Thomas Wade Beair
Troy
Summary
Leadership-driven Shipping & Receiving professional with 10+ years of experience supervising teams, coordinating warehouse operations, and improving shipping accuracy and workflow efficiency. Skilled in leading high-performing teams, enforcing safety standards, optimizing inventory movement, and managing high-reach and forklift operations. Known for strong communication, hands-on leadership, and the ability to keep shipping departments running smoothly in fast-paced environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Shipping & Receiving Clerk / Forklift & High-Reach Operator
Current Employer
Troy
09.2024 - Current
- Provide leadership in daily shipping/receiving workflow, coordinating material movement and task priorities.
- Operate forklifts and high-reach equipment to safely load, unload, and store materials.
- Maintain accurate documentation, labeling, scanning, and SAP/WMS updates.
- Support warehouse layout improvements, enforce safety standards, and assist with cycle counts and audits.
- Managed incoming and outgoing shipments to ensure timely processing.
- Received incoming shipments, verifying quantity and quality of items against purchase orders.
- Managed calendars and appointments for the department.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
Lead Loader / Coordinator
Clopay
Troy
09.2021 - 05.2024
- Led outbound loading operations and supervised loaders to ensure shipment accuracy and timely departures.
- Assigned daily tasks, coordinated shift workflow, and supported production alignment with shipping requirements.
- Trained new employees on safety, equipment, loading standards, and warehouse procedures.
- Supported documentation control and enforced safety and quality rules across the department.
- Ensured all orders were correctly loaded and secured before transport.
- Resolved conflicts between employees when necessary.
- Provided guidance and support to team members in loading process.
- Led a team of 20+ employees and assigned tasks based on workload demand and team strength.
Material Handler
Ryder
Mt. Sterling
01.2015 - 10.2020
- Performed shipping/receiving duties in a high-volume warehouse, maintaining inventory accuracy and staging efficiency.
- Harness trained and knowledgeable in scissor lift operation for elevated tasks and safe material access.
- Provided training and operational support at multiple U.S. sites to improve consistency and safety.
- Served on the facility safety committee and contributed to process improvements.
- Performed regular cycle counts to ensure accuracy of inventory records.
- Tracked shipment information using computerized systems such as SAP or Oracle software applications.
Supervisor / Press Operator / Forklift Operator
Lexington Metal Systems
Mt. Sterling
01.2011 - 10.2014
- Supervised production team, assigned work tasks, and aligned workflow with shipping priorities.
- Operated forklifts to move materials, stage loads, and support manufacturing operations.
- Maintained strict safety, quality, and production standards while coordinating daily operations.
- Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.
- Operated various press machines to produce metal components efficiently.
Education
High School Diploma -
Montgomery County High School
Mt. Sterling, KYSkills
- Shipping & Receiving Leadership
- Team Supervision & Staff Development
- SAP & Warehouse Management Systems
- Forklift & High-Reach Operation (Experienced)
- Inventory Control & Cycle Counting
- Workflow Planning & Coordination
- Safety & Quality Compliance
- Schedule planning
- Warehouse operations
- Teamwork and collaboration
Timeline
Shipping & Receiving Clerk / Forklift & High-Reach Operator
Current Employer
09.2024 - Current
Lead Loader / Coordinator
Clopay
09.2021 - 05.2024
Material Handler
Ryder
01.2015 - 10.2020
Supervisor / Press Operator / Forklift Operator
Lexington Metal Systems
01.2011 - 10.2014
High School Diploma -
Montgomery County High School