Russell White
Mattawan,MI
Summary
Proven leader in logistics and team management, adept at enhancing shipping operations and efficiency at Polytek Developmental Corporation. Skilled in forklift operation and inventory management, with a knack for fostering teamwork and cooperation. Achieved significant improvements in shipment accuracy and team performance, ensuring compliance with export regulations and enhancing customer satisfaction.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Shipping Lead
Polytek Developmental Corporation
03.2022 - Current
- Ensured accurate documentation for all shipments, complying with company policies and regulatory requirements.
- Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.
- Maintained strong relationships with shipping carriers.
- Implemented quality control measures for incoming shipments, minimizing damaged goods and ensuring product integrity.
- Sent booking requests to freight forwarders and generated bills of lading.
- Conducted regular audits of shipping processes, identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes.
- Collaborated closely with sales teams to address customer inquiries promptly and resolve any shipping-related issues.
- Expedited urgent orders to meet customer deadlines without compromising accuracy or quality standards.
- Evaluated team performance against established goals regularly, providing constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
- Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
- Operated equipment such as forklifts and balers to move outgoing shipments to loading area.
- Utilized forklift or pallet truck to load, unload, transport and store goods.
- Packed, secured, labeled and applied postage to materials to prepare items for shipment.
- Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing more than 200 packages per day on average.
Landscape and Lawncare Manager
Outdoor Environments Inc.
08.2020 - 03.2022
- Led cross-functional teams to achieve project goals and exceed performance expectations.
- Managed daily operations of a busy landscaping company, ensuring efficient workflow and improved productivity.
- Managed relationships with various vendors and customers.
- Oversaw acquisition and delivery of material for various projects.
- Track project progression and coordinate schedules of crews to maximize efficiency.
Pickup and Delivery Driver
Pitt Ohio Express
03.2008 - 08.2020
- Provided exceptional customer service through professional communication and problem-solving skills.
- Resolved customer concerns promptly, fostering strong relationships with repeat clients.
- Assisted customers with loading or unloading items when necessary, demonstrating a commitment to superior service.
- Maintained vehicle safety and cleanliness, ensuring a positive representation of the company.
- Continuously updated knowledge on regulations related to transportation industry safety standards.
- Efficiently planned routes for optimal time management and fuel conservation.
- Conducted pre-and post-trip vehicle inspections to maintain safety compliance and prevent mechanical issues.
- Coordinated with dispatchers for real-time updates on deliveries and pickups, ensuring accuracy in scheduling.
Education
Vocational - Commercial Driving
Semi Academy
Lawton, MIState License - Auto Repair
Van Buren Technology Center
Lawrence, MIHigh School Diploma - Required Fields of Study
Mattawan High School
Mattawan, MI05.1999
Skills
- Inventory counts
- Staff training
- Packing supervision
- Shipment verification
- Loading and unloading
- Stock replenishment
- Transportation planning
- Warehouse management
- Documentation handling
- Freight negotiation
- Inventory audits
- Carrier selection
- Shipping operations
- Shipping and receiving
- Shipping documentation
- Forklift operation
- Warehousing operations
- Certified forklift driver
- US Driver's license
- Shipment tracking
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Time management
- Safety procedures
- Punctual and reliable
- Warehouse software systems
- Delivery scheduling
- Inventory management
- Export compliance regulations
- Verbal and written communication
- Organization and prioritization
- Hazardous materials handling
- Freight coordination
- Skid building
- Barcode scanning
- Shipping and receiving tracking
- Handheld scanners
- Document preparation
Certification
- IATA/IMDG certified for international Hazardous Goods shipping.
- DOT certified for domestic Hazardous Goods shipping.
- Stand up and sit down forklift licenses.
Timeline
Shipping Lead
Polytek Developmental Corporation
03.2022 - Current
Landscape and Lawncare Manager
Outdoor Environments Inc.
08.2020 - 03.2022
Pickup and Delivery Driver
Pitt Ohio Express
03.2008 - 08.2020
- IATA/IMDG certified for international Hazardous Goods shipping.
- DOT certified for domestic Hazardous Goods shipping.
- Stand up and sit down forklift licenses.
Vocational - Commercial Driving
Semi Academy
State License - Auto Repair
Van Buren Technology Center
High School Diploma - Required Fields of Study
Mattawan High School
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