SERGIO O. ALAMEDA
Brownsville
Summary
Shipping and logistics professional with solid experience in managing and optimizing shipping and receiving operations. Skilled in inventory management, warehouse operations, and coordinating logistics to ensure timely and accurate deliveries. Strong focus on teamwork and adaptability, consistently meeting operational goals and supporting colleagues. Dependable and flexible with excellent problem-solving abilities and communication skills.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Shipping and Receiving Coordinator
Duro Bag
01.2025 - Current
- 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.
- Managed daily shipment scheduling with carriers, optimizing transportation costs and delivery times for customers.
- Conducted regular inventory audits to verify stock levels and identify discrepancies, ensuring accurate recordkeeping.
- Maximized space utilization within the warehouse through strategic storage planning and organization techniques, reducing clutter and improving workflow efficiency.
- Streamlined shipping processes by implementing efficient organizational systems, reducing order processing time.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address any shipping or receiving issues, fostering strong working relationships.
- Trained new employees on company protocols and best practices, contributing to overall team efficiency and cohesion.
- Established strong relationships with key carrier representatives, ensuring priority handling and timely resolution of any shipping issues.
- Prepared and maintained accurate records of shipments and deliveries to enable tracking history and acquire consistent information.
- Worked with vendors to schedule daily pickups and weekly deliveries.
- Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.
- Reviewed paperwork to determine priorities and set schedules.
- Oversaw warehouse crew stocking inventory and preparing loads.
- Responded to customer inquiries and resolved complaints to establish trust and increase satisfaction.
- Processed returns and updated accounts.
- Monitored progress of tasks to provide feedback for improvement.
- Resolved conflicts between team members and addressed complaints or grievances.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
- Trained new team members on proper and safe use of tools and equipment.
- Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing more than 30 trailer per week.
- Determined staffing needs, developing schedules to staff all shifts.
- Assigned tasks to team members to complete within designated time frames.
Quality Health and Safety Manager
Duro Bag
03.2006 - Current
- Reduced incident rates through conducting regular safety audits, identifying hazards, and providing corrective actions.
- Led incident response teams during emergencies such as chemical spills or fires by establishing clear lines of communication between first responders and affected personnel.
- Contributed to continuous improvement efforts by analyzing data trends related to accidents, incidents, injuries, or illnesses for targeted interventions.
- Conducted safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies.
- Monitored workplace activities to determine compliance with safety regulations and standards.
- Provided new-employee health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations.
- Educated employees on hazardous waste management, emergency response and safe work practices.
Shipping Clerk
Duro Bag
12.2003 - Current
- Coordinated with warehouse staff to ensure timely order fulfillment and delivery.
- Collaborated with customer service team to resolve shipping issues and provide timely updates to clients.
- Reduced shipping errors by implementing a thorough quality control system for outgoing orders.
- Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.
- Assisted in training new employees on company shipping policies and procedures, promoting consistent quality across the team.
- Checked bills of lading, outgoing package paperwork, and other documentation for accuracy.
- Managed multiple priorities, consistently meeting or exceeding deadlines for shipment dispatches.
- Operated equipment such as forklifts and balers to move outgoing shipments to loading area.
- Expedited urgent shipments when necessary, coordinating closely with involved parties to ensure timely delivery without compromising quality standards.
- Participated in regular safety training sessions, maintaining a secure working environment for all team members.
- Maintained accurate computer records of materials weights, bill amounts, and identified variances.
- Enhanced overall productivity by maintaining a well-organized and efficient work area.
- Prepared detailed reports on shipping activities, providing valuable insights for management decision-making processes.
- Ensured compliance with relevant regulations, including proper documentation for international shipments.
- Corresponded with carrier representatives to make arrangements and provide instructions for shipment and delivery of orders.
Quality Safety Clerk
Duro Bag
05.2002 - Current
- Enhanced workplace safety by conducting regular inspections and identifying potential hazards.
- Conducted thorough incident investigations, determining root causes and recommending corrective actions.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices, incorporating relevant techniques into daily operations.
- Ensured compliance with OSHA regulations through diligent record-keeping and accurate reporting.
- Worked closely with other departments to identify areas where cross-functional collaboration could improve overall safety performance.
- Assisted in the coordination of emergency response drills, ensuring all staff were familiar with proper procedures.
- Provided valuable input during department meetings, offering suggestions for continuous improvement in safety measures.
- Inspected worksites, practices, and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
- Input data into spreadsheets and databases.
- Promptly received and forwarded incoming communications, such as phone calls, emails, and letters, to appropriate staff.
- Created and maintained detailed records of all office activities.
- Coordinated and scheduled meetings and appointments.
Shipping Clerk
Federal M
08.2003 - 11.2003
- Shipped out material for customer such as Honda, Chrysler, Visteon GM and other through out the day
- Received material from MTM four or five times a day, shipped out UPS, FED EX every day
- Make appointments for delivery pick ups, contact carries for info on quotes and deliveries availabilities
- Have Materials handlers organized warehouse, and stock material received from MTM
- Programs used Word, Lotus 123, lotus Email, Excel and Trans4m
Sales Representative
Dillard's
03.2003 - 08.2003
- Attend every customer in the store and help him or her with his or her needs
- Work with co-workers well, and do tasks at a time requested
- Do clothes markdowns everyday and finish them on time for costumers ready to shop next day
Receiving Supervisor
Office Max
11.2000 - 05.2002
- Receive merchandise Monday & Friday, do all the paperwork and enter purchase orders information in the computer
- Reduce the Damage and defective to a minimum percentage
- Receive merchandise in UPS, RPS, FED EX, and separated by vendors
Receiving Manager
Office Depot
06.1998 - 11.2000
- Receive freight everyday unloaded with forklift, distribute by vendors
- Enter purchase orders UPS, RPS, FED EX, and store freight in the computer and file paperwork in the proper documentation file
- Teach others associates how to receive merchandise
- Present safety meetings with associates on how to prevent accidents in the store
Lead Stocker
Office Depot
01.1997 - 06.1998
- Schedule Monday thru Friday at 6am to work on freight and finish before opening hours
- Assist every customers needs
- Work as a cashier and customer service representative
Education
Simon Rivera High School
Brownsville, TXSkills
- Warehouse operations
- Shipping documentation
- Shipment verification
- Records management
- Shipping procedures
- Load planning
- Inventory management
- Pallet jack use
- Shipping reports
- Pallet organization
- Transportation planning
- Logistics management
- Documentation
- Reporting
- Shipping and receiving
- Forklift operation
Timeline
Shipping and Receiving Coordinator
Duro Bag
01.2025 - Current
Quality Health and Safety Manager
Duro Bag
03.2006 - Current
Shipping Clerk
Duro Bag
12.2003 - Current
Shipping Clerk
Federal M
08.2003 - 11.2003
Sales Representative
Dillard's
03.2003 - 08.2003
Quality Safety Clerk
Duro Bag
05.2002 - Current
Receiving Supervisor
Office Max
11.2000 - 05.2002
Receiving Manager
Office Depot
06.1998 - 11.2000
Lead Stocker
Office Depot
01.1997 - 06.1998
Simon Rivera High School
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