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Joe Hardin

Union,MO

Summary

History of effectively fulfilling orders in high-volume warehouse settings. Proficient in loading, unloading and staging merchandise. Adept at safely operating equipment to meet production goals. Hardworking and punctual works in fast-paced, physically-demanding jobs while standing and moving for long hours. Diligent with strong commitment to team and business success. Focused on exceeding productivity and service objectives every day.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Warehouse Packer

Rawlings
Washington, MO
11.2023 - Current
  • Packed and labeled merchandise to prepare for loading and shipment to customers.
  • Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations.
  • Kept shelves, workstations and pallet areas neat and tidy to maintain safe work environment.
  • Assisted coworkers with special projects to learn new tasks while gaining additional responsibilities.
  • Followed safety policies, procedures and guidelines to prevent and reduce accidents and injuries.
  • Utilized proper techniques for lifting, packing and handling heavy objects.
  • Assembled cartons, crates and containers to prepare for shipping.
  • Marked and labeled containers with accurate shipping information to prevent delays.
  • Stretched wrap and move skids to finished goods staging area.
  • Placed products on conveyors for final wrapping and shipment.

Fulfillment Associate

ColorArt/Marketing.com
Eureka, MO
10.2021 - 10.2023
  • Accepted, processed and quickly filled orders.
  • Located merchandise from shelves and storage areas to fill orders.
  • Kept assigned work areas clean and orderly to promote efficiency and mitigate risk of accidents.
  • Coordinated with other associates on day-to-day work activities to drive productivity and achieve operational objectives.
  • Gathered and organized merchandise for distribution into appropriate envelopes, boxes or pallets.
  • Filled orders according to defined standards using standard picking system.
  • Assisted in picking and loading process as required by business needs by efficiently picking and assembling orders.
  • Verified items correctly matched to sales check for packing and shipment.
  • Followed proper packaging requirements depending on order size and type.
  • Packed merchandise for delivery and moved items to delivery area.
  • Organized boxes or bags and palletized orders based on carrier method.
  • Wrapped and moved pallets to designated carrier area.
  • Evaluated merchandise condition and accounted for items in system.
  • Demonstrated great teamwork skills with staff members involved in production and transport.
  • Packaged items with appropriate materials to prevent damage during shipping.
  • Inspected merchandise for wear or defects, disposing of damaged items as instructed by supervisors.
  • Read orders to obtain item numbers and located merchandise in bins or on shelves.
  • Printed accurate labels and applied to boxes, crates and containers prior to shipment.
  • Placed products on conveyors for final wrapping and shipment.
  • Packed and unpacked items, checking breakables before stocking on shelves.
  • Received and counted stock items, recording data manually or on computer for inventory purposes.
  • Tracked outgoing orders to provide shipping status to customers.

Fulfillment Associate

ResourceMFG
Union, MO
05.2021 - 10.2021
  • Accepted, processed and filled orders quickly and accurately.
  • Gathered and organized merchandise for distribution into appropriate envelopes, boxes or pallets.
  • Fulfilled orders quickly to accomplish challenging daily objectives.
  • Pulled merchandise to fulfill orders to specification.
  • Picked up heavy objects using proper lifting techniques to avoid personal injuries.
  • Marked and labeled containers with accurate shipping information to prevent delays.
  • Worked additional hours and shifts to meet tight deadlines during peak periods.
  • Operated handheld scanners to track merchandise throughout fulfillment process.
  • Located merchandise from shelves and storage areas to fill orders.

Embroidery Machine Operator

Behlmann Embroidery
Chesterfield, MO
09.2019 - 01.2021
  • Monitored machine operations to detect problems such as defective stitching, breaks in thread or machine malfunctions.
  • Read and interpreted work order to uphold specific guidelines and produce high-quality pieces.
  • Monitored machines, diagnosed problems and performed basic corrections to keep equipment operational during all shifts.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
  • Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.

Embroidery Assistant

Casual Tee's
Ballwin, MO
09.2016 - 08.2019
  • Threaded yarn, thread and fabric through guides, needles and rollers of machines.
  • Cleaned, oiled and lubricated machines, using air hoses, cleaning solutions, rags, oilcans, and grease guns, to maintain optimal operations and meet productivity targets.
  • Inspected finished pieces, verified specifications and assessed needs for machine adjustments to optimize products.
  • Operated machines during test runs verifying adjustments required to obtain product samples.
  • Repaired and replaced worn or defective parts and components using hand and powered tools.
  • Inspected machinery to determine whether repairs were needed, completed basic maintenance and escalated complex problems to supervisors for attention.
  • Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
  • Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
  • Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.

Online Sales Manager

Keystone IT
Fenton, MO
01.2013 - 09.2016
  • Oversaw day-to-day activity on website and overall performance to improve user experience, increase traffic and develop brand loyalty.
  • Managed online retail store grossing $30,000 per year in sales.
  • Managed Ebay, Amazon, Craigslist and Facebook stores.
  • Executed ad campaigns on search engines and other websites to research and implement latest digital marketing strategies utilizing social media.
  • Maintained relationships and followed up with customers.
  • Negotiated product sales and trade-in deals for maximum profit.
  • Engaged positively with each customer, providing professional and polite support for sales and service needs.
  • Processed payments and maintained accurate drawers to meet financial targets.

Education

Some College (No Degree) -

East Central College
Union, MO

High School Diploma -

St. Francis Borgia Regional High School
Washington, MO
05.1995

Skills

  • Product packaging
  • Able to lift 65 pounds
  • Package verification
  • Order status updating
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Pallet jack experience
  • Loading and unloading

Timeline

Warehouse Packer

Rawlings
11.2023 - Current

Fulfillment Associate

ColorArt/Marketing.com
10.2021 - 10.2023

Fulfillment Associate

ResourceMFG
05.2021 - 10.2021

Embroidery Machine Operator

Behlmann Embroidery
09.2019 - 01.2021

Embroidery Assistant

Casual Tee's
09.2016 - 08.2019

Online Sales Manager

Keystone IT
01.2013 - 09.2016

Some College (No Degree) -

East Central College

High School Diploma -

St. Francis Borgia Regional High School
Joe Hardin