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Ben Hokanson

Shorewood,IL

Summary

Dynamic and results-oriented professional with extensive experience in fast-paced environments like Amazon and McDonald's. Excelled in material handling and team collaboration, significantly increasing order accuracy and productivity. Demonstrates strong heavy-lifting ability and exceptional customer service skills, ensuring safety and efficiency in all tasks.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Warehouse Associate

Amazon
10.2021 - Current
  • Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 75 pounds.
  • Increased accuracy in order picking by utilizing electronic scanning devices and following established procedures.
  • Prepared orders for shipment by picking, packing, and labeling merchandise.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve daily targets and complete tasks efficiently.
  • Displayed adaptability by taking on various roles within the warehouse as needed, including receiving, shipping, or inventory control duties.
  • Consistently met or exceeded productivity targets while maintaining high standards for quality and safety.
  • Manually or mechanically loaded and unloaded materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles

Fast Food Worker

McDonalds
12.2019 - 10.2021
  • Restocked workstations with supplies and food display cases with fresh selections to decrease customer waiting during busy periods.
  • Expedited food preparation tasks such as chopping vegetables, grilling meats, and assembling sandwiches to meet high demand while maintaining quality standards.
  • Followed food safety procedures outlined in company policies and health and sanitation regulations to prevent food borne illness.
  • Upheld health and safety standards by regularly cleaning cooking equipment, utensils, and surfaces throughout the establishment.
  • Processed orders on POS system and accepted cash and charge payments.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and friendly service in a fast-paced environment.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy

Illinois State University
Normal, IL
05-2026

Associate of Science - Physical Therapy

Joliet Junior College
Joliet, IL
05-2024

Skills

  • Material Handling
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Warehouse environment safety
  • Materials handling and transport
  • Pallet Jack Operations
  • Freight Labeling
  • Pallet building
  • Sorting and Labeling

Timeline

Warehouse Associate

Amazon
10.2021 - Current

Fast Food Worker

McDonalds
12.2019 - 10.2021

Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy

Illinois State University

Associate of Science - Physical Therapy

Joliet Junior College
Ben Hokanson