Kerry Upshaw
Birmingham,AL
Summary
Accomplished Shipping and Receiving Manager with a proven track record at Farco Plastics, enhancing warehouse efficiency and inventory accuracy. Expert in forklift operation and inventory management software, coupled with exceptional team collaboration skills. Achieved a significant reduction in transit times by optimizing warehouse layout, demonstrating a strong ability to streamline operations and exceed employer expectations.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Crane Operator
Atlas Tube
02.2025 - 02.2026
- Operated crane equipment to transport materials across job sites efficiently.
- Conducted routine inspections on cranes, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
- Collaborated with ground crew to coordinate precise load movements and enhance workflow.
- Trained junior operators on safe crane operation practices and equipment handling.
Shipping and Receiving Manager
Farco Plastics
09.2020 - 01.2025
- Operated forklifts, lift trucks, and hand trucks to move items around warehouse.
- Optimized warehouse layout for efficient product flow from receiving to shipping areas, minimizing wasted time in transit between locations.
- Pulled, verified, and packaged items for shipment.
- Managed inventory control with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring accurate stock levels.
Warehouse Shipper
Medical Place
08.2016 - 09.2020
- Improved accuracy in order fulfillment through meticulous attention to detail when picking, packing, and labeling orders.
- Collaborated effectively with team members to expedite order fulfillment and maintain smooth operations.
- Trained new employees on warehouse procedures, ensuring efficient integration into the team while maintaining high productivity levels.
Material Handler / Order Selector
Kinedyne
07.2012 - 08.2016
- Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
- Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
- Maintained a safe work environment by following proper safety protocols and conducting regular inspections.
- Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
Forklift Operator/ Assembly
Mando America
01.2008 - 07.2012
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
Education
High School Diploma -
Booker T. Washington High School
Tuskegee, AL05.2006
Skills
Receiving processes
Warehouse operations
Lean principles
Order fulfillment
Freight management
Shipping procedures
Forklift operation
Inventory management
Outgoing shipments oversight
Inventory management software
Loading and unloading
Shipment tracking
Data entry
Heavy lifting
Defective product removal and disposal
Team collaboration
Logistics processes planning
Workforce management
Shipping and receiving
Warehouse inspections
Customer service
Worker supervision
Distribution and warehousing
Quality control
Warehouse logistics
Delivery scheduling
Production goals
Shipping and receiving processes
Crane operation expertise
Timeline
Crane Operator
Atlas Tube
02.2025 - 02.2026
Shipping and Receiving Manager
Farco Plastics
09.2020 - 01.2025
Warehouse Shipper
Medical Place
08.2016 - 09.2020
Material Handler / Order Selector
Kinedyne
07.2012 - 08.2016
Forklift Operator/ Assembly
Mando America
01.2008 - 07.2012
High School Diploma -
Booker T. Washington High School