LONNIE SANDERS
Norton Shores,MI
Summary
Hardworking professional well-versed in using problem-solving and organizational skills to coordinate shipping and receiving duties. Accustomed to successfully examining shipments and facilitating vendor resolutions with little oversight. Excellent document management and deadline monitoring skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Robot Welder
Jost/ work box temp service
Grand Haven, Michigan
07.2026 - 09.2026
- Inspected welds for quality, fit, and code compliance, ensuring adherence to industry standards.
- Monitored weld cycles for alignment, heat, and quality issues, enhancing overall weld integrity.
- Adjusted robot settings to support stable welding operations.
- Inspected welded parts for cracks, splatter, and defects.
- Trained new operators on robot welder procedures and safety.
- Followed safety procedures while operating welding equipment and performing welds.
- Evaluated finished products for defects before shipment, contributing to quality assurance and customer satisfaction.
Shipping and receiving
Air pilot
Grand Rapids, MI
07.2025 - 03.2026
- Coordinated outbound schedule deliveries packing slips, and shipping labels for trucks
- Tracked orders through warehouse and transportation systems.
- Communicated shipping status with warehouse teams and customer service staff.
- Maintained records for freight, inventory transfers, and shipment documentation.
- Managed shipping documents to ensure accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations.
- Compared shipment contents with paperwork to support inventory accuracy and records management.
- Scheduled pickups with freight carriers and delivery partners.
Production/Packaging/Shipping Coordinator
BimboBakers USA
Grand Rapids, MI
07.2022 - 10.2024
- Tracked shipments using automated systems to monitor progress and ensure on-time delivery.
- Created purchase orders for materials needed to fulfill customer orders.
- Served as a liaison between logistics personnel, sales staff, and customers throughout the supply chain process.
- Checked that all outbound shipments included correct packing lists as required by customers' specifications.
- Inspected incoming shipments for accuracy against purchase orders prior to acceptance.
- Performed regular cycle counts of inventory stored in warehouse locations.
- Developed relationships with carriers to negotiate rates and obtain capacity when necessary.
- Coordinated the movement of goods between suppliers, customers, and warehouses.
- Ensured that all incoming and outgoing shipments were properly documented and tracked.
- Initiated measures to reduce errors in packing and shipping process for improved accuracy rate.
- Developed processes for efficient receiving operations, including unloading, sorting, storing, labeling, and tracking of goods.
- Prepared detailed reports on inventory control activities such as delivery times, transportation costs, damage claims.
- Conducted regular inspections of loading docks to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure accurate stock counts and reorder points.
- Performed weekly cycle counts and physical inventories according to established guidelines.
- Coordinated with vendors, suppliers, customers, and other departments to resolve shipping issues in a timely manner.
- Trained new employees on company policies and standard operating procedures related to shipping and receiving.
- Balanced quality, productivity, cost, safety and morale to boost performance in production.
Shipping and Receiving
Shapan
Grand Rapids, MI
04.2018 - 09.2023
Education
GED -
Parnell Prison
Jackson, MISkills
- Welding Equipment Setup
- Welding Process Optimization
- Weld Preparation Techniques
- Weld inspection
- Quality Control
- Schedule Planning
- Shipment Inspection
- Inventory Counts
- Freight Labeling
- Warehouse Operations
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Vendor Negotiations
- Reporting skills
- Work Order Following
- Package labeling
- Self-motivation
Timeline
Robot Welder
Jost/ work box temp service
07.2026 - 09.2026
Shipping and receiving
Air pilot
07.2025 - 03.2026
Production/Packaging/Shipping Coordinator
BimboBakers USA
07.2022 - 10.2024
Shipping and Receiving
Shapan
04.2018 - 09.2023
GED -
Parnell Prison