Abdirashid Yussuf
Saint Paul,MN
Summary
Proven adeptness in package handling and a strong problem-solving aptitude highlighted during tenure at Amazon. Excelled in enhancing packing efficiency and reducing shipping errors by over 30%, showcasing a commitment to quality and customer service. Demonstrated adaptability and collaboration, significantly contributing to team targets and warehouse safety.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Packing, Shipping, and Receiving Assembler
Amazon
02.2017 - 06.2021
- Sealed, packed, labeled and affixed postage on packages to prepare materials for shipping, utilizing postage meters, and sealing tools.
- Expedited order processing time through effective organization and prioritization of tasks.
- Reduced shipping errors by meticulously verifying package contents and ensuring accurate labeling.
- Ensured safe working conditions by adhering to company policies and promptly addressing potential hazards.
- Sustained a clean work environment following workplace safety guidelines to prevent accidents or injuries on the job site.
- Unpacked and examined incoming shipments to record shortages, rectify damages and reject damaged items.
- Consistently met or exceeded performance metrics, driving continuous improvement in packing, shipping, and receiving operations.
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily production targets while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Coordinated effectively with quality control personnel to quickly identify any damaged products before shipping.
- Maximized warehouse space utilization, reorganizing storage areas for optimal product accessibility.
- Enhanced packing efficiency by implementing space-saving techniques and optimizing packaging materials usage.
- Packaged goods in safe containers to prepare for shipping, adhering to packaging protocols.
- Inspected merchandise and sent damaged pieces for repair before shipment.
- Used pallet jacks and dollies to load and unloaded goods from trucks and containers.
- Compared shipping orders and invoices against contents received to verify accuracy.
Picker Packer
Pentair
05.2017 - 12.2017
- Enhanced order accuracy by carefully picking and packing items per customer specifications.
- Printed labels, packaged boxes, and loaded into outbound containers.
- Pulled orders quickly to maintain demanding productivity goals.
- Took on extra hours and shifts during busy periods to meet tight shipping deadlines.
- Prepared shipments for safe transportation by securely wrapping pallets and labeling packages according to company guidelines.
- Reduced shipping errors by thoroughly checking each item before packaging for shipment.
- Maintained warehouse cleanliness and safety, conducting regular inspections to prevent hazards or accidents.
- Consistently met daily quotas while maintaining high-quality standards in product handling during the picking process.
- Demonstrated ability to multitask while maintaining attention to detail, resulting in more accurate order fulfillment rates over time.
- Collaborated with team members to improve overall productivity and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Expedited order processing by utilizing a barcode scanner to accurately select items from shelves.
- Demonstrated adaptability during peak season periods by quickly adjusting to increased workloads and demands.
- Assisted with loading and unloading trucks, ensuring proper handling of fragile items to minimize breakage or damage.
- Improved efficiency within the team by sharing knowledge of optimal picking routines.
- Maintained timely updates on workload progress through effective communication with supervisors.
- Participated in ongoing training programs to stay current on industry best practices for efficient picking and packing processes.
- Followed orders precisely for correct items, sizes and quantities.
- Used appropriately sized boxes to pack products with care, minimizing shifting and damage during transport.
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
SYSCO Food Services
03.2017 - 12.2017
- Received incoming shipments, compared contents against associated records and transmitted to proper department.
- Packaged goods in safe containers to prepare for shipping, adhering to packaging protocols.
- Used pallet jacks and dollies to load and unloaded goods from trucks and containers.
- Reduced shipping errors through meticulous inspection of outgoing packages and double-checking labels.
- Processed invoices and order forms for goods received and shipped for proof of transactions.
- Inspected merchandise and sent damaged pieces for repair before shipment.
- Maximized warehouse space utilization by reorganizing storage areas according to product types, sizes, and turnover rates.
- Maintained accurate inventory levels through regular cycle counts and updating the warehouse management system accordingly.
- Streamlined receiving processes, ensuring proper documentation and prompt distribution of incoming goods to appropriate departments.
- Monitored scheduled shipment dates to achieve timely delivery, expediting as necessary, and communicating variances to customers.
- Increased order accuracy with diligent verification of product SKUs, quantities, and destinations before shipment.
- Reduced instances of damaged goods, carefully packing and securing items following best practices.
Education
Associate of Arts - Biological And Physical Sciences
Inverhills Community College
Inver Grove Heights, MN01-2019
Skills
- Package handling
- Stock replenishment
- Maintaining equipment
- Adaptable to change
- Pallet jack usage
- Shipping and receiving
- Package preparation
- Warehouse Safety
- Package labeling
- Customer Service
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Problem-solving aptitude
Languages
Swahili
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Picker Packer
Pentair
05.2017 - 12.2017
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
SYSCO Food Services
03.2017 - 12.2017
Packing, Shipping, and Receiving Assembler
Amazon
02.2017 - 06.2021
Associate of Arts - Biological And Physical Sciences
Inverhills Community College