Kody Franck
Dyersville,IA
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record at Simmons Pet Food, excelling in quality assurance and inventory management. Recognized for meticulous attention to detail, enhancing product quality and reducing defects. Skilled in shipment processing and committed to workplace safety, fostering a collaborative environment that drives team success.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate
Exspress Employment Pro
Dubuque, IA
06.2018 - Current
- Assisted in daily operational tasks to support team objectives and enhance workflow efficiency.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline communication and improve project outcomes.
- Provided administrative support for project management, ensuring timely completion of deliverables.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks for efficient material handling and transport.
- Managed inventory levels through regular stock counts and system updates.
- Coordinated shipments, ensuring timely loading and unloading of goods.
- Implemented safety protocols, reducing workplace incidents by promoting best practices.
- Streamlined order picking processes, improving accuracy in fulfilling customer requests.
- Prepared orders for shipment by picking, packing, and labeling merchandise.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work area to enhance operational efficiency.
- Worked safely around moving machinery.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve daily targets and complete tasks efficiently.
- Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 50 pounds.
- Assisted in reducing product damage by properly handling and storing materials.
- Manually or mechanically loaded and unloaded materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles
- Operated various types of equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, or hand trucks safely while moving products throughout the facility.
Line Inspector
Simmons Pet Food
Peosta, IA
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Identified defects and non-conformities, initiating corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Collaborated with production teams to streamline processes and enhance product quality.
- Conducted thorough inspections to ensure compliance with quality standards and specifications.
- Upheld a high standard of cleanliness in the workspace, abiding by both company policies and regulatory requirements for sanitation practices in industrial environments.
- Contributed to a safer work environment by reporting unsafe conditions or equipment malfunctions during inspections.
- Examined products for imperfections and defects.
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Family Dollar
Maquoketa, IA
05.2015 - 05.2018
- Coordinated inbound and outbound shipments ensuring accuracy and compliance with company standards.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks for efficient material handling in fast-paced environment.
- Maintained accurate inventory records using warehouse management systems to streamline operations.
- Trained new staff on shipping procedures and safety protocols to enhance team performance.
- Received incoming shipments, compared contents against associated records and transmitted to proper department.
- Packaged goods in safe containers to prepare for shipping, adhering to packaging protocols.
- Used pallet jacks and dollies to load and unloaded goods from trucks and containers.
- Reduced shipping errors through meticulous inspection of outgoing packages and double-checking labels.
Education
High School Diploma -
Midland High School
Wyoming, IA05-2008
Skills
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Computer skills
- Workplace safety
- Courteous and professional
- Order fulfillment
- Inventory management
- Shipment processing
Timeline
Line Inspector
Simmons Pet Food
08.2021 - 01.2022
Associate
Exspress Employment Pro
06.2018 - Current
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Family Dollar
05.2015 - 05.2018
High School Diploma -
Midland High School