Patricia Parker
Winona Lake,IN
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Summary
Talented Distribution Associate managing high volume workload in fast-paced environment. Prioritizing and organizing tasks for maximum efficiency. Knowledgeable about preparing and managing shipments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Distribution Associate
KGP Logistics
Warsaw, IN
03.2021 - Current
- Prepared boxes, pallets and crates for outgoing shipments.
- Prioritized and rearranged tasks to meet changing demands.
- Inspected merchandise for damage and discrepancies with documentation.
- Documented inventory movements in WMS using handheld scanners.
- Checked shipments against paperwork and signed documents.
- Utilized heavy machinery and equipment such as palletizer, high stand up and sit down forklifts, high pickers, pallet runners and pallet jacks.
- Managed and maintained warehouse to comply with company policies and federal regulations.
- Employed automated systems and Intermec RF units to optimize inventory management.
Shipping Associate
LSI Metal Fabrication
Logansport, IN
09.2019 - 09.2021
- Packed and labeled boxes with maximum efficiency.
- Assisted staff in shipping processes such as proper handling and storage.
- Checked bills of lading, outgoing package paperwork and other documentation for accuracy.
- Inspected merchandise and sent damaged pieces for repair before shipment.
- Orchestrated routing by producing accurate shipping documentation and package labels.
- Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
- Completed basic mathematical calculations to check weights and dimensions of shipments.
- Operated equipment such as forklifts and balers to move outgoing shipments to loading area.
- Boosted inventory and recordkeeping accuracy by conducting thorough inspections and comparing shipment contents with documentation.
- Reviewed order data to verify transactions and shipping dates.
- Took corrective action following accidents to eliminate possibility of recurrence.
- Monitored scheduled shipment dates to achieve timely delivery, expediting as necessary and communicating variances to customers.
- Utilized forklift or pallet truck to load, unload, transport and store goods.
- Moved shipment materials to and from designated areas using lift and hand trucks.
- Monitored inventory to maintain sufficient supply levels to meet business and customer needs.
- Drafted and managed work and shipping orders, bills of lading and shipping route materials for accurate and compliant recordkeeping.
- Requisitioned new supplies and maintained storage areas for smooth department operations.
- Supported reporting, accounting and recordkeeping staff with accurate updates regarding shipment information.
Education
GED-HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - General Studies, Business
Business Administration And Management
Skills
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Workflow Planning
- Inventory Monitoring and Management
- Invoice and Manifest Review
- Reading Comprehension
- Understanding of Distribution
- Document Preparation
- Box and Container Packing
- Critical Thinking
- QC Reporting
- Order Checking
- Training Junior Team Members
- Shipment Inspection
- Data Documentation
- Damage Identification and Reporting
- Contents Verification
- Verifying Shipments
- Equipment Safety
- Handheld Scanners
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- Communications Strategies
- Heavy Machinery Operation
- Clear Verbal Communication Skills
- Preparing Shipments
- Customer Satisfaction
- Barcode Labeling
- Bill of Lading
- Industry Best Practices
- Basic Mathematical Calculations
- Production Organization
- Customer Experience
- Software Distribution Management
- Customer Order Fulfillment
- Loading Cargo
- Requirements Planning
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Distribution Associate - KGP Logistics
03.2021 - Current
Shipping Associate - LSI Metal Fabrication
09.2019 - 09.2021
Tippecanoe Valley High School - GED-HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA, General Studies, Business
Ivy Tech Community College - , Business Administration And Management
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