Kourtney South
Kendallville
Summary
Dedicated Shipping Associate with excellent physical stamina to handle any requirement. Bringing a positive attitude, punctual nature and basic mathematical knowledge. Seeking a permanent role in a fast-paced environment.
Skilled at safe and efficient equipment operation, package moving, and shipment preparation. Certified in relevant shipping software and offering years of valuable experience in the field.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2020
2020
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Shipping Associate
Refreshed Tech
Ashley
11.2025 - Current
- Operated machinery for packaging and labeling products accurately.
- Coordinated with team members to ensure timely order fulfillment.
- Monitored stock levels and reported discrepancies to management promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in the shipping area daily.
- Created labels for outgoing packages according to customer requirements.
- Collaborated with other departments to streamline shipping operations effectively.
- Implemented best practices for handling fragile items during shipment.
- Checked customer orders, labeling and documentation prior to shipment to avoid delays.
- Staged final products for shipment.
- Collaborated with the warehouse team to ensure accurate shipping of orders.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate material handling equipment.
- Stacked boxes on pallets according to size and weight specifications.
- Assisted in maintaining cleanliness of the warehouse environment at all times.
- Developed strategies to improve efficiency of the shipping process.
- Prepared parcels for mailing using packaging quality standards.
- Assembled product containers and crates.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with pallet jacks or forklifts as needed.
- Maintained inventory of shipping materials and supplies.
Shipping Specialist
Empire Holdings
Kendallville
05.2019 - 11.2025
- Managed shipping schedules to ensure timely dispatch of products.
- Coordinated with carriers for transportation and delivery of goods.
- Processed shipping documentation and maintained accurate records.
- Communicated with customers regarding order status and shipping updates.
- Oversaw packaging operations to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Utilized inventory management software to track shipments and stock levels.
- Trained new staff on shipping procedures and best practices.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance shipping efficiency and accuracy.
- Created invoices and packing slips for shipment.
- Processed orders using automated systems, including tracking numbers, delivery dates and other information.
- Prepared bills of lading for international freight forwarding services.
- Supported loading and unloading activities at port terminals as needed.
- Analyzed shipping routes to determine most cost-effective methods of transport.
- Researched alternative carriers when necessary in order to meet customer needs.
- Organized storage areas according to company guidelines while ensuring safety regulations are met.
- Calculated freight costs based on weight, distance traveled, type of goods shipped.
- Inspected outgoing packages to ensure compliance with required specifications.
- Monitored inventory levels of warehouse supplies needed for shipping operations.
Education
Wynne Highschool
Wynne , ArkansasSkills
- Machinery operation
- Packaging compliance
- Inventory management
- Shipping documentation
- Order fulfillment
- Supply chain coordination
- Process improvement
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Staff training
- Quality control
- Packing techniques
- Housekeeping skills
- Paperwork management
- Package labeling
- Labeling accuracy
- Shipping coordination
- Workplace cleanliness
- Package preparation
- Warehouse safety
- Shipping procedures
- Stock rotation
- Labeling skills
- Loading and unloading
- Inventory software
- Skid building
- Package handling
- Verbal and written communication
Timeline
Shipping Associate
Refreshed Tech
11.2025 - Current
Shipping Specialist
Empire Holdings
05.2019 - 11.2025
Wynne Highschool