Wade Stewart
Cedar Hill,TX
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in inventory management and customer service. Proven track record in optimizing shipping documentation and enhancing team collaboration. Adept at cycle counting and problem-solving, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in operations. Recognized for maintaining safety compliance while driving continuous improvement initiatives. Responsible Truck Driver with expertise in planning routes, collecting payments and resolving customer service issues. Bringing several years of related experience, advanced inspection skills, and defensive driving abilities. Service-oriented with strong attention to detail and systematic approach to safety.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Receiving Clerk
Salad And Go
Dallas, TX
12.2022 - 01.2025
- Maintained accurate records of incoming deliveries according to established procedures.
- Maintained inventory of shipping materials and supplies.
- Checked customer orders, labeling and documentation prior to shipment to avoid delays.
- Checked items to be shipped against work orders to confirm correct quantities, destination and routing.
- Tracked inventory levels, handling aspects of shipping and receiving and kept accurate records.
- Checked accuracy of cargo manifests against purchase orders, identifying errors promptly.
- Performed daily cycle counts to ensure accuracy of inventory records.
- Prepared documentation to track and report on damaged or missing items.
- Operated lift and hand trucks to transfer materials to and from target areas.
- Processed material requests from internal customers accurately and efficiently.
- Completed necessary paperwork including packing slips, bills of lading, receiving reports. accurately and on time.
- Rejected deliveries containing damaged items or shortages and corresponded with shipper to rectify issues.
- Coordinated with purchasing department to resolve invoice discrepancies promptly.
- Maintained clean work area that adhered to strict safety standards.
- Inspected and recorded incoming and outgoing orders for count, damage and dates.
- Communicated with carrier representatives to follow specific procedures and make special delivery arrangements.
- Identified and reported inventory discrepancies to supervisor with recommendations for correction.
- Routed received merchandise to proper storage areas according to product specifications.
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of materials when required.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.
CDL A OTR Driver
Swift Transportation
Dallas , TX
02.2021 - 10.2022
- Conducted vehicle inspections before and after every trip and performed minor repairs to keep truck functional.
- Conducted daily logbook entries to track hours of service and ensure compliance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations.
- Worked well with dispatchers to communicate route and schedule changes.
- Obtained signatures needed to complete and process paperwork.
- Maintained cleanliness inside the cab area as well as exterior parts of the truck.
- Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
- Ensured timely arrival at customer locations by following designated routes and adhering to scheduled delivery times.
- Adhered to all applicable laws regarding transportation of goods across state lines.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before and after trips and completed basic maintenance for optimal performance.
- Planned efficient routes and adjusted strategies based on current weather and traffic information.
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Transported goods safely in accordance with the Department of Transportation's rules and regulations for CDL A OTR Drivers.
- Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
- Attended training sessions related to safe driving techniques.
- Inspected cargo prior to delivery to ensure it was properly secured and in good condition.
- Observed driving regulations and safety procedures, maintaining excellent safe driving record.
Production Supervisor
KeHE Texas Warehouse
Lancaster , TX
06.2018 - 01.2021
- Provided input for performance reviews and identified areas for additional improvement.
- Oversaw inventory and physical counts and performed periodic cycle counts to verify outgoing orders.
- Set up, adjusted and maintained machines to operate at peak levels and meet challenging demands.
- Planned production operations while establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing processes.
- Promoted employee safety awareness based on understanding of regulatory mandates and organizational best practices.
- Supported safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on use of control points, equipment and resources.
- Assigned tasks to employees and monitored productivity, performance and task completion.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Calculated labor and equipment requirements and production specifications using standard formulas to boost sustainability.
- Completed production plans by scheduling and assigning personnel, revising schedules and establishing priorities.
- Provided feedback and guidance to personnel regarding their job performance and development plans.
- Developed comprehensive training programs for new hires in order to increase productivity.
- Oversaw continuous improvement initiatives in lean environment to drive gains in quality, flow and output.
- Developed and implemented production schedules to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Investigated customer complaints related to product quality or delivery times.
- Delegated tasks to employees and monitored accurate and timely completion of tasks to meet project milestones.
- Maintained accurate records of daily production activities.
- Conducted training in equipment operations and safety procedures, briefing employees of hazards associated with work.
- Reviewed individual employee performance to correct issues and enhance productivity.
- Observed and monitored utilization of equipment.
- Performed regular quality checks throughout the production process to ensure customer specifications were met.
- Delegated tasks to multiple employees while maintaining efficient workplace.
- Communicated effectively with other departments to ensure smooth workflow from start to finish.
- Trained new staff on production processes and procedures.
- Enforced company policies, answered coworkers' questions and trained new personnel.
- Issued work orders for repairs to plan maintenance of equipment, machinery and vehicles.
- Monitored equipment, checked supplies and coordinated manpower to meet expected demand.
Services
U.S. Air Force Reserve
Biloxi, MS
01.2008 - 10.2020
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Supervised 70+ contract employees, showing leadership and team building skills.
- Completed diverse leadership programs.
Assistant Store Manager
Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes
Memphis, TN
03.2012 - 05.2018
- Trained new employees on store policies, procedures and customer service standards.
- Assisted in recruiting efforts by interviewing candidates for open positions in the store.
- Appraised inventory levels on frequent basis, ordering new merchandise to keep quantities well-stocked.
- Provided training to new employees on company policies and procedures.
- Maintained accurate records of all transactions, stock levels and employee performance metrics.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Implemented campaigns and promotions to help with developing goods and services.
- Organized weekly meetings with department heads to review progress on key objectives.
- Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
- Used strong issue resolution and communication skills to cultivate and strengthen lasting client relationships.
- Prepared detailed reports summarizing sales activity, customer feedback, and other relevant information.
- Assisted in continuous development of effective store associates to achieve desired sales and results.
- Answered customer questions and addressed problems and complaints in person and via phone.
- Reviewed financial statements and sales or activity reports to measure productivity or goal achievement.
- Supervised cash handling processes to ensure accuracy of transactions.
- Oversaw coaching and guidance of store employees to foster advancement in work operations.
- Supervised cashiers in processing credit, debit and cash payments to streamline sales.
- Handled complaints from customers by empathetically listening, recording details and offering solutions.
- Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
- Provided leadership support during peak business hours by motivating staff members to meet targets.
- Maintained inventory by checking merchandise to determine levels.
- Managed the day-to-day operations of the store, including customer service, inventory management and staff scheduling.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing safety regulations.
Order Selector
Walmart Distribution Center
Brookhaven, MS
03.2005 - 04.2008
- Attended company safety meetings to maintain knowledge of new and important information.
- Operated forklift and pallet jack to transport heavy loads.
- Promoted workplace safety and smooth production by keeping workspaces clean, organized, and free of hazards.
- Picked products from designated locations using various tools and transferred to appropriate areas for further processing.
- Demonstrated great teamwork skills with staff members involved in production and transport.
- Mentored newly hired employees on warehouse safety procedures and demonstrated proper operation of tools to avoid mishaps.
- Selected products and items from shelves and pallets for customer orders.
- Completed shipping paperwork, attached appropriate labels and scanned barcodes for tracking.
- Packaged items with appropriate materials to prevent damage during shipping.
- Verified accuracy of orders prior to loading onto delivery trucks.
- Inspected product for damages or defects before placing them into containers.
- Received and counted stock items, recording data manually or on computer for inventory purposes.
- Read orders to verify attributes and quantities of merchandise.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
The University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS08-2012
Skills
- Inventory management
- Receiving procedures
- Material handling
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Shipping documentation
- Cycle counting
- Quality control
- Data entry
- Time management
- Safety compliance
- Warehouse software systems
- Self motivation
- Loading dock management
Affiliations
- I am Married with two children,I am active in my community coaching youth basketball. I am a Airforce Veteran and have deployed twice.
Accomplishments
- CDL A
- Special Services Award
- The Reserve Medal
- Airforce Training Ribbon
- Deployment Medal
- Basic Branch Operations Certificate
- Forklift Certification
- Foodhandler Certification
Timeline
Receiving Clerk
Salad And Go
12.2022 - 01.2025
CDL A OTR Driver
Swift Transportation
02.2021 - 10.2022
Production Supervisor
KeHE Texas Warehouse
06.2018 - 01.2021
Assistant Store Manager
Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes
03.2012 - 05.2018
Services
U.S. Air Force Reserve
01.2008 - 10.2020
Order Selector
Walmart Distribution Center
03.2005 - 04.2008
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
The University of Southern Mississippi
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