Kameron West
Chicopee
Summary
Experienced professional with a strong background in warehouse operations, material handling, and process optimization, seeking to advance as a Second Shift Treating Supervisor at UFPI. Proven ability to maximize productivity, streamline inventory processes, and maintain safety and efficiency in fast-paced environments. Skilled in forklift operations, wood identification, and yard management, with a focus on meeting and exceeding operational goals while ensuring quality standards.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Lumber Yard Manager
UFPI
Belchertown, MA
02.2022 - Current
- Maximized productivity levels by making use of advanced tools available within the industry.
- Managed a team of lumber yard employees, ensuring proper training and adherence to safety protocols.
- Optimized lumber storage layout for easy access and minimal waste during handling operations.
- Improved lumber yard efficiency by implementing streamlined inventory management processes.
- Expedited material loading for customers, utilizing hand trucks or power equipment as necessary while maintaining safety standards.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
- Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
Production Distributor
Chapdelaine Furniture INC
South Hadley, MA
12.2020 - 12.2021
- Collaborated with suppliers for timely product deliveries, ensuring client satisfaction.
- Identified customers' needs and provided information on appropriate products in effort to promote cross-selling.
- Maintained positive relationships with customers to promote continued business opportunities.
- Developed strong relationships with key accounts, leading to increased repeat business.
- Streamlined distribution processes for improved efficiency and reduced delivery times.
- Assisted with sorting and organizing stockroom items.
- Maintained records of sales and customer information to support accuracy.
Freight Handler
J Polep Distribution Services
Chicopee, MA
12.2019 - 05.2020
- Entered shipment details into database.
- Inspected and reported or repaired damaged cargo.
- Double-checked work orders and customer requests before packing.
- Communicated with teammates and supervisors about potential hazards and other issues to resolve together.
- Moved inventory items using forklift equipment safely to prevent accidents and mishaps.
- Attached identifying tag or labels to materials or marked information on cases, bales, or other containers.
- Gained complete understanding of duties and job tasks for each shift, prioritizing those requiring immediate completion.
- Optimized project completion time by multitasking duties using heavy equipment.
- Protected items by wrapping in cling film, padded moving blankets and tape.
Shipping and Receiving Supervisor
The October Company Inc.
Easthampton, MA
01.2017 - 12.2019
- Maintained accurate accountability level for deliveries through computer software programs.
- Maintained accurate accountability level for deliveries through computer software programs.
- Balanced quality, productivity, cost, safety and morale to boost performance in production.
- Planned stock quantities according to marketplace demand and sales forecasts.
- Adhered to company audit rules during inventory counts with 100% accuracy.
- Examined incoming shipments to verify quality and quantity and returned unacceptable items to suppliers for refund or replacement.
- Maintained accurate order and shipment forms and inventory documentation to facilitate timely material flow.
- Prepared inventory for shipment by attaching tags and labels and executing shipment documents to facilitate delivery to proper customers.
- Managed vendor relationships to support supply chain and maintain product quality.
- Managed day-to-day shipping and receiving, typically overseeing more than 400 packages in 24-hour period.
Education
High School Diploma -
Monson High School
Monson, MA2012
Skills
- Rigging
- Forklift certified
- Shipping and receiving
- Invoice verification
- Freight labeling
- Product verification
- Project organization
- Supervision
- Wood identification
- Forklift operation
- Order fulfillment
- Yard organization
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Worker supervision
- Organizational skills
- Critical thinking
- Warehouse organization
- Material handling
- Order picking and processing
- Distribution and warehousing
Timeline
Lumber Yard Manager
UFPI
02.2022 - Current
Production Distributor
Chapdelaine Furniture INC
12.2020 - 12.2021
Freight Handler
J Polep Distribution Services
12.2019 - 05.2020
Shipping and Receiving Supervisor
The October Company Inc.
01.2017 - 12.2019
High School Diploma -
Monson High School
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