Daniel Smith
Boise
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Assistant
Darigold
Boise
2020.08 - Current
- Followed safety guidelines while operating machinery in the facility.
- Coordinated with the shipping department to schedule pick-ups and deliveries.
- Trained new employees regarding warehouse procedures and standards.
- Examined shipment contents and compare with manifests, invoices or orders to verify accuracy.
- Operated forklift and other equipment to move pallets around between warehouse locations and transport trucks.
- Utilized barcode scanner to accurately track all goods entering or leaving the warehouse.
- Monitored temperature control systems within the warehouse environment.
- Operated forklift to move materials around the warehouse safely.
- Organized materials on pallets according to size, weight, and type of item.
- Marked and labeled containers with accurate shipping information to prevent delays.
Commercial Tire Technician
Commercial Tire
Boise
2019.06 - 2020.08
- Completed advanced services, including coolant flushing.
- Led team of 3 staff members in tracking of tire fatigue, pressure, tread depths and sidewall inspections on tire products.
- Inspected and prepared wheel drums and rims for reassembly.
- Balanced and mounted new tires for customers, providing detailed breakdowns of services performed.
- Changed and rotated tires for customers to provide safety and maximize customer service rankings.
- Maintained record accuracy by using work order reporting system.
- Checked vehicle for leaks and topped off fluids.
- Created agendas and communication materials for team meetings
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
- Improved profit margins by streamlining operations and workflow and negotiating competitive vendor contracts.
- Identified potential problems related to brakes, suspension systems or drivetrains during routine inspections.
- Collaborated with team members to fulfill sales and service requests.
- Counterweighted rims with consistent commendation for quality and efficiency.
- Unbolted and removed wheels from vehicles with lug wrenches or other hand or power tools.
- Tested wheel balance after installation to guarantee even weight distribution.
- Cleaned and maintained tire service bays to keep work areas organized.
- Drove to industrial sites to provide services or respond to emergency calls.
- Performed tire inspections using failure analysis guidelines and made recommendations to maximize cost-effectiveness.
Warehouse Manager
2x Recycling
Boise
2017.10 - 2019.06
- Satisfied reporting requirements with timely and accurate logging of daily activities.
- Applied schedule, organizational and routing knowledge to enhance delivery planning.
- Increased productivity through cross-training and thorough training of both current employees and new hires.
- Project managed warehouse system updates to increase productivity and reduce errors.
- Oversaw more than $150k in inventory and supervised 7 employees.
- Planned stock quantities according to marketplace demand and sales forecasts.
- Complied with all local, state and federal requirements involving shipping and handling of hazardous materials.
- Considered individual product requirements and accessibility needs to maximize efficiency of warehouse storage areas.
- Promoted performance improvements by coaching, counseling and disciplining personnel and appraising job results.
- Maintained accurate order and shipment forms and inventory documentation to facilitate timely material flow.
- Scheduled shifts for employees ensuring appropriate staffing for each shift across all positions.
- Provided information to shipping and receiving personnel regarding inventory stock.
- Planned and implemented layout enhancements to promote efficiency and maximize space utilization.
- Maintained knowledge of federal, state and local regulations to enforce adherence to requirements in daily operations and advise management on policy changes necessary for compliance.
- Generated shipping documents including packing lists
- Reconciled accounting records including shipping and receiving logs and purchase orders.
- Researched issues to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes.
- Trained staff on material handling processes to reduce shipping times.
- Efficiently dealt with changes, delays and unexpected events to ensure customers received products on.
- Coordinated maintenance on physical condition of warehouse and equipment, routinely assessing each for needed repairs, updates or replacements.
- Updated customers and interdepartmental employees on critical shipments upon request.
- Provided detailed instructions for job responsibilities, safety protocols and company guidelines to new employees.
- Managed day-to-day shipping and receiving
- Managed vendor relationships to support supply chain and maintain product quality.
- Established and trained personnel in security and safety procedures to reduce liability and safeguard warehouse operations.
- Oversaw shipping and receiving activities, accomplishing customer satisfaction
- Examined incoming shipments to verify quality and quantity and returned unacceptable items to suppliers for refund or replacement.
- Coordinated cross-training programs for warehouse staff to ensure flexibility and coverage.
- Led warehouse layout optimization projects, improving workflow and space utilization.
- Monitored staff performance, identified areas for improvement, and provided training as needed.
- Supervised activities of workers engaged in receiving, storing and shipping products or materials.
- Operated forklifts to fill or empty overhead spaces.
- Generated warehouse shipping documents, packing lists and invoices.
- Handled departmental scheduling to maintain proper staffing for shifts.
- Conducted regular audits of warehouse operations to identify areas of improvement.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and managing warehouse personnel.
Diesel Technician
TravelCenters of America LLC
Boise
2005.01 - 2017.01
- Completed repair, maintenance and quality inspections on vehicles such as trucks and trailers.
- Removed and disassembled defective diesel engines in automobiles, trucks, buses and construction vehicles to complete repairs.
- Completed simple and advanced repairs according to specifications for brakes, exhaust and electrical systems.
- Tracked findings and all actions taken in computer system.
- Diagnosed and performed accurate repair on brakes, engines, suspensions, drive trains and transmission clutches.
- Maintained vehicles by changing oil, checking batteries and lubricating components.
- Put in new vehicle systems and components.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Developed preventive maintenance schedules that are tailored specifically to each customer's needs.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Delivered effe to customer locations.
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines
- Collaborated in development of new procedures.
- Performed site evaluations, customer surveys and team audits.
- Created agendas and communication materials for team meetings
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Diesel Technology
Boise State University
Boise, ID06.2004
Timeline
Warehouse Assistant
Darigold
2020.08 - Current
Commercial Tire Technician
Commercial Tire
2019.06 - 2020.08
Warehouse Manager
2x Recycling
2017.10 - 2019.06
Diesel Technician
TravelCenters of America LLC
2005.01 - 2017.01
Associate of Applied Science - Diesel Technology
Boise State University