Thabiso Scheepers - Warehouse Operator - Corteva Agriscience

Summary

Proven Warehouse Operator at Corteva Agriscience, adept in logistics and warehouse safety, significantly reduced inventory discrepancies. Leveraging strong problem-solving and communication skills, I streamlined operations, ensuring quality and efficiency. Achieved successful annual inventory counts, demonstrating exceptional planning and teamwork abilities. Diligent Warehouse Associate offering 14 years of comprehensive industry experience. Adept at loading and unloading trucks, shipping and receiving and order picking and packing. Reliable and safety-conscious with excellent freight labeling capabilities.

Overview

14

years of professional experience

2

Certifications

Work History

Warehouse Operator

Corteva Agriscience

Kroonstad South Africa

12.2010 - Current

Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
Kept warehouse stations and equipment in good working order in line with OSHA requirements.
Used forklifts and pallet jacks to relocate products.
Provided excellent customer service by efficiently processing returns, exchanges, or damages according to company policies.
Evaluated incoming shipments for quality issues and processed unacceptable materials for return.
Maintained accurate inventory records, resulting in a reduction of discrepancies and costly errors.
Maintained accurate inventory records to provide data for use in audits and completion of order requests
Implemented lean principles to reduce waste within the warehouse, minimizing costs while maintaining quality standards.
Checked packages and merchandise for damage and notified vendors.
Played a crucial role in achieving successful annual inventory counts by meticulously organizing stock levels beforehand.

Education

Grade 12 - National Diploma

Kananelo Secondary School

Kroonstad Free State

12.2009

Skills

DOT Regulations

Route deliveries

Assembly and production

Order picking and processing

Logistics

Shipping and receiving

Purchase order verification

Quantity calculations

Loading and unloading

Warehouse environment safety

Warehouse Logistics

Problem-Solving

Excellent Communication

Decision-Making

Teamwork and Collaboration

Planning and Coordination

Flexible and Adaptable

Self-Motivated

Active Listening

Teambuilding

Good Telephone Etiquette

Multitasking Abilities

Critical Thinking

Microsoft office Software Proficiency

Dependable and Responsible

Cultural Awareness

Software

Microsoft office

Languages

English

Advanced (C1)

Afrikaans

Upper intermediate (B2)

Sesotho

Advanced (C1)

Certification

Sansor accredited seed sampler. Module 1 &2

Timeline

Driver's license code C1

07-2023