James Griffin
Lake Park,GA
Summary
Logistics Specialist with over 28 years of experience in supply chain operations, operating and training personnel on multiple ERP systems while maintaining a 97% plus accuracy rating of inventory. Detail oriented. striving to improve logistics process and operations to help increase team's performance with minimum personnel. While maintaining personnel, space, and equipment for team to keep performing over 99% on-time and accurate.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Shipping and Receiving Specialist
saft
Valdosta, GA
05.2006 - Current
- Verified shipments against invoices, promptly rejecting damaged goods to maintain quality standards.
- Managed inventory records using advanced tracking systems and software.
- Coordinated stock replenishment to ensure optimal supply levels.
- Conducted regular audits to maintain accuracy of inventory data.
- Trained staff on effective inventory management practices and procedures.
- Implemented best practices for storage and organization of materials.
- Resolved discrepancies in inventory counts through detailed investigations.
- Analyzed trends in inventory usage to forecast future needs effectively.
- Participated in physical inventory counts to keep information accurate and current.
- Performed inventory cycle counting and identified discrepancies.
- Monitored stocking areas to adjust volumes and storage requirements driven by production activity.
- Worked closely with purchasing staff to ensure timely delivery of materials and supplies.
- Tracked and monitored packages from origin to destination using computer systems for accuracy.
- Ensured timely order fulfillment by confirming product compliance with customer specifications.
- Executed daily cycle counts to verify stock levels and prevent shortages.
- Managed incoming shipments to ensure precise inventory tracking.
- Inspected containers for sealing and labeling accuracy prior to loading onto trucks.
- I am affiant with using Esker and QAD while fixing inventory pricing and quantities.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations in the workplace.
Chemical Plant Operator
SAFT
Valdosta, GA
05.2006 - Current
- Operated and monitored chemical plant systems to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency of operations.
- Monitored gauges, dials, and valves to control flow of materials through distillation columns.
- Performed tests on samples from process streams using analytical techniques such as chromatography, spectrophotometry, titration.
- Ensured all chemicals were added according to operating procedures and in the correct sequence.
- Maintained accurate records of production data including temperatures, pressures, flows, levels, specific gravity readings.
- Inspected equipment for defects or malfunctions; made necessary repairs or adjustments.
- Responded promptly to alarms indicating process upsets or out-of-specification conditions.
- Communicated with supervisors regarding issues concerning operation and maintenance of plant equipment.
- Followed all safety protocols when handling hazardous chemicals.
- Trained new operators on proper operating procedures for chemical plant systems.
- Operated various machinery and equipment, including forklifts to perform chemical drumming operations.
- Collected samples to ensure product consistency and meet quality standards. and documented information on experimental batches.
Target Warehouse Worker
Target
Tifton, GA
05.1996 - 05.2006
- Unloaded materials from trucks using forklifts and pallet jacks.
- Received and processed incoming shipments, verifying accuracy of items against purchase orders.
- Packed goods for shipment following customer instructions to ensure accurate deliveries.
- Applied labels to containers for clear product identification. correctly for product identification purposes.
- Operated a variety of material handling equipment including electric pallet jacks, hand-held scanners, shrink wrap machines and conveyor systems.
- Assembled customer orders from stock ensuring that the correct number and types of products were picked accurately.
- Loaded finished goods onto delivery vehicles.
- Performed regular maintenance checks on warehouse equipment, ensuring safe and efficient operation.
- Packed and labeled merchandise to prepare for loading and shipment to customers.
- Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations.
- Moved boxes, containers and pallets using special-purpose equipment to support production targets.
- Picked and prepared numerous daily shipments in controlled atmosphere warehouse environment.
- Received deliveries, scanned packages and updated orders in internal database.
- Examined packages and goods for damage and notified vendors of replacement needs.
- Packed boxes with care to ensure safe transport. and stock using organizational guidelines.
Assistant Manager
FoodMaxx Supermarkets
Tifton, GA
01.1993 - 05.1996
- Contributed to development of operational strategies that enhanced efficiency and productivity.
- Collaborated with management on developing strategic plans for achieving business goals.
- Guided junior staff on daily tasks, projects, and objectives to strengthen team performance.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure smooth flow of operations.
- Organized schedules and workflows to align with business demands and optimize shift coverage.
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Assigned specific tasks to staff members to enhance team efficiency.
- Developed a system for tracking inventory and ordering supplies as needed.
Education
High School Diploma -
Tift County High School
Tifton, GA06-1992
Skills
- Shipping and receiving
- Inventory control
- Logistics coordination
- Process optimization
- Warehouse operations
- Materials handling
- Forklift operation
- Packing equipment operation
- Hazardous materials handling
- Safety compliance
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Organization and prioritization
- Team collaboration
- Verbal and written communication
- Punctuality and reliability
Timeline
Shipping and Receiving Specialist
saft
05.2006 - Current
Chemical Plant Operator
SAFT
05.2006 - Current
Target Warehouse Worker
Target
05.1996 - 05.2006
Assistant Manager
FoodMaxx Supermarkets
01.1993 - 05.1996
High School Diploma -
Tift County High School