Rodney Santiago
Lorain,OH
Summary
Detail-oriented and systematic distribution professional with more than 20 years of experience. focused on smoothly managing flow of goods into and out of stockroom and warehouse. Conscientious and level-headed with solid understanding of business needs, vendor processes and documentation requirements. Proficient with handheld scanners, databases systems.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Lead
Coca-Cola
04.2020 - 05.2024
- Trained employees on equipment operation and safety protocols.
- Managed a team of warehouse personnel, delegating tasks effectively to optimize workflow.
- Managed day-to-day operations of warehouse, freight and parcel shipments, returns, and transfers.
- Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move and ship products.
- Loaded, unloaded, and sorted cargo as part of accurate and efficient weekly shipments.
- Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
- Maintained a safe working environment, conducting regular safety audits and addressing potential hazards promptly.
- Established efficient loading and unloading procedures for incoming shipments, reducing wait times for trucks at the dock area.
- Assisted in the recruitment and onboarding of new warehouse employees, ensuring they were well-equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to perform their roles effectively.
- Implemented quality control measures to ensure products met company standards before shipment to customers.
- Labeled boxes, crates and containers with accurate order information, destinations and codes to minimize shipping errors.
- Located needed merchandise in inventory using [Type] software and placed on skids for transport to shelves.
- Hazmat certified for DOT,Air Cargo and ocean.
- Conducted interviews by following stringent guidelines and confidentiality laws.
Inventory Control Specialist
Rexel Holdings USA
07.2014 - 11.2019
- Worked with supervisors and team members to understand supply needs and bring levels within desired tolerances
- Completed physical inventory counts daily
- Accepted delivered packages, verified products and checked delivery totals to keep system records current and accurate
- Input data in Eclipse/Solar/Excel and Latitude to create updated status reports for quick reference of project progress and deadlines
- Received, sorted and processed damaged goods with vendors or manufacturers
- Used equipment like forklifts and pallet jacks to move inventory
- Completed daily cycle counts to maintain accuracy of records
- Audited and corrected discrepancies in inventory numbers
- Kept all documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery
Warehouse Associate
Hajoca Corporation
01.2011 - 06.2014
- Verified quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against packing list
- Inspected ingoing and outgoing shipments to verify accuracy and prevent errors
- Prepared orders for shipment by systematically picking, packing and labeling merchandise
- Operated RF scanners to track merchandise and verify contents of containers
- Kept warehouse clean and organized to maximize team efficiency and productivity
- Transferred inventory to and from target destinations using forklifts and other transportation vehicles
- Completed daily cycle counts and quarterly inventories and resolved variances to maintain data accuracy
- Used hand-held devices and computers to record and monitor inventory levels and completed audits to uncover and address inaccuracies
- Performed inventory control, such as counting and stocking merchandise
- Transferred products of all sizes using forklifts and other equipment, consistently meeting challenging performance goals
Inventory Control Specialist
HD Supply
04.2006 - 05.2011
- Completed daily logs and reports detailing production data such as volume, materials used and quality assurance results, helping management make accurate operational decisions
- Worked with supervisors and team members to understand supply needs and bring levels within desired tolerances
- Addressed internal supply problems head-on and developed creative solutions to prevent delays and missed targets
- Completed physical inventory counts each daily
- Accepted delivered packages, verified products and checked delivery totals to keep system records current and accurate
- Input data in RF scanners to create updated status reports for quick reference of project progress and deadlines
- Unloaded shipments, reviewed merchandise and tracked paperwork
- Received, sorted and processed damaged goods with vendors or manufacturers
- Recorded information, shortages and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate
- Used equipment like forklifts and pallet jacks to move inventory
- Completed daily cycle counts to maintain accuracy of records
- Audited and corrected discrepancies in inventory numbers
Receiving Supervisor
Hughes Supply
09.2000 - 02.2006
- Received incoming shipments, compared contents against associated records and transmitted to proper department
- Worked effectively with shippers to resolve issues with shipments, including damaged materials and shortages
- Operated forklifts and reach trucks equipment to manage incoming orders, organize deliveries and transfer packages to other departments
- Compared shipping orders and invoices against contents received to verify accuracy
- Orchestrated efficient routing by producing accurate shipping documentation and package labels
- Worked with vendor representatives to resolve damaged shipments and item shortages, protecting company interests and financial targets
- Drafted and managed work and shipping orders, bills of lading and shipping route materials for accurate and compliant recordkeeping
- Coordinated efficient storage areas to optimize materials movements and minimize labor hours
- Communicated with carrier representatives, arranging for special deliveries and shipment receipts
Warehouse Associate
NFI Industries
10.1997 - 01.2000
- Evaluated supplies and product inventory to check for quality and quantity issues and returned unacceptable materials to vendors to obtain replacements or refunds
Education
High School Diploma -
Lorain High School
Lorain, OHSkills
- Computer tracking
- Storage procedures
- Forklift,Turret and reach truck
- Handheld scanner operation
- Microsoft Office
- Warehouse management systems
- Organized
- Hard working and self-motivated
- Training and development
- Safety-conscious
Timeline
Warehouse Lead
Coca-Cola
04.2020 - 05.2024
Inventory Control Specialist
Rexel Holdings USA
07.2014 - 11.2019
Warehouse Associate
Hajoca Corporation
01.2011 - 06.2014
Inventory Control Specialist
HD Supply
04.2006 - 05.2011
Receiving Supervisor
Hughes Supply
09.2000 - 02.2006
Warehouse Associate
NFI Industries
10.1997 - 01.2000
High School Diploma -
Lorain High School
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