Inventory Clerk Forklift Operator

James Howard

Cedar Rapids, IA *****

319-***-**** ************@******.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Organized and knowledgeable Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Team Lead focused on keeping inventory current and accurate with strong attention to detail. Trained in safely operating forklifts and pallet jacks. Proficient in using Solar Eclipse warehouse management system.

SKILLS

Inventory Management

Customer Service

Order Fulfillment

Forklift Truck

Shipping And Receiving

Warehouse Management Systems

Attention to Detail

MS Office

EXPERIENCE

MAY 2007-June 2025

Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerk Lead

Fletcher-Reinhardt co. Cedar Rapids, IA

Prioritized 5 daily responsibilities included picking, loading, unloading, shipping and receiving material as a forklift operator.

Organized 3 employees to rectify 3 daily issues including damages, shortages,or incorrect items in a timely manor.

Contacted 3 carrier representatives to arrange the least expensive pickups.

Recorded 100% damaged shipments inventory data to have an accurate record in the warehouse system.

Prepared 100% bill of lading shipping documents to expedite materials on time.

Examined 100% shipment contents and compared with 3 records comprised of manifests, invoices, or orders.

Executed a 100%clean warehouse 5 times a week

Coordinated periodic cycle counts to maintain 100%inventory accuracy.

Reconciled 2 inventory accounts including digital and

physical for continued inventory accuracy.

Prepared documentation for all daily inbound shipments, ensuring timely receipts into the warehouse system.

Streamlined 2 shipping tasks including palletizing material and delivering same day.

AUGUST 1999-MARCH 2007

Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerk

Van Meter Industrial Cedar Rapids, IA

achieved 100% success as a forklift operator offloading trucks, picking, packing and shipping orders to end users

Contacted each carrier representative to determine shipping methods.

Corresponded with all employees to solve problems, such as damages, shortages, or nonconformance to specifications

Prepared all materials for shipping, using tape and shrink wrap

Presented bills of lading to route material to end user.

Maintained 100% excellent inventory organization and kept all products accessible.

Coordinated periodic cycle counts to maintain inventory accuracy.

Streamlined 2 shipping processes by combining shipments on pallets.

EDUCATION

Associate in Science (A.S.) - Electronics Engineering Technology

Hamilton Technical College, Davenport,Ia

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Communications studies

University of Iowa, Iowa city, Ia

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