Kendra Traft
Latonia,KY
Summary
Versatile warehouse professional with 25 years of experience operating forklifts and other equipment, ensuring efficient and safe material handling and inventory control. Proficient in logistics, customer service and computer skills. Proven ability to maintain a clean and organized work area and effectively communicate with supervisors and team members.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Shipping Clerk
Balluff Inc
Florence, KY
04.2025 - 08.2026
- Packaged outgoing orders securely, ensuring safe transit and timely delivery to customers.
- Verified shipping documents for accuracy and compliance.
- Maintained comprehensive records of shipments, facilitating accurate tracking and compliance with regulations.
- Ensured proper labeling of outgoing items, preventing shipping errors and ensuring compliance with weight limits.
Warehouse Worker
Beckman Coulter
Hebron, KY
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Operated forklifts to transport materials within the warehouse.
- Prepared and completed warehouse orders for delivery or pickup according to schedule.
- Assisted team members in fulfilling order requests accurately.
- Operated scanners, computers, and other equipment to track orders.
Inventory Specialist
Summit Packaging Inc
Hebron, KY
04.2024 - 12.2025
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure accurate stock availability.
- Conducted regular audits to verify inventory accuracy and compliance.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date inventory records.
- Participated in physical inventory counts to keep information accurate and current.
- Resolved discrepancies in inventory records through detailed investigation.
- Investigated discrepancies between physical count and computer records.
Assistant Manager
Dollar General Store
Florence, KY
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Supervised daily operations including scheduling shifts, assigning duties.
- Coordinated schedules to optimize staff coverage during peak hours.
- Trained and mentored new team members on store procedures.
- Managed inventory levels and organized stockroom efficiently.
- Handled customer inquiries and resolved issues promptly.
- Implemented promotional displays to enhance product visibility.
- Monitored employee attendance records, timekeeping, and payroll information.
- Assisted daily operations and ensured efficient store management.
Forklift Operator
Prologistix Staffing
Hebron, KY
01.2023 - 10.2024
- Operated forklifts to transport materials within the warehouse.
- Loaded and unloaded goods from trucks and storage areas.
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Maintained equipment by performing routine inspections and minor repairs.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Holmes High School
Covington,KY06-1995
Skills
- Shipping documentation accuracy
- Shipping logistics
- Regulatory compliance auditing
- Order fulfillment
- Inventory management
- Forklift operation
- Packaging safety
Timeline
Shipping Clerk
Balluff Inc
04.2025 - 08.2026
Warehouse Worker
Beckman Coulter
01.2025 - 04.2025
Inventory Specialist
Summit Packaging Inc
04.2024 - 12.2025
Assistant Manager
Dollar General Store
10.2023 - 04.2024
Forklift Operator
Prologistix Staffing
01.2023 - 10.2024
High School Diploma -
Holmes High School