Louis Banks
Akron,Ohio
Summary
Over 15 years of experience in logistics coordination, streamlining documentation processes and ensuring export compliance. Expertise in managing freight shipments across multiple platforms while operating heavy machinery safely to enhance efficiency in shipping operations.
Overview
1
1
Certification
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Shipping and Receiving Lead
DHL Express
Twinsburg, Ohio
02.2019 - 07.2022
- Loaded and unloaded 53ft trucks to ensure timely delivery and distribution of shipments.
- Received and entered shipment information into MAS 90, maintaining accurate records for inventory management.
- Scanned and sorted mail for efficient delivery to designated recipients.
Inventory Lead
Maval Industries, LLC
Twinsburg, Ohio
01.2013 - 07.2022
- Documented and delivered stock, ensuring accurate inventory management.
- Picked and pulled orders in fast-paced warehouse, meeting distribution targets consistently.
- Executed loading and unloading processes for truck sizes ranging from 12 to 53 ft.
- Operated Raymond reach truck to enhance warehouse efficiency.
- Conducted timely pick-up and delivery to maintain schedule. item pick-up and delivery with company truck.
- Certified operation of equipment under safety guidelines. Operated gas and electric CAT tow motors.
Shipping and Receiving Lead
Akron Anodizing, Inc.
Akron, Ohio
01.2008 - 01.2013
- Managed loading and unloading of 12-53ft trucks, ensuring timely delivery and accuracy.
- Executed UPS shipping logistics, streamlining processes for improved delivery timelines.
- Oversaw racking, uncracking, and shipment of protective coatings and aluminum anodizing.
- Certified operator of propane and gas tow motors for propane and gas tow motors, ensuring safety compliance.
- Facilitated customer greetings and assistance in shipping operations, enhancing customer experience.
Loader and Unloader
Fitness Quest
Canton, Ohio
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Loaded and unloaded fitness equipment, ensuring timely distribution to meet customer demands.
- Executed loading and unloading of trucks, enhancing logistics operations.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks safely in warehouse settings.
- Tagged and prepared products for shipping, ensuring accuracy and compliance with standards for seamless delivery.
- Inspected incoming shipments for damage and accuracy before processing.
Export & Logistics Coordinator
MAAG REDUCTION
Kent, Ohio
08.2022 - Current
- Streamlined documentation processes, enhancing efficiency in international shipping operations.
- Created export documents ensuring compliance with regulations for secure shipments.
- Generated ITN numbers using AES procedures to facilitate safe exports.
- Managed freight shipments through FreightView platform, ensuring timely and accurate deliveries.
- Communicated with customers in over 20 countries, facilitating smooth delivery and logistics support.
- Developed skills in coordinating shipping processes with multiple carriers. via UPS, FedEx, and DHL to enhance delivery options.
- Acquired foundational knowledge of import and ocean freight logistics. of import and ocean freight processes to support logistics.
- Operated gas-powered tow motor for efficient handling of freight materials.
Education
High School Diploma -
Alliance High Schol
Alliance, OH06-1997
Some College (No Degree) - Interior Design
University of Akron
Akron, OHSkills
- Export compliance
- AES procedures
- Freight management
- Import logistics
- Logistics coordination
- Inventory management
- Document management
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
- Raymond Reach Operator.
- Loading and unloading of 12-53ft trucks.
- Certification and operation of propane and electric tow motors.
- Operation of SS shrink wrap machine.
- Entry of orders into company data system. (MAS 90)
- Greeting and assistance of customers in shipping department.
- UPS shipping.
- Racking and unpacking of protective resistant coatings, aluminum anodizing, and release non stick coatings.
- Prepping and shipping of outgoing product.
- Organization and separation of high and low grade copper, brass, steel and aluminum.
- Operation of can crushing recycling machines.
Certification
- Tow motor certification gas & electric
- Raymond reach certification
- Export logistics certification
Timeline
Export & Logistics Coordinator
MAAG REDUCTION
08.2022 - Current
Shipping and Receiving Lead
DHL Express
02.2019 - 07.2022
Inventory Lead
Maval Industries, LLC
01.2013 - 07.2022
Shipping and Receiving Lead
Akron Anodizing, Inc.
01.2008 - 01.2013
Loader and Unloader
Fitness Quest
01.2006 - 01.2008
High School Diploma -
Alliance High Schol
Some College (No Degree) - Interior Design
University of Akron