Darius Allen
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Order Packer
Webstaurant Store Inc.
Aberdeen, MD
01.2024 - Current
- Ensuring that all orders are picked and packed properly in a timely manner with strong attention to detail
- Downsizing packaging to minimize shipping costs without sacrificing product quality and ensure that the product will be delivered without damage
- Billing and shipping completed orders by utilizing warehouse systems
- Palletizing and loading finished shipments onto trailers with provided equipment
- Safely operating and maintaining warehouse equipment to carry out job duties; adhere to all safety training and Company policies
- Maintaining a clean work area, including the removal of empty boxes from bins or aisles as needed
- Unloading, receiving and stocking inventory to fulfill orders as they are processed to ensure a high level of speed and accuracy.
2nd Shift Warehouse Selector
Gordon’s Food Service
Aberdeen, MD
07.2021 - 12.2023
- Reading customer orders accurately
- Locating and selecting the specific warehouse items to fulfill the customer's order
- Operating the order picker and other warehouse machinery to stack items and prepare orders for shipping
- Placing the prepared orders in the correct dock slips before loading onto shipping trucks
- Performing visual inspections of orders to ensure they are correct and ready for shipment
- Labeling order shipments correctly for easy identification
- Applying shrink wrap to the prepared order before shipping
- Following warehouse safety procedures for the operation of equipment, such as wearing proper clothing, safe food handling, and maintaining awareness of your surroundings and the other workers when transporting items
- Keeping the warehouse clean and organized at all times.
Shipping Material Handler
Bob’s Discount Furniture
Aberdeen, MD
07.2020 - 05.2021
- Loading merchandise onto trailers
- Scanning merchandise prior to loading to maintain accountability
- Maintaining a clean and safe work environment
- Maintaining inventory by identifying, labeling, and placing materials and supplies in stock; record location of inventory
- Locating materials and supplies by pulling and verifying materials and supplies listed on production orders
- Preparing finished stock for shipment by identifying, pulling, packing, crating, loading, and securing product.
Machine Operator (Moulder Operator)
J. Gibson McIlvain Company
Perry Hall, MD
06.2018 - 06.2020
- Functioning as an integral part of the Lumber Mill Production Team
- Setting up and operating a group of machines
- Making necessary adjustments or mechanical repairs to the machines and auxiliary equipment in a safe and efficient manner
- Efficiently using accurate measuring instruments, including lathes and calipers
- Wrapping wood material to be shipped
- Properly stacking and counting wood after cutting it from the machine
- Inspecting all material manufactured through Moulder for quality of finish, accuracy of profile and size required
- Defecting cut from exit side of Moulder defects that are not acceptable to customer
- Putting correct footages on mill tickets and if shortage occurs
- Keeping customer mill sample for reference as well as samples from beginning of most current run
- Striving to meet production target goal of 25,000 LF per day
- Ensuring the Moulder has normal maintenance procedures performed as needed
- Notifying the Mill Supervisor if there should be any major maintenance needed or performed
- Collaborating with the Mill Supervisor for restocking needs
- Completing any necessary paperwork in regards to shipping out lumbar orders to the consumers
- Additional responsibilities include quality checks, routine & periodic maintenance, and housekeeping.
Lead Dishwasher
Embassy Suites Hotel
Hunt Valley, MD
09.2015 - 05.2018
- Ensuring all dishes were cleaned and sanitized properly
- Stacking and storing dishes properly in their respective areas
- Following proper scraping, sorting, and stacking procedures to minimize breakage of dishes and other kitchen utensils
- Ensuring the dishwashing machine is sanitized properly before and after the scheduled shift
- Maintaining a clean and organized workstation at all times
- Sweeping and mopping the kitchen during and after the close of business
- Cleaning walls as needed
- Refilling paper towels and hand soap dispensers throughout the kitchen and in restrooms
- Removing trash discretely from public areas within the establishment.
Security Officer
Executive Security Investigation Group
Baltimore, MD
04.2014 - 07.2015
- Maintaining a safe environment for employees and consumers by successfully monitoring the building and equipment controls
- Securing premises and personnel by patrolling property; monitoring surveillance equipment; inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points; permitting entry into the buildings and parking garages
- Sounding alarms for testing purposes
- Preventing losses and damages by reporting irregularities; informing violators of policy and procedures
- Restraining trespassers as needed
- Controlling traffic by directing drivers appropriately
- Completing reports by recording observations, information, occurrences, and surveillance activities
- Maintaining organization's stability and reputation by complying with legal requirements
- Ensuring operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
Package Handler (Temporary Position)
Under Armor
Curtis Bay, MD
08.2013 - 12.2013
- Compiling, scanning, sealing, and loading various packages onto the conveyor belts and delivery trucks
- Placing items into packages, confirming packaging labels, and lifting and loading heavy packages into trucks
- Sorting and moving packages within the warehouse
- Lifting parcels that weigh up to 150 lbs
- Assisting with loading and unloading delivery trucks
- Assisting with company inventory on a quarterly basis.
Underground Tunneling Labor Worker
Boyer Construction Inc.
Baltimore, MD
01.2011 - 07.2013
- Managing pipeline construction for underground pipelines and underground utilities such as potable and raw water lines, sanitary sewers, storm drainage, tunneling, pipe jacking, pipe ramming, rehabilitation of existing utility lines, etc
- Demolishing underground utility pipes, mounting pipe hangers, digging trenches, erecting scaffolding, and supporting trenching
- Ensuring company compliance and applicable regulations are being adhered at all times
- Removing trash and hazardous materials from the construction sites
- Constructing and replacing disassembled bricks
- Assisting other craft workers as required.
Education
Computer Information Support Systems
Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC Essex)
05.2011
High School Diploma -
Renaissance Academy
06.2010
Skills
- Active listener, with exceptional application of directives
- Hard-working, self-starting, and goal driven with proven results
- Exceptional oral and communication skills with ability to professionally motivate and supervise staff
- Strong analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills
- Time management skills, with emphasis on scheduled shift punctuality and assignment completion
- Construction Management
- Warehouse Safety
- Load Planning
- Order Accuracy
- Shipping procedures
- Efficient time management
Certification
- Power Drill Certified
- Order Picker Certified
- Electrical Pallet Jack Certified
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
Order Packer
Webstaurant Store Inc.
01.2024 - Current
2nd Shift Warehouse Selector
Gordon’s Food Service
07.2021 - 12.2023
Shipping Material Handler
Bob’s Discount Furniture
07.2020 - 05.2021
Machine Operator (Moulder Operator)
J. Gibson McIlvain Company
06.2018 - 06.2020
Lead Dishwasher
Embassy Suites Hotel
09.2015 - 05.2018
Security Officer
Executive Security Investigation Group
04.2014 - 07.2015
Package Handler (Temporary Position)
Under Armor
08.2013 - 12.2013
Underground Tunneling Labor Worker
Boyer Construction Inc.
01.2011 - 07.2013
Computer Information Support Systems
Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC Essex)
High School Diploma -
Renaissance Academy