrepancies in inventory numbers.
  • Unloaded shipments, reviewed merchandise, and tracked paperwork.
  • Used equipment like forklifts and pallet jacks to move inventory.
  • Managed inventory control for high-volume warehouses with accurate, timely stock replenishment.
  • Completed physical inventory counts each month.
  • Completed daily cycle counts to maintain accuracy of records.
  • Performed data entry and completed proper paperwork.
  • Drafted and managed work and shipping orders, bills of lading, and shipping route materials for accurate and compliant recordkeeping.
  • Utilized forklift or pallet truck to load, unload, transport and store goods.
  • Packed, secured, labeled and applied postage to materials to prepare items for shipment.
  • Supported reporting, accounting and recordkeeping staff with accurate updates regarding shipment information.
  • Rejected damaged items, recorded shortages and corresponded with shippers to rectify issues.
  • Conducted research to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes.
  • Compared shipping orders and invoices against contents received to verify accuracy.

Warehouse Team Member

Natural Choice Foods
05.2022 - 09.2022
  • Operated pallet jacks and material moving equipment to receive and transport items from various warehouse locations.
  • Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 40 pounds.
  • Kept warehouse stations and equipment in good working order in line with OSHA requirements.
  • Used handheld scanners to efficiently track and maneuver freight throughout distribution network.
  • Updated daily logs with regular shift activities and incident details.
  • Used forklifts and pallet jacks to relocate products.
  • Verified quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against packing list.
  • Surrounded items in cling film, padded blankets, and tape to protect from damage.
  • Helped train new employees in safe practices and warehouse procedures.
  • Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
  • Used machinery and equipment such as box cutters, shrink-wrap guns and electric pallet jacks.
  • Assisted in receiving, stocking and distribution of merchandise.
  • Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.

Repack Team Member (Back-Up Material Handler)

Natural Choice Foods
02.2022 - 05.2022
  • Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
  • Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
  • Broke down boxes and cartons, disposing of refuse in proper cardboard receptacles.
  • Developed strong cooperative relationships with coworkers and managers.
  • Worked scheduled shifts and remained available to work during coworker absences, holidays, and busy periods.
  • Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
  • Maintained productive, efficient approach to all tasks.

Repack Team Member-Full

Natural Choice Foods
08.2021 - 02.2022
  • Broke down boxes and cartons, disposing of refuse in proper cardboard receptacles.
  • Maintained productive, efficient approach to all tasks.
  • Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
  • Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
  • Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
  • Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
  • Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
  • Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
  • Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
  • Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
  • Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
  • Observed packing operations to verify conformance to specifications.

Repack Operator-Temp

Natural Choice Foods
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
  • Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
  • Worked outside in all weather conditions.
  • Assembled products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.

Assembly Worker

Heath Manufacturing
11.2020 - 03.2021
  • Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
  • Applied blank labels to devices, packaged and sealed items before sending for quality review.
  • Visually inspected devices for defects and placed defective items into reject bin.
  • Notified supervisor of issues with equipment or production.

Cryovac Operator

Cargill
08.2020 - 09.2020

-Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.

  • Met production targets and tight deadlines by collaborating closely with team members.
  • Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.
  • Assembled products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.
  • Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
  • Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.

Crew Member

Arby's
02.2020 - 07.2020
  • Worked front counter, drive-thru and other areas.
  • Took orders, prepared meals, and collected payments.
  • Trained new team members on procedures, customer service, and sales techniques.
  • Prepared products following restaurant, health, and safety standards and procedures.

Crew Member

McDonalds
09.2019 - 02.2020
  • Took orders, prepared meals, and collected payments.
  • Worked front counter, drive-thru and other areas.
  • Operated cash register to ring up final bill and process various forms of payment.
  • Provided excellent customer service by greeting customers and meeting quality expectations.
  • Cleaned and maintained all areas of restaurant to promote clean image.
  • Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.
  • Addressed guest needs, questions, or concerns to create optimum experience onboard.
  • Assisted other team members to achieve goals.
  • Became familiar with products to answer questions and make suggestions.
  • Accurately operated cash register to process customer payments.

Education

High School Diploma -

Coopersville High School
Coopersville, MI
05.2019

Skills

  • Database Updating
  • Discrepancy Resolution
  • Storage procedures
  • Handheld scanner operation
  • Computer tracking
  • Shipping and receiving
  • S2K systems proficiency
  • Shipment Processing
  • Cycle counting
  • Cost Control
  • Paperwork preparation
  • Inventory Monitoring
  • Records Management
  • Shipment Verification
  • Report Preparation
  • Warehouse Operations
  • Forklift Operation
  • Purchase Order Management
  • Audit Support
  • Maintaining stock levels
  • Supply Chain Coordination

Hobbies

-Reading

-Video Games

-Sleeping

-Taking care of my Niece 

-Quality Work/Life balance

Timeline

Inventory Control Specialist

Natural Choice Foods
09.2022 - Current

Warehouse Team Member

Natural Choice Foods
05.2022 - 09.2022

Repack Team Member (Back-Up Material Handler)

Natural Choice Foods
02.2022 - 05.2022

Repack Team Member-Full

Natural Choice Foods
08.2021 - 02.2022

Repack Operator-Temp

Natural Choice Foods
06.2021 - 08.2021

Assembly Worker

Heath Manufacturing
11.2020 - 03.2021

Cryovac Operator

Cargill
08.2020 - 09.2020

Crew Member

Arby's
02.2020 - 07.2020

Crew Member

McDonalds
09.2019 - 02.2020

High School Diploma -

Coopersville High School
Jacob Prater