Samuel Cabrera
Summit,Illinois
Summary
Enthusiastic and skilled Clerk with a strong understanding of shipping and receiving, inventory management, and carrier relations. Committed to maintaining accurate recordkeeping and ensuring efficient materials movement for optimal reliability and speed. Proficient in utilizing database, ERP, and word processing software to streamline operations and enhance productivity.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Shipping & Receiving Technician I/Wave Planner
Ryder Integrated Logistics Inc
2022.02 - Current
- Implement efficient driver arrival system to maximize trailer loading and unloading efficiency
- Maintained accurate records by preparing and printing packing slips and BOL's for drivers and shipments
- Efficiently loaded and unloaded trailers, ensuring accurate freight handling.
- Coordinated with shipping process leads and supervisors to ensure accurate and efficient loading and dispatching of shipments, addressing potential issues proactively
- Efficiently scheduled appointments with LTL carriers, accurately reflecting pallet dimensions and weight on Bills of Lading through their portal.
- Facilitated communication via email for addressing any potential issues or inventory discrepancies pertaining to shipments
- Assigned dock locations for drop and hook appointments as well as live appointments
- Managed inbound deliveries and outbound shipments through email and phone communication.
- Served as a wave planner, facilitating efficient work ticket allocation for case pickers while working closely with inventory clerks to ensure expedited shipments.
- Maintained a 99.8% order picking accuracy rate by coordinating wave shipments in our ERP system.
- Managed inventory to ensure up-to-date stock and prevent shipment of expired items
- Ensured the removal of any damaged or expired items from the system, forwarding them to Quality Assurance for further evaluation
- Reallocated products from locations requiring adjustment.
- Developed productive relationships with vendors to ensure consistent supply chain operations and swift resolution of any issues encountered along the way.
- Assisted in reducing backorders through accurate tracking of incoming shipments and prompt allocation of resources for fulfillment.
- Trained new team members on company procedures, ensuring a smooth onboarding process and seamless integration into the workforce.
- Optimized warehouse space utilization by reorganizing storage areas for easy access and retrieval of products.
Material Handler I
Ryder Integrated Logistics Inc
2021.06 - 2022.02
- Successfully completed case pick orders for customers with precision.
- Increased productivity, utilizing forklifts and other material handling equipment effectively.
- Prevented product damage by carefully loading and unloading materials using appropriate equipment.
- Actively listened in team meetings to fully comprehend shift responsibilities, prioritizing completion of essential tasks.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on material handling equipment to ensure optimal functioning throughout daily operations.
- Performed cycle counts and inventory control to accurately track product levels.
- Adhered to strict quality control measures, inspecting inbound shipments for accuracy and condition upon arrival.
- Implemented barcode system for inventory management, streamlining tracking process.
- Trained new employees on best practices for material handling, fostering a skilled and knowledgeable team.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.
- Assisted in receiving, stocking and distribution of merchandise.
- Verified quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against packing list.
- Efficiently and safely load and unload trailers with freight in a timely manner.
- Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
- Maintained a safe work environment by following proper safety protocols and conducting regular inspections.
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transfer large products from one area of warehouse to another, allowing for easier accessibility.
Order Picker
Chicago Oriental Wholesale Market
2020.08 - 2021.03
- Utilized N-rider electric pallet jack to efficiently fulfill customer orders,
- Maintained high standards in order fulfillment, ensuring accuracy and correct shipment preparation.
- Efficiently gather and prepare customer orders for prompt pick up upon arrival, effectively picking 12+ orders a day.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of orders during peak demand periods.
- Performed proper lifting and handling techniques to maintain safe working environment.
- Built pallets and positioned orders on loading dock to safely pile and ship goods.
- Utilized forklifts and pallet jacks to transport orders and prepare for shipment delivery.
- Maintained a clean, safe work environment by complying with established safety procedures and guidelines.
- Increased productivity by operating various material handling equipment such as pallet jacks, forklifts, and reach trucks when necessary.
- Took on extra hours and shifts during busy periods to meet tight shipping deadlines.
Warehouse Worker
Nurture Life
2019.01 - 2020.02
- Ensured optimal handling of customers' products through meticulous pick, pack, and palletize methods
- Operated manual jacks to transfer product pallets into delivery trucks
- Ensured cleanliness and organization in the workplace to promote a safe working environment
- Consistently utilized a food scale to measure quantities and maintained precise labeling on products, processing 100's of customer orders a day.
- Worked in a fast-paced environment to enhance productivity and results.
- Operated forklift and hand truck to transport shipments from shipping and receiving platform to storage and work areas.
- Committed to following health and safety regulations for the handling of ready-to-eat food products.
Quality Control
Crescent Foods
2017.07 - 2018.12
- Evaluating quality by collecting and analyzing production samples.
- Ensured all production lines were halted immediately in the presence of severe product defects
- Demonstrated expertise by instructing staff on quality control and analytical procedures.
- Produced reports on non conformance of products or processes, daily production quality, root cause analyses, and quality trends
- Identified quality problems and recommended effective solutions.
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
- Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
- Improved product quality by conducting thorough inspections and identifying defects in a timely manner.
- Maintained compliance with industry regulations through meticulous record-keeping and documentation of inspection results.
- Collaborated with production staff to establish and meet quality standards
- Actively monitored and evaluated adherence to good manufacturing practices and critical control points.
- Examined products for imperfections and defects.
Sanitation Associate
Home Chef
2017.01 - 2017.06
- Performed floor cleaning duties including sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, and vacuuming
- Adhered to guidelines when utilizing chemical cleaners and power equipment, ensuring the preservation of floors and fixtures
- Streamlined waste disposal processes for increased efficiency in facility operations.
- Followed specifications to mix water and detergents or acids in containers and prepared cleaning solutions.
- Ensured laboratory equipment was thoroughly cleaned and maintained
- Efficiently handled the movement of heavy items such as furniture, equipment, and supplies using both manual labor and hand trucks.
- Promoted a hygienic environment, adhering to regulatory guidelines and standards.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve high levels of sanitation across the facility.
- Improved overall cleanliness by thoroughly sanitizing work surfaces and equipment.
- Maintained inventory of cleaning supplies, proactively identifying needs for replenishment or replacement items.
- Conducted swab tests to ensure proper sanitation of food preparation surfaces.
- Operated baler to compact cardboard and secured bales with wire.
Education
High School Diploma -
Instituto Health Sciences Career Academy
Chicago, Illinois06.2016
Skills
- Quality control analysis
- Shipping and receiving
- Warehousing Operations
- Certified Lift Truck Trainer
- English and Spanish speaker
- Certified Forklift Operator
- Customer Service Representative
- Inventory Control
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Outlook 2016
- Loading and unloading
- Order Picking
- Material Handling Equipment
- Logistics Software Proficiency
- Shipping Documentation
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking
- Warehouse Management
Timeline
Shipping & Receiving Technician I/Wave Planner
Ryder Integrated Logistics Inc
2022.02 - Current
Material Handler I
Ryder Integrated Logistics Inc
2021.06 - 2022.02
Order Picker
Chicago Oriental Wholesale Market
2020.08 - 2021.03
Warehouse Worker
Nurture Life
2019.01 - 2020.02
Quality Control
Crescent Foods
2017.07 - 2018.12
Sanitation Associate
Home Chef
2017.01 - 2017.06
High School Diploma -
Instituto Health Sciences Career Academy
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