Jon Smith

• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
• Controlled palletizer to arrange packages on pallet and transfer load to storage or delivery platform.
• Informed supervisor of equipment malfunction quickly to minimize downtime.
• Monitored product on conveyor to identify and cull packages with damages or defects.
• Transferred loaded pallets onto delivery or storage areas.
• Adjusted machinery and notified supervisors of malfunctions
• Set up blow mold and all associated equipment to minimize line changeover times.
• Resolved issues during startup and production while adhering to blow process sequence of operations.
• Followed start-up, production and cleaning protocols, as well as completed required logs and documentation.
• Observed continuous operation of automatic machines to guarantee products met specifications and to detect jams or malfunctions, making adjustments as necessary.

• Regularly reviewed invoices and double-checked orders.
• Worked with inventory clerks and receiver's to plan product to be put away.
• Corresponded with independent carriers make arrangements and provide instructions for shipment and delivery of orders.
• Coordinated warehouse organization scheme and product placements.
• Helped inventory conduct cycle counts and yearly audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
• Unloaded pallets and deliveries and organized products in warehouse.
• Double-checked cargo inventories and documentation for accuracy.
• Compiled and maintained records such as shipping documents, GPS tracking and customer billing data using Stream Servers.
• Drove productivity and process efficiency through improvements to receiving best practices.
• Drafted and managed work and shipping orders, bills of lading and shipping route materials for accurate and compliant recordkeeping.
• Handled day-to-day parcel receiving overseeing more than 300 packages per day.
• Conducted research to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes.
• Moved shipment materials to and from designated areas using lift and hand trucks.
• Received incoming shipments, compared contents against associated records and transmitted to proper department.
• Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.

• Supervised warehouse operations while managing 8 employees during 8-12 hour shifts.
• Listened closely during team meetings to gain complete understanding of duties required for each shift, completing priority tasks first.
• Recorded information, shortages and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
• Prevented load shifting or damage by using bracing and strapping techniques.
• Trained employees on equipment operation and safety protocols.
• Created and enforced detailed organization processes to increase quality service standards.
• Managed day-to-day operations of warehouse, including freight and parcel shipments, returns and transfers.
• Acted as liaison between company departments and warehouse teams.
• Assisted shipping management with delivery scheduling during busy periods, developing new skills in time management and team development while boosting warehouse efficiency.
• Double checked records, daily reports and inventory transactions to identify and correct variances.
• Kept storage areas organized, clean and secure to fully protect company assets.
• Managed efficient transportation over several different supply chain needs across entire warehouse.
• Quickly answered all job-related inquiries from supervisor and delivered updates on anticipated task completion times.
• Promoted safety policies and practices among personnel, enforcing appropriate handling and use of equipment and products.

• Set and optimized policies to maintain efficiency and responsiveness to demands.
• Managed and allocated staff and material resources to meet production goals.
• Developed and implemented warehouse operations plans such as delivery routes, volunteering assignments along with loading and unloading strategies.
• Spearheaded department training for new volunteers to use from one event to next.
• Boosted team performance with enhanced volunteer evaluation processes.
• Planned and resourced personnel and logistics for several operations component exercises resulting in 30+ volunteers trained to act quickly in critical roles.
• Monitored volunteer productivity and optimized procedures to reduce time needed to set up FANX events.
• Monitored customer feedback to devise strategies and determine process improvements for better customer experiences.
• Developed strong relations with company associates, reducing turnover, keeping key players in leadership positions.
• Forged and cultivated productive relationships with community members and potential partners.
• Maintained constructive client and vendor relationships.
• Established operational objectives and work plans and delegated assignments to subordinate managers.
• Built, supervised and mentored 6+ teams and leaders in key operations areas to ensure smooth performance from one event to next.
• Developed and maintained relationships with Pop Life owners and suppliers through continued communication.
• Streamlined and enhanced warehouse and operations systems by initiating key workflows.

The last position I held at AFS was a loader. I have experience in selecting, PIT putaways and receiving.