Larry Hooper
Long Beach,CA
Summary
Reliable Shipping Clerk promotes productive warehouse functions to meet goals and satisfy customer needs. Excels at managing fast-paced work, inspecting shipments and resolving issues with vendor representatives. Strong records management and planning abilities. Organized Shipping Clerk offers 6-year background creating shipping documents, pulling inventory and monitoring shipments. Hardworking and customer-oriented individual possessing strong communication and mathematics skills. Well-versed in operating scanners, forklifts, dollies and scales. Experienced shipper with background working in fast-paced shipping environments moving merchandise of diverse sizes and types. Keeps work areas neat with strong housekeeping skills. Organized, dedicated and focused on going above and beyond requirements to contribute to team success. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Shipping Clerk
DFS NORTH America, Torrance DC
Torrance, CA
01.2019 - Current
- Checked bills of lading, outgoing package paperwork and other documentation for accuracy.
- Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
- Reviewed order data to verify transactions and shipping dates.
- Operated equipment such as forklifts and balers to move outgoing shipments to loading area.
- Organized storage areas to optimize materials movements and minimize labor hours.
- Orchestrated routing by producing accurate shipping documentation and package labels.
- Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.
- Maintained accurate computer records of materials weights, bill amounts and identified variances.
- Completed basic mathematical calculations to check weights and dimensions of shipments.
- Monitored scheduled shipment dates to achieve timely delivery, expediting as necessary and communicating variances to customers.
- Moved shipment materials to and from designated areas using lift and hand trucks.
- Utilized forklift or pallet truck to load, unload, transport and store goods.
- Worked effectively with shippers to resolve shipment issues, damaged materials and shortages.
Warehouse Worker
Elwood Staffing
Torrance, CA
11.2016 - 01.2019
- Loaded, unloaded and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Wrapped pallets in shrink wrap prior to loading.
- Operated pallet jacks and material moving equipment to receive and transport items from various warehouse locations.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 50 pounds.
- Checked packages and merchandise for damage and notified vendors.
- Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
- Inspected work areas for cleanliness and obstacles and removed cartons and boxes to keep work areas organized and hazard-free.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Used hand-held devices and computers to record and monitor inventory levels and completed audits to uncover and address inaccuracies.
- Alternated goods in inventory by observing first-in and first-out approach to keep shelves organized and properly stocked.
- Operated RF scanners to track merchandise and verify contents of containers.
- Completed daily cycle counts and quarterly inventories and resolved variances to maintain data accuracy.
Manufacturer
DSPM
Ontario, CA
11.2014 - 01.2016
- Worked with raw materials to develop complete and commercially viable products.
- Conducted performance tests and quality assurance tests of goods to meet product certification requirements.
- Observed quality assurance measures to avoid potential lawsuits from consumers.
- Produced items in bulk and removed assembling complexities by using automated systems.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
- Adjusted alignment of drills, guides and holding devices.
Education
Electrical Certificate - Electrician
WyoTech - Long Beach
Long Beach, CA11.2013
High School Diploma -
Bloomington High School
Bloomington, CA05.2012
Skills
- Supply Requisition
- Carrier Relations
- Storage and Supply Management
- Teamwork and Cooperation
- Warehousing Operations
- Inventory Replenishment
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Preparing Containers
- Self-Motivated and Independent
- Box and Container Packing
- Shipping and Receiving
- Equipment Maintenance
- Organization and Prioritization
- Packing and Scanning
- Team Goals
- Basic Mathematics
- Cherry Picker Operations
- Heavy Machinery Operation
- Handheld Scanners
- Bill of Lading
- Hand and Power Tools
- Critical Thinking
Timeline
Shipping Clerk
DFS NORTH America, Torrance DC
01.2019 - Current
Warehouse Worker
Elwood Staffing
11.2016 - 01.2019
Manufacturer
DSPM
11.2014 - 01.2016
Electrical Certificate - Electrician
WyoTech - Long Beach
High School Diploma -
Bloomington High School
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