ANDREW KLEIN
Saint Louis
Summary
Hardworking Receiving/Warehouse Lead with reliable, safety-conscious mindset and 29 years of solid experience in warehouse operations. Proficient in operations of pallet movers, forklifts and swing-reach trucks. Expertise in shipping and receiving, loading and unloading trucks and order picking and packing. Experienced Receiving Lead with a proven track record in warehouse operations, effective communication, and team supervision. Skilled in training staff and ensuring safety compliance, contributing to streamlined processes and improved operational efficiency.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Receiving/Warehouse Lead
Tacony Corporation
Fenton
01.1997 - Current
- Organized warehouse space for efficient storage of goods and stock rotation.
- Assisted with training new employees on best practices related to material handling processes.
- Supervised receiving staff by providing direction on daily tasks and monitoring performance to ensure compliance with established procedures.
- Verified quantity, quality and type of items received to ensure accuracy against purchase orders.
- Investigated causes of overages or shortages in deliveries and took corrective action to resolve issues quickly.
- Communicated regularly with purchasing department to confirm receipt of new orders and provide updates on backordered items.
- Tracked discrepancies between orders placed and actual receipts; notified management of any shortages or damages.
- Performed regular maintenance checks on equipment used in the receiving area; reported any malfunctions promptly for repair.
- Prepared documentation such as bills of lading, packing slips, invoices, prior to shipment release.
- Processed all returned merchandise according to company policies; ensured proper credit was issued where applicable.
- Monitored supply chain activities to identify opportunities for improvement in processes related to receiving operations.
- Worked closely with logistics team members to coordinate efficient shipping routes for outgoing freight.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams within the organization such as sales, marketing and customer service departments.
- Compared bills of lading against actual merchandise received, inspected for damaged goods and coordinated distribution to correct departments.
- Directed warehouse team in stocking merchandise, pulling orders and setting up loads.
- Operated forklifts, hand trucks, or other equipment to load, unload, transport and store goods.
- Organized deliveries by sorting and stocking receivables
- Identified order discrepancies and damaged items and notified supervisor.
- Coached new staff preparing outgoing and receiving incoming shipments.
- Rejected deliveries containing damaged items or shortages and corresponded with shipper to rectify issues.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments from trucks and picked up and moved heavy packages and items using forklifts.
- Packed boxes and stock using organizational guidelines.
- Kept up to date on safety procedures and correct lifting techniques to prevent injuries.
- Protected items by wrapping in cling film, padded moving blankets and tape.
- Operated large vehicles, forklifts and pallet jacks to transport multiple freight loads.
Skills
- Product Inspection
- Cycle Counting
- Computer Skills (Epicor/Kinetic)
- Supplier Relations
- Pallet Jack Operation
Returns Processing
- Shipping Coordination
- Barcode Scanning
- Stock Organization
- Loading and Unloading
- Warehouse Operations
- Effective Communication
- Self-Motivated and Independent
- Heavy Lifting
- Teamwork and Cooperation
- Attention to Detail
- Safety Procedures
- Shipping and Receiving
- US Driver's License
- Warehousing Operations
- Punctual and Reliable
- Relationship Building
- Warehouse Safety
- Safety and Compliance
- Equipment Maintenance
- Load Planning
- Material Handling Equipment
- Warehouse Software Systems
- Receiving Procedures
- Forklift Operation
- Stock Rotation
- Pallet Jack Use
- Certified Forklift Driver
- Hazmat/Battery Certification
Timeline
Receiving/Warehouse Lead
Tacony Corporation
01.1997 - Current