John C. Sendzimer
Bolingbrook,IL
Summary
I am an experienced in warehouse, shipping manager, and dock supervisor. With believe in forethought - that 15 minutes of planning can save hours of unnecessary hard work. Believe working smart, which consistently lets the team get more done with less. Above all else enforce the safety guidelines established for any job to ensure safety of team. Authorized to work in the US for any employer.
Dedicated Warehouse team member skilled in operating equipment, prioritizing tasks and carrying out fast-paced work to meet team goals. Strong understanding of OSHA standards and optimal safety guidelines. Hard worker consistently arrives early and stays late to get deadline-oriented jobs complete.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Warehouse Worker
Lumino
Fitchburg, WI
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Checked packages and merchandise for damage and notified vendors.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Operated pallet jacks and material moving equipment to receive and transport items from various warehouse locations.
- aided in revising procedures to increase productivity
Dock Supervisor
Yellow Freight
Bolingbrook, IL
07.2022 - 05.2023
- Implemented loading dock process and productivity improvements.
- Managed team of 5-20 to facilitate domestic and international shipments.
- Communicated and coordinated with 3 departments to verify operational peak performance.
- Improved employee performance through coaching and feedback.
- Loaded trucks and properly secured items to prevent damage during transportation.
- Utilized forklifts and pallet jacks to safely move merchandise and minimize loss.
Dock Worker and Spotter
Yellow Freight
Bolingbrook, IL
09.2020 - 06.2022
- Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move and ship products.
- Used fork lifts, hand truck, and pallet jacks to move materials on dock.
- Secured cargo using chains, load bars, wood blocks, and straps.
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Inspected cargo for proper packaging to meet safety and security regulations.
- Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
- Loaded, unloaded, and sorted cargo as part of accurate and efficient weekly shipments.
- Prevented load shifting or damage by using bracing and strapping techniques.
Supply Chain Administrator
Perma-Seal Basement Systems
Burr Ridge, IL
11.2018 - 04.2020
- Enter and pick orders for the next day's jobs for 21 crew's
- Transferred to camera and rod technician
- Implemented inventory-management strategies to maximize availability and decrease waste.
- Oversaw demand planning, purchasing, and logistics.
- Improved, standardized and documented planning and scheduling processes.
Shipping Manager
Gifts For You
Woodridge, IL
11.2013 - 11.2018
- Prioritize and oversee the day-to-day domestic and international shipping objectives of the company
- Manage the logistics of an average of 1500 shipments per day, shipping the fastest route and best carrier to ensure we meet all deadlines
- Create processes and procedures that mitigate errors and increase efficiency
- Document and maintain processes and procedures in a 25-page manual
- Publish knowledgebase guides that contain our standard operating practices
- Train staff on best practices so each worker can do their job on their own with minimal supervision
- Create and maintain an Excel spreadsheet for 2500 items, denoting the proper shipping containers, shipping instructions, and dimensional weighting to ensure we properly charge our clients
- All these efforts have led to an increase in productivity of 150%, tripling our output as the company has grown, while adding very little to our overhead
- Keep the warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety regulations set forth by both Federal and State regulations
- Manage a flexible number of employees during peak and off-peak seasons.
Field Technician
Content Recovery Experts
Downers Grove, IL
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Documented and photographed items of value from properties that sustained fire and flood damage
- Inventoried, packed, and removed items to a secure warehouse facility
- Cleaned and refurbished items in need of repair
- Returned and installed items as instructed by insurance company
- Trained and supervised workers for larger jobs
- Cleaned onsite as needed.
Truck Driver
A. Smith Trucking
Bedford Park, Il
10.2003 - 01.2012
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
Education
No Degree - Business
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, ILHigh School Diploma -
Downers Grove South
Downers Grove06.1998
Skills
- Additional Information
- Software Knowledge:
- ADSI shipping system OMS for inventory OMS for intranet MS Office
- Operational Efficiency
- Inventory Accuracy
- Material Handling and Moving
- Operational Safety
- Forklift and Pallet Jack Use
- Safety Awareness
- Transportation and Logistics
Certification
SHIPPING (4 years)
ADSI (4 years)
INTRANET (4 years)
INVENTORY (2 years)
MS OFFICE (2 years)
Certifications and Licenses
CPR
August 2016 to August 2018
CPR and first aide certified in Illinois
Bloodborne Pathogens
August 2017 to August 2018
Osha certified to clean up blood and other potential infectious material (opim)
Timeline
Warehouse Worker
Lumino
06.2023 - 12.2023
Dock Supervisor
Yellow Freight
07.2022 - 05.2023
Dock Worker and Spotter
Yellow Freight
09.2020 - 06.2022
Supply Chain Administrator
Perma-Seal Basement Systems
11.2018 - 04.2020
Shipping Manager
Gifts For You
11.2013 - 11.2018
Field Technician
Content Recovery Experts
01.2012 - 01.2014
Truck Driver
A. Smith Trucking
10.2003 - 01.2012
No Degree - Business
College of DuPage
High School Diploma -
Downers Grove South