Timothy Smith
Hamlet,NC
Summary
Diligent and thorough Shipping and Receiving Clerk with excellent attention to detail and in-depth understanding of shipment tracking and support. Keeps center moving smoothly with accurate records and timely processing. Careful about finding and correcting errors.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Perdue Farms, Inc.
Rockingham , NC
05.2015 - Current
- Processed outbound shipments, including packing and labeling products for delivery.
- Checked items to be shipped against work orders to confirm correct quantities, destination and routing.
- Obtained required documentation to process shipments and support movement.
- Identified order discrepancies and damaged items and notified supervisor.
- Prepared work orders, bills of lading or shipping orders to route materials.
- Operated computers to access information related to shipping activities.
- Maintained a clean work area by sweeping, dusting, mopping.
- Assisted in loading and unloading freight from trucks using lift gates or ramps, dollies, hand trucks or other equipment as necessary.
- Adhered to all safety standards while working with heavy machinery such as forklifts and pallet jacks.
- Organized materials into appropriate storage areas based on product type or size.
- Operated forklifts, hand trucks, or other equipment to load, unload, transport and store goods.
Shipping Supervisor
Perdue Farms, Inc.
Rockingham , NC
08.1989 - 08.2002
- Supervised shipping personnel to ensure efficient and accurate completion of tasks.
- Maintained records of all outgoing shipments, ensuring that they were accurate and complete.
- Monitored staff performance to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures regarding packaging, labeling, and shipping deadlines.
- Created monthly reports on shipping activities for management review.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed when loading and unloading trucks or containers.
- Coordinated with carriers to schedule pick-up and delivery times for shipments.
- Developed inventory control systems to track incoming and outgoing shipments.
- Performed regular inspections of warehouse areas to identify potential hazards or issues requiring corrective action.
- Resolved customer complaints related to shipment discrepancies or delays in a timely manner.
- Provided training to new employees on proper operation of packing equipment and safety protocols.
- Analyzed data from customer feedback surveys to determine areas needing improvement in the shipping department.
- Assisted in developing strategies for improving efficiency within the shipping department.
- Managed communication between customers, vendors, suppliers, and other stakeholders throughout the entire shipment process.
- Implemented quality assurance processes for verifying accuracy of shipments prior to departure.
- Oversaw daily operations within the shipping department including assigning tasks, setting deadlines, resolving conflicts.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams such as sales and marketing departments on projects related to product launches or promotions.
- Participated in vendor selection processes by evaluating capabilities against operational needs.
- Conducted regular audits of inventory levels stored in warehouses to ensure accuracy.
- Reviewed invoices from third party providers before submitting payments.
- Investigated lost packages or delayed deliveries with carriers or customers.
- Tracked and reconciled warehouse inventory, slashing unchecked supply errors.
- Checked loaded materials compared to work orders for correctness.
- Directed and managed shipping team staff, delivering continuous training to improve employees' skills.
- Planned workflow, coordinated employee scheduling and assigned duties to maintain performance and accommodate fluctuating workloads.
- Monitored workers and reviewed completed work for proper performance.
- Informed upper management or department heads of items loaded or problems encountered.
- Scheduled materials shipments and transportation for on-time delivery, reducing delays.
- Promoted safe working conditions by monitoring safety procedures and equipment.
- Resolved personnel problems, complaints and grievances, referring serious issues to higher-level supervisors.
- Held staff meetings to share project information and address specific issues.
- Prepared and led staff training and instruction.
- Completed or assisted with difficult or skilled tasks.
- Presented and explained work orders to team.
- Reviewed supplies inventory levels and purchased necessary items.
- Reported employee time, job expenses and inspections results in work records.
- Conducted interviews, selected candidates and supported hiring processes to maintain staffing levels.
- Assessed job sites to determine work needed.
- Inspected equipment for wear, specifications adherence and issues.
- Estimated project materials, time and staffing requirements based on work orders and job specifications.
Education
GED -
Richmond Community College
Hamlet, NC06-2000
Skills
- Shipping and receiving
- Safety Procedures
- Punctual and Reliable
- US Driver's License
- Heavy Lifting
- Warehousing Operations
- Invoice reconciliation
- Inspection and Quality Control
- Self-Motivated and Independent
- Warehouse Safety
- Barcode scanning
- Pallet jack use
- Certified Forklift Driver
- Stock Rotation
- Equipment Maintenance
Accomplishments
- Team Building for Productivity Improvement
- Quality Awareness
- Coaching for Performance
- Salaried Associate of Month
- Perfect Attendance
Certification
- Forklift Operator
Timeline
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Perdue Farms, Inc.
05.2015 - Current
Shipping Supervisor
Perdue Farms, Inc.
08.1989 - 08.2002
- Forklift Operator
GED -
Richmond Community College
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