Colen Dewayne Turner
Pooler
Summary
Adept at enhancing warehouse and package handling processes, I significantly improved efficiency and safety at Apex Staffing and FedEx. My keen attention to detail and strong teamwork skills led to a notable reduction in stock discrepancies and damage rates. Skilled in warehouse safety and adaptable to change, I consistently exceed performance expectations.
Professional with strong expertise in inventory management and warehousing operations. Reliably ensures accurate stock levels, efficient order fulfillment, and timely shipment coordination. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving operational goals. Known for adaptability, problem-solving skills, and effective communication in fast-paced environments.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Inventory Clerk
Apex Staffing
01.2024 - 02.2025
- Enhanced warehouse efficiency with the organization and arrangement of stored items, ensuring easy accessibility for order picking.
- Facilitated smooth communication between warehouse staff and other departments, providing updates on inventory availability and shipment statuses as needed.
- Assisted in annual physical inventory counts, demonstrating strong attention to detail and accuracy while verifying item counts against system records.
- Reduced stock discrepancies by diligently investigating variances and making necessary adjustments to reflect accurate inventory levels.
- Supported quality control efforts, inspecting incoming shipments for damage or discrepancies before adding them to the inventory system.
- Expedited order processing times with quick identification of product locations within the warehouse, utilizing barcode scanning technology and efficient search strategies.
- Minimized stock shortages by proactively monitoring inventory levels and alerting appropriate personnel when replenishment orders were necessary.
- Improved inventory accuracy by conducting regular cycle counts and updating records in warehouse management system.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all inbound/outbound transactions, providing detailed information for tracking purposes during audits or investigations as needed.
- Performed data entry and completed proper paperwork.
- Verified orders by comparing names and quantity of items packaged with shipping documents.
- Supported reporting, accounting and recordkeeping staff with accurate updates regarding shipment information.
- Packed, secured, labeled and applied postage to materials to prepare items for shipment.
- Moved shipment materials to and from designated areas using lift and hand trucks.
- Rejected damaged items, recorded shortages and corresponded with shippers to rectify issues.
Package Handler
FedEx
12.2023 - 12.2024
- Followed safety regulations to maintain safe work environment.
- Improved package handling efficiency by implementing proper sorting and organizing techniques.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to company policies and guidelines for proper lifting techniques.
- Reduced damage rates for packages through careful handling and adherence to safety protocols.
- Assembled, sealed, and loaded packages into correct trucks.
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Verified correct labels and accurate shipping information on packages to avoid shipping to wrong addresses.
- Exceeded performance expectations during peak seasons, managing high volumes of shipments without compromising on quality or timeliness.
- Removed jams and unblocked conveyor system to maintain flow of goods.
- Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move and ship products.
- Collaborated with other package handlers to provide prompt and accurate delivery of orders.
- Demonstrated commitment to quality control by consistently meeting or exceeding company standards for accuracy in sorting and labeling packages.
- Alerted supervisors and coworkers of hazards and other issues for quick resolutions.
- Stored and secured packages in designated areas to prevent damage and theft.
- Communicated with supervisors about delays or other issues with shipments.
- Prepared pallets of boxes for easy transportation between customer and storage locations.
- Provided training support for new hires, sharing knowledge of best practices in package handling procedures.
- Boosted team performance with consistent punctuality, maintaining a strong attendance record throughout employment tenure.
- Supported team morale by fostering positive communication and collaboration among coworkers.
- Improved package tracking accuracy, diligently updating database with scan information and handling exceptions.
- Enhanced safety in workplace by proactively identifying potential hazards and suggesting improvements.
- Ensured timely package delivery to loading docks, contributing to improved customer satisfaction.
Education
GED -
Middle Georgia State University
Macon, GA01-2005
Skills
- Warehouse safety
- Package unloading
- Loading and unloading
- Packaging
- Adaptable to change
- Truck loading and unloading
- Label reading
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Reliable and punctual
- OSHA compliant
- Physical strength and stamina
- Willing to learn
Timeline
Warehouse Inventory Clerk
Apex Staffing
01.2024 - 02.2025
Package Handler
FedEx
12.2023 - 12.2024
GED -
Middle Georgia State University
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