Azelea Williams
Chicago,IL
Summary
Adaptable professional with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Assistant
Target Warehouse
Chicago, IL
07.2022 - Current
- Assisted in training new employees on warehouse operations procedures.
- Organized materials on pallets according to size, weight, and type of item.
- Organized warehouse racks to ensure efficient storage of goods.
- Traced missing material and shipments through vendor and customer communications.
- Examined shipment contents and compare with manifests, invoices or orders to verify accuracy.
- Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations.
- Operated forklift and other equipment to move pallets around between warehouse locations and transport trucks.
- Organized incoming inventory to fit with optimal storage plans and maintain retrieval efficiency.
- Assisted in developing strategies for improving efficiency of daily operations.
- Inspected and moved products to designated areas in warehouse.
- Requisitioned and stored shipping materials and supplies to maintain inventory of stock.
- Packed and labeled merchandise to prepare for loading and shipment to customers.
- Used tools, sprayers and cleaning solutions to disinfect work areas.
- Assembled cartons, crates, and containers to prepare for shipping.
- Utilized barcode scanner to accurately track all goods entering or leaving the warehouse.
- Followed safety guidelines while operating machinery in the facility.
- Identified defective, incorrect, or missing merchandise and promptly reported to supervisor.
- Lifted materials of varied weights on regular basis.
- Used hand pallet truck to transport heavy material within the facility.
- Assisted with unloading trucks using appropriate equipment as needed.
- Ensured compliance with company policies regarding proper storage of hazardous materials.
Warehouse Packer
Amazon Distribution Center
Matteson, IL
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Verified accuracy of items picked against packing list.
- Ensured all documents related to shipping were accurately filled out per established procedures.
- Marked and labeled containers with accurate shipping information to prevent delays.
- Inspected outgoing shipments to maintain quality assurance standards.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve daily production goals.
- Packaged items with appropriate materials to prevent damage during shipping.
- Kept work areas clean, neat and organized for optimal productivity and worker safety.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery such as conveyors and hoists.
- Read orders to verify attributes and quantities of merchandise.
- Demonstrated great teamwork skills with staff members involved in production and transport.
- Inspected finished product packaging for quality assurance before sending out orders.
- Worked additional hours and shifts to meet tight deadlines during peak periods.
- Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations.
- Used handheld scanners to track inventory movement within the warehouse system.
- Picked and packed orders using pick sheets and RF scan guns for accuracy.
- Stocked shelves, racks, and bins with new or transferred merchandise.
- Read orders to obtain item numbers and located merchandise in bins or on shelves.
- Prepared orders by processing requests, pulling materials, packing boxes, and placing orders in delivery area.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to safety regulations at all times.
- Weighed packages prior to shipping to ensure compliance with weight regulations.
- Maintained cleanliness of warehouse by sweeping floors, removing debris and dusting shelves.
Mail Handler
United States Postal Office
Chicago, IL
04.2014 - 12.2020
- Ensured that all parcels were packed properly before shipping out of facility.
- Loaded trays of envelopes into automated sorting machines.
- Reported any discrepancies or damaged packages to supervisor immediately.
- Organized outgoing mail into designated bins according to postal regulations.
- Offered support and advice to newer personnel to improve performance.
- Operated mail room equipment or machines to perforate, stuff envelopes, or apply postage.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments from trucks and picked up and moved heavy packages and items using forklifts.
- Used portable electronic scanner to track parcels and record tracking progress.
- Operated mail processing equipment and manually sorted mail.
- Sorted and placed mail on racks, shelves or in bins according to predetermined sequence.
- Secured cargo using straps or bungee cords in order to prevent shifting during transport.
- Sorted incoming mail for delivery to the appropriate departments or individuals.
- Inspected parcels for any damages prior to delivering them to customers.
- Operated various machines such as scales, pallet jacks, forklifts.
- Followed safety procedures when handling hazardous materials like chemicals and fuels.
- Collaborated with other employees to complete large shipment orders and during high-volume mailing periods.
- Adhered strictly to postal regulations regarding package size, weight limits.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
Education
High School Diploma -
Academy of Our Lady
Chicago, IL05-1995
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Olive Harvey College
Chicago, ILSome College (No Degree) - Computer Science
Robert Morris College
Chicago, ILSkills
- Product identification
- Shipping and packaging
- Logging
- Shipment packing
- Picking and processing
- Utilization reporting
- Palletizing
- Order picking and processing
- Pallet jack handling
- Order fulfillment
- Heavy lifting
- Problem-solving
- Deadline driven
- Equipment inspection
- Good manufacturing policies
- Policy adherence
- Documentation and reporting
- Order staging
- Packaging and labeling
- Cleaning and organization
- Quality assurance
- Order verification
- Receiving shipments
- Barcode scanning
- Order picking
- Verbal and written communication
- Customer service
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Materials and goods coordination
- Warehouse safety
- Decision-making
- Workplace cleanliness
- Loading and unloading
Timeline
Warehouse Assistant
Target Warehouse
07.2022 - Current
Warehouse Packer
Amazon Distribution Center
06.2021 - 07.2022
Mail Handler
United States Postal Office
04.2014 - 12.2020
High School Diploma -
Academy of Our Lady
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Olive Harvey College
Some College (No Degree) - Computer Science
Robert Morris College
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