Benjamin Dickman
Worthington
Summary
Logistics professional with over 10 years of experience in shipping and warehouse operations. Expertise in load planning, regulatory compliance, and team collaboration. Proven track record of optimizing shipment schedules and enhancing workflow efficiency, resulting in improved operational performance. Skilled in training staff to achieve operational goals and ensure timely delivery of goods.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
First shift DC load planner
JBS
Worthington
07.2021 - Current
- Coordinated load plans to optimize shipment schedules and transportation resources.
- Implemented best practices for load planning to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Planned, scheduled, and dispatched loads efficiently to maintain compliance.
- Trained junior staff on load planning processes and software systems used at JBS.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
- Reviewed shipping documents to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Inspected freight containers prior to loading in order to verify contents against packing slips.
- Coordinated shift tasks to enhance overall workflow efficiency., prioritizing immediate tasks to streamline operations.
Shipping Clerk
QRS-Worthington
Worthington
01.2011 - 06.2021
- Processed incoming shipments and verified product quantities against purchase orders.
- Organized and maintained shipping documentation for efficient retrieval and tracking.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to move goods within the shipping area.
- Collaborated with warehouse staff to ensure timely loading of outgoing shipments.
- Coordinated with carriers to arrange pickup schedules and delivery instructions.
- Trained new employees on shipping procedures and safety protocols effectively.
- Ensured that all outgoing items were properly labeled with correct information such as destination addresses, weight limits.
- Verified shipping documents for accuracy.
- Generated and maintained records of shipments, such as bills of lading, invoices, orders, and other required documentation.
- Compared shipment contents with paperwork to support inventory accuracy and records management.
- Directed warehouse team in stocking merchandise, pulling orders and setting up loads.
- Obtained required documentation to process shipments and support movement.
- Monitored stock levels within the warehouse and notified management when supplies needed replenishing.
- Prepared accurate shipping orders and bills of lading to direct and route materials.
- Communicated with carriers regarding any delays in shipments or discrepancies between orders and actual deliveries.
- Collaborated with other staff members on projects related to improving efficiency within the department.
- Operated forklifts, hand trucks, or other equipment to load, unload, transport and store goods.
- Identified order discrepancies and damaged items and notified supervisor.
- Coached new staff preparing outgoing and receiving incoming shipments.
- Logged inbound and outbound discrepancies for wrong products, incorrect quantities and damages.
- Prepared work orders, bills of lading or shipping orders to route materials.
- Troubleshot issues related to shipping and receiving in compliance with corporate procedures.
- Compared and verified identifying information of outgoing shipments.
- Corresponded with establishment representatives to rectify damages, shortages or nonconformance to specifications.
2nd Shift Supervisor Loading Dock
Minnesota Freezer Warehouse Company
Worthington
01.2009 - 12.2010
- Supervised daily warehouse operations and ensured compliance with safety standards.
- Coordinated inventory management and organized product storage efficiently.
- Trained and mentored new employees on warehouse procedures and equipment use.
- Conducted regular inspections to ensure equipment functionality and adherence to safety protocols.
- Managed shift schedules and assigned tasks to optimize workforce productivity.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance workflow efficiency in the warehouse.
- Communicated effectively with team members to resolve issues promptly.
- Oversaw scheduling of overtime hours to ensure project completion. within budget guidelines while ensuring completion of critical tasks.
- Monitored employee performance and attendance to meet daily productivity goals.
- Planned and executed special projects that enhanced operational efficiency for 2nd shift operations.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations and policies during 2nd shift operations.
- Initiated disciplinary actions when necessary while utilizing progressive discipline techniques whenever possible.
- Coordinated with other shifts to ensure smooth transition of tasks between shifts.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing safety regulations and procedures.
- Provided guidance and direction to 2nd shift staff in order to maximize efficiency.
- Assisted in training new employees on proper operation of equipment and processes.
- Developed and implemented effective strategies for problem resolution on the 2nd shift.
- Addressed any issues or concerns raised by employees regarding their work environment or job responsibilities.
- Resolved conflict between personnel in a professional manner while maintaining a positive work environment.
- Managed materials to meet production goals and specific customer demands.
- Monitored equipment, checked supplies and coordinated manpower to meet expected demand.
- Scheduled staff work assignments, rotations and overtime.
- Provided input for performance reviews and identified areas for additional improvement.
- Orchestrated equipment set-up, operation and break-down.
- Oversaw inventory and physical counts and performed periodic cycle counts to verify outgoing orders.
- Translated complex information to audiences of varying levels of technical knowledge, enabling individuals to clearly understand messages.
- Delegated tasks to multiple employees while maintaining efficient workplace.
- Conducted training in equipment operations and safety procedures, briefing employees of hazards associated with work.
- Read and interpreted work order specifications and information to plan, schedule and carry out jobs effectively.
Dock Worker
Minnesota Freezer Warehouse Company
Worthington
10.2005 - 12.2008
- Operated forklifts to transport goods within warehouse environment.
- Sorted and organized inventory for efficient retrieval and storage.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments to maintain workflow efficiency.
- Inspected products for quality before distribution to customers.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline daily operations.
- Adhered to safety protocols while handling heavy equipment and materials.
- Assisted in training new dock workers on operational procedures and safety standards.
- Ensured remove all safety protocols were followed while working on the dockside.
- Reported any damages or discrepancies found during inspection of goods to supervisor immediately.
- Operated forklifts to move cargo around the dock area.
- Followed company policies related to security measures while handling packages.
- Maintained accurate records of all incoming and outgoing shipments.
- Transported goods from one location to another using appropriate vehicles.
- Organized warehouse inventory in an efficient manner.
- Participated in company training programs to learn new skills and promote workplace safety.
- Inspected cargo for damage or defects.
- Used electric forklifts and electric pallets to safely move pallets.
- Operated hand tools including hammers, wrenches, and screwdrivers for maintenance tasks.
- Ensured all shipping documents were accurate to prevent delays. for accuracy prior to shipment.
- Assisted in loading and unloading containers with heavy machinery.
- Loaded and unloaded cargo from vessels, trucks, and railcars.
- Monitored container levels for proper stacking heights before securing them for transportation purposes.
- Tracked parcel movement using hand-held scanners and daily production sheets to keep records accurate.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on equipment used at the dockside.
- Maintained accurate records of inbound and outbound shipments.
- Placed bracing, straps and other protective devices onto items in transit to prevent damage.
- Operated large vehicles, forklifts and pallet jacks to transport multiple freight loads.
- Counted number of boxes or units in loading docks to confirm proper completion of work orders.
- Tagged containers with identification information for tracking purposes. identifying information on containers, boxes and cargo.
- Reviewed work orders before starting work to determine necessary materials and meet deadlines.
- Applied barcodes to cargo and used digital scanners to track and locate materials during transportation.
- Packed boxes and stock using organizational guidelines.
Education
Associate of Arts - Telecommunications
Minnesota State Community And Technical College-Wa
Wadena, MN05-2002
Skills
- Load planning
- Shipping coordination
- Compliance checks
- Shipment scheduling
- Compliance inspection
- Transportation coordination
- Load optimization
- Load optimization techniques
- Inventory oversight
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
First shift DC load planner
JBS
07.2021 - Current
Shipping Clerk
QRS-Worthington
01.2011 - 06.2021
2nd Shift Supervisor Loading Dock
Minnesota Freezer Warehouse Company
01.2009 - 12.2010
Dock Worker
Minnesota Freezer Warehouse Company
10.2005 - 12.2008
Associate of Arts - Telecommunications
Minnesota State Community And Technical College-Wa