Quaashie Orlu
Aurora
Summary
Experienced with managing shipping operations and maintaining inventory accuracy. Utilizes organizational skills and attention to detail to ensure timely and efficient deliveries. Knowledge of coordinating with team members and handling dynamic shipping schedules.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Shipper/Receiver Lead
Simpson Strong Tie
03.2017 - 10.2025
- Oversaw daily operations of shipping and receiving areas, including the receiving, storing, and distribution of materials and supplies
- Managed the overall staffing and coverage of receiving and shipping functions
- Determined branch and customer order priorities
- Coordinated with carriers for pickups and managed the dock
- Responsible for meeting daily and monthly department metrics and key performance indicators
- Assigned tasks and workloads to warehouse associates
- Communicated with management and leadership in other departments to manage workflow
- Supervised, trained and evaluated associates and provided feedback
- Participated in all safety audits in the warehouse
- Participated in quarterly inventories and contributed to maintaining it's integrity
Warehouse Associate
Techmer PM
03.2016 - 03.2017
- Fulfilled orders by collecting items from inventory and packaging for safe transport.
- Operated forklifts while observing all safety measures.
- Reviewed incoming orders for mistakes to maintain accurate inventory levels.
- Organized and transported pallets to warehouse locations to maintain organized inventory areas.
- Abided by all safety standards and OSHA regulations in warehouse environment.
Warehouse Associate Lead
Wise Plastics Technologies
04.2013 - 03.2016
- Monitored material levels at every machine using IQ inventory software.
- Setup materials and parts needed to run at every machine daily using reports and RF scanner.
- Responsible for doing weekly cycle counts on hopper material levels in material room.
- Responsible for weekly cycle counts and corrections on warehouse materials and parts.
- Weighed materials returns and put back in IQ system and physically.
- Responsible for putting in codes for downtimes on various plastic injection molding machines when down because of warehouse issues.
- Certified on Standup, Sitdown, Scissor, and Ramen forklifts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Science Business
Western Governors University
12-2026
Skills
- Forklift operation
- Load planning
- Shipping coordination
- Inventory tracking
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Warehouse safety
Certification
- Sit Down and Stand Up Forklift Certified
- Train the Trainer Certified
Timeline
Shipper/Receiver Lead
Simpson Strong Tie
03.2017 - 10.2025
Warehouse Associate
Techmer PM
03.2016 - 03.2017
Warehouse Associate Lead
Wise Plastics Technologies
04.2013 - 03.2016
Bachelor of Science - Science Business
Western Governors University
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