Wade Baker

• Optimized material flow by assisting in developing and maintaining effective storage strategies, reducing intake processing time and responding to customer needs.
• Resolved discrepancies between purchase orders and received goods promptly, minimizing potential delays or disruptions to manufacturing processes.
• Performed and offered suggestion on improving incoming inspection activities to ensure materials met quality standards prior to acceptance into inventory or use in production lines.
• Ensured timely delivery of materials by coordinating with suppliers, transportation providers, and internal departments.
• Participated in continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing overall operational efficiency across the organization''s supply chain processes.
• Identified issues and developed solutions to improve quality control.
• Used calipers, micrometers and rulers to measure products, maintaining accurate records.
• Used Knowledge and Experience with Lean and 5S Manufacturing principles to assist in organizing and maintaining current working environment.
• Helped to improve shipping/receiving processes for increased efficiency, working with internal and external customers to improve relationships and increase efficiency.

• Reduced shipping errors through meticulous inspection of outgoing packages and double-checking labels.
• Streamlined receiving processes, ensuring proper documentation and prompt distribution of incoming goods to appropriate departments.
• Ensured workplace safety compliance through routine equipment checks, hazard assessments, and adherence to OSHA guidelines.
• Improved shipping efficiency by streamlining packing procedures and optimizing workstation layouts.
• Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing more than [30] packages per day on average.

• Received and reviewed new orders, located requested merchandise, and promptly initiated processing.
• Handled high-priority orders with urgency, prioritizing their prompt processing and shipment to meet customer needs.
• Developed strong familiarity with warehouse technology systems, enabling quick navigation through inventory databases and expedited processing of orders.
• Minimized product damage during shipping by securely packaging items in appropriate materials.
• Contributed to cost-saving initiatives by identifying opportunities for reusing shipping materials when appropriate.
• Took on extra hours and shifts during busy periods to meet tight shipping deadlines.
• Maintained tidy and clean work areas to promote optimal productivity and safety standards.
• Volunteered to assist with projects, demonstrating willingness to learn new tasks and increase skill levels.
• Operated equipment such as pallet jacks and hand trucks to move heavy boxes.

• Handled high-priority orders with urgency, prioritizing their prompt processing and shipment to meet customer needs.
• Streamlined order fulfillment processes by implementing efficient picking and packing techniques.
• Followed procedures at all times for personal and team safety.
• Reduced fulfillment errors by using RF scanners to quickly pick items to proper bins.
• Improved pick rates by optimizing routes within the warehouse, reducing travel time between product locations.
• Followed SOPs to avoid mix-ups and damages to orders.
• Scanned packages and boxes and moved to loading dock for shipment.
• Took on extra hours and shifts during busy periods to meet tight shipping deadlines.
• Followed orders precisely for correct items, sizes and quantities.
• Reviewed order slips, picked products and staged merchandize to be shipped.
• Kept warehouse areas free of debris and safe for employees with proper storage and maintenance of machinery, tools and supplies.
• Operated equipment such as pallet jacks and hand trucks to move heavy boxes.
• Moved cardboard, plastic ties, and other debris from unboxing to trash.

Conducted/Facilitated daily training classes and organized activities for up to 25 MFIP Program participants.

• Enhanced workforce development by creating and implementing comprehensive training programs.
• Collaborated with management to identify skill gaps, developing targeted training initiatives to address these needs.
• Acted as a liaison between management and employees, ensuring clear communication of expectations related to workforce development goals and objectives.
• Organized professional development events such as workshops and seminars, expanding access to industry expertise for employees.
• Conducted preliminary interviews to determine if prospective employees met employer qualifications and referred eligible applicants to matching opportunities.
• Facilitated job seeker interviews with prospective employers, obtained feedback from both parties and adjusted employment strategies.
• Performed complete assessment of job seeker's education, skills and work history to identify detrimental factors.
• Interviewed employers to determine needs and brought employers and job seekers together.
• Assisted job seekers with vocational and technical school training.
• Communicated all learning and performance objectives, schedules, and training assessments to Program Administrator/Social Worker.
• Coordinated professional development opportunities for staff members to enhance their knowledge of industry best practices and trends.
• Identified career goals and advancement opportunities to enable workers to find success within each individual position.