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Jeffrey K. Britten Jr

Chicago,IL

Summary

Talented Team Leader experienced and dedicated to enhancing employee satisfaction and business success. Diplomatic and friendly with proven commitment to employee training. Hardworking team player bringing necessary experience and knowledge to tackle any operational demand. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Team Leader

Target
Chicago, IL
05.2022 - Current
  • Promoted safety policies and practices among personnel, enforcing appropriate handling and use of equipment and products.
  • Double checked records, daily reports and inventory transactions to identify and correct variances.
  • Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
  • Met environmentally controlled warehouse operational needs through smooth staffing and resource allocation.
  • Oversaw daily operations and shipping and handling processes.
  • Evaluated incoming shipments for quality issues and processed unacceptable materials for return.
  • Managed day-to-day operations of warehouse, freight and parcel shipments, returns and transfers.
  • Collaborated with management to implement new initiatives and policies and achieve benchmarks for production, quality and safety.

Warehouse Associate/Certified Forklift Operator

Great Lakes Coca Cola
Niles, IL
10.2020 - 05.2022
  • Built pallets and loads for partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets and staged pallets and loads into truck when ready for shipment.
  • Turned in paperwork outlining orders for inspection before loading, marking load tickets for out of stock items, withholding or completing orders as necessary and inspecting trucks before departure.
  • Removed debris and waste materials from machinery to reduce possibility of clogs and malfunctions.
  • Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
  • Transported stowed product inventory to various locations throughout unit, labeling and replenishing inventory items, making boxes and loading and unloading trailers to keep stock in proper condition.
  • Drove carts, dollies, hand trucks, mobile power-propelled trucks and other moving equipment to move large quantities of merchandise.
  • Received products using frequency scanners, unloaded shipments from trucks and fulfilled and organized orders to streamline customer delivery processes.
  • Worked with racking systems and loaded or unloaded pallets, pulling and placing pallets on or off of vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically.
  • Maneuvered swivel-hooks, hoists and elevating platforms to move materials.
  • Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
  • Verified functionality of forklifts through performance of preventive maintenance and effective troubleshooting of malfunctions.
  • Monitored area for pedestrian and vehicular traffic while operating various types of equipment.

Warehouse Associate/ Inventory

The Chamberlain Group
Addison, IL
10.2017 - 03.2020
  • Checked packages and merchandise for damage and notified vendors.
  • Alternated goods in inventory by observing first-in and first-out approach to keep shelves organized and properly stocked.
  • Evaluated incoming shipments for quality issues and processed unacceptable materials for return.
  • Communicated with teammates and supervisors to maintain smooth operations and quickly handle any issues impacting warehouse operations or customer satisfaction.
  • Acknowledged safety issues and contacted shift supervisor regarding concerns and for quick resolution.
  • Offered expertise in inventory management and current stock levels to internal teams and customers to facilitate accuracy and product availability.
  • Compared shipments received with purchase orders to cross-reference goods ordered with goods received.
  • Recorded information, shortages and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
  • Volunteered to assist with projects, demonstrating willingness to learn new tasks and increase skill levels.

Material Handler

Fed Ex
Chicago, IL
07.2014 - 05.2017
  • Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transfer large products from one area of warehouse to another, allowing for easier accessibility.
  • Prevented load shifting or damage by using bracing and strapping techniques.
  • Informed purchasing team of missing or damaged items immediately when unloading and receiving.
  • Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
  • Kept storage areas organized, clean and secure to fully protect company assets.
  • Demonstrated and applied product knowledge of company SKUs.
  • Monitored production schedule to keep proper amount of inventory on hand.
  • Read production orders, work orders, shipping orders and requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered or distributed.
  • Attached identifying tags to containers to mark with identifying shipping information.
  • 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.

Education

Associate of Arts - Logistics And Materials Management

Triton College
05.2014 - 05.2015

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Joliet Junior College
01.2008 - 12.2014

Skills

Staff education and training

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Timeline

Team Leader

Target
05.2022 - Current

Warehouse Associate/Certified Forklift Operator

Great Lakes Coca Cola
10.2020 - 05.2022

Warehouse Associate/ Inventory

The Chamberlain Group
10.2017 - 03.2020

Material Handler

Fed Ex
07.2014 - 05.2017

Associate of Arts - Logistics And Materials Management

Triton College
05.2014 - 05.2015

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Joliet Junior College
01.2008 - 12.2014

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