James Garrett
Boardman,OH
Summary
Experienced shipping and receiving assistant manager with a 16-year track record in efficiently managing shipping processes, generating accurate shipping documents, and overseeing inventory. Dedicated and customer-focused professional adept at ensuring smooth communication and resolving any issues that may arise. Proficient in operating and training others on forklifts, dollies, and scales, showcasing a strong aptitude for logistics operations.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Shipping and Receiving Assistant Manager
Northern States Metals
03.2008 - 10.2024
- Managed incoming shipments, ensuring accurate inventory control and timely processing of products.
- Maintained accurate inventory levels through regular cycle counts and updating the warehouse management system accordingly.
- Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
- Ensured workplace safety compliance through routine equipment checks, hazard assessments, and adherence to OSHA guidelines.
- Conducted thorough audits of received merchandise against purchase orders to identify variances in quantity or quality quickly.
- Communicated with vendors and suppliers to verify timely delivery of goods.
- Received shipments, verifying contents against purchase orders to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Coordinated with carriers to schedule pickups, optimizing delivery timelines and minimizing delays.
- Implemented tracking system for outgoing shipments, enhancing customer satisfaction with transparent delivery updates.
- Utilized forklift or pallet truck to load, unload, transport and store goods.
- Compared shipping orders and invoices against contents received to verify accuracy.
- Requisitioned new supplies and maintained storage areas for smooth department operations.
- Pulled, verified, and packaged items for shipment.
- Operated forklifts, lift trucks, and hand trucks to move items around warehouse.
Machine Operator/Fabrication Operator
General Extrusions, Inc
01.1996 - 12.2007
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning how to operate new machinery and implementing newly introduced processes within the production environment.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Reduced downtime by conducting regular equipment inspections and identifying necessary repairs.
- Adhered to strict quality control measures, guaranteeing consistent product output that met or exceeded customer expectations.
- Reduced material waste by implementing precise cutting techniques and careful monitoring of machinery.
- Enhanced operational efficiency, organizing workstations for maximum productivity.
Education
Ministry
Dubuque Theological Seminary
Dubuque, IA12-1994
Skills
- Package handling
- Shipping Documentation
- Freight scheduling
- Receiving procedures
- Certified Forklift Driver
- Material Handling Equipment
- Warehouse Software Systems
- Inventory Software
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Invoice reconciliation
- Customer RMA management
- Shipping and receiving tracking
Certification
American Red Cross Instructors Trainer
Yale Instructor Trainer
American Red Cross CPR/First Aid/AED Certified.
Timeline
Shipping and Receiving Assistant Manager
Northern States Metals
03.2008 - 10.2024
Machine Operator/Fabrication Operator
General Extrusions, Inc
01.1996 - 12.2007
American Red Cross Instructors Trainer
Yale Instructor Trainer
American Red Cross CPR/First Aid/AED Certified.
Ministry
Dubuque Theological Seminary
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