Reliable professional trained in shipping and receiving. Accomplished in handling fast-paced work with professionalism and minimizing discrepancies by meticulously reviewing errors. Quick learner with excellent technical abilities.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Central Supply Technician
Cass Regional Medical Center
03.2025 - Current
Reviewed and verified quantities received against bills of lading, contracts and purchase requests.
Acted as receiving agent in verifying delivered goods, preparing receipts for purchases and generating quarterly transaction reports.
Determined causes of discrepancies to make appropriate adjustments to correct inventory records and documents.
Worked and communicated with clients and customers, adapting to expectations and providing quality goods and supplies on consistent basis.
Posted supply status and receipt information to update activity register.
Receiving Clerk
Westlake Ace Hardware
02.2020 - 03.2025
Monitored merchandise received and shipped from facility in computer system.
Unpacked and examined incoming shipments to confirm consistency with records and routed materials to appropriate department.
Identified non-conforming material received from vendors and communicated with suppliers regarding discrepancies.
Identified order discrepancies and damaged items and notified supervisor.
Received incoming shipments and checked for accuracy of items and quantity against invoices and purchase orders.
Maintained clean work area that adhered to strict safety standards.
Operated forklifts, power jacks and other motorized equipment to locate and transport material.
Maintained dock security and monitored entries into and exits from receiving and other secure areas.
Checked items to be shipped against work orders to confirm correct quantities, destination and routing.
Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
Firefighter
Central Jackson County Fire Protection District
11.1998 - 01.2024
Checked smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors in residences and businesses.
Collaborated with Hazmat to clean up chemical and oil spills.
Employed systematic search and rescue procedures and location and excavation devices to safely locate and evacuate victims.
Ascended and descended ladders, stairs and ramps in smoke-filled areas.
Analyzed situations to quickly adopt courses of action with regard to surroundings and circumstances.
Operated specialized equipment such as pumps, aerial ladder trucks, and hazardous material units.
Responded promptly to medical emergencies such as heart attacks or stroke victims.
Provided educational presentations regarding fire prevention techniques to local schools and businesses.
Conducted regular safety inspections of buildings to identify any potential hazards.
Located hydrants and operated pumps at proper pressure to evaluate adequacy of water system and availability of water supply.
Triaged patients to assist emergency workers in administering medical care.
Attended trainings to maintain wealth of knowledge in firefighting techniques and suppression methods, enabling quick decision making during actual emergencies.
Transported injured persons safely from accident sites to hospitals for treatment.
Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.
Administered emergency treatment and medical care to people injured in accidents and fires.
Trained continuously to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work.
Mentored personnel to insure their safety, fireground proficiency as well as the safety and health of their patients
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Double Check Company, Inc
05.1995 - 11.1998
Scheduled large shipments and planned logistics to reserve sufficient storage space for incoming items.
Weighed mail to determine correct postage.
Logged inbound and outbound discrepancies for wrong products, incorrect quantities and damages.
Adhered to all safety standards while working with heavy machinery such as forklifts and pallet jacks.
Tracked inventory levels, handling aspects of shipping and receiving and kept accurate records.
Troubleshot issues related to shipping and receiving in compliance with corporate procedures.
Maintained accurate records of all goods received and distributed in the warehouse.
Corresponded with establishment representatives to rectify damages, shortages or nonconformance to specifications.
Rejected deliveries containing damaged items or shortages and corresponded with shipper to rectify issues.
Determined shipping methods, routes or rates for materials to be shipped.
Examined shipment contents and compare with manifests, invoices or orders to verify accuracy.
Managed hazardous material documentation requirements when preparing orders for shipment.
Checked items to be shipped against work orders to confirm correct quantities, destination and routing.
Checked customer orders, labeling and documentation prior to shipment to avoid delays.
Hospital Corpsman
US Navy Reserves
05.1985 - 05.1995
Provided emergency medical care and conducted physical exams and interviews to gain medical history and relevant health data.
Rendered emergency medical treatment and administered immunization programs.
Provided leadership, delegation, and exceptional medical service in high-pressure situations.
Performed basic laboratory tests and collected specimens for further analysis.
Administered medications through injections and IVs in compliance with physician orders.
Maintained operational organization by ensuring equipment functionality, inventory levels and employee medical training.
Conducted patient intake and triage procedures.
Educated public on emergency medical services.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Communications
Wayne State College
Wayne, NE
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Morningside College
Sioux City, IA
Some College (No Degree) - Emergency Medical Tech
Western Iowa Tech Community College
Sioux City, IA
No Degree - Hospital Corpsman
Naval Hospital Great Lakes
Great Lakes, IL
Skills
Shipping and receiving
Logistics support
Materials transportation
Barcode scanning
Product inspection
Invoice verification
Safety and compliance
Equipment maintenance
Shipping and receiving tracking
Hazardous materials handling
Affiliations
I enjoy outdoor activities including camping, hiking, swimming, working on the lawn, etc.
Current President and past Social Director of the Kansas City Parrothead Club
Accomplishments
Retired as a Firefighter/EMT after 25 years on the job. While there, was a member of the Heavy Rescue Team, Hazardous Materials Response Team and Honor Guard.
Certification
Licensed Emergency Medical Technician through the State of Missouri