Steven Walker
Carol Stream,IL
Summary
Results-driven Shipping and Receiving Lead with expertise in warehouse safety, inventory management, and logistics coordination. Proven ability to streamline workflows and enhance order fulfillment processes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Shipping and Receiving Lead
ProSafety
West Chicago, IL
01.2023 - Current
- Coordinated shipping and receiving operations, ensuring accuracy in inventory management.
- Trained and mentored team members on safety protocols and best practices.
- Streamlined workflow processes, enhancing efficiency in order fulfillment.
- Monitored inventory levels, facilitating timely restocking of supplies.
- Picked and packed orders
- Resolved shipping issues by collaborating with carriers and vendors effectively.
- Operated forklifts, lift trucks, and hand trucks to move items around warehouse.
- Stacked and stored pallets at end of shift to keep warehouse clean and organized.
Shipping and Receiving Manager
V & F Transformers
Elgin, IL
07.2018 - 07.2022
- Oversaw daily shipping and receiving operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Managed inventory control processes, optimizing stock levels and reducing discrepancies in shipments.
- Coordinated logistics for inbound and outbound shipments, streamlining communication with carriers and vendors.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced efficiency in packaging and distribution workflows.
- Trained and mentored team members on best practices for shipping procedures and equipment usage.
- Pulled, verified, and packaged items for shipment.
- Prepared shipping documents and invoices, processed payments, and fielded client questions.
- Maintained positive relationships with representatives of UPS, FedEX, USPS, and DHL shipping companies.
- Collaborated with sales teams to meet deadlines for special orders or expedited shipments, ensuring customer satisfaction through prompt service.
- Built Crates around shipment to ensure safety around shipments.
Laborer
Trainer Construction
Maple Park, IL
05.2013 - 06.2018
- Assisted skilled tradespeople in various construction projects, ensuring timely completion of work.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of job sites to promote safety and efficiency.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize accidents and ensure compliance with regulations.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and improve project outcomes.
- Trained new laborers on equipment use, safety procedures, and best practices in construction tasks.
- Inspected materials for quality assurance, reporting discrepancies to supervisors promptly.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Expanded skill set through continuous learning of new techniques, tools, and equipment related to laborer tasks.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Contributed to successful completion of projects by following instructions from supervisors and adapting to changing priorities.
- Maintained high-quality workmanship through attention to detail and adherence to industry standards.
- Delivered consistent results under challenging weather conditions or other external factors affecting productivity.
Education
High School Diploma -
Wheaton North High School
Wheaton, ILSkills
- Warehouse safety
- Loading and unloading
- Pallet jack operation
- Labeling accuracy
- Stock rotation
- Shipping procedures
- Receiving protocols
- Freight scheduling
- Packaging
- Barcode scanning
- Warehouse operations
- Order fulfillment
- Freight management
- Forklift operation
- Inventory counts
- Clear communication
- Shipment inspection
- Materials inspection
- Inventory monitoring and management
- Data documentation
- Materials movement
- Logistics coordination
- Basic repairs
- Work order following
- Product and materials sorting
- Production organization
Timeline
Shipping and Receiving Lead
ProSafety
01.2023 - Current
Shipping and Receiving Manager
V & F Transformers
07.2018 - 07.2022
Laborer
Trainer Construction
05.2013 - 06.2018
High School Diploma -
Wheaton North High School