Ray Zamora
Fairmont City, IL ,IL
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented, I excelled at Gemini Industries by enhancing shipping accuracy and efficiency, leveraging my expertise in warehouse management systems and forklift operation. My proactive approach and attention to detail led to significant cost savings and improved team collaboration, showcasing my ability to drive continuous improvement and maintain high safety standards.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Gemini Industries
03.2024 - Current
- 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.
- 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.
- Maintained accurate inventory levels through regular cycle counts and updating the warehouse management system accordingly.
- Streamlined receiving processes, ensuring proper documentation and prompt distribution of incoming goods to appropriate departments.
- Monitored scheduled shipment dates to achieve timely delivery, expediting as necessary, and communicating variances to customers.
- Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
- Ensured workplace safety compliance through routine equipment checks, hazard assessments, and adherence to OSHA guidelines.
- Improved shipping efficiency by streamlining packing procedures and optimizing workstation layouts.
- Operated equipment such as forklifts and balers to move outgoing shipments to loading area.
- Increased order accuracy with diligent verification of product SKUs, quantities, and destinations before shipment.
- Expedited delivery times by collaborating closely with carriers to schedule timely pickups and drop-offs for shipments.
- Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.
- Conducted thorough audits of received merchandise against purchase orders to identify variances in quantity or quality quickly.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by sharing best practices amongst team members and encouraging feedback on process enhancements.
- Negotiated favorable shipping rates with carriers, resulting in significant cost savings without compromising service quality.
- Secured, labeled and applied postage to materials to prepare items for shipment.
- Utilized forklift or pallet truck to load, unload, transport and store goods.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to identify discrepancies with records.
- Sorted and delivered materials to different work areas and staff.
- Compared shipping orders and invoices against contents received to verify accuracy.
- Worked effectively with shippers to resolve shipment issues, damaged materials and shortages.
- Moved shipment materials to and from designated areas using lift and hand trucks.
- Rejected damaged items, recorded shortages and corresponded with shippers to rectify issues.
- Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing more than Number packages per day.
- Monitored inventory to maintain sufficient supply levels to meet business and customer needs.
- Requisitioned new supplies and maintained storage areas for smooth department operations.
Supervisor
Byrd Enterprises
03.2021 - 02.2024
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
- Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
- Resolved conflicts among team members promptly, maintaining a harmonious working environment conducive to productivity.
- Enhanced communication within the team by holding regular meetings and encouraging open dialogue among all members.
- Conducted performance evaluations for staff members, identifying areas of improvement and guiding professional development plans.
- Identified operational inefficiencies and implemented corrective measures to increase effectiveness.
- Streamlined operations for increased efficiency through regular process reviews and implementing necessary changes.
- Championed continuous improvement efforts within the organization by promoting best practices for processes, tools, or technologies.
- Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.
Education
Diploma -
Fenton Community High School
Bensenville, IL2004
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Self-Motivated and Independent
- Shipping and receiving
- Heavy Lifting
- Teamwork and Cooperation
- Effective Communication
- Warehousing Operations
- Inventory Management
- Certified Forklift Driver
- Forklift Operation
- Labeling Accuracy
- Material Handling Equipment
- Stock Rotation
- Shipment Tracking
- Interpersonal Skills
- Safety Procedures
- Inspection and Quality Control
- Warehouse Software Systems
- Shipping Documentation
- US Driver's License
- Packing Equipment Operation
- Inventory Software
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Materials Handling
- Shipment Inspection
- Safety Compliance
- Cargo Loading
- Critical Thinking
- Basic Mathematics
- Inventory Counts
- Data Documentation
- Microsoft Office
- Handheld Scanners
- Logistics Coordination
- Inventory Monitoring and Management
- Hazardous Materials
- Quality Control
- Damage Identification and Reporting
- Warehouse Management
- RFID Tracking
- Conveyor Operation
- Materials Requisition
- Invoice and Manifest Review
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Gemini Industries
03.2024 - Current
Supervisor
Byrd Enterprises
03.2021 - 02.2024
Diploma -
Fenton Community High School
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