Ralph Hernandez
Summary
Accomplished Shipping and Receiving Coordinator with a proven track record at Gurtler Industries, enhancing warehouse efficiency and compliance. Expert in international shipping and adept at strategic storage planning, I significantly improved workflow and safety. Skilled in records management and team training, my leadership contributed to exceeding production goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Shipping and Receiving Coordinator
Gurtler Industries
South Holland, IL
09.2022 - 05.2024
- Monitored supply levels for packaging materials and coordinated replenishment orders as needed, avoiding delays in the shipping process.
- Prepared orders for shipment, posting weights and shipping charges onto packaging, marking materials with identifying information and updating logs of shipments outgoing and incoming.
- Maintained a well-organized inventory system for streamlined product retrieval and shipment preparation.
- Arranged for pick-up by carriers specified on customer purchase orders determined at final inspection through review of shipping instructions.
- Transported materials and items from receiving or production areas to storage or to other designated areas using conveyors, dollies and other motorized or manual transportation equipment.
- Unpacked, examined and routed incoming shipments, rejected damaged items and recorded shortages.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant regulations regarding hazardous materials handling, maintaining a safe working environment for the team.
- Maximized space utilization within the warehouse through strategic storage planning and organization techniques, reducing clutter and improving workflow efficiency.
- Trained new employees on company protocols and best practices, contributing to overall team efficiency and cohesion.
- Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.
- Reviewed paperwork to determine priorities and set schedules.
- Met or exceeded production goals and objectives by following strict procedures.
Material Handler
Johnstone Supply
Orlando, FL
03.2022 - 07.2022
- Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
- Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
- Maintained a safe work environment by following proper safety protocols and conducting regular inspections.
- Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transfer large products from one area of warehouse to another, allowing for easier accessibility.
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Read production orders, work orders, shipping orders and requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.
- Performed cycle counts and inventory control to accurately track product levels.
- Expedited order fulfillment by accurately picking, packing, and shipping products to customers.
- Attached identifying tags to containers to mark with identifying shipping information.
- Supported production goals, ensuring that all necessary materials were available when needed on the manufacturing floor.
- Received and unpacked shipments and new equipment as directed.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.
- Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
- Helped train new employees in safe practices and warehouse procedures.
- Used handheld scanners to efficiently track and maneuver freight throughout distribution network.
- Shipped material and performed boxing, packing, labeling, and preparation of related documents.
Stand-Up Forklift Operator
Carl Budding & Company
Munster, IN
05.2020 - 03.2022
- Reduced workplace accidents with thorough safety checks of forklift equipment before each shift.
- Received cargo by lifting and moving it using hand trucks and pallet jacks.
- Performed daily maintenance tasks on stand-up forklifts to ensure optimal functionality, prolonging equipment lifespan.
- Increased warehouse efficiency by operating stand-up forklifts to manage inventory and load/unload products.
- Efficiently sorted inbound shipments, preparing products for storage or further processing.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kelvyn Park High School
Chicago, IL06.1998
Skills
- Warehouse Operation
- International shipping
- Shipping and receiving
- Shipping Documentation
- Shipment Verification
- Records Management
Timeline
Shipping and Receiving Coordinator
Gurtler Industries
09.2022 - 05.2024
Material Handler
Johnstone Supply
03.2022 - 07.2022
Stand-Up Forklift Operator
Carl Budding & Company
05.2020 - 03.2022
High School Diploma -
Kelvyn Park High School