Kyle Foster
Lebanon,PA
Summary
Resourceful Shipping and Receiving Lead known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialized in inventory management, logistic coordination, and safety compliance which ensure smooth warehouse operations. Excel in time management, teamwork, and problem-solving, enabling effective leadership in fast-paced environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
2013
2013
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Shipping and Receiving Lead
Sherwin-Williams
Lebanon, PA
01.2026 - Current
- Oversaw daily shipping and receiving operations for paint products.
- Coordinated with team members to maintain accurate inventory levels.
- Utilized warehouse management system for tracking shipments and orders.
- Inspected incoming goods for quality and accuracy before processing.
- Managed documentation for shipping, receiving, and inventory control tasks.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations in the warehouse environment.
- Maintained high standards of quality control throughout the entire shipping and receiving process.
- Managed warehouse operations by organizing workflow, delegating tasks, and ensuring accuracy of product labeling.
- Performed daily shipping and receiving duties, including verifying items received against invoices or packing slips.
- Supervised and trained personnel in the proper use of shipping and receiving equipment and procedures.
- Inspected containers for damages or discrepancies prior to accepting them from carriers.
- Identified opportunities for improvement in the existing shipping and receiving processes.
- Developed strategies to improve overall efficiency of shipping and receiving processes.
- Operated lift and hand trucks to transfer materials to and from target areas.
- Prepared work orders, bills of lading or shipping orders to route materials.
- Picked batches that were immediately needed for tankers and rail unloading to keep the batch making process moving and avoid detention charges for tankers.
Shipping and Receiving
Sherwin-Williams
Lebanon, PA
02.2025 - 01.2026
- Completed shipping and receiving paperwork, and cross-checked quantity, quality, labeling and addressing of orders to verify accuracy.
- Supported shipping and receiving needs by loading and unloading transportation vehicles and containers.
- Collaborated with other departments, such as Human Resources, Quality Control, Batchmaking, Shipping and Receiving, to ensure smooth workflow processes.
- Performed daily shipping and receiving duties, including verifying items received against invoices or packing slips.
- Picked orders and prepared for shipping and receiving of incoming products.
- Worked closely with other teams involved in shipping and receiving processes.
- Managed shipping and receiving documents such as bills of lading, packing slips.
- Managed all aspects of the organization's supply chain operations, including procurement, inventory control, distribution, logistics, warehousing, shipping and receiving.
- Collaborated with team members across departments in order to resolve any discrepancies related to shipping and receiving operations.
- Worked collaboratively with shipping and receiving personnel to ensure timely processing of orders.
- Communicated effectively with coworkers regarding shipping and receiving procedures.
Pipe Laborer
Brubacher Excavating
Stevens, PA
06.2023 - 01.2024
- Operated heavy machinery for pipe installation and maintenance.
- Dug trenches to prepare sites for pipe laying and repair work.
- Assisted in measuring and cutting pipes to required specifications.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure safety protocols were followed.
- Cleaned and organized job sites to maintain a safe working environment.
- Loaded and unloaded materials and tools for various projects.
- Supported skilled workers in aligning, securing, and testing pipes.
- Followed safety protocols while operating heavy machinery.
- Followed instructions accurately to complete assigned tasks efficiently.
- Transported materials and tools to job sites safely in company vehicles.
- Loaded and unloaded pipes from trucks using cranes or hoists.
- Cut pipes as required for installation.
- Adhered strictly to industry standards for quality control when installing pipes.
- Ensured that all tools were stored properly after each shift.
- Measured distances accurately between pipe connections using measuring tapes or laser levels.
- Communicated effectively with foreman about daily tasks assigned.
- Maintained and operated equipment such as pipe threading machines, power saws, and pressure testing pumps.
- Assisted with excavation work in order to lay down pipeline foundations.
- Cut diverse pipe sizes and lengths to prepare for installation.
- Cut openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings.
- Filled pipes with water or air, observing pressure gauges, and pipes to troubleshoot and locate leaks.
Batchmaker
Sherwin-Williams
Lebanon, PA
02.2022 - 05.2023
- Prepared chemical batches following precise formulas and safety protocols.
- Operated mixing equipment to ensure consistent product quality and performance.
- Maintained accurate inventory records for raw materials and finished products.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline batch production processes.
- Conducted quality checks to confirm adherence to company standards.
- Assisted in training new employees on equipment operation and safety practices.
- Identified and reported equipment malfunctions to minimize downtime during operations.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on all machinery used in the production process.
- Calibrated measuring instruments to maintain accuracy levels within acceptable parameters.
- Operated various types of equipment such as mixers, tanks, and pumps in accordance with established safety procedures.
- Cleaned equipment after each use in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss best practices for producing high-quality products.
- Organized raw material storage areas according to company standards.
- Maintained accurate records of all materials used in the batch making process, including quantity, type and cost.
- Ensured compliance with applicable regulatory requirements regarding health, safety and environment regulations.
- Reviewed production orders and identified necessary ingredients to create batches of product.
- Weighed out specified amounts of materials for each batch based on formulas and recipes.
- Inspected raw materials and equipment, reporting urgent issues or problems to supervisors.
- Measured, mixed and poured liquid and powdered ingredients specific to formulations for various products.
Sanitation, Bakery, Goldfish, Biscuit GBH
Pepperidge Farm
Denver, PA
06.2012 - 01.2022
- Cleaned and sanitized mixers, chutes, and everyday baking tools and equipment for Bakery, Goldfish, and Biscuit operations.
- Mixed various ingredients for bakery, bread operations for production use.
- Handled oven and bread pan stacker duties.
- Set-up bakery, bread cutter lines for production, and performed changeovers daily for different loafs of bread.
- Operated advanced robotics for bakery, goldfish, and biscuit operations.
- Packaged, weighed, and made sure cookie weights were compliant with FDA regulations.
- Performed preventative maintenance in Bakery, Goldfish, and Biscuit operations for daily and effective use for every start-up and shut-down processes.
- Trained other employees in Biscuit on advanced robotics and forklift duties, and followed th process with the proper documentation to supervisors and other members of management.
- Oversaw and lead all six lines in the Biscuit operations, including mixing, baking, and packaging.
Education
Cocalico High School
Denver, PASkills
- Inventory management
- Warehouse operations
- Quality control
- Shipping and receiving documentation
- Overseeing multiple types of production and shipping and receiving operations
Timeline
Shipping and Receiving Lead
Sherwin-Williams
01.2026 - Current
Shipping and Receiving
Sherwin-Williams
02.2025 - 01.2026
Pipe Laborer
Brubacher Excavating
06.2023 - 01.2024
Batchmaker
Sherwin-Williams
02.2022 - 05.2023
Sanitation, Bakery, Goldfish, Biscuit GBH
Pepperidge Farm
06.2012 - 01.2022
Cocalico High School