GENEVIEVE BARNUM
Abbotsford,BC
Summary
Experienced Shipper/Receiver/ Jr.Purchaser with a strong background working in fast-paced environments moving merchandise of diverse sizes and types. Keeps work areas neat with strong housekeeping skills. Organized, quick learner dedicated and focused on going above and beyond requirements to contribute to team success.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Shipper/Receiver and Jr. Purchaser
Mainland Machinery
09.2022 - Current
- Job consists of making packing slips, receiving goods, shipping, and palletizing goods, check if material is correct, following up through email or phone to see if product is ready for shipment
- Driving forklift and using overhead crane to load and unload trucks
- Build relationships with logistics companies, use Microsoft and Dynamics and Excel to correlate items to specific jobs.
- Reduced shipping costs by negotiating favorable rates with carriers and selecting optimal transportation methods.
- Reviewed order data to verify transactions and shipping dates.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction through timely order processing and accurate shipment tracking.
- Inspected merchandise and sent damaged pieces for repair before shipment.
- Utilized forklift or pallet truck to load, unload, transport and store goods.
- Supported continuous improvement initiatives by identifying areas for process enhancements within shipping department.
- Drafted and managed work and shipping orders, commercial invoices, CUSMA, bills of lading, and shipping route materials for accurate and compliant recordkeeping.
- Prevented potential shipment delays by proactively addressing scheduling conflicts or carrier issues as they arose.
- Handled international shipments, ensuring proper customs documentation was completed accurately and promptly.
- Worked effectively with shippers to resolve shipment issues, damaged materials and shortages.
- Completed basic mathematical calculations to check weights and dimensions of shipments.
- Assisted in maintaining safe working environment by following established workplace safety guidelines.
- Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.
- Rejected damaged items, recorded shortages and corresponded with shippers to rectify issues.
- Prepared purchase orders using Microsoft Excel
- Managed the procurement process from requisition to payment, ensuring timely deliveries and accurate invoicing.
- Checked items received against items ordered by verifying PO's
- Kept orders organized and up to date on progress.
- Researched suppliers based on availability, quality, selection, and price.
- Sourced new vendors in effort to boost range of products offered in store locations while reducing costs.
Drillers Helper
VanMars Drilling
07.2021 - 09.2022
- Driller’s helper consisting of carrying steel augers, steel casing, equipment and material and making concrete
- Organizing work trucks to prepare for upcoming jobs and pre trip inspections
- Yard person: cleaning and maintaining support trucks, drive forklift, first aid, on safety committee, pick up and deliver supplies in field when necessary.
- Performed soil drilling, sampling and monitoring well installation.
- Worked as part of crew or without supervision to accomplish drilling tasks.
- Recognized and independently corrected hazards and unsafe actions and conditions.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
CNC Programmer/operator/ Cabinet Maker
CWC Architectural Millwork
04.2008 - 07.2021
- Operated cnc in proficient time, made deadlines
- Picked and handled different material
- Measure product and check specifications to make sure material is right
- Performed maintenance to keep cnc running it’s best
- Programmed CNC using Mozaik software.
- Contributed to reduction in scrapped parts through diligent program testing/validation before releasing it into production.
- Increased machine uptime by troubleshooting and resolving programming errors promptly.
- Handled preventive maintenance and minor repairs on machines to sustain performance.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Organized and detail-oriented with strong work ethic.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Contributed to cost reduction efforts by monitoring resource usage and minimizing waste during operations.
- Increased overall product quality through meticulous attention to detail during operation processes.
- Performed quality assurance tasks to promote accuracy and minimize mistakes.
- Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.
Education
High School Diploma -
SARDIS SECONADARY
06.2000
Skills
- Forklift ticket
- Overhead Crane
- Air brakes
- Reliability
- Communication
- Organization
- Problem solving
- Customer Relationship Management
- Interpersonal Skills
- Customs Compliance
- Production Organization
- Task Prioritization
Timeline
Shipper/Receiver and Jr. Purchaser
Mainland Machinery
09.2022 - Current
Drillers Helper
VanMars Drilling
07.2021 - 09.2022
CNC Programmer/operator/ Cabinet Maker
CWC Architectural Millwork
04.2008 - 07.2021
High School Diploma -
SARDIS SECONADARY
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