John G Guinn

Receiving Clerk

FarmBoy

Ottawa, ON

09.2014 - 09.2020

Maintained clean work area that adhered to strict safety standards.
Obtained required documentation to process shipments and support movement.
Reviewed work orders to check correctness of deliveries.
Examined shipment contents and compare with manifests, invoices or orders to verify accuracy.
Troubleshot issues related to shipping and receiving in compliance with corporate procedures.
Identified non-conforming material received from vendors and communicated with suppliers regarding discrepancies.
Compared bills of lading against actual merchandise received, inspected for damaged goods and coordinated distribution to correct departments.
Rejected deliveries containing damaged items or shortages and corresponded with shipper to rectify issues.
Routed received merchandise to proper storage areas according to product specifications.
Unpacked and examined incoming shipments to confirm consistency with records and routed materials to appropriate department.
Inspected delivered items for damage or defects; returned unacceptable items to vendor immediately.
Liaised with vendor representatives to rectify damages and shortages.
Recorded shipment data for reporting, accounting or recordkeeping purposes.
Followed company safety policies while handling heavy objects manually or with equipment such as forklifts or dollies during the unloading process.
Unloaded delivery trucks, containers, and pallets using hand truck, forklifts or other equipment as needed.
Assisted in the loading and unloading of materials when required.
Maintained a clean and safe work area in compliance with OSHA standards.
Identified and reported inventory discrepancies to supervisor with recommendations for correction.
Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.