Lorraine Colon
Bethlehem
Summary
Dedicated warehouse professional with a strong focus on shipping and receiving, inventory management, and safety compliance. Proven ability to streamline operations, enhance workflow efficiency, and train new associates to achieve organizational goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Fulfillment Associate
McKesson
Bethlehem, PA
07.2023 - Current
- Operated warehouse equipment to efficiently fulfill orders and maintain safety standards.
- Coordinated inventory management processes to optimize stock levels and reduce discrepancies.
- Streamlined picking and packing procedures to enhance workflow efficiency and accuracy.
- Trained new associates on operational protocols, ensuring adherence to safety guidelines and company policies.
- Implemented process improvements that increased order fulfillment speed while maintaining quality control standards.
- Wrapped pallets in shrink wrap prior to loading.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks efficiently, ensuring minimal product damage during transportation.
- Met or exceeded daily performance goals through consistent focus on task completion and time management.
- Demonstrated adaptability by cross-training in multiple roles within the warehouse, increasing overall workforce flexibility.
- Operated various types of material handling equipment safely, including forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks.
- Sustained a clean and organized work environment, contributing to increased productivity and efficiency.
- Took on extra hours and shifts during busy periods to meet tight shipping deadlines.
- Maintained tidy and clean work areas to promote optimal productivity and safety standards.
- Followed orders precisely for correct items, sizes and quantities.
- Volunteered to assist with projects, demonstrating willingness to learn new tasks and increase skill levels.
- Moved merchandise using forklifts, pallet jacks and hand trucks.
- Moved cardboard, plastic ties, and other debris from unboxing to trash.
- Kept warehouse areas free of debris and safe for employees with proper storage and maintenance of machinery, tools and supplies.
- Operated equipment such as pallet jacks and hand trucks to move heavy boxes.
- Kept work areas neat, clean and free from debris.
- Noted unsafe components inside packages and discussed concerns with supervisors.
- Kept aisles clear and clean while restocking to prevent accidents and enable others to easily pass by.
- Interacted with guests in friendly and knowledgeable way.
- Promoted warehouse safety by reporting or resolving safety hazards and observing OSHA guidelines.
Warehouse Associate
Cart.com
Bethlehem, PA
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Collaborated with team members to optimize picking and packing processes.
- Inspected incoming shipments for quality assurance and accuracy before acceptance.
- Trained new associates on warehouse procedures and equipment operation standards.
- Monitored inventory accuracy through regular cycle counts and reconciliations.
- Prepared orders for shipment by picking, packing, and labeling merchandise.
- Worked safely around moving machinery.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve daily targets and complete tasks efficiently.
- Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
- Assisted in reducing product damage by properly handling and storing materials.
- Operated various types of equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, or hand trucks safely while moving products throughout the facility.
- Assisted in training new hires, sharing best practices and providing support for their integration into the team.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
- Used handheld scanners to efficiently track and maneuver freight throughout distribution network.
- Shipped material and performed boxing, packing, labeling, and preparation of related documents.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.
- Helped train new employees in safe practices and warehouse procedures.
Warehouse Associate
Zulily
Bethlehem, PA
03.2018 - 06.2022
- Organized and maintained stock levels to ensure timely order fulfillment.
- Welcome delivery trucks.
- Receive and track shipments.
- Good organization and time-management skills.
- Problem solver.
- Multiple processes of product sorting.
- Operations, leadership and supervision of operation teams.
- Receiving products using frequency scanners and unloading shipments from trucks.
- Train new hires
Education
High School Diploma -
Thomas Armstrong Toro
Ponce, Puerto Rico05.1996
Skills
- Loading and unloading
- Workplace cleanliness
- Shipping and receiving
- Order picking
- Stock organization
- Lifting techniques
- Warehouse safety
- Product packaging
Timeline
Warehouse Fulfillment Associate
McKesson
07.2023 - Current
Warehouse Associate
Cart.com
01.2023 - 07.2023
Warehouse Associate
Zulily
03.2018 - 06.2022
High School Diploma -
Thomas Armstrong Toro