Samuel Mbaga
Airfreight Import/export Warehouse Agent
Dar Es Salaam,Tanzania
Summary
Motivated Warehouse Worker skilled at providing efficiency in shipping and receiving, inspection and storage operations. Handles diverse materials to achieve high-quality packaging standards and reduce risk. Brings related experience and dedication to meet production and quality goals.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Airfreight Import/export Warehouse Agent
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics
Dar Es Salaam , Tanzania
04.2014 - 07.2020
- Operated forklift to safely move and safeguard stock and supplies in warehouse.
- Used hand-held devices and computers to record and monitor inventory levels and completed audits to uncover and address inaccuracies.
- Collaborated with various departments to manage timely delivery of orders and avoid delays.
- Collaborated with team members to meet deadlines and complete tasks in a timely manner.
- Factored shipping procedures, rates and routes in making determinations on best shipping methods for materials.
- Packed, secured, labeled and applied postage to materials to prepare items for shipment.
- Contributed to successful audits by maintaining thorough recordkeeping practices for all incoming shipments and outgoing orders.
- Alternated goods in inventory by observing first-in and first-out approach to keep shelves organized and properly stocked.
- Communicated with carrier representatives, arranging for special deliveries and shipment receipts.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to identify discrepancies with records.
- Moved shipment materials to and from designated areas using lift and hand trucks.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to verify accuracy and prevent errors.
- Conducted research to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes.
- Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing more than Number packages per day.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Provided excellent customer service when resolving issues related to incorrect or damaged shipments, leading to increased customer satisfaction ratings.
- Maintained a clean and organized warehouse, allowing for efficient product retrieval and storage.
- Monitored inventory to maintain sufficient supply levels to meet business and customer needs.
- Partnered with representatives from different carriers to arrange materials shipments.
- Verified orders by comparing names and quantity of items packaged with shipping documents.
- Processed required paperwork to expedite handling of shipped and received goods.
- Compared shipping orders and invoices against contents received to verify accuracy.
- Completed cycle counts and monthly inventory.
- Operated pallet jacks and material moving equipment to receive and transport items from various warehouse locations.
- Checked packages and merchandise for damage and notified vendors.
- Coordinated shipment scheduling with carriers to ensure timely delivery of products to customers while minimizing transportation costs.
- Verified quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against packing list.
- Inspected work areas for cleanliness and obstacles and removed cartons and boxes to keep work areas organized and hazard-free.
- Conducted regular inspections and audits to check quality and verify inventory levels.
- Utilized forklift or pallet truck to load, unload, transport and store goods.
Airfreight Import Warehouse Agent
Dar Es Salaam Airport Handling Company - Dahaco
Dar Es Salaam , Tanzania
10.1990 - 11.1994
- Verified quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against packing list.
- Labeled and accurately moved customer orders to meet shipment timetables and minimize errors.
- Maintained a clean and organized warehouse, allowing for efficient product retrieval and storage.
- Worked effectively with shippers to resolve shipment issues, damaged materials and shortages.
- Provided excellent customer service when resolving issues related to incorrect or damaged shipments, leading to increased customer satisfaction ratings.
- Moved shipment materials to and from designated areas using lift and hand trucks.
- Compared shipping orders and invoices against contents received to verify accuracy.
- Alternated goods in inventory by observing first-in and first-out approach to keep shelves organized and properly stocked.
- Coordinated shipment scheduling with carriers to ensure timely delivery of products to customers while minimizing transportation costs.
- Maintained up-to-date price lists to accurately calculate shipping, shortage and demurrage costs.
- Operated various types of material handling equipment safely and efficiently, reducing manual labor requirements.
- Rejected damaged items, recorded shortages and corresponded with shippers to rectify issues.
- Supported reporting, accounting and recordkeeping staff with accurate updates regarding shipment information.
- Implemented effective safety measures throughout the facility, resulting in a significant decrease in workplace accidents.
- Operated pallet jacks and material moving equipment to receive and transport items from various warehouse locations.
- Collaborated with team members to meet deadlines and complete tasks in a timely manner.
- Ensured accurate inventory counts through regular cycle counting and reconciliation efforts.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Monitored inventory to maintain sufficient supply levels to meet business and customer needs.
- Completed cycle counts and monthly inventory.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Completed daily cycle counts and quarterly inventories and resolved variances to maintain data accuracy.
- Inspected work areas for cleanliness and obstacles and removed cartons and boxes to keep work areas organized and hazard-free.
- Entered quantity received against purchase order in computer system.
- Checked packages and merchandise for damage and notified vendors.
Education
Certificate - Cargo Basic Course
Air Tanzania Corporation Training College
Dar Es Salaam 07.1986 - 07.1986
Certificate - General Studies
Arusha Secondary School
Arusha 01.1981 - 11.1984
Certificate - Airline Induction Course
Air Tanzania Corporation Training College
Dar Es Salaam 04.1985 - 04.1985
Skills
Waste Reduction
undefinedTimeline
Airfreight Import/export Warehouse Agent
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics
04.2014 - 07.2020
Airfreight Import Warehouse Agent
Dar Es Salaam Airport Handling Company - Dahaco
10.1990 - 11.1994
Certificate - Cargo Basic Course
Air Tanzania Corporation Training College
07.1986 - 07.1986
Certificate - Airline Induction Course
Air Tanzania Corporation Training College
04.1985 - 04.1985
Certificate - General Studies
Arusha Secondary School
01.1981 - 11.1984
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