Darline Caron
Millbury,MA
Summary
Multifaceted employee. Resourceful Package Handler able to handle diverse job requirements and meet company goals. Hardworking individual with well-honed organizational, labor and teamwork skills. Enthusiastic and team-driven with years of experience working in busy environment. Productive working independently and using appropriate judgment. Well-equipped at loading and unloading packages quickly and efficiently and moving products by hand or with basic material handling equipment. Excellent interpersonal, organizational and time management abilities.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Package Handler
FedEx
11.2016 - Current
- Assisted in receiving, stocking and distribution of merchandise.
- Continually honed skills in operating various equipment such as hand trucks, and pallet jacks to optimize workflow and enhance efficiency.
- Prepared pallets of boxes for easy transportation between customer and storage locations.
- Upheld security measures by screening packages according to established protocols and reporting any suspicious items promptly.
- Used machinery and equipment such as box cutters, shrink-wrap guns and electric pallet jacks.
- Helped to coordinate the building of routes .
- Tugger certified.
- Scanned and loaded packages for transport.
- Unloaded and loaded trailers, utilizing pallets and pallet jacks, when needed.
- Worked in the towers to coordinate proper distribution of packages to their designated areas.
- Properly handled damaged packages per companies protocol.
- Contributed to increased productivity by working effectively in high-pressure situations.
- Collaborated with other package handlers when my assistance is needed.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships amongst team members and drivers.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to company policies and guidelines for proper lifting techniques.
- Supported team morale by fostering positive communication and collaboration among coworkers.
- Collaborated closely with supervisors, providing valuable input on process improvements for more streamlined package handling.
- Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
- Removed jams and unblocked conveyor system to maintain flow of goods.
- Surrounded items in cling film, and tape to protect from damage.
- Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
- Improved package handling efficiency by implementing proper sorting and organizing techniques.
- Aided in maintaining warehouse cleanliness, ensuring an organized workspace conducive to efficient operations.
- Alerted supervisors and coworkers of hazards and other issues for quick resolutions.
- Followed safety regulations to maintain safe work environment.
- Boosted team performance with consistent punctuality, maintaining a strong attendance record throughout employment tenure.
- Maximized space utilization within trucks through effective stacking and arranging of packages, minimizing shipment delays.
- Assisted with some training support for new hires, sharing knowledge of best practices in package handling procedures.
- Reduced damage rates for packages through careful handling and adherence to safety protocols.
- Assembled, sealed, and loaded packages into correct trucks.
- Able to complete various tasks in different departments throughout shifts due to knowledge, training, and experience.
PCA
Tempest
09.2012 - 11.2016
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Live-in 24/7 caregiver.
- Responsible for the proper care of feeding tube site.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient condition to medical professionals promptly.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Administered medications as prescribed, preventing adverse reactions or complications.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Assisted in transferring patient to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Supported the physical therapy process by guiding patients through prescribed exercises under therapist supervision.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Coordinated transportation services for medical appointments or other necessary outings for patients who required assistance outside of the home setting.
- Enhanced patient mobility by assisting with transfers, ambulation, and range of motion exercises.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
- Prevented bedsores through regular repositioning and skin assessments of at-risk patients.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Managed challenging behaviors in dementia patients using de-escalation techniques, creating a calm atmosphere within the care setting.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
Education
High School Diploma -
Milford High School
Milford, MA05.1984
Skills
- Environmentally Controlled Storage
- Materials Sorting
- Quality Assessment and Assurance
- Pallet Jack Operation
- Adaptable to change
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Wrapping and boxing
- Fragile item handling
- Truck loading and unloading
- Warehouse environment safety
- Critical Thinking
- Stacking and Staging
- Willing to Learn
- Physical Strength and Stamina
- Maintaining equipment
- Relationship Building
- Warehouse Logistics
- Material Handling
- Decision-Making
- Lifting and sorting
- Warehouse Safety
- Heavy Lifting
- Hand Truck Operation
- Visual Inspection
- Problem-Solving
- Workplace Cleanliness
- Loading and unloading
- Attention to Detail
Worked landscaping on off hours.. Managed small landscape crew for jobs when required.
Managed crew to accomplish task required to fulfill customers wishes. Organized and coordinated a plan to accomplish objectives. Communicated with customers and built strong relationships. Formulated proposals for customers and worked with customers to ensure that all needs were met. Also worked with customers to ensure proposals would meet within financial restrictions. Operated and maintained various power equipment needed to execute the assignments and tasks associated with the many aspects of landscaping work.
Timeline
Package Handler
FedEx
11.2016 - Current
PCA
Tempest
09.2012 - 11.2016
High School Diploma -
Milford High School