JAMES ZYLA
Stafford
Work Preference
Summary
Detail-oriented Shipping and Receiving Clerk experienced in optimizing warehouse operations to enhance efficiency and accuracy. Achieved significant reductions in errors and improvements in productivity through strong organizational skills and effective problem-solving. Committed to maintaining high standards in shipment tracking and documentation while fostering positive vendor relationships.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Receiving Clerk
GIANT Food Stores (717) 367-1943
Woodbridge
10.2000 - Current
- Received and inspected incoming shipments for accuracy and quality.
- Received incoming shipments and checked for accuracy of items and quantity against invoices and purchase orders.
- Verified that all merchandise was in good condition upon arrival, and reported any discrepancies or damages immediately.
- Communicated discrepancies to suppliers and coordinated prompt resolutions to maintain inventory accuracy.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline receiving processes.
- Maintained accurate records of incoming deliveries according to established procedures.
- Inspected delivered items for damage or defects; returned unacceptable items to vendor immediately.
- Checked accuracy of cargo manifests against purchase orders, identifying errors promptly.
- Identified and reported inventory discrepancies to supervisor with recommendations for correction.
- Recorded inventory data using warehouse management systems.
- Updated inventory records to reflect new stock levels.
- Organized products in designated storage areas for easy access.
- Used hand truck and forklifts to unload delivery trucks, containers, and pallets.
- Reviewed work orders for correctness of deliveries, ensuring compliance with receiving standards.
- Completed necessary paperwork including packing slips, bills of lading, receiving reports. accurately and on time.
- Ensured compliance with safety and sanitation standards during operations.
- Facilitated training for new employees on receiving procedures, enhancing team understanding of protocols. new staff on receiving procedures and protocols.
- Prepared outbound shipments ensuring accurate labeling, packaging, weight calculations, shipping charges .
- Coordinated with purchasing department to resolve invoice discrepancies promptly.
- Used vendor knowledge to determine shipping procedures, routes and rates.
- Determined shipping methods, routes or rates for materials to be shipped.
- Compared shipping routes or methods to determine least environmental impact.
Education
High School -
North Stafford High School
Stafford, VASkills
- Receiving procedures
- Shipping and receiving
- Logistics coordination
- Inventory management
- Warehouse operations
- Barcode scanning
- Material handling
- Pallet jack operation
- Invoice verification
- Vendor communication
- Vendor relationship management
- Supplier communication
- Process improvement
- Workflow optimization
- Safety and compliance
- Compliance adherence
- Workplace safety
- Record keeping
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Training others
- Receiving procedures
Timeline
Receiving Clerk
GIANT Food Stores (717) 367-1943
10.2000 - Current
High School -
North Stafford High School