Michael Infante
Everett,WA
Summary
My dynamic work history has made me a consummate professional with an unwavering sense of integrity and work ethic. Adept at balancing operational, financial, personnel and time constraints when managing tasks. Recognized for team work, initiative, adaptability, and timeliness.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Receiving
Pacific Seafood
12.2023 - 08.2024
- Collaborated with purchasing department to optimize order placement and delivery schedules.
- Facilitated seamless handovers between shifts by maintaining updated reports on pending tasks and ongoing issues.
- Established clear communication channels with suppliers, improving shipment tracking and reducing delays in deliveries.
- Developed contingency plans for unexpected disruptions in the supply chain, ensuring minimal impact on receiving operations and overall business continuity.
- Developed training programs for new hires, resulting in improved efficiency and reduced turnover rates.
- Implemented safety protocols in the receiving area, reducing workplace accidents and promoting a safe environment.
- Managed vendor relationships to negotiate better pricing and delivery terms, saving company resources.
- Led a team of receivers to maintain accurate records and ensure timely processing of incoming shipments.
- Enhanced warehouse organization for easier product retrieval and increased overall productivity.
- Fostered a positive work culture within the receiving team through open communication channels, regular feedback sessions, and employee recognition initiatives.
- Reduced errors in received goods by implementing thorough quality control measures during the inspection process.
- Operated forklifts, lift trucks, and hand trucks to move items around warehouse.
- Pulled, verified, and packaged items for shipment.
- Prepared shipping documents and invoices, processed payments, and fielded client questions.
- Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
- Boosted inventory and recordkeeping accuracy by conducting thorough inspections and comparing shipment contents with documentation.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
- Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
- Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
- Maintained established levels of goods based on sales forecasts and demand to fulfill orders on time.
EWP Cutter
Boise Cascade Engineered Wood Products
06.2023 - 11.2023
- Kept work areas organized, clean and free of safety hazards.
- Consistently showcased attention to detail by meticulously inspecting all work before sending it on to the next stage of production.
- Kept equipment clean and maintained in order to meet requirements.
- Maintained a safe working environment by following safety protocols and keeping the workspace clean and organized.
- Operated cutters, forklifts and hand tools to manage production needs.
- Reduced material waste through accurate measurements and precise cutting methods.
- Assisted in training new cutters, ensuring they were well-versed in company procedures and best practices.
- Ensured seamless communication with colleagues at every stage of production process, fostering teamwork and collaboration among cutter team members.
- Stood for long hours, frequently reached, or bent and lifted up to 50 pounds regularly to carry out daily tasks.
- Sharpened and changed blades per set schedule to prevent quality decay.
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks quickly and increase overall productivity.
- Coordinated with supervisors to prioritize tasks, ensuring the most urgent shipments were processed first.
- Minimized product damage through careful maneuvering and transporting of fragile items.
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
- Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using skill and technique.
Order Selector
US Foods
03.2022 - 08.2022
- Detail-oriented Order Picker with experience working in various large warehouse environments. Seeking similar role where outstanding packing skills and strong commitment to safety will be valued.
- Operated warehouse equipment and reported instances of safety code violations to management to reduce risk of accidents.
- Moved boxes and organized aisles to open up floor space and enable forklift operators to move freely through warehouse.
- Packed orders in Dry, Chill, and Freezer.
- Built by orders by zones
- Reduced fulfillment errors by using RF scanners to quickly pick orders.
- Experience with single and double pallet walkie riders.
Order Builder
Swire Coca-Cola
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Operated warehouse equipment and reported instances of safety code violations to management to reduce risk of accidents.
- Moved boxes and organized aisles to open up floor space and enable forklift operators to move freely through warehouse.
- Checked inventory and selected products from specific locations based upon availability.
- Detail-oriented Order Picker with experience working in various large warehouse environments. Seeking similar role where outstanding packing skills and strong commitment to safety will be valued.
- Reviewed order slips, picked products and staged merchandize to be shipped.
- Managed timely and effective replacement of damaged or missing products.
- Kept work areas neat, clean and free from debris.
- Operated equipment such as pallet jacks and hand trucks and walkie pallet jacks to move heavy boxes.
Leader
Pacific Seafood
07.2017 - 06.2021
- Partnered with managers to identify and capitalize on sales trends and brand initiatives.
- Molded team and embraced change to adapt within dynamic market.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
- Minimized resource and time losses by addressing employee or production issue directly and implementing timely solutions.
- Oversaw day-to-day activities of 15 employees in a busy establishment, fostering inspiring atmosphere to optimize employee experiences.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Loaded and unloaded boxes and pallets using safe operating procedures and correct equipment.
- Unloaded pallets and deliveries and organized products in warehouse.
- Double-checked cargo inventories and documentation for accuracy.
- Compared shipping orders and invoices against contents received to verify accuracy.
- Placed, tagged and secured merchandise in diverse designated areas.
- Kept work areas clean, safe and organized.
- Restocked products and rotated items according to standard procedures.
- Communicated with vendor representatives to resolve damaged shipments and item shortages.
- Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
- Regularly reviewed invoices and double-checked orders.
- Took temperatures and checked dates to ensure product was inspect.
- Generated and submitted invoices based upon established accounts receivable schedules and terms.
- Identified, researched and resolved billing variances to maintain system accuracy and currency.
- Entered details into accounts and tracked payments.
- Answered telephone and in person inquiries with friendly demeanor and full knowledge of billing department processes.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure the accuracy of invoices and resolve any billing related issues.
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
- Inspected quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.
- Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
- Performed daily inspection rounds throughout facilities to check on all equipment and machinery.
- Took eight hours of management class.
Education
No Degree -
Everett High School
Everett, WASkills
- Inventory monitoring
- Forklift safety and operation
- Warehousing functions
- Shipping and receiving
- Stocking
- Quality control
- Attention to Detail
- PPE Compliance
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Billing coordinator
- Packing and scanning
- Unloading Cargo
- Dependable and Responsible
- Self-Motivated
- Training and mentoring
- SSOP, HACCP Compliance
- Use of walkie rider single/double pallet
Additional Information
References for Michael Infante
Christina Reed
Supervisor
Swire Coca-Cola
360-965-9026
Eric Ohora
Quality control manager
Pacific Seafood
425-293-5310
Nick Mosher
Lead/ currently supervisor at Oberto Jerky
253-327-5646
James Bennett, Field supervisor
Pallet
815-245-4194
Timeline
Head of Receiving
Pacific Seafood
12.2023 - 08.2024
EWP Cutter
Boise Cascade Engineered Wood Products
06.2023 - 11.2023
Order Selector
US Foods
03.2022 - 08.2022
Order Builder
Swire Coca-Cola
06.2021 - 01.2022
Leader
Pacific Seafood
07.2017 - 06.2021
No Degree -
Everett High School
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