JOHN SAMPSON, JR
JOLIET, IL 60436
*************@*****.***
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Over 8 years of experience as an Inventory Control Specialist. 12 years of experience with Warehouse Operations: including distribution, shipping, equipment assembly and machine operation. Certified Forklift Driver. Complete tasks with accuracy, timeliness and efficiency. Meet project deadlines and effectively operate under fast paced environments. Demonstrate strong leadership ability. Work well in teams and independently. Strong customer service, interpersonal, organizational and communication skills. Experienced with training staff. Participate in site inspections, audits and quality control reviews. Follow OSHA and workplace safety guidelines with premiere results. Knowledgeable with WMS System, RF System, MS Suites, Teams Collaboration and Everbridge Notification.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Lion Electric Co - Channahon, IL 2/2023 – Present
Electric Vehicle Assembler
Perform pre-installation assembly work which include fastening, alignment and adjusting parts to accomplish the installation of structural components for electric buses.
Support routine production and sub-assembly operations on structural parts, equipment and accessories using manual operations.
Read blueprints, drawings and instructions to ensure adherence to part assembly and installation.
Report job constraints and safety concerns caused by tools and defects in parts.
Conduct pass/fail testing to identify and solve installation problems.
Perform any repairs, rework, functional checks and incorporate authorized changes outlined by Assembly Lead. Adhere to company safety and regulatory guidelines.
Perfect Fit Fashion LLC - Forest Park, IL 9/2020 – 2/2023
Logistics/Inventory Control Specialist
Oversee retail inventory and product coding.
Assist with product and supply ordering when needed.
Evaluate the selection of merchandise, track trends and update inventory.
Coordinate shipping, track orders and resolve shipment discrepancies.
Run production reports and assist with sale reconciliations.
Train new staff and work with management to improve efficiency.
Honeywell - Bolingbrook, IL 8/2019 – 5/2020
Machine Operator/Assembler/Logistics Support
Operated all molding and testing machines safely and efficiently.
Assisted with warehouse logistics and order tracking.
Trained new employees on molding and testing machinery.
Performed quality control inspections and logged defects.
Operated manual and powered forklift including stand up reach, cherry picker, clamp, and slip sheet.
Collaborated with engineers on continuous improvements for testing and molding work cells.
TruGreen Lawncare Service – Woodridge, IL 1/2019 - 8/2019
Lawn Care Tech/Material Handler
Filled and loaded lawn care materials.
Provided lawn care services throughout the Chicago and Northwest Suburbs.
Educated customers on lawn care treatment as well as conducted product recommendation reviews.
Supported with sales and marketing with new and existing customers.
Operated in house machinery. Loaded materials with slip-sheet or clamps from racking.
Updated inventory control logs and participated in safety reviews.
Warehouse Services Inc. (W.S.I.) – Wilmington, IL 5/2017 - 12/2018
Material Handler/Inventory Control
Loaded and unloaded tire inventory.
Staged warehouse with WMS inventory control system.
Operated powered forklift using clamp reach, double fork or slip-sheet depending on product weight and size.
D.S.C Logistics (IKEA account) - Minooka, IL 11/2013 – 5/2017
Material Handler/Inventory Control/Lead Loader
Reviewed and assembled customer orders as well as addressed concerns.
Verified inbound and outgoing shipments, handled disposition and tracked warehouse inventory via IKEA’s WMS system.
Coordinated warehouse distribution activities including record control, and purchase order close-out.
Logged and directed reclamation of damaged goods.
Operated forklift, performed safety checks and complied with OSHA safety guidelines.
Onboarded new team members, trained staff as well as assisted with employee performance assessments.
Served as back-up to Warehouse Supervisor as needed.
K & J Landscaping & Flooring – Bolingbrook, IL 8/2007 - 11/2013
Warehouse Lead/Auditor
Stock flooring and tile products with R.F. scanner.
Tracked products through W.M.S.
Loaded, unload, staged and stored products with sit-down forklift, reach or clamp truck.
Conducted weekly audits via R.F. system.
EDUCATION
Joliet West High School - 1991
Joliet Junior College – National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC)
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST