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Robert Charles Zehm IV

Houston,TX

Summary

Extremely reliable and safety conscious with experience in procurement, warehouse, commercial construction, and retail. Proficient in inventory management. Data entry/maintenance. Price negotiation. Product acquisition. Sales assistance. Excel at accurately labeling freight, monitoring inventory, calculating and verifying quantities, and using computers to maintain records and track shipment within high-volume warehouse environments. Proficient in the use of pallet movers, standup forklifts, and order pickers, as well as, troubleshoot breakdowns. Readily support new processes and promote team-oriented environment to enhance productivity, build morale, and control costs. Possess valid driver’s license and excellent driving record.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Warehouse Manager

Imperial Dade
07.2024 - Current
  • Oversaw upkeep of equipment and physical condition of warehouse, identifying and ordering needed repairs, renovations, and replacements.
  • Redesigned warehouse layout to accommodate new equipment, maximize space utilization, and optimize processes.
  • Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
  • Built motivated warehouse team to consistently accomplish operations goals and exceed performance targets.
  • Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
  • Completed timely and accurate daily logs to keep internal reporting accurate and track materials movements.
  • Developed and implemented policy and procedure updates to improve workflow and productivity.
  • Created and enforced detailed organization processes to increase quality and service standards.
  • Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
  • Reduced worker accidents by implementing improved safety standards and monitoring procedures.
  • Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.

Warehouse Manager

Brawner Paper Company
03.2020 - 07.2024
  • Offered expertise in inventory management and current stock levels to internal teams and customers to facilitate accuracy and product availability.
  • Coordinated with vendors to verify timely delivery of materials and supplies, avoiding delays.
  • Collaborated with manufacturing and supply chain management.
  • Conducted research to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes.
  • Tracked production and quality control systems to proactively identify deficiencies.
  • Maintained established levels of goods based on sales forecasts and demand to fulfill orders on time.
  • Oversaw upkeep of equipment and physical condition of warehouse, identifying and ordering needed repairs, renovations, and replacements.
  • Redesigned warehouse layout to accommodate new equipment, maximize space utilization, and optimize processes.
  • Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.

Purchasing Agent

Brawner Paper Company
09.2017 - 03.2020
  • Company Overview: Founded in 1946, a driving force in the paper and janitorial supply industry for over 70 years.
  • Established and maintained a database of approved manufacturers, suppliers, and materials.
  • Negotiated and purchased supplies and merchandise up to $1,200,000 annually.
  • Researched, proposed, and implemented improvements to inventory management.
  • Reviewed all procurement activity to ensure strict adherence to company policy.
  • Partnered with management personnel to understand and improve the utilization of our inventory management software.
  • Firmly represented the needs and goals of the company to negotiate the most favorable pricing and terms.
  • Assisted warehouse manager; receiving goods and accurate accounting of inventory.

Overnight receiver / stocker

HEB
02.2016 - 08.2017
  • Company Overview: Major grocery store chain - Cypress, Texas location
  • Quality assurance / store conditioning.
  • Efficient in product placement.

Demolition and Renovation Associate

Lakeview Construction
11.2015 - 02.2016
  • Company Overview: Commercial renovation projects in Oklahoma and Texas
  • Renovated interior and exterior of commercial properties.

Warehouse Associate

Building Mechanical, Inc. (BMI)
03.2014 - 11.2015
  • Company Overview: A/C and heating installation service
  • Fulfilled work orders for A/C and heating installations.
  • Validated paperwork and distributed copper tubing to installation crews.
  • Received and inventoried product shipments on a daily basis.
  • Forklift operator.

Shipping Manager

TEXT XPRESS
07.2013 - 08.2013
  • Company Overview: Worked during peak season fulfilling online college textbook orders for customers.
  • Directed associates and quality checked the orders they pulled.
  • Streamlined processes as part of Continuous Process Improvement efforts.
  • Received books and put them in stock.
  • Kept accurate record of inventory.
  • Created pick lists.
  • Reported daily sales to upper management.
  • Worked within strict time constraints to fill book orders which included; exporting the book order, verifying shipping address, printing the shipping label, ensured correct packing for type of shipping requested, put multiple individual shipments into bulk shipping bags (75lbs each), and ensured shipping carriers did not experience delays in their schedule.
  • Kept stock of shipping supplies and ordered shipping supplies as needed.
  • Ensured working area was kept clean and organized.

Shipping Manager

NATIONAL EMPLOYMENT
02.2013 - 07.2013
  • Company Overview: Worked a temp assignment at InTech Aerospace, as shipping manager.
  • Packaged merchandise. Pallet movement, stage, and ship freight.
  • Load and unload trucks, utilize computer to track shipment and inventory.
  • Train new team members as a backup.
  • Ensure compliance with environmental health, safety, and corporate regulations.
  • Sustained zero safety hazards by proactively maintaining clean and organized warehouse environment.
  • Achieved exceptional levels of customer satisfaction through timely, accurate processing and shipping of orders.
  • Commended for team-oriented attitude contributing to improved efficiency and nearly 100% accuracy in order tracking / processing.
  • Managed paperwork; created packing lists, ensure packing list were signed when parts were delivered , received work orders, received repair orders, manage receipts for gas and hand-delivered FedEx shipments.
  • Created parts and verified order of parts being shipped.
  • Ensure proper package of products being shipped.
  • Drove company vehicle to pick up parts for in-house repairs and assembly, and to deliver parts for repair orders by external vendors.
  • Maintained shipping log on computer.
  • Distinguish product tagging and take appropriate action.
  • Verbal and written communication with multiple internal departments regarding shipping status, parts pick-up, and parts delivery.
  • Verbal and written communication with external vendors to schedule pickup and delivery of parts.

Warehouse Associate

BRAWNER PAPER COMPANY
08.2011 - 01.2012
  • Company Overview: Prepared and processed a wide variety of shipments; pull and package merchandise.
  • Operate forklift, pallet move, stage, and store freight.
  • Load and unload trucks, perform cycle counts, and utilize computer to track shipment and inventory.
  • Coordinate warehouse operations to support internal and external customers; informally train new team members.
  • Ensure compliance with environmental health, safety, and corporate regulations.
  • Sustained zero safety hazards by proactively maintaining clean and organized warehouse environment.
  • Achieved exceptional levels of customer satisfaction through timely, accurate processing and shipping of orders.
  • Commended for team-oriented attitude contributing to improved efficiency and nearly 100% accuracy in order tracking and processing.
  • Created inventory system to ensure more efficient operation of warehouse personnel.
  • Managed paperwork: organized customer invoices.
  • Performed landscaping and maintenance on equipment (welding steel, contact welding).
  • Received product and placed in appropriate bins in warehouse.

Education

High School Diploma -

Cy-Fair High School
01.2011

CPR and First Aid Certification course - undefined

01.2011

Skills

  • Safety oversight
  • Heavy lifting
  • Quality assurance
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Conflict resolution
  • Goal setting
  • Resource allocation
  • Safety standards
  • Forklift operations
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Hiring and training
  • Delegating work

Referred by

Referred by David Richardson

Timeline

Warehouse Manager

Imperial Dade
07.2024 - Current

Warehouse Manager

Brawner Paper Company
03.2020 - 07.2024

Purchasing Agent

Brawner Paper Company
09.2017 - 03.2020

Overnight receiver / stocker

HEB
02.2016 - 08.2017

Demolition and Renovation Associate

Lakeview Construction
11.2015 - 02.2016

Warehouse Associate

Building Mechanical, Inc. (BMI)
03.2014 - 11.2015

Shipping Manager

TEXT XPRESS
07.2013 - 08.2013

Shipping Manager

NATIONAL EMPLOYMENT
02.2013 - 07.2013

Warehouse Associate

BRAWNER PAPER COMPANY
08.2011 - 01.2012

CPR and First Aid Certification course - undefined

High School Diploma -

Cy-Fair High School

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