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Wayne Bruce

Pinckneyville,IL

Summary

Diligent Shipping and Receiving professional accustomed to promoting efficient warehouse functions to meet production goals and customer needs. Effective at managing fast-paced work with minimal supervision, including inspecting shipments and resolving issues with vendor representatives. Strong records management and planning abilities. Competent Driver with excellent organizational and multitasking skills dedicated to achieving challenging delivery timetables. Trained in basic maintenance, repairs and vehicle maintenance. Detail-oriented in meeting daily business and customer needs. Reliable employee seeking Conductor trainee position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Conductor Trainee position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Driver

Ten Point Expediting
Lansing, MI
02.2021 - Current
  • Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
  • Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
  • Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
  • Achieved consistent safety targets by adjusting driving to different road and traffic conditions, balancing loads and avoiding dangerous driving actions.
  • Coordinated efficient routes to avoid delays and optimize schedules.
  • Planned and adjusted optimal routes based on traffic and weather conditions.
  • Loaded and secured items in trucks to avoid damage to parcels during delivery.
  • Checked in with dispatch service and updated with current location.
  • Obtained customer signatures to complete and process paperwork.
  • Verified daily deliveries against shipping instructions before delivering to customers.

Material Handler

Grupo Antolin
Nashville, IL
06.2016 - 09.2020
  • Cleaned warehouse areas to maintain safety and efficiency.
  • Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
  • Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transfer large products from one area of warehouse to another, allowing for easier accessibility.
  • Used hand-held devices and computers to record and monitor inventory levels and completed audits to uncover and address inaccuracies.
  • Inspected work areas for cleanliness and obstacles and removed cartons and boxes to keep work areas organized and hazard-free.
  • Removed all debris and packaging from boxes and separated for recycling or disposal.
  • Prepared pallets of boxes for easy transportation between customer and storage locations.
  • Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
  • Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
  • Kept storage areas organized, clean and secure to fully protect company assets.
  • Emptied aisles of debris, cleaned floors and rearranged inventory to provide tidy and obstacle-free warehouse floor.
  • Informed purchasing team of missing or damaged items immediately when unloading and receiving.
  • Listened closely during team meetings to gain complete understanding of duties required for each shift, completing priority tasks first.
  • Alerted supervisors and coworkers of hazards and other issues for quick resolutions.
  • Received and unpacked shipments and new equipment as directed.
  • Operated moving truck safely to deliver items to destination without nicks or scratches.
  • Quickly answered all job-related inquiries from supervisor and delivered updates on anticipated task completion times.
  • Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
  • Read production orders, work orders, shipping orders and requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered or distributed.
  • Attached identifying tags to containers to mark with identifying shipping information.
  • Performed cycle counts and inventory control to accurately track product levels.
  • Monitored production schedule to keep proper amount of inventory on hand.
  • Fastened receipts, packing slips and bills of lading, to shipments leaving facility.
  • Demonstrated and applied product knowledge of company SKUs.
  • Shipped material and performed boxing, packing, labeling and preparation of related documents.
  • Assembled orders and packed items for shipment, conveying orders to shipping personnel.
  • Used handheld scanners to efficiently track and maneuver freight throughout distribution network.
  • Verified documentation and condition of freight to assure quality standards were achieved.
  • Surrounded items in cling film, padded blankets and tape to protect from damage.

Shipping and Receiving Supervisor

Pope Industries Inc.
Paducah, KY
05.1993 - 07.2015
  • Led warehouse improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
  • Oversaw and motivated team of 10 employees in warehouse to increase efficiency by 87%.
  • Evaluated supplies and product inventory to check for quality and quantity issues and returned unacceptable materials to vendors to obtain replacements or refunds.
  • Maintained established levels of goods based on sales forecasts and demand to fulfill orders on time.
  • Reduced waste by 76% with staff supervision and using first-in first-out method.
  • Offered expertise in inventory management and current stock levels to internal teams and customers to facilitate accuracy and product availability.
  • Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing more than 75 packages per day.
  • Trained new staff on job duties, company policies and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
  • Used hand-held devices and computers to record and monitor inventory levels and completed audits to uncover and address inaccuracies.
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
  • Managed quality assurance program, including on-site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys.
  • Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
  • Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
  • Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.

Education

GED -

Shawnee Community College, Ullin, IL

Skills

  • Shipping and Receiving
  • Forklift Operation
  • Cleaning
  • Product Knowledge
  • Hand Tools
  • Material packaging
  • Equipment monitoring
  • Materials management
  • Forklift Operations
  • Route deliveries
  • Loading and unloading
  • Labeling and boxing
  • Lifting and sorting
  • Inventory Control
  • Power Tools
  • Materials Handling and Transport
  • Warehouse Operations
  • Packaging
  • Shipping Documentation
  • Stock management
  • Warehouse management systems
  • Box lifting
  • Order picking and processing
  • Warehouse environment safety
  • Safe and efficient driving
  • GPS and route planning
  • Commercial driving
  • City and non-city driving
  • Vehicle inspections
  • Equipment operation
  • Shipping and packaging
  • Transportation
  • Materials transport
  • Processes and procedures
  • Safety standards and protocols
  • Problem-Solving
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Planning and Coordination

Timeline

Driver - Ten Point Expediting
02.2021 - Current
Material Handler - Grupo Antolin
06.2016 - 09.2020
Shipping and Receiving Supervisor - Pope Industries Inc.
05.1993 - 07.2015
Shawnee Community College - GED,

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