BENJAMIN BAFFOUR
Bolingbrook,IL
Summary
Outgoing individual with well-honed organizational, labor and teamwork skills. Enthusiastic and team-driven with 10 years of experience working in busy environments. Developed key leadership skills in dynamic warehouse setting, seeking to transition into new field. Proficient in optimizing workflows and managing team performance to enhance productivity. Dedicated to leveraging these transferable skills to drive success in new professional environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Lead
JB Hunt
01.2022 - Current
- Assist in receiving, shipping, storage, and physical counts of merchandise
- Ensure all routes are accounted for and all merchandise is staged
- Acquired a skill in assembling and disassembling Peloton equipment
- Perform check-in/check-outs, ensure merchandise is received in a timely manner, review daily returns and process accordingly, etc
- Problem solving
- Quality control
- Trying to fix product
- Collaborated with team members and contractors to complete large-scale projects.
- Maintained accurate logs and reports to ensure compliance with company standards and regulations.
- Managed day-to-day operations of warehouse, freight and parcel shipments, returns, and transfers.
- Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move and ship products.
- Managed a team of warehouse personnel, delegating tasks effectively to optimize workflow.
- Trained employees on equipment operation and safety protocols.
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Double checked records, daily reports, and inventory transactions to identify and correct variances.
- Increased accuracy in inventory tracking through meticulous record-keeping and routine audits.
- Maintained top performance standards while working in hot warehouse environment.
- Maintained open lines of communication between management and staff, fostering a positive work atmosphere conducive to collaboration and problem solving.
- Monitored performance and safety practices of 10-person warehouse staff.
Dispatcher
JB Hunt
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Monitored drivers and their routes throughout the day, ensuring all deliveries were getting completed.
- Contacted customers to ensure deliveries were completed.
- Created Excel sheet to track all deliveries: completed stops, refusals, and pickups.
- Checked in drivers at the end of the route, obtained paperwork and kept a log of all returns.
- Directed dispatching, routing, and tracking of 30 fleet vehicles.
- Managed high-stress situations calmly and effectively, ensuring timely assistance to those in need.
- Communicated with drivers and personnel to coordinate timely delivery of goods and materials.
- Managed any issues that might have happened during or after delivery
- Maintained accurate records of all dispatched calls, improving data tracking for future analysis.
Security Professional
Allied Universal
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Secure property, ensure that no one causes harm to property or others.
- Recorded incident reports with detailed accounts of occurrences.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Reduced security incidents by proactively monitoring surveillance systems and responding to alarms in a timely manner.
- Supervised grounds, employee entrances, and exits and security officers on duty.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
- Improved overall security measures by conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing effective protocols.
Education
IT Security+ Training Course -
Crest Consulting Group
Online 01-2024
High school -
Waubonsie Valley Highschool
Aurora, IL01.2016
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft
- Proficient in Excel
- Proficient in Google
- Proficient in WMS
- Proficient in SAP
- Strong Work Ethic
- Attention to Detail
- Oral Communication
- Written Communication
- Time Management
- Leadership
- Certified to drive forklift
- Familiarity with tools and equipment such as multimeters, hand tools, and power tools
- Knowledge of safety protocols and OSHA compliance
- Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Teamwork abilities
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking
Community Service
Christian Faith Church International (CFCI), I am a youth leader at Christian Faith Church International (CFCI), where we try to make each person the best they can be and to stick to their morals and values and also to treat others the way they would like to be treated. We teach skills to lift our youth up physically and spiritually.
Timeline
Warehouse Lead
JB Hunt
01.2022 - Current
Dispatcher
JB Hunt
01.2021 - 01.2022
Security Professional
Allied Universal
01.2019 - 01.2021
IT Security+ Training Course -
Crest Consulting Group
High school -
Waubonsie Valley Highschool
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