Driven and dynamic, I leveraged supervisory experience and warehouse operations skills at Book Source to enhance team efficiency and safety. Expert in load planning and a motivated team player, I significantly improved workflow and safety protocols, demonstrating a keen ability to meet and exceed operational goals with precision and teamwork.
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Laurena Edwards
St Louis,MO
Summary
Overview
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Book Source
Warehouse Lead
07.2019 - Current
Job overview
- Trained employees on equipment operation and safety protocols.
- Managed a team of warehouse personnel, delegating tasks effectively to optimize workflow.
- Managed day-to-day operations of warehouse, freight and parcel shipments, returns, and transfers.
- Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move and ship products.
- Loaded, unloaded, and sorted cargo as part of accurate and efficient weekly shipments.
- Maintained a safe working environment, conducting regular safety audits and addressing potential hazards promptly.
Good Family Cleaning
Janitorial Cleaner
07.2017 - 07.2020
Job overview
- Cleaned, stocked and sanitized restrooms and inspected hourly to deliver guests immaculate, safe environments that reflected well on employer.
- Emptied trashcans and transported waste to collection areas.
- Handled equipment, chemicals, and materials properly and with caution.
- Improved facility cleanliness by performing daily janitorial tasks, including sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming.
- Maintained cleaning equipment, performed minor repairs and communicated with management regarding specific needs for new equipment.
PCI
Warehouse Packer
07.2012 - 07.2019
Job overview
- Inspected products before packaging to avoid shipping defective or damaged goods to customers.
- Enhanced warehouse efficiency by accurately packing and labeling products for shipment.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to established safety protocols and procedures.
- Packed, weighed and shipped items per customer specifications.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with products and packaging materials for delivery to and from facility.
- Successfully met daily packing quotas while remaining focused on quality control measures throughout each shift.
- Organized items on racks, shelves and bins to maintain established order.
Skills
- Supervisory Experience
- Order Picking
- Product Packaging
- Shipping and receiving
- Warehouse Operations
- Load Planning
- Motivated Team Player
Timeline
Warehouse Lead
Book Source
07.2019 - Current
Janitorial Cleaner
Good Family Cleaning
07.2017 - 07.2020
Warehouse Packer
PCI
07.2012 - 07.2019
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