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James Urksa

Baltimore,MD

Summary

With over ten years of experience in warehousing and logistics, I am an energetic and highly motivated professional whose competencies include supply inventory management, record keeping, property accountability, inspections, and logistical coordination skills. I possess a general understanding of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Furthermore, I am adept at collaborating within a team environment and have a solid ability to work effectively with others.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Material Expeditor

HAKA Inc.
03.2021 - Current
  • T1 Security clearance
  • Provides logistics support to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) facility which includes stocking, picking, packing, and shipping various publications and forms to their millions of partners and beneficiaries
  • Examine materials for accuracy, conformance and quality control for shipping using the United Parcel Service (UPS) World Ship workstation
  • Train employees to operate warehouse equipment(Sit Down Forklift, Stand-Up Reach Truck, High Lift Order Picker, Power Rider Pallet Jack)
  • Perform weekly inspections of warehouse equipment to prevent accidents or injuries
  • Receive various types of office furniture and appliances to be labeled, stocked, and inventoried on MS Excel spreadsheet
  • Install/de-install/transport furniture throughout facility and perform minor maintenance and repairs
  • Communicates effectively with CMS government employees to set up auditorium and meeting rooms for conferences, meetings, and important events

Team Lead/Forklift Operator

Royal Logistics Inc.
06.2012 - 02.2021
Team Lead/Forklift Operator (2017-2021)
  • Promoted to Team Lead for exceptional performance, attention to detail, time management skills, and leadership, mentoring team members to complete daily tasks efficiently.
  • Processed inbound and outbound shipments from third-party carriers, ensuring timely execution and accuracy of shipping documents.
  • Managed the flow of shipments to and from the loading dock, maintaining organized and efficient operations.
  • Assisted team in safely loading shipments, ensuring correct loading patterns based on weight distribution.
  • Conducted weekly cycle counts and inventory rotation to maintain accurate stock levels.
Forklift Operator (2012-2017)
  • Safely loaded and unloaded shipments using propane Sit Down Forklift, ensuring proper handling of materials.
  • Accurately stocked, picked, and staged products based on production dates to optimize inventory flow.
  • Maintained inventory using RF scanner, ensuring accurate tracking of stock.
  • Assisted team lead with weekly cycle counts and inventory rotation to maintain an organized warehouse.

Receiving Warehouse Associate/Equipment Operator

Restoration Hardware
06.2010 - 06.2012

Receiving Warehouse Associate/Equipment Operator(2011-2012)

  • Promoted to Equipment Operator after one year for exemplary work ethic, operating various equipment including Sit Down Forklift, Stand-Up Reach Truck, High Rise Order Picker, and Turret Truck
  • Collaborated with team members to palletize and stage shipments from containers, utilizing electric Sit Down Forklift and Reach Truck for efficient material handling
  • Stocked and organized palletized products in warehouse racking using Turret Truck and Order Picker Lift
  • Maintained accurate inventory records through the use of RF scanners, ensuring proper tracking and organization of stock

Receiving Warehouse Associate(2010-2011)

  • Receive and palletize shipments from containers, staging furniture for inventory; label each shipment with accurate LPN labels for proper storage and organization

Education

High school diploma -

Patapsco High & Center For Arts
Baltimore, MD
06.2009

Skills

  • Logistics
  • Inventory management
  • Quality control
  • Problem solving
  • Organizational
  • Detail-oriented
  • Time management
  • Leadership
  • Training
  • Safety compliance
  • Warehouse equipment operation
  • Microsoft office

Certification

  • High Lift Order Picker Certification, 01/01/24, 01/31/27
  • Stand-Up Reach Forklift Certification, 01/01/24, 01/31/27
  • Sit Down Forklift Certification, 01/01/24, 01/31/27
  • Power Rider Pallet Jack Certification, 01/01/24, 01/31/27

Timeline

Material Expeditor

HAKA Inc.
03.2021 - Current

Team Lead/Forklift Operator

Royal Logistics Inc.
06.2012 - 02.2021

Receiving Warehouse Associate/Equipment Operator

Restoration Hardware
06.2010 - 06.2012

High school diploma -

Patapsco High & Center For Arts
James Urksa