TOMMY THROWER
OPELIKA,AL
Summary
Accomplished Shipping and Receiving Coordinator with a proven track record at Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., excelling in inventory management and fostering team cohesion. Skilled in warehouse logistics and adept at improving safety protocols, significantly enhancing operational efficiency. Demonstrates strong leadership in training staff and optimizing transportation planning, ensuring high customer satisfaction. Disciplined [Job Title] with [Number] years of experience in warehouse inventory management. Receives incoming shipments and prepares outgoing stock, examining all traffic for accuracy. Guaranteeing order integrity through hard work and attention to detail.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Shipping and Receiving Coordinator
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
Auburn, AL
05.2000 - 05.2024
- 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.
- Resolved customer inquiries regarding order status or discrepancies in a timely manner, maintaining high satisfaction rates.
- Transported materials and items from receiving or production areas to storage or to other designated areas using conveyors, dollies and other motorized or manual transportation equipment.
- Unpacked, examined and routed incoming shipments, rejected damaged items and recorded shortages.
- Conducted regular inventory audits to verify stock levels and identify discrepancies, ensuring accurate recordkeeping.
- Improved warehouse safety by enforcing strict adherence to company guidelines and conducting regular inspections of equipment and workspaces.
- Coordinated with suppliers to schedule timely deliveries, minimizing warehouse congestion and maximizing storage efficiency.
- Communicated with vendor representatives to resolve damaged shipments and item shortages.
- Enhanced receiving accuracy by closely monitoring incoming shipments and promptly reporting discrepancies.
- Trained new employees on company protocols and best practices, contributing to overall team efficiency and cohesion.
- Supported shipment of goods produced and received goods and supplies for direct use or application towards production or storage of goods designated for consumer marketing.
- Prepared and maintained accurate records of shipments and deliveries to enable tracking history and acquire consistent information.
- Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.
- Met or exceeded production goals and objectives by following strict procedures.
- Supervised team of helpers, laborers and material movers to efficiently complete tasks.
MOLD ROOM OPERATER
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
Auburn, AL
02.1996 - 05.2000
- Operated various types of machinery, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols.
- Assisted in training new operators, sharing knowledge of best practices and promoting a culture of teamwork amongst peers.
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Electronics Technology
OPELIKA STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Opelika, AL06.1994
Skills
- Warehouse Operations
- Shipping Documentation
- Shipment Verification
- Records Management
- Shipping procedures
- Freight scheduling
- Receiving Processes
- Labeling Accuracy
- Inventory Management
- Transportation Planning
- International shipping
- Documentation skills
- Shipping and receiving
- Forklift Operation
- MS Office
- Order picking and processing
- Word Processing
- Supply Inventory Management
- Hydraulic Jacks
- Warehouse Logistics
- Computer Skills
- Loading and unloading
- Forklift Operations
Timeline
Shipping and Receiving Coordinator
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
05.2000 - 05.2024
MOLD ROOM OPERATER
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
02.1996 - 05.2000
Associate of Applied Science - Electronics Technology
OPELIKA STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE