Robert Martin
Florence,AL
Summary
Experienced Shipping and Receiving Clerk with background working in fast-paced shipping environments moving merchandise of diverse sizes and types. Keeps work areas neat with strong housekeeping skills. Organized, dedicated and focused on going above and beyond requirements to contribute to team success.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Custom Synthetic Fibers
Rogersville, AL
01.2026 - Current
- Executed operation of forklifts and pallet jacks to optimize material movement within warehouse.
- Executed loading and unloading of shipments, ensuring meticulous handling of synthetic fiber products.
- Executed inventory checks to ensure precise stock levels and reduce discrepancies.
- Facilitated collaboration among team members to optimize receiving and shipping processes.
- Facilitated training sessions for new staff on safety protocols and equipment usage.
- Streamlined order fulfillment by efficiently picking, packing, and shipping products to customers.
- Executed cycle counts and managed inventory control to ensure precise tracking of product levels.
- Assigned identifying tags to containers to ensure accurate shipping information.
- Facilitated achievement of production goals by ensuring availability of essential materials on the manufacturing floor.
- Oversaw inventory management, conducting regular audits and implementing adjustments as needed.
- Oversaw inventory management, ensuring accuracy and preventing stock outages through weekly audits.
- Managed daily shipping and receiving operations to ensure efficient processing of incoming and outgoing shipments.
- Streamlined logistics coordination with carriers to enhance delivery schedules.
Material Handler
Linamar
Muscle Shoals, AL
03.2025 - 01.2026
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transport materials efficiently within the warehouse.
- Ensured accurate inventory counts through regular stock audits and cycle counts.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline material flow and reduce processing times.
- Maintained safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols and guidelines consistently.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced productivity and reduced waste within operations.
- Monitored equipment performance, reporting issues promptly to minimize downtime in operations.
- Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
- Maintained a safe work environment by following proper safety protocols and conducting regular inspections.
- 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.
Process Lead / Rewinder Operator
Southwire
Florence, AL
07.2021 - 11.2024
- Team Lead for 3 months, oversee shift operations, and monitor employee progress.
- Operate FC5 machine; wrap coils in a machine then wrap and place them on pallets.
Manufacturing Associate
Shoals Tubular
Florence, AL
12.2020 - 07.2021
- Worked press, bender, sewage, and chamfer machines.
Credit Manager / Warehouse Associate
Farmer's Home Furniture
Florence, AL
06.2020 - 12.2020
- Disseminated information regarding cash flow to appropriate credit manager stakeholders, enabled decisions for credit risk policy adjustments.
- Managed all reporting, documentation, and recordkeeping requirements for department.
- Implemented new initiatives resulting in quicker payments, reduced customer resolution time.
- Reviewed accounts for signs of fraud and non-payment issues.
- Submitted delinquent accounts to collections department or outside resources.
- Conducted investigations; evaluated customers for creditworthiness and potential risk factors.
- Worked with management to evaluate credit strategies and develop improvements.
- Reviewed purchase documents and company receipts for reconciliation with statements.
- Received deliveries, scanned packages, and updated orders in internal database to enable efficient order processing and fulfillment.
- Contributed ideas on ways to improve or optimize warehousing procedures.
- Examined incoming / outgoing shipments, rejected damaged items; recorded any discrepancies.
- Received, stored, and shipped goods and materials.
- Discharged cargo with Material Handling Equipment (MHE); enabled receipt of inventory.
- Recognized defective material; reported issues to management to facilitate prompt resolution.
Merchandiser
Coca-Cola
Florence, AL
05.2016 - 05.2020
- Configured and arranged up-to-date advertising and marketing displays, creatively placed merchandise on counters or tables to promote visibility and sales.
- Communicated and coordinated planogram execution with store management; provided feedback on competitor activity, policies, and best practices to streamline operating model.
- Authorized invoice payments and merchandise returns.
Bakery Clerk
Sam's Club
Florence, AL
02.2016 - 05.2020
- Packaged bakery items and purchases in boxes and bags for customer carrying convenience.
- Assisted bakers in retrieving supplies from storage areas to keep bakery operations smooth and efficient during high-volume periods.
- Provided excellent customer service to foster satisfaction and loyalty.
- Monitored on-hand items to proactively replace low stock and keep product levels within optimal tolerances to meet expected demands.
- Met or exceeded upselling, donation, and credit card sign-up targets on consistent basis by leveraging excellent communication and interpersonal strengths.
- Demonstrated products to customers, discussed features and redirected objections to capture sales. Unboxed new merchandise and restocked shelves in appealing and organized arrangements to promote items.
Produce Clerk
ShopRite
Fairfield, CT
02.2012 - 01.2016
- Assisted customers based on currently available product, promotional and policy information.
- Reviewed current planograms and end cap placements to properly merchandise items.
- Completed daily cycle counts and monthly audits of specified segments to keep inventory current and accurate.
E-4, Master at Arms (Military Police)
United States Navy
07.2004 - 05.2010
- Detected 75+ violations over a 3-year period as Master-at-Arms.
- Maintained ingress / egress point security, performed ground patrols; monitored CCTV feeds.
- Enforced the rules and regulations of the Navy throughout the facilities and grounds.
- Utilized expertise, contained threats, secured personnel / assets, interviewed intruders.
- Requisitioned, received, stored, documented equipment / supplies; directed automated supply systems and liaised between supply and data processing sectors to facilitate smooth transitions.
- Worked with local and federal law enforcement agents to apprehend suspicious individuals. Checked credentials and issued passes before allowing access to property.
- Guarded restricted areas to prevent unauthorized entry; screened guests entering premises.
- Surveilled all areas within facility to identify suspicious behavior.
- Checked footage and live feeds from surveillance cameras for trespassers and criminal activity.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Phoenix
Tucson, AZ07.2022
Associate of Arts - Concentration of Business Fundamentals
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ10.2020
Skills
- Performance improvements, credit evaluations, authorizations knowledge, fraud understanding, produce experience, product demos, surveillance, financial services, loss prevention, manufacturing
- Attention to detail
- Self-motivated and independent
- Effective communication
- Warehousing operations
- Punctual and reliable
- Warehouse safety
- Inventory management
- Certified forklift driver
- Shipment tracking
- Stock rotation
Timeline
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Custom Synthetic Fibers
01.2026 - Current
Material Handler
Linamar
03.2025 - 01.2026
Process Lead / Rewinder Operator
Southwire
07.2021 - 11.2024
Manufacturing Associate
Shoals Tubular
12.2020 - 07.2021
Credit Manager / Warehouse Associate
Farmer's Home Furniture
06.2020 - 12.2020
Merchandiser
Coca-Cola
05.2016 - 05.2020
Bakery Clerk
Sam's Club
02.2016 - 05.2020
Produce Clerk
ShopRite
02.2012 - 01.2016
E-4, Master at Arms (Military Police)
United States Navy
07.2004 - 05.2010
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Phoenix
Associate of Arts - Concentration of Business Fundamentals
University of Phoenix