Joshua Ferraro
Chesterfield,NJ
Summary
Proven leader in assembly and shipping operations, I excelled at Square Group LLC by enhancing team collaboration and streamlining processes, leading to improved efficiency. Expert in forklift operations and problem-solving, my mentorship and organizational skills significantly boosted onboarding speed and customer satisfaction.
Dependable self-starter experienced in manufacturing production, assembly, quality assurance and machine operation and maintenance.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Assembly Lead
Square Group LLC
07.2018 - 11.2024
- Developed comprehensive training programs for new hires, resulting in faster onboarding and reduced learning curves for employees.
- Resolved conflicts among team members efficiently, fostering a positive work atmosphere that encouraged collaboration and open communication.
- Served as a mentor to junior employees by providing guidance, support, and encouragement in their career development within the organization.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify areas for improvement in the assembly process, leading to more efficient operations.
Shipping and Receiving Lead
Square Group LLC
07.2018 - 11.2024
- Operated forklifts, lift trucks, and hand trucks to move items around warehouse.
- Ensured timely delivery of products by closely monitoring shipments and addressing any potential delays.
- Stacked and stored pallets at end of shift to keep warehouse clean and organized.
- Pulled, verified, and packaged items for shipment.
- Managed warehouse space allocation strategically to accommodate changing inventory needs throughout the year.
- Organized storage areas to optimize materials movements and minimize labor hours.
- Improved warehouse organization for faster order fulfillment, resulting in increased customer satisfaction.
- Utilized forklift or pallet truck to load, unload, transport and store goods.
Shipping and Receiving Coordinator
Greenblendz
03.2010 - 01.2016
- Monitored supply levels for packaging materials and coordinated replenishment orders as needed, avoiding delays in the shipping process.
- Prepared orders for shipment, posting weights and shipping charges onto packaging, marking materials with identifying information and updating logs of shipments outgoing and incoming.
- Maintained a well-organized inventory system for streamlined product retrieval and shipment preparation.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant regulations regarding hazardous materials handling, maintaining a safe working environment for the team.
- Maximized space utilization within the warehouse through strategic storage planning and organization techniques, reducing clutter and improving workflow efficiency.
- Developed custom packing solutions for unique or delicate items, preventing damage during transit and increasing customer satisfaction rates.
Education
High School Diploma -
Anchor Bay Highschool
New Baltimore, MI06-2005
Skills
- Mechanical assembly
- Problem-solving
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Workplace safety
- Forklift operations
- Self motivation
- Standard operating procedures
- Mechanical skills
- Effective communication
- Assembly and production
Timeline
Assembly Lead
Square Group LLC
07.2018 - 11.2024
Shipping and Receiving Lead
Square Group LLC
07.2018 - 11.2024
Shipping and Receiving Coordinator
Greenblendz
03.2010 - 01.2016
High School Diploma -
Anchor Bay Highschool
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