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Joshua Cooper

Vancouver,WA

Summary

Responsible stock and order management professional attentive to details. Highly accurate in recordkeeping, transportation and customer service areas. Identifies and resolves problems without delay to maintain order. Expert with digital recordkeeping.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Inventory Specialist

Parr lumber
Vancouver, WA
01.2022 - Current
  • Maintained accurate and up-to-date inventory records.
  • Monitored stock levels to ensure availability of products.
  • Developed and implemented effective inventory control systems.
  • Conducted periodic inventories and physical counts of product supplies.
  • Investigated discrepancies between physical count and computer records.
  • Ensured proper storage conditions for all items in the warehouse.
  • Identified obsolete or slow moving items for disposal or sale at discounted prices.
  • Participated in physical inventory counts to keep information accurate and current.

Receiving Coordinator

Parr Lumber
Vancouver, WA
04.2019 - 12.2021
  • Assisted with unloading and moving incoming shipments to the receiving area.
  • Verified accuracy of received items against packing slips.
  • Inspected shipments for damages or discrepancies and reported any findings to management team.
  • Maintained accurate records of deliveries and pick-ups using computerized system.
  • Recorded data such as item descriptions, quantities, storage locations into the database.
  • Coordinated returns with vendors when necessary to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
  • Provided assistance with cycle counts when needed to maintain accuracy of inventory levels on hand.
  • Collaborated with warehouse staff to determine placement of stock within the facility according to FIFO principles.
  • Unpacked and examined incoming shipments to confirm consistency with records and routed materials to appropriate department.

Lumber Yard Load Builder

Parr Lumber
Vancouver, WA
12.2015 - 02.2019
  • Loaded lumber onto trucks for delivery to job sites.
  • Organized the yard according to product type and size.
  • Provided support to fellow workers when needed.
  • Accurately assembled orders and built loads for delivery.
  • Loaded and unloaded shipments from trucks and picked up and moved heavy packages and items using forklifts.
  • Tagged and wrote identifying information on containers, boxes and cargo.

Class B Delivery Driver

Parr Lumber
Vancouver, WA
02.2014 - 02.2015
  • Loaded and unloaded delivery truck with packages and merchandise; ensured that items were properly secured in the vehicle.
  • Verified accuracy of orders prior to departure from warehouse; reviewed customer purchase order forms for discrepancies.
  • Inspected assigned delivery vehicle on a daily basis; reported maintenance issues to supervisor.
  • Ensured compliance with Department of Transportation guidelines related to weight limits, hazardous material handling, driver's log book entries.
  • Demonstrated ability to operate forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, dollies and other equipment used for product movement.
  • Grouped and routed deliveries according to designated areas to maintain efficient delivery times.
  • Utilized street maps to plan and determine most efficient routes.

Lumber Yard Associate

Parr Lumber
Vancouver, WA
03.2013 - 02.2014
  • Unloaded and stocked lumber in warehouse according to size, type, and grade.
  • Assisted customers with selecting appropriate lumber for projects based on their specifications.
  • Measured cut lengths of lumber for customers as requested.
  • Kept work area clean and organized throughout the day.
  • Provided excellent customer service by answering questions about products or services offered at the yard.

Field Artillery Cannon Crewmember

US Army
Colorado Springs, CO
07.1996 - 07.2005
  • Loaded, unloaded and prepared ammunition for firing.
  • Maintained records of all rounds fired from cannons.
  • Communicated with other units regarding movement, location, and status of personnel and equipment.
  • Repaired damaged parts or sections of artillery pieces using hand tools.
  • Prepared reports on performance of weapons systems during exercises or drills.
  • Supervised loading procedures for ammunition onto vehicles for transport.
  • Provided instruction on the use of weapons systems to new personnel.

Education

Education

Clark College
Vancouver, WA
08-2012

Skills

  • Material Handling
  • Customer Service
  • Inventory Reconciliation
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Cost Reduction
  • Inventory Control
  • Forklift Operation
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Excellent Communication
  • Time management abilities

Affiliations

  • Spending time with my family
  • Fishing
  • Wood crafts, painting miniatures, paracord and crochet projects

Accomplishments

Crewmember
  • US Army awards: 3 good conduct medals, 4 Army achievement medals, 1 Army accommodation award with Valorous device, 1 NCO leadership course award

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Inventory Specialist

Parr lumber
01.2022 - Current

Receiving Coordinator

Parr Lumber
04.2019 - 12.2021

Lumber Yard Load Builder

Parr Lumber
12.2015 - 02.2019

Class B Delivery Driver

Parr Lumber
02.2014 - 02.2015

Lumber Yard Associate

Parr Lumber
03.2013 - 02.2014

Field Artillery Cannon Crewmember

US Army
07.1996 - 07.2005

Education

Clark College
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