Candy Ferguson
Daily's Premium Meats
Saint Joseph
36
years of professional experience
Dedicated shipping and receiving lead focused on optimizing warehouse processes and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Known for strong leadership and attention to detail, driving team performance and operational success.
Work History
Shipping and Receiving Lead
2 Years 2 Months- Oversaw shipping and receiving operations, ensuring timely dispatch and accurate inventory management.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced workflow efficiency within the shipping department.
- Trained and mentored team members on best practices for loading procedures and safety protocols.
- Conducted regular audits of inventory to maintain accuracy and prevent discrepancies in shipments.
- Managed daily workload assignments to ensure balanced distribution of tasks among team members.
- Operated forklifts, lift trucks, and hand trucks to move items around the warehouse.
- Stacked and stored pallets at the end of shift to keep warehouse clean and organized.
- Trained new team members on company policies and procedures, fostering a positive work culture within the department.
- Drafted and managed work and shipping orders, bills of lading, and shipping route materials for accurate and compliant recordkeeping.
Shipping and Receiving Assistant
3 Years 11 Months- Trained new staff on safety protocols and operational procedures, enhancing team performance.
- Maintained accurate records of shipments, ensuring compliance with company standards and regulations.
- Led initiatives to optimize warehouse organization, improving space utilization and workflow efficiency.
- Optimized warehouse space utilization by rearranging storage areas according to product size, weight, and demand frequency patterns.
- Trained new team members in company procedures, enhancing overall department performance through knowledge sharing.
- Managed incoming shipments, ensuring accurate inventory control and timely processing of goods.
- Implemented safety measures within the warehouse environment, reducing workplace accidents and fostering a culture of safety awareness among colleagues.
- Conducted periodic inventory audits to identify discrepancies and maintain accurate stock levels at all times.
- Maintained organized records of all inbound and outbound shipments, allowing for easy retrieval when needed.
- Received incoming shipments, compared contents against associated records and transmitted to proper department.
- Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
- Used pallet jacks and dollies to load and unload goods from trucks and containers.
- Drafted and managed work and shipping orders, bills of lading, and shipping route materials for accurate and compliant record keeping.
Machine Operator/Shipping and Receiving Lead/Sanitation Lead
1 Year 11 Months- Trained new operators on equipment handling and safety procedures, enhancing team competency and safety awareness.
- Managed communication with carriers to ensure timely delivery and resolution of logistical issues.
- Ensured timely delivery of products by closely monitoring shipments and addressing any potential delays.
- Oversaw shipping and receiving operations to ensure adherence to safety protocols and quality standards, facilitating smooth operational flow.
- Moved shipment materials to and from designated areas using lift and hand trucks.
- Coordinated communication with carriers to ensure timely delivery and address logistical issues, contributing to efficient supply chain operations.
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Executed item retrieval, verification, and packaging for shipment.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Transported shipment materials between designated areas utilizing lift and hand trucks.
General Manager
23 Years 10 Months- Streamlined operations to enhance efficiency and reduce wait times for customers.
- Developed training programs for staff to improve service quality and team performance.
- Fostered a positive work environment, promoting teamwork and employee engagement initiatives.
- Oversaw compliance with health and safety regulations, ensuring a safe dining experience for guests.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
- Implemented robust inventory management systems to optimize stock levels and minimize waste/costs associated with excess product storage.
Education
GED
Skills
Warehouse safety
Loading and unloading
Pallet jack operation
Labeling accuracy
Timeline
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