Ricky Smith,Jr.
Toney,AL
Summary
Talented Production Worker offering several years of experience in warehouse and manufacturing environments. Focused on being productive and safety-minded at all times. Proven provider of low-risk production and manufacturing services.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Worker
Wayne's Farm
Decatur, AL
08.2022 - Current
- Inspected product quality prior to packaging and shipment.
- Assisted in setting up production lines for manufacturing processes.
- Maintained inventory of raw materials, tools, parts, supplies, and finished goods.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machines and equipment.
- Monitored production line operations to ensure efficiency and accuracy.
- Identified defective parts or components and removed them from production line.
- Reported any issues to supervisor immediately for resolution.
- Verified accuracy of finished products against work orders or blueprints.
- Cleaned up work area at end of shift to maintain safe working environment.
- Ensured proper labeling of completed products before shipping out.
- Adhered strictly to established guidelines and procedures while performing duties.
- Kept operations area neat and orderly to minimize obstacles.
- Moved items between machines, conveyors and transport equipment to meet production needs.
- Helped achieve team goals by rotating production lines and daily duties to meet demand.
- Reduced health and safety risks with strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
- Measured and weighed items to meet quality standards and prevent waste.
Warehouse Manager
E & I Inc
Tallassee, AL
03.2015 - 07.2018
- Coordinated and monitored the receipt, storage, and dispatch of goods within the warehouse.
- Ensured that all orders were accurately fulfilled in a timely manner.
- Developed strategies to optimize workflow processes in order to maximize productivity.
- Monitored staff performance, identified areas for improvement, and provided training as needed.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of safety regulations and ensured compliance with them at all times.
- Created reports on key metrics such as shipping accuracy rates, turnaround times, inventory levels.
- Organized regular cycle counts of physical inventory to ensure accuracy of system data.
- Conducted periodic audits of the warehouse environment to identify any potential hazards or risks.
- Established procedures for receiving, storing, handling hazardous materials safely.
- Communicated regularly with other departments regarding supply chain activities.
- Organized warehouse design to maximize space for stock while allowing for high volume traffic zones.
- Oversaw inventory of incoming and outgoing materials based on physical counts and bar-code systems.
- Operated forklifts to fill or empty overhead spaces.
- Processed requests and supply orders and pulled materials to successfully prepare orders.
- Provided information to shipping and receiving personnel regarding inventory stock.
- Partnered with leadership team to resolve order management challenges, safety or regulatory issues.
- Increased productivity through cross-training and thorough training of both current employees and new hires.
- Led warehouse layout optimization projects, improving workflow and space utilization.
- Managed the disposal of surplus, damaged, or obsolete inventory in accordance with company policies.
- Supervised activities of workers engaged in receiving, storing and shipping products or materials.
- Prepared inventory for shipment by attaching tags and labels.
- Coordinated and monitored inbound and outgoing deliveries, keeping abreast of delays and other issues.
- Consistently met company and department objectives within budget and time constraints.
- Implemented on-the-job training activities to cross-train employees on various tasks.
- Examined invoices and shipping manifests for conformity to tariff and customs regulations.
- Developed and documented standard and emergency operating procedures for receiving and shipping products or materials.
Packing Handler
Madix
Eclectic, AL
10.2014 - 02.2015
- Inspected products for defects prior to packaging.
- Stacked filled boxes on pallets for shipping purposes.
- Maintained the cleanliness of the packing area by sweeping and mopping floors.
- Monitored work performance to ensure quality standards were met or exceeded.
- Reported malfunctions or damages of equipment to supervisor immediately.
- Wrapped finished products with protective materials prior to boxing them up.
- Wrapped and packaged items securely to minimize damage during shipping.
- Followed safety and quality protocols, and lean processes to minimize accidents.
- Assembled finished product for shipment by packing, crating, loading and securing items.
- Drove overall performance by completing work orders on time.
- Reported defective materials to department supervisors for immediate remediation.
- Inspected products for defects or damages prior to packing.
- Utilized hand tools and machinery to seal and label boxes for distribution.
- Obtained, moved and sorted products and materials.
- Accomplished production goals by working with speed and accuracy.
- Remove completed or defective products or materials, placing on conveyors or loading docks.
- Loaded and unloaded items from machines, carts and dollies.
- Staged loaded pallets with hand truck for fork truck pick-up.
Warehouse Manager
C.A.R. Products
Holyoke, MA
05.2004 - 01.2010
- Coordinated and monitored the receipt, storage, and dispatch of goods within the warehouse.
- Ensured that all orders were accurately fulfilled in a timely manner.
- Planned and implemented efficient warehousing systems for incoming and outgoing goods.
- Developed strategies to optimize workflow processes in order to maximize productivity.
- Monitored staff performance, identified areas for improvement, and provided training as needed.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of safety regulations and ensured compliance with them at all times.
- Organized regular cycle counts of physical inventory to ensure accuracy of system data.
- Conducted periodic audits of the warehouse environment to identify any potential hazards or risks.
- Established procedures for receiving, storing, handling hazardous materials safely.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers for material procurement needs.
- Communicated regularly with other departments regarding supply chain activities.
- Collaborated closely with logistics teams to ensure smooth flow of shipments across international borders.
- Oversaw inventory of incoming and outgoing materials based on physical counts and bar-code systems.
- Established and maintained good relations with customers, vendors, and transport companies.
- Generated warehouse shipping documents, packing lists and invoices.
- Operated forklifts to fill or empty overhead spaces.
- Processed requests and supply orders and pulled materials to successfully prepare orders.
- Hired, trained and motivated warehouse staff to meet tight schedules and demanding performance targets.
- Provided information to shipping and receiving personnel regarding inventory stock.
- Provided detailed instructions for job responsibilities, safety protocols and company guidelines to new employees.
- Secured resourcing for materials, equipment and personnel to meet warehouse operational needs.
- Partnered with leadership team to resolve order management challenges, safety or regulatory issues.
- Increased productivity through cross-training and thorough training of both current employees and new hires.
- Read computer-generated move tickets, put-away labels and delivery labels to properly move merchandise.
- Managed the disposal of surplus, damaged, or obsolete inventory in accordance with company policies.
- Coordinated cross-training programs for warehouse staff to ensure flexibility and coverage.
- Managed day-to-day logistics operations, monitoring incoming deliveries and overseeing personnel tasks.
- Supervised activities of workers engaged in receiving, storing and shipping products or materials.
- Prepared inventory for shipment by attaching tags and labels.
- Coordinated and monitored inbound and outgoing deliveries, keeping abreast of delays and other issues.
- Tracked orders using functional systems and coordinated with warehouse workers to ensure proper storage and distribution of products.
- Identified opportunities to reduce cost and improve productivity.
- Consistently met company and department objectives within budget and time constraints.
- Implemented and planned warehouse safety and security programs and activities.
- Examined invoices and shipping manifests for conformity to tariff and customs regulations.
- Negotiated with carriers and warehouse operators for services and preferential rates.
- Monitored product import or export processes to verify compliance with regulatory or legal requirements.
Assistant Warehouse Manager
CCI- Coastal Courier Incorporated
Mobile, AL
05.2000 - 10.2002
- Ensured accuracy of shipping and receiving documents.
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure efficient stock control.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure timely order fulfillment.
- Provided training on proper use of equipment and safety protocols.
- Oversaw the loading and unloading of incoming and outgoing shipments.
- Managed daily operations including scheduling personnel and assigning tasks.
- Inspected warehouse areas to identify potential hazards and unsafe conditions.
- Supervised a team of employees working in the warehouse area.
- Created systems for tracking orders from receipt through completion.
- Recommended changes to improve warehouse operational performance.
- Drove forklift to transport items within warehouse or to pick up items from different locations for shipment.
- Inspected equipment for functionality issues and arranged service actions when needed.
- Generated warehouse shipping documents, packing lists and invoices.
- Provided detailed instructions for job responsibilities, safety protocols and company guidelines to new employees.
- Established and maintained good relations with customers, vendors, and transport companies.
- Oversaw inventory of incoming and outgoing materials based on physical counts and bar-code systems.
- Hired, trained and motivated warehouse staff to meet tight schedules and demanding performance targets.
- Provided information to shipping and receiving personnel regarding inventory stock.
- Processed requests and supply orders and pulled materials to successfully prepare orders.
- Operated forklifts to fill or empty overhead spaces.
- Read computer-generated move tickets, put-away labels and delivery labels to properly move merchandise.
- Managed the disposal of surplus, damaged, or obsolete inventory in accordance with company policies.
- Managed day-to-day logistics operations, monitoring incoming deliveries and overseeing personnel tasks.
- Supervised activities of workers engaged in receiving, storing and shipping products or materials.
- Prepared inventory for shipment by attaching tags and labels.
- Coordinated and monitored inbound and outgoing deliveries, keeping abreast of delays and other issues.
- Tracked orders using functional systems and coordinated with warehouse workers to ensure proper storage and distribution of products.
- Consistently met company and department objectives within budget and time constraints.
- Examined invoices and shipping manifests for conformity to tariff and customs regulations.
- Analyzed various aspects of corporate logistics to determine most cost-effective or efficient means of transporting products.
- Negotiated with carriers and warehouse operators for services and preferential rates.
Trainee
U.S. Army Active Duty
Fort Sill, OK
05.1995 - 11.1995
- Basic Training, where I learned accountability, self-reliance, following the chain of command, and the executions of orders given.
- Medical Discharge
Education
High School Diploma -
Satsuma High School
Satsuma, AL05-1995
Skills
- Machine Operation
- Quality Inspection
- Batch production
- Quality Assurance
- Product Assembly
- Hazardous Material Handling
- Deadline compliance
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Assembly procedures
- Materials Handling
- Product Packaging
- Shipment Preparation
- Quality assurance standards
- Product Inspection
- Hand tools
- Shipping coordination
- OSHA Compliance
- Loading and unloading protocols
- Machinery Operation
- Documentation ability
Certification
- Fed-ex Small Package certified
- Bill of Ladings
- Hazwhopper
- Kiazen-Bronze level
Timeline
Production Worker
Wayne's Farm
08.2022 - Current
Warehouse Manager
E & I Inc
03.2015 - 07.2018
Packing Handler
Madix
10.2014 - 02.2015
Warehouse Manager
C.A.R. Products
05.2004 - 01.2010
Assistant Warehouse Manager
CCI- Coastal Courier Incorporated
05.2000 - 10.2002
Trainee
U.S. Army Active Duty
05.1995 - 11.1995
High School Diploma -
Satsuma High School
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