Rodney Malone
Knoxville,TN
Summary
Enthusiastic and skilled Clerk knowledgeable about shipping and receiving, inventory management and carrier relations. Focused on accurate recordkeeping and materials movement for reliability and speed. Experienced with database, ERP and shipping and receiving software. Experience 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
47
47
years of professional experience
Work History
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
GSK Glaxo Smith Kline
Knoxville, TN
11.2001 - Current
- Received incoming shipments, compared contents against associated records and transmitted to proper department.
- Monitored scheduled shipment dates to achieve timely delivery, expediting as necessary and communicating variances to customers.
- Operated equipment such as forklifts and balers to move outgoing shipments to loading area.
- Inspected merchandise and sent damaged pieces for repair before shipment.
- Reviewed order data to verify transactions and shipping dates.
- Orchestrated routing by producing accurate shipping documentation and package labels.
- Organized storage areas to optimize materials movements and minimize labor hours.
- Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
- Completed basic mathematical calculations to check weights and dimensions of shipments.
- Communicated with vendor representatives to resolve damaged shipments and item shortages.
- Maintained accurate computer records of materials weights, bill amounts and identified variances.
- Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.
- Updated database with changes in carrier status.
- Boosted inventory and recordkeeping accuracy by conducting thorough inspections and comparing shipment contents with documentation.
- Moved shipment materials to and from designated areas using lift and hand trucks.
- Utilized forklift or pallet truck to load, unload, transport and store goods.
- Sorted and delivered materials to different work areas and staff.
- Worked effectively with shippers to resolve shipment issues, damaged materials and shortages.
- Verified orders by comparing names and quantity of items packaged with shipping documents.
- Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing more than 1000 packages per day.
- Conducted research to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes.
- Corresponded with carrier representatives to make arrangements and provide instructions for shipment and delivery of orders.
- Maintained effective and on-schedule delivery of time sensitive and temperature controlled packages, identifying and selecting optimal shipping methods to meet targets.
Shipping and Receiving Associate
FedEx
Knoxville, TN
06.1998 - 02.2009
- Updated database with changes in carrier status.
- Received incoming shipments, compared contents against associated records and transmitted to proper department.
- Operated equipment such as forklifts and balers to move outgoing shipments to loading area.
- Inspected merchandise and sent damaged pieces for repair before shipment.
- Orchestrated routing by producing accurate shipping documentation and package labels.
- Completed basic mathematical calculations to check weights and dimensions of shipments.
- Utilized forklift or pallet truck to load, unload, transport and store goods.
- Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing more than 5000 packages per day.
- Sorted and delivered materials to different work areas and staff.
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center
Knoxville, TN
06.1985 - 11.2000
- Received incoming shipments, compared contents against associated records and transmitted to proper department.
- Monitored scheduled shipment dates to achieve timely delivery, expediting as necessary and communicating variances to customers.
- Operated equipment such as forklifts and balers to move outgoing shipments to loading area.
- Inspected merchandise and sent damaged pieces for repair before shipment.
- Organized storage areas to optimize materials movements and minimize labor hours.
- Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
- Communicated with vendor representatives to resolve damaged shipments and item shortages.
- Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.
- Investigated and adopted optimal shipping and receiving strategies by selecting best carriers, routes and methods to minimize costs and enhance schedules.
- Utilized forklift or pallet truck to load, unload, transport and store goods.
- Sorted and delivered materials to different work areas and staff.
- Processed required paperwork to expedite handling of shipped and received goods.
- Compared shipping orders and invoices against contents received to verify accuracy.
Education
High School Diploma -
South Young High School
Knoxville, TN06.1985
Skills
- Storage and Supply Management
- Invoice and Manifest Review
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Self-Motivated and Independent
- Safety Procedures
- Contents Verification
- Box and Container Packing
- Shipment Inspection
- US Driver's License
- Warehousing Operations
- Interpersonal Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Quality Inspection and Control
- Preparing Containers
- Materials Requisition
- Shipping Method Optimization
- Document Preparation
- Damage Identification and Reporting
- Shipping and Receiving
- ERP/MRP System (Mark, Blue Yonder, etc)
- Effective Communication
- Organization and Prioritization
- Equipment Maintenance
- Shipment Tracking
- Teamwork and Cooperation
- Packing and Scanning
- Warehouse Internal Software Systems
- Certified Forklift Driver
- Critical Thinking
- Basic Mathematics
- Freight Labeling
- Workplace Safety
- Loading Cargo
Long bike rides in and around the city
I generally bike 25-30 miles 3-4 times a week. I love taking trips to ride various bike trails one of my favorites is the Virginia Creeper.
Timeline
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
GSK Glaxo Smith Kline
11.2001 - Current
Shipping and Receiving Associate
FedEx
06.1998 - 02.2009
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center
06.1985 - 11.2000
High School Diploma -
South Young High School
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