DARIUS STEELE
Burnsville,MN
Summary
Oversees warehouse operations to meet continuous internal and customer needs. Well-coordinated and decisive leader with expertise in program management, team building and performance optimization. Solid history of success in developing and maintaining best practices for successful high-volume fulfillment and supply chain management.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bulk Ingredients Unloader
Post Consumer Brands
09.2023 - 03.2024
- Tasked with unloading raw material for daily production
- Increased efficiency in unloading bulk ingredients by implementing streamlined processes and procedures.
- Reduced wait times for incoming shipments by coordinating with transportation partners and warehouse staff.
- Ensured accurate inventory management through meticulous documentation and organization of unloaded materials.
- Maintained safe working environment by adhering to industry safety standards and conducting regular equipment inspections.
- Collaborated with team members to develop new strategies for improving unloading process, resulting in increased productivity.
- Trained new employees on proper unloading techniques and safety protocols, fostering knowledgeable workforce.
- Assisted in maintaining clean workspace by promptly disposing of debris and properly storing unloaded materials.
- Operated diesel powered Locomotive to unload railcars
- Reduced loading errors by conducting thorough inspections of rail cars prior to and after loading procedures.
Warehouse Manager
PepsiCo
05.2022 - 08.2023
- Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
- Oversaw upkeep of equipment and physical condition of warehouse, identifying and ordering needed repairs, renovations, and replacements.
- Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
- Redesigned warehouse layout to accommodate new equipment, maximize space utilization, and optimize processes.
- Completed timely and accurate daily logs to keep internal reporting accurate and track materials movements.
- Built motivated warehouse team to consistently accomplish operations goals and exceed performance targets.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
Warehouse Packer
PepsiCo
12.2021 - 05.2022
- Packed, weighed and shipped items per customer specifications.
- Learned and followed warehouse safety protocols to prevent injuries and accidents.
- Inspected products before packaging to avoid shipping defective or damaged goods to customers.
- Operated tape machines, scales and label printers to package items correctly.
- Operated manual pallet jacks and forklifts to move and store materials.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with products and packaging materials for delivery to and from facility.
Sr Fraud Lead Analyst
Target Corp
08.2017 - 07.2021
- Provide employees with guidance in handling complex problems or in resolving escalated complaints or disputes
- Coordinate activities with other supervisory personnel or with other work units or departments
- Develop or update procedures, policies, or standards
- Make recommendations to management concerning such issues as staff decisions or procedural changes
- Consult with managers or other personnel to resolve problems in areas such as equipment performance, output quality, or work schedules
- Managed fraud prevention strategies that balance loss prevention, sales growth and customer experience
- Collaborated with Operational partners to communicate awareness of fraud trends and initiatives
Fraud Specialist III
Chase
03.2015 - 03.2017
- Analyze commercial accounts for fraudulent activity through multiple card processors to mitigate fraud loss
- Abided by all applicable regulatory and department practices, polices and procedures
- Developed effective communication policies with Commercial Cardholders, Program Administrators, CFO's and Governmental Agencies
- Exchanges information and resolves problems where multiple non-standard solutions are available
- Work with cross-functional teams across Chase for collaboration on fraud risks and investigations
Education
Associate of Science -
Elgin Community College
Elgin, IL12.2015
High School Diploma -
Larkin High School
Elgin, IL05.2012
Skills
- Leadership
- Organization
- Customer Service
- Communication
- Teamwork Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Logistics
- Detailed Instruction
- Data Interpretation
- Daily Operations Management
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Track-mobile Certification
Certification
- Certified , [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
Timeline
Bulk Ingredients Unloader
Post Consumer Brands
09.2023 - 03.2024
Warehouse Manager
PepsiCo
05.2022 - 08.2023
Warehouse Packer
PepsiCo
12.2021 - 05.2022
Sr Fraud Lead Analyst
Target Corp
08.2017 - 07.2021
Fraud Specialist III
Chase
03.2015 - 03.2017
Associate of Science -
Elgin Community College
High School Diploma -
Larkin High School