Jamey Smith
Eagle Creek,OR
Summary
Dynamic Purchasing/Freight Manager with extensive experience in optimizing inventory levels and enhancing team productivity. Proven track record in ensuring timely order fulfillment while maintaining security protocols. Committed to operational excellence and delivering exceptional service.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator/Floor Staff Member
Sandy Ace Hardware
10.2025 - Current
- Executed loading and unloading of shipments, ensuring efficient merchandise placement for quick access.
- Conducted weekly inventory counts to maintain accurate stock levels.
- Assisted customers with hardware, plumbing, and electrical inquiries, enhancing their shopping experience.
- Supported cash register operations, facilitating smooth transactions and enhancing customer satisfaction.
Purchasing/ Freight Manager
Beaumont Hardware
Portland, Oregon
10.2015 - 08.2025
- Coordinated inventory orders from Do It Best and external vendors to fulfill demand.
- Aligned inventory levels with sales forecasts, ensuring timely order fulfillment.
- Checked in freight and organized products on shelves, addressing overstock issues.
- Certified forklift operator, responsible for offloading bi-weekly truck deliveries.
- Built a knowledgeable team, improving productivity and operational efficiency.
- Oversaw security protocols and video surveillance systems to safeguard the premises.
- Executed glass cutting and re-screening tasks, along with pipe threading and key making.
- Operated cash register and assisted as floor associate during busy periods.
Yard Associate/Forklift Operator
Solano's Do It Best Homecenter
05.2009 - 10.2015
- Loaded and unloaded trucks to ensure timely delivery of house packages and lumber.
- Assisted customers with loading vehicles to improve overall service experience.
- Delivered and installed appliances to fulfill customer orders promptly.
- Acted as foreman in insulation installation department, overseeing project execution.
- Stocked shelves and organized overstock to optimize inventory management.
- Served as cashier, ensuring smooth transaction processes.
- Provided assistance at rental center during peak times to support operations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Yreka High School
Yreka, CA06-1989
Skills
- Forklift operation
- Forklift certified with 25 years of experience
- Freight logistics
- Inventory management expertise
- Equipment maintenance
- Team collaboration and versatility
- Dependable and diligent worker
Accomplishments
Served in the United States Marine Corps
1991-1995 where I was a prison guard at
Camp Lejeune North Carolina
Timeline
Forklift Operator/Floor Staff Member
Sandy Ace Hardware
10.2025 - Current
Purchasing/ Freight Manager
Beaumont Hardware
10.2015 - 08.2025
Yard Associate/Forklift Operator
Solano's Do It Best Homecenter
05.2009 - 10.2015
High School Diploma -
Yreka High School