John First
Cleveland,TN
Summary
Shipping professional with robust background in logistics and inventory management. Known for meticulous attention to detail and commitment to ensuring accurate and timely shipments. Highly collaborative team player who adapts to changing priorities and consistently achieves results.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Shipping Clerk
International Paper
04.2011 - Current
- Acting Shipping Supervisor when Supervisor was not on site.
- Developed storage and space utilization plans in accordance with regulations for specific commodities and equipment.
- Coordinated incoming and outgoing shipments and placement of materials to facilitate movement in accordance with scheduling requirements.
- Resolved conveyor system issues by clearing jams and blockages.
- Directed the operated equipment with focus on safety and efficiency.
- Communicated with teammates and supervisors about potential hazards and other issues to resolve together.
- Coordinated with warehouse staff to ensure timely order fulfillment and delivery.
- Collaborated with customer service team to resolve shipping issues and provide timely updates to clients.
- Reduced shipping errors by implementing a thorough quality control system for outgoing orders.
- Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.
- Checked bills of lading, outgoing package paperwork, and other documentation for accuracy.
- Maintained accurate inventory records, ensuring seamless order processing and shipment tracking.
- Improved shipping efficiency by streamlining packing and labeling processes.
- Managed multiple priorities, consistently meeting or exceeding deadlines for shipment dispatches.
- Consistently met customer satisfaction goals through diligent attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality service in every shipment handled.
- Expedited urgent shipments when necessary, coordinating closely with involved parties to ensure timely delivery without compromising quality standards.
- Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
- Established strong relationships with carriers, enabling prompt resolution of any logistical challenges that arose during transit.
- Streamlined communication between departments, facilitating smooth coordination of shipments and deliveries.
- Prepared detailed reports on shipping activities, providing valuable insights for management decision-making processes.
Truck Driver
Hornady Transportation LLC
03.2010 - 12.2010
- Maintained comprehensive delivery records and facilitated management of customer accounts.
- Logged all pertinent shift information, including driving hours and data on time to keep reports current.
- Submitted reports on condition of truck at end of each trip.
- Recorded expenses and maintained receipts.
- Balanced and handled expense accounts for each trip.
- Submitted daily mileage log with trip sheet, fuel, maintenance and delivery documentation.
- Applied defensive driving and safety techniques to prevent accidents.
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing all road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Sustained safety protocol, ensuring proper, cost-effective and safe handling of equipment and material usage.
- Conducted daily DOT pre-trip inspections according to set checklist.
- Ensured timely delivery by conducting pre-inspections and ensuring truck was maintained for reliable, safe operation.
- Delivered customer orders to homes and places of business within established time frames.
- Observed all driving regulations and safety procedures, maintaining safe driving record.
- Operated tractor-trailer combination in urban, suburban and rural environments and in all types of weather conditions.
- Lifted freight and other objects of various shapes, sizes and weights.
Education
High School Diploma -
Allegany High School
Skills
- Shipping operations
- Production deadline management
- BOL knowledge
- Materials handling and transport
- Customer-oriented
- Route management
- Cargo handling
- Planning ability
- Courteous and polite demeanor
- Strong communicator
- Dependable and reliable
- Efficient trip planner
- Preventive maintenance
- Shipping and receiving
- Shipping software
- Shipping procedures
- Loading and unloading
- Order management
- Freight knowledge
- Inventory cycle counting
- Safety and compliance
- Load preparation
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Records management
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Invoice reconciliation
- Organization and prioritization
- Workflow optimization
- Freight coordination
- Warehouse Safety
- Shipment planning
- Inventory Management
- Logistics coordination
- Storage and supply management
- Vendor relationship management
- Customer service
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Warehouse operations
- Time management abilities
- Order Fulfillment
- Inventory Auditing
- Cycle counting
Timeline
Shipping Clerk
International Paper
04.2011 - Current
Truck Driver
Hornady Transportation LLC
03.2010 - 12.2010
High School Diploma -
Allegany High School
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