Logistics Specialist with Forklift Certifications
Resume:
Paul M. Alanis Jr.
Reddick, IL 60961
Phone: 224-***-****
E-Mail: ********************@*****.***
Summary
A motivated and creative individual. Excellent customer service relations, communication skills as well as problem solving and trouble-shooting in order to improve workflow. General knowledge in MS Excel, Word, Outlook Express as well as multiple company specific transportation management systems. Multiple Haz-Mat and forklift certifications, as well as TSA certified. Work Experience
SAS Odyssey Retail Services Milwaukee, WI
March 2025 - Sept 2025
Travelling Retailer
● Stock/reset store shelves overnight.
Microsoft, Northlake, Il
September 2023 - October 2024
Logistics Technician
● Recycle/harvest/remove and destroy data bearing devices for AI servers. Agility GIL, Franklin Park, IL. February 2018 - April 2021 Logistics Coordinator
● Ocean export freight forwarding
● Make full truck, less than truckload, Iso/flexi-tank bookings with steamship lines
● File AES, submit shipping instructions
● Provide booking confirmation, pre-alert docs, commercial invoice, packing list, prelim/final IMO, wood packing certificate
● Communicate changes in scheduling
● Keep accurate documentation of progress of shipments
● Obtain Final Master
Accelerated Inc., Bensenville, IL September 2014 - February 2018 Warehouse Supervisor
● Loading and unloading local/ line haul trailers as well as import/ export containers
● Monitor equipment availability
● Make small repairs on trailers as needed
● Spot/organize trailers organize trailers in yard
● Keep daily and monthly files for forklift inspections
● Train new hires on standard procedures, safe working, proper loading of trailers and containers as well as knowledge in air freight MAWB & HAWB
● Work closely with management and dispatch on hot, must move shipments, new bookings & shipments still out as well as cancellations Bridgestone Firestone, Normal, IL February 2012 - February 2014 Machine Operator/Safety Contact/Team Lead
● Drove forklift, operated mills
● Calibrated mills for dimensions, gauge, weight of material
● Utilized overhead hoist and hand tools
● Programmed and monitored machines
● Performed troubleshooting for corrective action
● Checked raw materials for quality and quantity ahead of loading into machine
● Performed machine changeovers
● Maintained quality and quantity with a strong sense of accountability and high standards
● Completed relevant documentation
● Maintained equipment as well as a clean, safe work area
● Identified and reported safety issues to employer as well as employees, daily
● Suggested temporary counter measures for safety issues along with permanent resolution
MIQ Logistics Services, Chicago, Illinois February 2007- February 2012 Logistics Coordinator
● 3rd party transportation management for major electrical distributor
● Identified least expensive, most reliable carriers to pickup FTL/LTL shipments from 4 different distribution centers
● Arranged delivery to various customers across the U.S.
● Assigned work orders to distribution centers for picking, packing and preparation for domestic pickup and delivery
● Dispatched truckers via E.D.I.
● Track shipments
● Maintained excellent customer service via phone/email
● Set up and expedited time sensitive shipments
● Logged consolidation percentages
Rollin Chicago, Chicago, Illinois June 2004 – August 2006 Owner
● Handled all ordering/purchasing
● Responsible for pricing
● Maintained sales
● Maintained inventory levels
● Created and Trademarked company logo
NACA Logistics Services, Itasca, Illinois May 2000 – February 2004 Ocean Export Traffic Coordinator
● Maintained excellent customer service via phone/email
● Set up export container loads for multiple overseas destinations
● Entered export marks/information from cargo into computer system
● Reported exceptions and discrepancies to customers as well as coordinated corrective action to ensure cargo shipped as scheduled.
● Coordinated the loading of export container between warehouse and in-house accounts
● Entered vessel sailing schedules into computer and updated as needed
● Coordinated with warehouse to make sure exceptions and discrepancies were handled in a timely manner
● Assured hazardous cargo met International Maritime Dangerous Goods requirements
● Ensured hazardous cargo was compatible when shipping multiple HAZ-MAT shipments
● Scheduled export bookings and ordered empty equipment from steamship lines
● Dispatched loaded containers to the appropriate railroads
● Followed up with railroads and steamship lines to assure loads made rail cut-off time as well as port/pier cut-off
● Logged trucking costs
● Maintained knowledge regarding inventory levels
Conterm/ NACA Logistics Services, Itasca, Illinois July 1996 – May 2000 Loader
● Operated forklift
● Drove spotter truck
● Loaded and unloaded import and export containers
● Organized empty containers and loaded containers in container yard
● Responsible for shipping and receiving
Education
Thomas Kelly High School
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