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Skills

  • Freight coordination
  • Operational improvement
  • Route deliveries
  • Order picking and processing
  • Safety and compliance
  • MS Office
  • Lifting and sorting
  • Capacity planning
  • Warehouse management systems
  • Supplier relationship management

Work Experiences

  • Unloaded shipments and safely moved products to storage locations in a 15-foot warehouse to sort, organize, and restock products.
  • Made supervisors and coworkers aware of potential hazards and other issues so that they could be resolved quickly.
  • Assisted in developing contingency plans.
  • Boosted throughput by 82%.
  • Collaborated with engineers on ergonomic layouts.
  • Achieved a 24% reduction in material waste.
  • Used handheld devices and computers to track inventory levels and completed audits to find and correct inaccuracies.
  • Repaired a variety of tools and machines, including framework, and notified the program department of any major issues.
  • Kept the forklift in good working order by troubleshooting breakdowns, performing preventive maintenance, and performing pre and post inspections.
  • Achieved transportation savings of $18 annually.

Summaries

  • Excellent reading and math skills, as well as a proven track record of effectively understanding and following instructions.
  • Clear understanding of data analysis and cross-functional collaboration as well as process improvement training.
  • With excellent freight labeling capabilities, this company is dependable and safety-conscious.
  • Strong, capable, and at ease lifting up to 15 pounds at a time.
  • Recognized on a regular basis for outstanding performance and contributions to the Miscellaneous industry's success.
  • Skilled in wrapping, boxing, labeling, and maintaining logs.
  • Recognized for motivating management team members to achieve their goals and fostering innovative work environments.
  • Safety-conscious and adaptable, with good problem-solving and planning skills.
  • Costs were consistently reduced while profits were increased.
  • Material Handling Specialist is a multi-talented Material Handling Specialist who is consistently rewarded for planning and operational improvements.

Accomplishments

  • Optimized storage planning by redesigning warehouse layouts, reducing travel time for item picking by 21%.
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Partnered with management to create cross-training programs that increased operational flexibility and improved labor efficiency by 49%.
  • Conducted hands-on training for 15 new hires, achieving 100% compliance with safety standards within the first the past year.
  • Documented and resolved method which led to procedure.
  • Collaborated with IT to integrate RFID technology, improving real-time asset tracking by 41% and reducing misplacement incidents.
  • Led operational changes that increased warehouse throughput by 62%, meeting production targets ahead of schedule during fiscal year 2021.
  • Achieved a 51% improvement in accuracy for shipment labeling after upgrading to an automated documentation system.
  • Utilized supplier relationship management to renegotiate contracts, achieving 40% reduction in material costs without compromising quality.
  • Developed key performance indicators (KPIs) that improved tracking of inventory levels and delivery performance, aligning with procedure for the fiscal year.

Affiliations

  • Rotary International
  • National Association of Social Workers
  • International Warehouse Logistics Association (IWLA) active participant
  • Jaycees
  • American Trucking Association (ATA) member
  • International Council of Nurses
  • Procurement and Supply Chain Executive Certification
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification in Logistics
  • Project Management Institute
  • Workplace Safety Certification from the National Safety Council (NSC)

Certifications

  • Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) Software Proficiency Certificate for Jira
  • Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) by Institute for Supply Management (ISM)
  • Certified Warehouse Manager by International Warehouse Logistics Association (IWLA)
  • Google Certified Professional Cloud Architect
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Certified Public Accountant
  • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification (LSSBB)
  • Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP)
  • Apple Certified Associate (ACA)
  • Certified Environmental, Safety, and Health Trainer (CET) by Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP)

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