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Manuel Blasdel

Hickory

Summary

I've been with MDI for almost five years now and I plan to grow through this company and eventually retire here. I've done a number of jobs in our facility including picking, lift driving, checking, training, and auditing. I'm a strong and dedicated worker who always strives to do better in what I do. I love taking on a new challenge to help better myself for my future. I am a driven audit professional equipped with robust analytical skills and comprehensive understanding of financial regulations and compliance. Expertise in identifying inefficiencies, ensuring accurate reporting, and enhancing internal controls. Dependable team player with strong focus on collaboration, adaptability, and achieving targets in dynamic environment. Proficient in risk assessment, data analysis, and audit software tools.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Auditor

Merchant Distributor
03.2025 - Current
  • Conducted comprehensive audits to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and internal policies.
  • Analyzed financial statements and operational processes to identify discrepancies and areas for improvement.
  • Implemented audit procedures that enhanced efficiency and accuracy in reporting findings.
  • Mentored junior auditors on best practices and audit methodologies to foster team development.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address audit findings and implement corrective actions.


Checker

Merchant Distributors
12.2023 - 03.2025
  • Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments for accuracy and quality.
  • Verified product codes and quantities against shipping documents.
  • Reported discrepancies and issues to supervisors for resolution.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of work areas to promote a safe and efficient warehouse environment.
  • Assisted in training new employees on proper loading techniques and equipment use.
  • Consistently met deadlines for truck departures through effective prioritization of tasks and teamwork.

Experience Employee Trainer (EET)

Merchant Distributors
08.2022 - 12.2023
  • Train and develop new hires to be successful and ready to perform necessary actions within the warehouse.
  • Teach basic training methods revolved around electric pallet jacks.
  • Teach the importance of safety within the warehouse and safety as an individual working through the MDI.
  • Classroom studies (safety, MDI guidelines, standard operating procedures).
  • Complete all paperwork and certifications for each new hire in order to prepare them for the warehouse.
  • Communicate with the Operations team when new hires complete their first week of training.
  • Complete necessary re certifications and certifications for any MDI employee that is needed.
  • Stay up to date with locker roster, cleaning out lockers, assigning lockers, etc...
  • Check ins with new hires periodically thought their first three months of employment.

Order Selector

Merchant Distributors
01.2021 - 08.2022
  • Select orders for customers by stacking freight onto a pallet.
  • Operate automatic pallet jacks to move freight.
  • Maintain a 95% production rate for all orders.

Shipping Clerk

Elite Comfort Solutions
07.2020 - 01.2021
  • Maintain production by loading and staging orders to be shipped out.
  • Create paper work using Microsoft excel and using the Dynamics computer program.
  • Maintain a safe work environment ensuring all forklift checklists are completed and that all dock sheets are completed while loading and unloading.
  • Basic loading and unloading using a forklift.
  • Knowledge in the use of a scan gun in order to track inventory and for loads to be shipped.

Operations Coordinator

Tosca LTD
05.2019 - 03.2020
  • Boosted inventory and record keeping accuracy by conducting thorough inspections and comparing shipment contents with documentation.
  • Created my own spreadsheet through Excel in order keep accurate data for the company.
  • Drafted and managed work and shipping orders, bills of lading and shipping route materials for accurate and compliant record keeping.
  • Worked effectively with shippers to resolve issues with shipments, including damaged materials and shortages.
  • Evaluated suppliers to assess quality, timeliness and compliance of deliveries, maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational efficiency.
  • Provided direction and guidance to internal teams in order to achieve targets.
  • As a result, production numbers have been significantly higher.
  • Used Mass and LAMPS to analyze production data, guaranteeing efficient production of defect-free products.
  • As a result, loads are being shipped on time.
  • Corresponded with carrier representatives to make arrangements and provide instructions for shipment and delivery of orders.
  • Moved shipment materials to and from designated areas using lift and hand trucks and/or forklifts.
  • Used communication skills when speaking with customers, drivers, and other employees.

Warehouse Forklift Operator

Tosca LTD
05.2018 - 05.2019
  • Boosted team efficiency by moving materials with forklifts, cranes and other equipment.
  • Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
  • Removed orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.
  • Ensured forklifts were operational through performance of preventative maintenance and effective troubleshooting of malfunctions.
  • Completed regular checks of incoming freight in staging area each day.
  • Collaborated with sales team members to stay current on inventory levels, complete accurate orders and resolve item issues.
  • Stocked merchandise each shift, clearly labeling items, arranging according to size or color, and preparing attractive displays.
  • Offered expertise in inventory management and current stock levels to internal teams and customers to facilitate accuracy and product availability.

Logistics Clerk

Sarstedt Group Inc
06.2017 - 10.2017
  • Pick and pack all partial order to be shipped by UPS and FedEx carriers.
  • Use computer programs and databases from Microsoft to AS400 in order to make sure that all product is shipped to the correct address and put onto the correct trailer.
  • Load and unload trailers that come in with Sarstedt product.
  • Use forklift for certain product either to be shipped or to be put away in our high base.
  • Stack pallets daily with correct product in bulk in order to be shipped to other Logistics centers.

Warehouse Clerk

Watkins Shepard Trucking
07.2015 - 06.2017
  • Maintain a necessary production rate of 20 pieces of freight per hour.
  • Load and unload trailers that are full of freight with the correct technique in order to make sure that the product does not get damaged.
  • Stack and pack trailers with freight correctly for our truck drivers.
  • Label freight with correct tags given from the furniture manufacturers.
  • Manage any overage, shortage, and/or damaged pieces of freight correctly in order to make production go smoothly Dispatcher.
  • Use LTL and Accuterm computer programs in order to maintain the amount of freight the goes on each and every trailer.
  • Use good communication skills in order to communicate with company drivers whether in person or on the phone.
  • Fill out all paperwork correctly for our drivers and our staff.
  • Use Microsoft Excel to fill out our daily spreadsheets for each load that we shut down.

Education

Western Carolina University
05.2015

High School Diploma - undefined

Conover High School
Newton, NC
05.2014

Skills

  • Strong leadership, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
  • Worker with strong time-management skills Results driven, thrives in a challenging, fast-paced environment
  • Knowledge in LTL freight management and Accuterm computer programs
  • Knowledge in Triceps Program
  • Knowledge in all Microsoft programs
  • Knowledge in AS400 computer program
  • Forklift certified
  • An employee that comes to work every day and is always on time
  • Attention to detail
  • Great coworker as I can get along with anyone
  • Office Experience
  • Pallet Jack
  • Production Experience
  • Internal auditing
  • Databases
  • Shipping & Receiving
  • Logistics
  • Audit reporting
  • Team collaboration

Certification

  • Forklift Operator
  • Electric Jack Operator
  • Turret Truck Operator
  • Cherry Picker Operator


Timeline

Auditor

Merchant Distributor
03.2025 - Current

Checker

Merchant Distributors
12.2023 - 03.2025

Experience Employee Trainer (EET)

Merchant Distributors
08.2022 - 12.2023

Order Selector

Merchant Distributors
01.2021 - 08.2022

Shipping Clerk

Elite Comfort Solutions
07.2020 - 01.2021

Operations Coordinator

Tosca LTD
05.2019 - 03.2020

Warehouse Forklift Operator

Tosca LTD
05.2018 - 05.2019

Logistics Clerk

Sarstedt Group Inc
06.2017 - 10.2017

Warehouse Clerk

Watkins Shepard Trucking
07.2015 - 06.2017

High School Diploma - undefined

Conover High School

Western Carolina University

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