Results-driven Shipping and Receiving Lead at Trim-Rite Foods Corp. with a proven track record in optimizing warehouse operations and enhancing shipping accuracy. Skilled in package handling and attention to detail, I effectively implemented safety protocols, reducing workplace accidents while ensuring timely deliveries and organized inventory management. Self-motivated and committed to excellence.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Labor Solutions
Prospect Heights, IL
02.2021 - 01.2024
Received incoming shipments, compared contents against associated records and transmitted to proper department.
Packaged goods in safe containers to prepare for shipping, adhering to packaging protocols.
Used pallet jacks and dollies to load and unloaded goods from trucks and containers.
Reduced shipping errors through meticulous inspection of outgoing packages and double-checking labels.
Inspected merchandise and sent damaged pieces for repair before shipment.
Completed basic mathematical calculations to check weights and dimensions of shipments.
Maximized warehouse space utilization by reorganizing storage areas according to product types, sizes, and turnover rates.
Processed invoices and order forms for goods received and shipped for proof of transactions.
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Metro Staffing Inc.
1248 E Dundee Rd Palatine Il
01.2018 - 01.2020
Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
Built pallets and loads for partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets and staged pallets and loads into truck when ready for shipment.
Worked with racking systems and loaded or unloaded pallets, pulling and placing pallets on or off of vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically.
Received products using frequency scanners, unloaded shipments from trucks and fulfilled and organized orders to streamline customer delivery processes.
Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
Optimized warehouse space utilization by effectively stacking pallets using a forklift, maximizing storage capacity without sacrificing accessibility or safety.
Ensured timely deliveries by efficiently loading and unloading trucks with the use of forklifts.
Maintained an organized warehouse by systematically arranging products using a forklift according to company guidelines.
Shipping and Receiving Lead
Trim-Rite Foods Corp.
801 Commerce Pkwy, Carpentersville Il
04.2014 - 03.2018
Operated forklifts, lift trucks, and hand trucks to move items around warehouse.
Ensured timely delivery of products by closely monitoring shipments and addressing any potential delays.
Stacked and stored pallets at end of shift to keep warehouse clean and organized.
Pulled, verified, and packaged items for shipment.
Implemented safety protocols for warehouse staff, reducing workplace accidents and promoting a safe work environment.
Organized storage areas to optimize materials movements and minimize labor hours.
Conducted regular audits of inventory levels to maintain accuracy and prevent stockouts or overstock situations.
Managed warehouse space allocation strategically to accommodate changing inventory needs throughout the year.
Education
Associate of Arts - 19 College Credits Completed,
Lake Land College
Mattoon, IL
01-2010
Skills
Attention to detail
Self-motivated and independent
Shipping and receiving
Time management
Teamwork and cooperation
Effective communication
Package handling
Certification
Hazardous Materials Certification (HazMat) - Department of Transportation (DOT).