Steven J. Balinski
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Summary of qualifications
Shipping/receiving processes Packing procedures
Problem solving skills Detail-oriented and careful attention to
accuracy and follow through
Computer data entry skills
Self-directed and willing to learn new skills
Employment history
Shipper Clerk II
Metrex Research, LLC – A division of Danaher Corporation, Middleton, Wisconsin
February 2005 – December 2012
Consistently shipped all available products accurately and in a timely fashion - successfully shipped
~$20 million worth of products on an annual basis
Reviewed all paperwork for accuracy and took the initiative to track down any outstanding issues to
ensure a resolution to the problem was reached and make certain the package went out on time to
meet the needs of our customers
Provided shipping and receiving support to a variety of departments - proactively initiating action to
address challenges that may result in a shipping delay or an error in what was being shipped. This
proactive approached ensured internal/external customer expectations were met in a timely and
accurate fashion
Assisted international shipping team with packaging and shipments when required
Supported receiving team to ensure all shipments were received as required and packages were
placed in the appropriate areas
Awarded the Above and Beyond award by peers for ability to think outside the box and problem
solving abilities
Inventory Locator Assistant
American Home Furnishings, Tucson, Arizona
August 1996-August 2004
Provided clerical and administrative support for a variety of distribution and warehouse teams
Responsible for data entry of all purchase orders, shipments and receivables
Tracked shipping, receiving and supplies documents and prepared paperwork to forward to other
locations and divisions throughout Arizona and New Mexico
Managed all stock returns and change of location files
Provided management support and training of all new location and merchandise handlers.
Responded to numerous telephone and electronic inquiries regarding shipping, inventory, receivables
and other general topics
Owner / Operator
Brushwork by Balinski, Tucson, Arizona
January 1990 – June 1996
Owned and operated sole proprietorship painting contractor business serving residential and
commercial clients
Developed detailed project plans including timelines, material requirement estimates, costing and
delivery schedules for commercial and residential clients
Worked with property management companies, real estate developers, building contractors and home
owners throughout Tucson and surrounding areas to support all of their painting requirements.
Microchip Test Operator
National Semi Conductor, Tucson, Arizona
December 1986-Septemenber 1989
Tested microchip devices for quality assurance purposes using pressure chamber and heated
liquid bubblers
Measured and trimmed carrier load according to demanding government specifications
Maintained required documentation to record productivity, inventory and quality control and took
necessary steps to ensure all procedures were compliant with military and safety standards
Assistant Stationary Engineer
Helen Hayes Hospital, West Haverstraw, NY
June 1980-June 1986
Responsible to ensure power plant remained on-line and operational at all times
Managed three 120-psi gas/oil fired water tube boilers and one 90 –psi fire tube boiler. In
addition, conducted feed water and softener chemical testing, and responded to fire control computer
Responsibilities included maintenance and repair of pumps, valves and water columns
Answered telephone inquiries and dispatched appropriate personnel and material needed to
maintain efficient and smooth operations
Education
Pima Community College Bronx, New York – Pumps and pump repair
Tucson, Arizona – Water treatment technology
Pomona Health Center
Cleaver/Brooks Main Assembly Plant Pomona New York – fire safety, patient care and
you, Rational thinking in emergency situations
Lebanon, Pennsylvania – Boilers: The inside
story: 3-day program
Butler High School
New York Martine College Butler, New Jersey