Rodney Ryzenga
Zeeland,MI
Summary
Diligent leader promotes warehouse functions to meet production goals and customer needs. Polished in managing fast-paced work, inspecting shipments and resolving issues with vendor representatives. Strong records management and planning abilities.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Kraft Heinz
05.2024 - Current
- Wrapped finished pallets and staged pallets and loads into truck when ready for shipment.
- Worked with racking systems and loaded or unloaded pallets, pulling and placing pallets on or off of vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically.
- Optimized warehouse space utilization by effectively stacking pallets using a forklift, maximizing storage capacity without sacrificing accessibility or safety.
- Unloaded shipments from trucks and fulfilled and organized orders to streamline customer delivery processes.
Inventory Control Team Lead
SpartanNash
10.2021 - 03.2024
- Improved inventory accuracy by conducting regular cycle counts and reconciling discrepancies.
- Fostered a positive team culture that emphasized collaboration, continuous learning, and dedication to excellence in inventory control operations.
- Conducted regular audits of warehouse space to identify areas for improvement, resulting in streamlined processes and reduced operational costs.
- Developed comprehensive training materials for new team members, ensuring proper understanding of inventory control procedures.
Shipping and Receiving Coordinator
Artisan Medical Displays
09.2019 - 08.2021
- Monitored supply levels for packaging materials and coordinated replenishment orders as needed, avoiding delays in the shipping process.
- Prepared orders for shipment, posting weights and shipping charges onto packaging, marking materials with identifying information and updating logs of shipments outgoing and incoming.
- Maintained a well-organized inventory system for streamlined product retrieval and shipment preparation.
- Arranged for pick-up by carriers specified on customer purchase orders determined at final inspection through review of shipping instructions.
Dispatch Supervisor
Teddys Transport
09.2018 - 04.2019
- Supervised team of 40 employees and provided training focused on maximizing overall performance.
- Managed daily workloads, ensuring all available personnel were utilized effectively to meet service demands.
- Created a positive work environment through open communication channels and fostering teamwork among staff members.
- Streamlined dispatch operations by implementing efficient scheduling and routing strategies.
Shipping and Receiving Supervisor
Nelson Steel Products
03.2011 - 09.2018
- Optimized storage space usage by organizing inventory according to product type and frequency of use.
- Fostered a positive workplace culture by promoting open communication, teamwork, and recognition of individual achievements within the shipping and receiving team.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly, providing constructive feedback that led to improved productivity and job satisfaction among team members.
- Enhanced warehouse efficiency by implementing streamlined shipping and receiving processes.
Education
Business Management
Muskegon Community College
Muskegon, MIHigh School Diploma -
Zeeland East High School
Zeeland, MI05.2012
Skills
- Forklift Operation
- Truck loading and unloading
- Warehouse Organization
- Shipping and receiving
- Warehouse Safety
- Warehouse Operations
- Receiving Processes
- Shipping procedures
- Load Planning
- Receiving coordination
- Personnel Management
- Inventory Control
Timeline
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Kraft Heinz
05.2024 - Current
Inventory Control Team Lead
SpartanNash
10.2021 - 03.2024
Shipping and Receiving Coordinator
Artisan Medical Displays
09.2019 - 08.2021
Dispatch Supervisor
Teddys Transport
09.2018 - 04.2019
Shipping and Receiving Supervisor
Nelson Steel Products
03.2011 - 09.2018
Business Management
Muskegon Community College
High School Diploma -
Zeeland East High School
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