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JAMES N. WOLO

JAMES N. WOLO

Philadelphia,Pennsylvania

Summary

Eight years of receiving management experience with Airgas Safety functions for fifteen person staff. Help improved customer satisfaction in one year by improving accountability. Excellent ability to interact with associates Committed to strict company policies and strong knowledge of OSHA compliance Hardworking team member skilled in safely moving heavy loads manually or using forklifts and pallet jacks. Punctual, reliable and dedicated to teamwork. Good maintenance and repair skills with training in basic equipment maintenance. Diligent Material Handler offering experience moving loads quickly and without damage. Attentive and safety-focused with proven history of identifying potential hazards. Works well in both team and independent roles. Resourceful team lead, able to handle diverse job requirements and meet company goals. Consistently looks for ways to improve warehouse operations and personal contributions to increase team success against challenging performance targets. Resolves problems tactfully, keeping employees and customers satisfied with fast, accurate deliveries. Committed Materials Handler experienced in moving and arranging materials in warehouse settings. Detail-oriented in documentation and thorough in following safety standards. Commended for preventing damage to loads by remaining aware of surroundings. Diligent Warehouse Associate offering over 20 years of comprehensive industry experience. Adept at loading and unloading trucks, shipping and receiving and order picking and packing. Reliable and safety-conscious with excellent freight labeling capabilities. Outgoing individual with well-honed organizational, labor and teamwork skills. Enthusiastic and team-driven with over 20 years of experience working in busy logistics environments. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Dedicated warehousing and distrbution professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Core/Material

Penske Logistics, Ford Motor Company, MSC, CMMS
10.2018 - Current
  • Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
  • Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transfer large products from one area of warehouse to another, allowing for easier accessibility.
  • Kept storage areas organized, clean and secure to fully protect company assets.
  • Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
  • Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
  • Read production orders, work orders, shipping orders and requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered or distributed.
  • Alerted supervisors and coworkers of hazards and other issues for quick resolutions.
  • Listened closely during team meetings to gain complete understanding of duties required for each shift, completing priority tasks first.
  • Received and unpacked shipments and new equipment as directed.
  • Attached identifying tags to containers to mark with identifying shipping information.

Material Return Lead

General Motors
10.2018 - Current
  • Received, verified, and processed, all core returns from various, dealership
  • Train newly hired associates on theestablished process of Penske Logistics
  • Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
  • Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing more than 3000 packages per day.
  • Conducted inventory audits with 100% accuracy following company procedures.

Divided and categorized cargo received and redirected shipments in response to customer requests.

  • Conducted inventory audits with 100% accuracy following company procedures.
  • Maintained established levels of goods based on sales forecasts and demand to fulfill orders on time.
  • Led warehouse improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
  • Oversaw and motivated team of 20 employees in the warehouse to increase efficiency by 99.9%.
  • Performed freight processing functions, assisting associates with irregularities in handling freight.
  • Reduced waste by 90% with staff supervision and using first-in first-out method.
  • Oversaw and motivated team of 20 employees in warehouse to increase efficiency by 90%.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Receive inbound freight, sort, verified, and stored in designated locations.

Lead Person/warehouse

A&A MACHINE MOVING
10.2017 - 06.2018
  • Read, analyze work order
  • Prepare/pull various construction equipment for the designated job
  • Train new hires core responsibilities, company values, and safe pocking practices;
  • Act as a supportive and easily approachable point of contact for new hires and management during the new hire process;
  • Provide assistance to multiple departments as required by DC demand
  • Certified to operate Class 1, 4, 5 (Types E, LP) Industrial Forklifts.
  • Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
  • Built motivated warehouse team to consistently accomplish operations goals and exceed performance targets.
  • Redesigned warehouse layout to accommodate new equipment, maximize space utilization and optimize processes.
  • Oversaw upkeep of equipment and physical condition of warehouse, identifying and ordering needed repairs, renovations and replacements.
  • Completed timely and accurate daily logs to keep internal reporting accurate and track materials movements.
  • Evaluated supplies and product inventory to check for quality and quantity issues and returned unacceptable materials to vendors.
  • Improved delivery plans with strong scheduling knowledge, organizational skills and route development expertise.

OUTBOUND LEAD

OWENS & MINOR
11.2016 - 06.2017
  • Assigns job functions to teammates according to shipping and receiving schedules and operational demands
  • Verifies materials loaded or unloaded against work order or bill of lading
  • Directs Material Handlers or Distribution Coordinators to move materials or products to storage areas
  • The trainer ensures the training of new teammates or retrains existing teammates in job functions
  • Studies production schedules and estimates teammate-hour requirements for completion of job assignment
  • Interprets specifications and job orders to teammates and assigns duties
  • Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules
  • Recommends measures to improve production methods, quality of the product, and suggests changes in working conditions to increase efficiency of the warehouse
  • Analyzes and resolves work problems or assists teammates in solving work problems
  • Initiates or suggests plans to motivate teammates to achieve work goals
  • Communicates with supervisors and or management team regarding personnel issues and day to day operations
  • Regularly conducts team talks or start-up meetings in conjunction with supervisors
  • Provides regular feedback to supervisors and managers on teammate performance
  • May provide input for annual reviews
  • Performs additional duties as directed.
  • Packed, secured, labeled and applied postage to materials to prepare items for shipment.
  • Utilized forklift or pallet truck to load, unload, transport and store goods.
  • Moved shipment materials to and from designated areas using lift and hand trucks.
  • Sorted and delivered materials to different work areas and staff.
  • Verified orders by comparing names and quantity of items packaged with shipping documents.
  • Compared shipping orders and invoices against contents received to verify accuracy.
  • Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to identify discrepancies with records.
  • Processed required paperwork to expedite handling of shipped and received goods.
  • Monitored inventory to maintain sufficient supply levels to meet business and customer needs.
  • Rejected damaged items, recorded shortages and corresponded with shippers to rectify issues.
  • Worked effectively with shippers to resolve shipment issues, damaged materials and shortages.
  • Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing more than [Number] packages per day.
  • Drafted and managed work and shipping orders, bills of lading and shipping route materials for accurate and compliant recordkeeping.
  • Requisitioned new supplies and maintained storage areas for smooth department operations.
  • Conducted research to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes.
  • Supported reporting, accounting and recordkeeping staff with accurate updates regarding shipment information.
  • Communicated with carrier representatives, arranging for special deliveries and shipment receipts.

Receiving Lead

AIRGAS SAFETY
08.2005 - 06.2016
  • Managed team of eight employees including training of staff
  • Created and implemented associates scheduling and training program which resulted in management goal attainment
  • Increased associates knowledge by conducting a series of training initiatives that focused on improving inbound response time
  • Verify the accuracy of inbound goods; stacks and arrange products; fill customers' orders according to specifications;
  • Oversee day-to-day operations of the receiving team including inventory management, inbound tracking, and scheduling to enhanced Airgas goal attainment of 24 hours
  • Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures
  • The proficient operator of RF units using SAP core strategy 3
  • Coordinate workloads, priorities, and schedules to meet service standards
  • Conduct operations in a manner that promotes safety and are in accordance with OSHA standards
  • Ensure the efficient and safe operation of all material handling equipment
  • Assist in maintaining the security of the facility
  • Maintain clean, neat and orderly work areas throughout the distribution center
  • Monitor and evaluate staff performance; prepare and present performance reviews
  • Apply sound communication and motivational techniques in supervising, training, counseling, and disciplining staff
  • Minimum of 80 percent of the time on production floor
  • Identify areas for improvement and develop and implement procedures to enhance efficient operations
  • Resolve issues within and outside of the distribution center
  • Perform position related duties as assigned or requested.
  • Double-checked cargo inventories and documentation for accuracy.
  • Unloaded pallets and deliveries and organized products in warehouse.
  • Compared shipping orders and invoices against contents received to verify accuracy.
  • Organized storage areas to optimize materials movements and minimize labor hours.
  • Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
  • Worked with inventory managers and unloaders to plan deliveries.
  • Communicated with vendor representatives to resolve damaged shipments and item shortages.
  • Recorded regular progress and issues with products.
  • Coordinated warehouse organization scheme and product placements.
  • Maintained accurate computer records of materials weights, bill amounts and identified variances.
  • Boosted inventory and recordkeeping accuracy by conducting thorough inspections and comparing shipment contents with documentation.
  • Investigated and adopted optimal shipping and receiving strategies by selecting best carriers, routes and methods to minimize costs and enhance schedules.
  • Requisitioned and stored shipping materials and supplies to maintain inventory of stock.
  • Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
  • Assembled orders and packed items for shipment, conveying orders to shipping personnel.
  • Used handheld scanners to efficiently track and maneuver freight throughout distribution network.
  • Shipped material and performed boxing, packing, labeling and preparation of related documents.
  • Verified quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against packing list.

Shipping Lead

AIRGAS SAFETY
05.2003 - 08.2005
  • Conducted training for newly hired associates; picked and packed;
  • Monitor, andcontrol all packing stations making sure all procedures are adhered to
  • Kept team on-task and operating according to tight schedules.
  • Communicated between customers, suppliers and shipping companies to check on deliveries.
  • Processing of un-batched reports on a daily basis;
  • Responding to customers and management emails promptly in the order of priority;
  • Conduct Quality check and Quality Assurance on all orders to be shipped including ad hoc assignment given from time to time.
  • Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.

Education

MBA - Business Management

Strayer University
Washington, DC
09.2022

Bachelor of Business Administration: CONCENTRATION - Human Resource Management

Strayer University
2018

Skills

  • SAP, CS3, Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SAP (System Applications Products) and CSW
  • SKILLS
  • SAP, CS3, Microsoft Office, Excel, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SAP (System Applications Products) and CSW
  • Property Accountability
  • Disposition Records
  • Storage Arrangements
  • Stock Management
  • Accident Prevention
  • Materials Handling and Transport
  • Shipping and Receiving
  • Stock Allocation
  • Forklift Operation
  • Supply Chain Distribution
  • Work Assignments
  • Material Shelving
  • Property Accounting
  • Customer Service
  • POS Systems
  • Shipping Operations
  • Team Meetings
  • Material Packaging
  • Inventory Reporting
  • Production Support
  • Shipping Documentation
  • Lifting and Sorting
  • Warehouse Safety
  • Loading and Unloading
  • Equipment Inspection
  • Delivery Scheduling
  • Process Management
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Load Verification
  • Material Verification
  • Warehouse Operations
  • Materials Management
  • Optimizing Efficiency
  • Equipment Operation
  • Warehouse Management
  • BOL Knowledge
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Material and Supply Inventory
  • Cycle Counts
  • Pick Ticket Orders
  • Equipment Monitoring
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Operations Support
  • Truck Loading and Unloading
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Project Management
  • OSHA Guidelines
  • Pulling and Staging
  • Labeling and Boxing
  • PPE Policy Adherence
  • Hand Trucks and Dollies
  • Quality Assurance Inspections
  • Load Palletizing
  • Regulations Compliance
  • Freight Labeling
  • Quality Assessment and Assurance
  • ERP and SAP
  • First Aid Certification
  • Physical Strength and Stamina
  • Hand and Power Tool Operation
  • Materials Handling Safety Training
  • Organize Storage Areas
  • Transportation and Logistics
  • Team Goals
  • Bracing, Padding and Strapping
  • QC
  • Logistics

Timeline

Core/Material

Penske Logistics, Ford Motor Company, MSC, CMMS
10.2018 - Current

Material Return Lead

General Motors
10.2018 - Current

Lead Person/warehouse

A&A MACHINE MOVING
10.2017 - 06.2018

OUTBOUND LEAD

OWENS & MINOR
11.2016 - 06.2017

Receiving Lead

AIRGAS SAFETY
08.2005 - 06.2016

Shipping Lead

AIRGAS SAFETY
05.2003 - 08.2005

MBA - Business Management

Strayer University

Bachelor of Business Administration: CONCENTRATION - Human Resource Management

Strayer University
JAMES N. WOLO