BRIJANAE GATES
Detroit,MI
Summary
Dedicated professional with demonstrated strengths in customer service, time management, assembly, manufacturing, and trend-tracking. Good at troubleshooting problems and building successful solutions. Excellent verbal and written communicator with a strong background cultivating positive relationships and exceeding goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Packager
Howard Ternes Packaging
10.2024 - Current
- Wrapped pallets in shrink wrap prior to loading
- Shipped material and performed boxing, packing, labeling and preparation of related documents
- Organized items on racks, shelves and bins to maintain established order
- Loaded merchandise into specific packages suited for product dimensions
- Labeled and shrink-wrapped pallets for shipment
- Used protective equipment such as moving pads and plastic wrap to prevent product damage
- Followed orders precisely for correct items, sizes and quantities
- Kept aisles clear and clean while restocking to prevent accidents and enable others to easily pass by
- Moved cardboard, plastic ties and other debris from unboxing to trash
- Used appropriately sized boxes to pack products with care, minimizing shifting and damage during transport
- Packed big and small products using specific materials as directed by company specifications
- Worked additional hours and shifts to meet tight deadlines during peak periods
- Inspected outgoing shipments to maintain quality assurance standards
- Assembled cartons, crates and containers to prepare for shipping
- Trained new employees regarding warehouse procedures and standards
- Utilized proper techniques for lifting, packing and handling heavy objects
- Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations
- Followed safety policies, procedures and guidelines to prevent and reduce accidents and injuries
- Kept work areas clean, neat and organized for optimal productivity and worker safety
- Packaged items with appropriate materials to prevent damage during shipping.
Package Sorter
Amazon
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Achieved daily performance targets, working quickly to process shipments and meets customer demands
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment
- Maintained team efficiency with well-organized storage, staging, and shipment areas
- Moved packages of all sizes by hand or with equipment such as pallet jacks
- Lifted and slid packages weighing up to 50 pounds on conveyor belts to transport items
- Manage special handling and odd-sized mail, sorting packages based on destinations
- Identified issues and solutions to eliminate backlog and maximize workflows
- Collaborated positively with peers and other staff members to maintain friendly, supportive and cooperative atmosphere
- Kept work and common areas neat and organized to maximize productivity, alleviate potential accidents and promote professional workspace
- Complied with safety, health and environmental regulations as prescribed by law
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments
- Eliminated delays by quickly clearing jams in sorting equipment
- Learned multiple roles and responsibilities the job had to offer.
Assembly Line Worker
Kiekert
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Used established assembly instructions to complete jobs quickly, accurately and with zero errors
- Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones
- Boxed, labeled and transported items to support assembly operations
- Assisted quality assurance by inspecting items and removing defective parts
- Completed durable assemblies and subassemblies with hand and power tools
- Followed outlined specifications to implement assembly plans
- Buffed out minor scratches and imperfections to improve product quality
- Prevented equipment jams or wasted materials by setting and verifying accurate parts clearances
- Contributed to team-based environment to maintain line productivity and meet expected deadlines
- Used established assembly instructions to complete jobs
- Assembled components by examining connections for correct fit, fastening parts and subassemblies
- Worked through each required task and step in production processes
- Packed finished products and prepared for shipment.
Fast Food Worker
Tim Hortons
07.2021 - 08.2021
- Wrapped pallets in shrink wrap prior to loading
- Shipped material and performed boxing, packing, labeling and preparation of related documents
- Organized items on racks, shelves and bins to maintain established order
- Loaded merchandise into specific packages suited for product dimensions
- Labeled and shrink-wrapped pallets for shipment
- Used protective equipment such as moving pads and plastic wrap to prevent product damage
- Followed orders precisely for correct items, sizes and quantities
- Kept aisles clear and clean while restocking to prevent accidents and enable others to easily pass by
- Moved cardboard, plastic ties and other debris from unboxing to trash
- Used appropriately sized boxes to pack products with care, minimizing shifting and damage during transport
- Packed big and small products using specific materials as directed by company specifications
- Worked additional hours and shifts to meet tight deadlines during peak periods
- Inspected outgoing shipments to maintain quality assurance standards
- Assembled cartons, crates and containers to prepare for shipping
- Trained new employees regarding warehouse procedures and standards
- Utilized proper techniques for lifting, packing and handling heavy objects
- Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations
- Followed safety policies, procedures and guidelines to prevent and reduce accidents and injuries
- Kept work areas clean, neat and organized for optimal productivity and worker safety
- Packaged items with appropriate materials to prevent damage during shipping.
Education
High School Diploma -
Renaissance High School
Detroit, MISkills
- Problem-Solving
- Package Sorting
- Machine Operation
- Loading and Unloading
- Cash Control
- Food Assembly
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Time Management
- Palletizing
- Product Packing
- Workstation Setup and Breakdown
- Food and Beverage Service
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Stocking and Replenishing
- Package handling
- Sorting Techniques
Activities
- Honor Roll 2nd Semester 2020
- Green Team Member
- Phoenix Outreach Member
- Graduated with a 3.7 GPA
Timeline
Warehouse Packager
Howard Ternes Packaging
10.2024 - Current
Package Sorter
Amazon
10.2023 - 01.2024
Assembly Line Worker
Kiekert
08.2021 - 05.2022
Fast Food Worker
Tim Hortons
07.2021 - 08.2021
High School Diploma -
Renaissance High School
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