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Pamela Oaks

West Chester

Summary

Seeking full time employment in Shipping and Receiving

with solid background in managing shipping and receiving operations. Successfully coordinated logistics processes, ensuring timely and accurate inventory control. Demonstrated proficiency in team leadership and workflow optimization.

Experienced with overseeing shipping and receiving operations, ensuring seamless logistics. Utilizes strategic planning to enhance workflow efficiency and accuracy. Track record of effective team management and problem-solving in fast-paced settings.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Specialist

Smithfield BioScience
03.2021 - Current
  • Maintained accurate inventory records through meticulous documentation and regular audits.
  • Collaborated with team members to optimize shipping and receiving workflows, resulting in reduced processing times.
  • Monitored stock levels closely throughout each day to maintain optimal availability of items needed for immediate shipment.
  • Increased warehouse safety by enforcing strict adherence to company policies and OSHA guidelines.
  • Implemented process improvements that led to reduced waste and increased sustainability within the facility operations.
  • Served as point person for all shipping-related inquiries from both internal departments and external customers.
  • Coordinated with sales department to ensure smooth order processing and prompt delivery to clients.
  • Enhanced warehouse efficiency by implementing a new inventory management system.
  • Efficiently tracked incoming shipments using advanced tracking software, allowing for proactive issue resolution when necessary.
  • Assisted in training new hires on company protocols and best practices, fostering a positive work environment.
  • Conducted regular equipment maintenance checks, prolonging the lifespan of essential warehouse tools and machinery.
  • Managed high volumes of inbound shipments, verifying accuracy and promptly addressing any discrepancies.
  • Boosted overall productivity by providing constructive feedback to team members during performance reviews.
  • Organized storage areas for easy access, expediting the retrieval of products for shipment.
  • Completed basic mathematical calculations to check weights and dimensions of shipments.
  • Monitored scheduled shipment dates to achieve timely delivery, expediting as necessary, and communicating variances to customers.
  • Packaged goods in safe containers to prepare for shipping, adhering to packaging protocols.
  • Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.
  • Received incoming shipments, compared contents against associated records and transmitted to proper department.
  • Used pallet jacks and dollies to load and unloaded goods from trucks and containers.
  • Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
  • Processed invoices and order forms for goods received and shipped for proof of transactions.
  • Operated equipment such as forklifts and balers to move outgoing shipments to loading area.
  • Monitored inventory to maintain sufficient supply levels to meet business and customer needs.

Service Writer/Accounts Receivable Clerk

Beamer’s Piggyback
03.2015 - 03.2018
  • Greeted customers entering establishments
  • Receive customer calls for service
  • Provide service information (available services/service rates)
  • Schedule new service
  • Provide updates on current service
  • Answered customer questions, and provided information on procedures
  • Assisted customers by providing information and resolving their complaints
  • Occasional sale of parts/providing cost of parts information
  • Quarterly inventory duties
  • Increased repeat business with exceptional customer service skills and follow-up calls to ensure satisfaction.
  • Reduced wait times for customers by effectively managing appointment schedules and coordinating with technicians.
  • Ensured accurate documentation of completed repairs, aiding in the maintenance of detailed records for future reference.
  • Established a welcoming and professional environment in the service area, creating positive first impressions for customers upon arrival.
  • Maintained accurate and current customer account data with manual forms processing and digital information updates.
  • Enhanced inventory accuracy by conducting regular cycle counts and reconciling discrepancies.
  • Completed physical inventory counts each month.
  • Maintained a clean and well-organized work environment, promoting safety and efficiency among team members.

Shipping/Receiving

Crescent Park
04.2006 - 03.2016
  • Prepare orders for shipping
  • Schedule deliveries with carriers
  • Generate labels and shipping documents
  • Moved shipment materials to and from designated areas using lift and hand trucks.
  • Ensured compliance with company policies and regulations, maintaining proper storage of hazardous materials.
  • Assisted in training new hires on shipping receiver procedures, fostering a culture of teamwork and knowledge sharing.

● Performed all Picker/Packer tasks according to the operating procedures.
● Ensured all temporaries, new associates, and current picker packers receive the training that is needed to perform their tasks.
● Trained on operating procedures.
● Monitored productivity and quality while working with all associates.
● Ensured all safety, security, and sanitation programs for the facility and the equipment are being followed.
● Performed audits to ensure the quality procedures and systems are working correctly.
● Record product, packaging, and order information on specified forms and records.
● Measure, weigh, and count products and materials.

Education

GED -

Live Oaks
01.1987

Skills

  • Process validation
  • Process improvement
  • Priority management
  • Warehouse safety
  • Loading and unloading
  • Sorting inventory
  • SAP experience
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Proficient in cGMP

Timeline

Production Specialist

Smithfield BioScience
03.2021 - Current

Service Writer/Accounts Receivable Clerk

Beamer’s Piggyback
03.2015 - 03.2018

Shipping/Receiving

Crescent Park
04.2006 - 03.2016

GED -

Live Oaks
Pamela Oaks