Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
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Jerry Parks

Jerry Parks

Blmgtn,Indiana

Summary

Proven leader in logistics and team development, I significantly enhanced shipping efficiency and reduced costs by 20% at Manar Inc./Key Manufacture. Expert in inventory management and forklift operation, my strong interpersonal skills fostered a culture of safety and continuous improvement. Leveraged SAP and Microsoft Office to streamline operations, achieving higher customer satisfaction through meticulous shipment tracking and quality control.

Work History

Second Shift Floorcare / Shipping Recieving/ Forkl

Manar Inc./ Key Manufacture
  • Ensured accurate documentation for all shipments, complying with company policies and regulatory requirements.
  • Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.
  • Maintained strong relationships with shipping carriers such as UPS, FedEx, and DHL.
  • Implemented quality control measures for incoming shipments, minimizing damaged goods and ensuring product integrity.
  • Sent booking requests to freight forwarders and generated bills of lading.
  • Conducted regular audits of shipping processes, identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure seamless order fulfillment and delivery processes.
  • Communicated between customers, suppliers, and shipping companies to check on deliveries.
  • Stayed up to date on freight and shipping practices and regulations.
  • Streamlined shipping operations, improving team productivity and reducing overall costs.
  • Developed comprehensive training materials to onboard new team members effectively and efficiently.
  • Mentored junior staff, fostering a supportive work environment that encouraged professional growth.
  • Established effective communication channels across departments, leading to smoother coordination of activities related to shipments.
  • Enhanced shipping efficiency by implementing new procedures and optimizing workflows.
  • Collaborated closely with sales teams to address customer inquiries promptly and resolve any shipping-related issues.
  • Increased customer satisfaction through timely shipment processing and proactive communication with clients.
  • Reduced shipping errors by regularly reviewing and updating inventory records.
  • Championed a culture of safety within the department by enforcing strict adherence to workplace safety guidelines and regulations.
  • Worked with vendors to schedule daily pickups and weekly deliveries.
  • Expedited urgent orders to meet customer deadlines without compromising accuracy or quality standards.
  • Optimized warehouse space utilization, resulting in improved organization and increased storage capacity.
  • Evaluated team performance against established goals regularly, providing constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
  • Monitored industry trends and best practices, incorporating relevant strategies into the company''s shipping operations.
  • Negotiated advantageous contracts with carriers, reducing transportation costs while maintaining high service levels.
  • Leveraged technology solutions to enhance tracking capabilities and monitor shipment progress in realtime.
  • Inspected merchandise and sent damaged pieces for repair before shipment.
  • Used pallet jacks and dollies to load and unloaded goods from trucks and containers.
  • Packaged goods in safe containers to prepare for shipping, adhering to packaging protocols.
  • Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
  • Completed basic mathematical calculations to check weights and dimensions of shipments.
  • Operated equipment such as forklifts and balers to move outgoing shipments to loading area.
  • Received incoming shipments, compared contents against associated records and transmitted to proper department.
  • Monitored scheduled shipment dates to achieve timely delivery, expediting as necessary, and communicating variances to customers.
  • Communicated with vendors and suppliers to verify timely delivery of goods.
  • Processed invoices and order forms for goods received and shipped for proof of transactions.
  • Moved shipment materials to and from designated areas using lift and hand trucks.
  • 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.
  • Verified orders by comparing names and quantity of items packaged with shipping documents.
  • Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to identify discrepancies with records.
  • Compared shipping orders and invoices against contents received to verify accuracy.
  • Rejected damaged items, recorded shortages and corresponded with shippers to rectify issues.
  • Sorted and delivered materials to different work areas and staff.
  • Drafted and managed work and shipping orders, bills of lading, and shipping route materials for accurate and compliant recordkeeping.
  • Processed required paperwork to expedite handling of shipped and received goods.
  • Worked effectively with shippers to resolve shipment issues, damaged materials and shortages.
  • Requisitioned new supplies and maintained storage areas for smooth department operations.
  • Monitored inventory to maintain sufficient supply levels to meet business and customer needs.
  • Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing more than Number packages per day.
  • Conducted research to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes.
  • Corresponded with carrier representatives to make arrangements and provide instructions for shipment and delivery of orders.
  • Factored shipping procedures, rates and routes in making determinations on best shipping methods for materials.
  • Communicated with carrier representatives, arranging for special deliveries and shipment receipts.
  • Maintained up-to-date price lists to accurately calculate shipping, shortage and demurrage costs.

Matinence Superviser

BestMotel

Shipping and Receiving Manager,forklift Opperator/

Indiana Heavy and Specialize Carriers

Manager Third Shift

McDonald's Restaurant

Landscaping Manager/ Owner

Jerrys Landscaping

Education

No Degrees - None

Madison Consolidated High School
Madison Indiana
1986

Skills

  • Inventory Counts
  • Staff Training
  • Packing Supervision
  • Shipment Verification
  • Stock replenishment
  • Loading and unloading
  • Labeling Accuracy
  • SAP understanding
  • Warehouse Management
  • Shipment checks
  • Shipping operations
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Warehouse Safety
  • Shipping Documentation
  • Forklift Operation
  • Warehousing Operations
  • Certified Forklift Driver
  • Stock Rotation
  • Load Planning
  • Attention to Detail
  • US Driver's License
  • Shipment Tracking
  • Materials Transport
  • Teamwork and Cooperation
  • Punctual and Reliable
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Safety Procedures
  • Warehouse Software Systems
  • Package handling
  • Packing Equipment Operation
  • Self-Motivated and Independent
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Inspection and Quality Control
  • Material Handling Equipment
  • Materials transportation
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Records Management
  • Inventory Management
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Inventory Software
  • Invoice reconciliation
  • Customer RMA management
  • Merchandise staging
  • Relationship Building
  • Effective Communication
  • Shipping and receiving tracking
  • Skid building
  • Freight coordination
  • Shipment coding
  • Order logging
  • Pallet jack use
  • Barcode scanning
  • Safety and compliance
  • Receiving procedures
  • Shipment Inspection
  • Damage Identification and Reporting
  • Safety Compliance
  • Problem-Solving
  • Barcode Labeling
  • Materials Handling
  • Critical Thinking
  • Data Documentation
  • Hazardous Materials
  • Shipping coordination
  • Handheld Scanners
  • Work Order Following
  • Materials Movement
  • Document Preparation
  • Box and Container Packing
  • Data Recording
  • Inventory Monitoring and Management
  • Clear Communication
  • Package labeling
  • Production Organization
  • Product and Materials Sorting
  • Customer Relations

Timeline

Second Shift Floorcare / Shipping Recieving/ Forkl

Manar Inc./ Key Manufacture

Matinence Superviser

BestMotel

Shipping and Receiving Manager,forklift Opperator/

Indiana Heavy and Specialize Carriers

Manager Third Shift

McDonald's Restaurant

Landscaping Manager/ Owner

Jerrys Landscaping

No Degrees - None

Madison Consolidated High School
Jerry Parks