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Lawrence Halverson

Lawrence Halverson

Shipping Supervisor
Fresno,California

Summary

Fast learner who is used to high pace environments that require quick thinking and in the moment decision making. Quickly advanced by going above and beyond to meet and exceed the expectations within the job by showing up to work each and every day with a desire to improve and evolve work practices. Takes pride and understand the importance of making sure the job is done efficiently and accurately the first time.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Shipping Supervisor

Busseto Foods
Fresno, California
11.2020 - Current
  • Supervised shipping team of 7 employees.
  • Inspected loading operations for improvements in efficiency and safety.
  • Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.
  • Managed shipping and receiving activities for company with 40 orders processed daily.
  • Communicated with vendor representatives to resolve damaged shipments and item shortages.
  • Monitored and reported on transportation costs and properly filed shipping documents.
  • Pulled, verified and packaged items for shipment.
  • Maintained positive relationships with representatives of UPS, FedEX, USPS and DHL shipping companies.
  • Operated forklifts, lift trucks and hand trucks to move items around warehouse.
  • Prepared shipping documents and invoices, processed payments and fielded client questions.
  • Organized storage areas to optimize materials movements and minimize labor hours.
  • Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
  • Stacked and stored pallets at end of shift to keep warehouse clean and organized.
  • Set up local, domestic and international shipments according to postal, shipper and foreign regulations.
  • Maintained accurate computer records of materials weights, bill amounts and identified variances.
  • Boosted inventory and recordkeeping accuracy by conducting thorough inspections and comparing shipment contents with documentation.
  • Conducted training programs with employees to promote familiarity with company products and applications.
  • Divided and categorized cargo received and redirected shipments in response to customer requests.

General Laborer

Silgan Containers
Modesto, California
06.2014 - 10.2020
  • Loaded, unloaded and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Assisted team members with tasks that require group effort.
  • Collaborated with team members to carry out efficient work with optimal safety and achieve timetables.
  • Notified supervisors of defective equipment or material.
  • Read work orders or received oral instructions to determine work assignments and equipment and materials needed.
  • Performed thorough quality checks on products and materials to identify any defects.
  • Operated forklift to load and unload materials and equipment on trucks.
  • Handled supply and equipment inventories and distribution for workers.
  • Multi-tasked on forklifts and improved project completion times.
  • Produced parts and assemblies quickly and efficiently within tolerances.
  • Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
  • Led inventory processes to minimize project lags.

Cook

McDonald's
Oakdale, CA
01.2014 - 06.2014
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.

Education

High School Diploma -

Reedley High School
Reedley, CA
07.2013

Skills

  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Specifications Conformance
  • Materials Monitoring
  • Warehouse Management
  • Supply Inventory Management
  • Shipping Activity Oversight
  • Process Monitoring
  • Product Transportation
  • Shipping and Receiving
  • Laborer Oversight
  • Organizational Requirements Monitoring
  • Workforce Management
  • Warehouse Safety Programs
  • Incoming Shipments Review
  • Outgoing Shipments Oversight

Certification

  • Harassment & Discrimination Prevention Program from Sierra HR Partners Inc. - January 6, 2022
  • Essentials of Supervision & Leadership Training from Clovis Community College. - January 11 - February 1, 2022
  • EXCEL Foundations Training from Clovis Community College. - February 9 - March 2, 2022

Languages

French
Native or Bilingual

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote

Even if you are on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there.
Will Rodgers

Timeline

Shipping Supervisor

Busseto Foods
11.2020 - Current

General Laborer

Silgan Containers
06.2014 - 10.2020

Cook

McDonald's
01.2014 - 06.2014

High School Diploma -

Reedley High School

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