Lawrence Collins
Tacoma,WA
Summary
Motivated Working foreman shipping successful at managing customs compliance, inventory control, customer service and transportation logistics. Excellent problem solving and interpersonal skills.Logistics Specialist focused on drafting persuasive and comprehensive information papers, feedback reports and recommendations that influence company decision-making.Dedicated Transportation Logistics Coordinator qualified in data management and anomaly-based analytics. Cuts costs and improves efficiency through effective management, strategic scheduling and streamlined operations.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
.Material Examining and Distribution Worker
DLA Disposition Services
JBLM And Bangor Naval Station
04.2021 - 12.2024
- Trained new employees on proper use of equipment, safety protocols, and other job-related tasks.
- Tracked merchandise movements using RF scanners.
- Delivered or routed materials to departments using handtruck, conveyor or sorting bins.
- Operated a variety of machinery such as box cutters, shrink wrap machines, tape guns.
- Unpacked and examined incoming shipments to confirm consistency with records and routed materials to appropriate department.
- Troubleshot issues related to shipping and receiving in compliance with corporate procedures.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with pallet jacks and forklifts.
- Requisitioned and stored shipping materials and supplies to maintain inventory of stock.
- Ensured all items were properly labeled before shipment.
- Packed, sealed or affixed postage to prepare materials for shipping.
- Identified opportunities for improvement in operational efficiency.
- Utilized barcode scanners to track shipments and update databases accordingly.
- Compared shipping routes or methods to determine least environmental impact.
- Determined shipping methods, routes or rates for materials to be shipped.
- Inspected and recorded incoming and outgoing orders for count, damage and dates.
- Traced missing material and shipments through vendor and customer communications.
- Examined shipment contents and compare with manifests, invoices or orders to verify accuracy.
- Prepared secure and well-organized shipping boxes, pallets and crates.
Diksribution Warehouse Worker
Boeing
Seattle, WA
06.2016 - 07.2020
- Used digital database to keep records of units and stock moved.
- Kept up to date on safety procedures and correct lifting techniques to prevent injuries.
- Secured items in truck by strapping over protective padding.
- Directed items according to established routing schemes using computer-controlled keyboards and scanning equipment to assist mail-sorting processes.
- Kept shelves, workstations and pallet areas neat and tidy to maintain safe work environment.
- Applied barcodes to cargo and used digital scanners to track and locate materials during transportation.
- Packaged items carefully using protective materials like bubble wrap or foam sheets.
- Inspected incoming shipments for damage or discrepancies.
- Carried necessary tools and supplies to transportation vehicles and returned to proper storage areas after use.
- Assisted in packaging and labeling of products for shipment.
- Investigated any reported problems regarding shipping errors or damages.
- Verified accuracy of incoming shipments against purchase orders.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed at all times while operating machinery.
- Used scanners to track parcel information, condition or receipt.
- Operated large vehicles, forklifts and pallet jacks to transport multiple freight loads.
- Assembled orders according to customer requests.
- Placed bins, carts and containers in convenient locations to assist with loading efficiency.
- Followed organizational procedures to stack and store cargo in transit sheds, ship holds and warehouses.
- Collaborated closely with other departments on special projects as needed.
Fork Lift Driver
Georgia-Pacific
Olympia, WA
06.1992 - 11.2012
- Trained new employees on how to safely operate a forklift in accordance with company policies.
- Conducted regular inspection of forklift to support safe operation.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Positioned lifting devices to secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
- Followed safe practices to mix and apply chemicals.
- Stacked pallets in an orderly fashion within storage facilities or onto delivery trucks.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area throughout shift.
- Weighed materials or products to record data on tags or labels.
- Utilized radio frequency scanners to accurately record items loaded onto trailers.
- Checked shipments for damaged or incorrect items.
- Operated forklifts to transport materials between loading, processing, and storage areas.
- Reported any issues with machinery promptly to supervisor for repair.
- Drove gasoline- or electric-powered vehicles to transport materials between loading, processing and storage areas.
- Ensured all safety regulations were met while operating the forklift in the warehouse area.
- Verified inventory counts by comparing them against previous records.
- Moved levers and controls that operate lifting devices to load, unload, transport and stack material
- Noted and recorded receipt of materials on drivers' paperwork.
- Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
- Reported safety and quality issues to management.
- Loaded and unloaded goods from vehicles, ensuring secure and damage-free handling.
- Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
- Collaborated in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
- Ensured efficient handling of merchandise and products to maintain inventory accuracy.
- Scheduled or performed needed maintenance on equipment to promote longevity of use.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Ele Engineering
South Seattle Comm Co
Associate of Science - Wireless Comm
Bates College
2012
Skills
- Global logistics
- Inventory tracking
- Shipment consolidations planning
- Order picking
- Stock control
- Loading and unloading
- Warehouse safety
- Packing and shipping
- Heavy lifting
- Workplace cleanliness
- Barcode scanning
- Order packing
- Supply chain
- Adaptable to change
- Freight handling
- Packing and scanning orders
- Item sorting
- Managing deliveries
- Work order processing
- Maintaining equipment
- Resolving operational issues
- Forklift operations
- Order filling
- Crating shipments
- Inventory control
- Warehouse and fulfillment
- Strategic planner
- Detail-oriented
- Flexible
- Works well independently
- Customer service-oriented
Accomplishments
Lowered freight rates by []% by negotiating with manufacturers and the transportation department.Reduced customer costs by 20% by consolidating 20 shipments into 15 Increased the on-time deliveries by 18Acted as department head for 12 months while warehouse supervisor was on leave.% within the first year of employment.loads.
Timeline
.Material Examining and Distribution Worker
DLA Disposition Services
04.2021 - 12.2024
Diksribution Warehouse Worker
Boeing
06.2016 - 07.2020
Fork Lift Driver
Georgia-Pacific
06.1992 - 11.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Ele Engineering
South Seattle Comm Co
Associate of Science - Wireless Comm
Bates College
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