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Mark Lewis

Inglewood,CA

Summary

Dedicated Distribution Specialist with track record of handling receiving and shipping functions successfully. Adept at building and maintaining positive relationships with both customers and vendors. Good physical fitness and mobility capabilities. Skilled at completing quality control checks and inventory counts on products. Knowledgeable about fulfilling orders, maintaining safety and coordinating resolutions with other departments and vendors. Successful at pulling, packing and shipping orders, troubleshooting and resolving problems and keeping facilities clean, tidy and organized. Strong communication, multitasking and planning abilities paired with a hardworking mentality. Experienced warehouse team member focused on maintaining accurate inventory counts and moving goods quickly to meet challenging targets. Well-versed in training and mentoring junior employees. Looking to bring 30+ years in the job environment to a challenging new role. Experienced Team Member bringing outstanding performance working with others to meet common goals. Familiar with project management and workflow optimization. Eager to bring knowledge to support business and customer needs.

Work History

Break Team Associate

Ducommun Aerostructures(Kimco Staffing)
Gardena, CA
06.2022 - Current
  • Pursued learning opportunities to advance knowledge and take on leadership position.
  • Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
  • Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
  • Inspected equipment and conducted basic repairs to keep machinery operational.
  • Assisted team members in proper cutting burring trimming and inspection of raw material arriving at our workstation and preparing such items for next step to sell to customer

Shipping Associate

Rapiscan Systems(Aerotek Staffing Agency)
Torrance, CA
05.2021 - 10.2021
  • Organized storage areas to optimize materials movements and minimize labor hours.
  • Monitored scheduled shipment dates to achieve timely delivery, expediting as necessary and communicating variances to customers.
  • Verified transactions, product orders and shipping dates and entered information into databases and reports.
  • Assisted staff in shipping processes such as proper handling and storage.
  • Packed and labeled boxes with maximum efficiency.
  • Operated equipment such as forklifts and balers to move outgoing shipments to loading area.
  • Inspected merchandise and sent damaged pieces for repair before shipment.
  • Completed basic mathematical calculations to check weights and dimensions of shipments.
  • Verified orders by comparing names and quantity of items packaged with shipping documents.
  • Moved shipment materials to and from designated areas using lift and hand trucks.
  • Compared shipping orders and invoices against contents received to verify accuracy.
  • Utilized forklift or pallet truck to load, unload, transport and store goods.
  • Sorted and delivered materials to different work areas and staff.
  • Packed, secured, labeled and applied postage to materials to prepare items for shipment.

Stock Room and Inventory Associate

Safran Aerospace(Aerotek Staffing Agency)
Carson, CA
11.2021 - 02.2022
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items and arranging according to size or color.
  • Prepared pallets for shipment or use by sales floor employees.
  • Checked numbers manually and used hand-held equipment to locate products.
  • Assisted maintenance team with organizing and cleaning warehouse, stockroom and store near shift close.
  • Organized warehouse and stockroom areas using forklift and pallet jacks.
  • Maintained fitness in order to move merchandise efficiently and safely.
  • Conducted periodic inventory inspections and reported out-of-stock items.

Fulfillment Associate

IDX Solutions
LaMirada, CA
01.2021 - 05.2021
  • Unloaded incoming trucks and properly staged inventory for processing.
  • Received and reviewed new orders, located requested merchandise and promptly initiated processing.
  • Followed procedures at all times for personal and team safety.
  • Prepared and organized envelopes, packages, containers and pallets with correct merchandise counts.
  • Cross-trained new associates on picking and filling orders for warehouse products.
  • Kept warehouse areas free of debris and safe for employees with proper storage and maintenance of machinery, tools and supplies.
  • Reviewed order slips, picked products and staged merchandize to be shipped.
  • Moved pallets to and from trucks and around warehouse with forklifts to stay on top of demanding schedules.
  • Kept work areas neat, clean and free from debris.
  • Moved cardboard, plastic ties and other debris from unboxing to trash.
  • Promoted warehouse safety by reporting or resolving safety hazards and observing OSHA guidelines.
  • Followed orders precisely for correct items, sizes and quantities.
  • Stocked warehouse efficiently by comparing item numbers with storage locations.
  • Transported merchandise pallets to move in warehouse.
  • Worked with customers to pack items according to specific desires and requirements.
  • Operated equipment such as pallet jacks and hand trucks to move heavy boxes.
  • Moved merchandise using forklifts, pallet jacks and hand trucks.

Overnight Freight Associate

Lowe's
Torrance, CA
07.2020 - 11.2020
  • Completed regular cycle counts and inventory audits.
  • Inspected floor displays, noted missing items and immediately replenished merchandise.
  • Used dollies and pallet jacks to unload and organize merchandise from delivery trucks.
  • Performed light housekeeping and cleaning by discarding trash and cardboard and sweeping and mopping floors.
  • Scanned shelves and product cases to locate expired, outdated and spoiled items.
  • Designed and constructed advertising signs to attract customers and promote sales.
  • Checked aisles for spills to complete quick clean-up.
  • Readied items for sales floor stocking by affixing tags and preparing shelf labels.
  • Met incoming trucks and used forklifts to move pallets to staging areas.
  • Observed safety protocols when transporting merchandise to different areas of store to alleviate item damage.
  • Supported promotional plans by updating signage with price changes.
  • Removed all boxes and related trash from sales floor and processed through compactors.
  • Moved shipment materials to and from designated areas using lift and hand trucks.
  • Maintained up-to-date price lists to accurately calculate shipping, shortage and demurrage costs.
  • Utilized forklift or pallet truck to load, unload, transport and store goods.

Heavy Wash Line Technician

Lisi Aerospace(Kimco Staffing)
Torrance, CA
01.2020 - 03.2020
  • Kept efficient time and material records.
  • Maintained and operated automated manufacturing equipment.
  • Documented all operations and managed communication with team members.
  • Adjusted equipment and troubleshot issues.
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Properly cleaned and sanitized all materials manufactured at the "Nut Factory" at Lisi Aerospace in accordance with company procedures

Fulfillment/Inventory Associate

DNA Specialties
Compton, CA
09.2019 - 12.2019
  • Used hand-held devices and computers to record and monitor inventory levels and completed audits to uncover and address inaccuracies.
  • Maintained inventory count, tracked usage and documented variances.
  • Completed stock inventories to identify and address issues negatively impacting controls.
  • Kept up-to-date on store, shelf and order availability of [Type] products.
  • Recorded information, shortages and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
  • Marked stock items with identification tags, stamps, electric marking tools or other labeling equipment.
  • Managed inventory storage in clean and organized fashion.
  • Completed physical inventory counts each month.
  • assisted team members in processing orders
  • Assisted customers in loading Wilco orders into vehicles or trucks as necessary

Reserve, Stock, Replenishment Associate

Forever 21(Randstad Staffing Agency)
Los Angeles, CA
11.2018 - 05.2019
  • Added inventory to shelves, racks, bins and displays according to restocking procedures.
  • Used hand scanners and computer tracking systems to update merchandise locations.
  • Rotated stockroom inventory for freshness.
  • Put away received merchandise in designated location.
  • Cleaned and organized sales and stock areas.

Cleaning In Place Technician/Packaging Machine Operator

California Prison Industry Authority
Chino, CA
07.2015 - 07.2018
  • Operated forklift and hand truck to transport shipments from shipping and receiving platform to storage and work areas.
  • Sealed, packed, labeled and affixed postage on packages to prepare materials for shipping, utilizing postage meters and sealing tools.
  • Measured height, length and width of products to verify compliance with standards.
  • Troubleshot machine alarms and jams, repairing machines and thoroughly documenting results.
  • Verified correct items, lot numbers and product shipments to meet customer expectations and standards of quality.
  • Executed month-end inventory counts to identify discrepancies.
  • Requisitioned and stored shipping materials and supplies to maintain inventory of stock.y
  • Maintained optimal equipment performance by carrying out simple hourly maintenance on machines.
  • Observed machine operations to verify quality and conformity of packaged products, stepping in to resolve issues promptly and avoid costly production errors.
  • performed daily cleaning and sanitation of all tanks lines and packaging machines using automated process

Education

High School Diploma -

Inglewood High School
Inglewood, CA
06.1982

Skills

  • Box and Container Packing
  • Inventory Monitoring and Management
  • Clear Communication
  • Handheld Scanners
  • Forklift Operation
  • Safety Compliance
  • Quality Control
  • Cleaning and Sanitizing
  • Inventory Counts
  • Materials Handling
  • Work Area Cleaning
  • Quality Assurance and Control
  • Team Meetings
  • Equipment Preparation
  • Finished Product Packaging
  • Effective Working Relationships
  • Heavy Machinery Operation

Timeline

Break Team Associate

Ducommun Aerostructures(Kimco Staffing)
06.2022 - Current

Stock Room and Inventory Associate

Safran Aerospace(Aerotek Staffing Agency)
11.2021 - 02.2022

Shipping Associate

Rapiscan Systems(Aerotek Staffing Agency)
05.2021 - 10.2021

Fulfillment Associate

IDX Solutions
01.2021 - 05.2021

Overnight Freight Associate

Lowe's
07.2020 - 11.2020

Heavy Wash Line Technician

Lisi Aerospace(Kimco Staffing)
01.2020 - 03.2020

Fulfillment/Inventory Associate

DNA Specialties
09.2019 - 12.2019

Reserve, Stock, Replenishment Associate

Forever 21(Randstad Staffing Agency)
11.2018 - 05.2019

Cleaning In Place Technician/Packaging Machine Operator

California Prison Industry Authority
07.2015 - 07.2018

High School Diploma -

Inglewood High School
Mark Lewis