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Karen Bernhard

Janesville,MN

Summary

Experienced Warehouse Manager skilled in inventory control and distribution logistics. Streamlined operations and enhanced efficiency through effective team management and process oversight. Expertise includes stock management, receiving process coordination, and workforce scheduling.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Shipping/Receiving/Warehouse Specialist

Kato Cable LLC
Mankato, Minnesota
08.2021 - Current

Counted required parts for each job to ensure production lines were adequately prepared.

  • Managed cable inventory storage and staging for Kato Cable LLC warehouse operations.
  • Picked, packed, and labeled cable orders for shipping and delivery.
  • Loaded and unloaded incoming materials using pallet jacks and warehouse equipment.

Distribution/Truck driver

Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics
Mankato, MN
07.1999 - Current
  • Transported marine electronics shipments between Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics facilities and vendors.
  • Secured cargo to safeguard sensitive marine equipment during loading and transit, ensuring safe delivery.
  • Inspected truck condition, tires, lights, and safety gear before daily routes.
  • Implemented daily DOT pre-trip inspections to reduce risks or delivery delays.
  • Maintained accurate delivery logs, pickup records, and DOT paperwork to ensure compliance and accountability.
  • Loaded and unloaded pallets using dock equipment and hand trucks.
  • Followed regular schedule of pickups for individual customers and groups.

• Collaborated with warehouse management system to streamline order picking, labeling, wrapping, and loading for timely customer deliveries.

Education

Kirkwood Community College
Muscatine, IA

Skills

  • Warehouse management systems
  • Shipping software
  • Inventory control
  • Order picking
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Loading and unloading
  • Freight handling
  • Dock equipment
  • Pallet jacking
  • Packaging and labeling
  • Stock control
  • Cycle counting
  • Forklift operation
  • Warehouse safety
  • Detail orientation
  • Team communication

Timeline

Shipping/Receiving/Warehouse Specialist

Kato Cable LLC
08.2021 - Current

Distribution/Truck driver

Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics
07.1999 - Current

Kirkwood Community College
Karen Bernhard