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Gavin Harrington

Versailles

Summary

Talented Team Leader experienced and dedicated to enhancing employee satisfaction and business success. Diplomatic and friendly with proven commitment to employee training. Hardworking team player bringing necessary experience and knowledge to tackle any operational demand.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Shipping and Receiving

Menards
06.2016 - 08.2017
  • Maintained documentation of shipping and receiving packages.
  • Simplified shipping and receiving processes for improved workflow.
  • Directed shipping and receiving of wide range of products daily.
  • Performed data entry to maintain accurate records of inventory levels and shipping and receiving logs for management reports.
  • Operated forklift, hand truck and cherry picker to transport shipments from shipping and receiving platform to storage and work areas.
  • Verified accuracy of shipping and receiving documents and maintained records.

Package Handler

FedEx Ground
09.2017 - 05.2018
  • Removed jams and unblocked conveyor system to maintain flow of goods.
  • Alerted supervisors and coworkers of hazards and other issues for quick resolutions.
  • Followed safety regulations to maintain safe work environment.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Used handheld scanners to efficiently track and maneuver freight throughout distribution network.
  • Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.

Order Picker

Merchants Cold Storage
05.2018 - 02.2019
  • Performed proper lifting and handling techniques to maintain safe working environment.
  • Built pallets and positioned orders on loading dock to safely pile and ship goods.
  • Utilized forklifts, pallet jacks and cherry picker to transport orders and prepare for shipment delivery.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete picking tasks quickly and efficiently.
  • Printed labels, packaged boxes, and loaded into outbound containers.
  • Took on extra hours and shifts during busy periods to meet tight shipping deadlines.
  • Pulled orders quickly to maintain demanding productivity goals.
  • Moved cardboard, plastic ties, and other debris from unboxing to trash.
  • Safely and securely loaded items to prevent damage during transport.
  • Stocked warehouse efficiently by comparing item numbers with storage locations.
  • Wore proper PPE to withstand cold enviroment.

Order Picker

Cummins Filtration
02.2019 - 05.2019
  • Performed proper lifting and handling techniques to maintain safe working environment.
  • Built pallets and positioned orders on loading dock to safely pile and ship goods.
  • Utilized forklifts, pallet jacks and cherry pickers to transport orders and prepare for shipment delivery.
  • Staged hand pulled orders for shipping

Lead Shipper

Madison Precision Products Inc.
06.2019 - 01.2021
  • Monitored scheduled shipment dates to achieve timely delivery, expediting as necessary, and communicating variances to customers.
  • Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.
  • Completed basic mathematical calculations to check weights and dimensions of shipments.
  • Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
  • Received incoming shipments, compared contents against associated records and transmitted to proper department.
  • Verified orders by comparing names and quantity of items packaged with shipping documents.
  • Conducted research to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes.
  • Worked effectively with shippers to resolve shipment issues, damaged materials and shortages.
  • Moved shipment materials to and from designated areas using lift and hand trucks.
  • Drafted and managed work and shipping orders, bills of lading, and shipping route materials for accurate and compliant recordkeeping.
  • Rejected damaged items, recorded shortages and corresponded with shippers to rectify issues.
  • Utilized forklift or pallet truck to load, unload, transport and store goods.

Team Leader

Case Makes
04.2021 - 05.2025
  • Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
  • Assisted in recruitment to build team of top performers.
  • Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
  • Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
  • Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
  • Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
  • Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
  • Observed packing operations to verify conformance to specifications.
  • Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
  • Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
  • Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
  • Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
  • Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
  • Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
  • Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
  • Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
  • Managed operation of boilers, pumps and Lamination systems.
  • Quickly shut down equipment in emergency situations following protocols.
  • Operated and controlled Forklift, Prong Truck and Clamp Truck equipment.

Education

High School Diploma -

Simon Kenton HighSchool
Independence, KY
05-2016

Skills

  • Mentoring
  • Coaching
  • Team assessment
  • Shift scheduling
  • Overseeing daily activities
  • Goal setting
  • Safety
  • Attention to detail
  • Workflow management
  • Team building
  • Deadline management
  • Employee training
  • Leadership
  • Leading team meetings
  • Flexible schedule
  • Problem-solving
  • Team supervision
  • Relationship building

Timeline

Team Leader

Case Makes
04.2021 - 05.2025

Lead Shipper

Madison Precision Products Inc.
06.2019 - 01.2021

Order Picker

Cummins Filtration
02.2019 - 05.2019

Order Picker

Merchants Cold Storage
05.2018 - 02.2019

Package Handler

FedEx Ground
09.2017 - 05.2018

Shipping and Receiving

Menards
06.2016 - 08.2017

High School Diploma -

Simon Kenton HighSchool

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