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Work History
Education
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Demitri Benton

Womelsdorf,PA

Summary

Organized professional with superior work ethic and team player attitude. Exceptional quality control and inspection abilities. Commended for honesty, hard work and positive attitude. Comfortable standing for long periods of time and safely lifting heavy loads. Receives and delivers goods in fast-paced warehouse settings. Diligently moves materials with organized approaches and safe equipment operations skills. Team-oriented and efficient in meeting challenging daily demands.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Warehouse Associate

Amazon
Reading, PA
04.2021 - 08.2024
  • Received and processed incoming shipments, verifying accuracy of items against purchase orders.
  • Unloaded materials from trucks using forklifts and pallet jacks.
  • Packed goods for shipment in accordance with customer instructions.
  • Labeled containers correctly for product identification purposes.
  • Assembled customer orders from stock ensuring that the correct number and types of products were picked accurately.
  • Prepared parcels for shipping in an efficient manner utilizing appropriate packing materials to protect goods during transit.
  • Ensured compliance with established safety procedures when operating machinery or performing physical tasks within the warehouse environment.
  • Inspected returned merchandise for damage or defect before restocking shelves or returning it back to suppliers and vendors.
  • Conducted regular maintenance checks on all warehouse equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks.
  • Communicated effectively with team members on matters related to work assignments.
  • Examined packages and goods for damage and notified vendors of replacement needs.
  • Assisted coworkers with special projects to learn new tasks while gaining additional responsibilities.
  • Received merchandise into warehouse, relocated products using forklifts and pallet jacks and processed orders for shipment.

Tire Technician

Mavis Tire
Reading , PA
02.2020 - 04.2021
  • Inspected tires for defects and wear, measured tread depth and determined need for replacement.
  • Replaced worn tires with new ones of the same size and type.
  • Balanced wheels using electronic machines to ensure even tire wear.
  • Repaired punctures in tubeless tires by patching or plugging holes with rubber materials.
  • Rotated tires and reset tire pressure monitoring systems.
  • Removed old tires from rims using specialized tools such as bead breakers and tire irons.
  • Cleaned wheel rims before installing new tires to ensure proper adhesion of new rubber.
  • Aligned vehicle wheels according to manufacturer specifications.
  • Checked tire inflation pressure on a regular basis and adjusted air pressure if needed.
  • Performed minor repairs, such as valve stem replacements, on customer vehicles' tires.
  • Examined tire sidewalls for signs of damage or excessive wear due to improper alignment or overloading of vehicle.
  • Maintained cleanliness of work area at all times, including disposing of used parts properly in accordance with safety regulations.
  • Provided advice to customers regarding proper maintenance of their vehicle's tires.
  • Tested batteries, brakes, shocks, struts, suspension systems, exhausts system components and other parts related to tire installation process.
  • Adhered to all safety procedures when operating equipment such as lifts and hoists.
  • Maintained inventory levels of supplies needed for daily operations.
  • Performed basic maintenance tasks such as oil changes, brake jobs and filter replacements.
  • Repaired and plugged vehicle tires to help customers avoid purchase of new tires.

Tire Technician

National Tire and Battery
Reading, PA
11.2018 - 02.2020
  • Inspected tires for defects and wear, measured tread depth and determined need for replacement.
  • Replaced worn tires with new ones of the same size and type.
  • Balanced wheels using electronic machines to ensure even tire wear.
  • Repaired punctures in tubeless tires by patching or plugging holes with rubber materials.
  • Rotated tires and reset tire pressure monitoring systems.
  • Removed old tires from rims using specialized tools such as bead breakers and tire irons.
  • Cleaned wheel rims before installing new tires to ensure proper adhesion of new rubber.
  • Aligned vehicle wheels according to manufacturer specifications.
  • Checked tire inflation pressure on a regular basis and adjusted air pressure if needed.
  • Performed minor repairs, such as valve stem replacements, on customer vehicles' tires.
  • Examined tire sidewalls for signs of damage or excessive wear due to improper alignment or overloading of vehicle.
  • Assisted customers in selecting appropriate types of tires based on their driving needs.
  • Maintained cleanliness of work area at all times, including disposing of used parts properly in accordance with safety regulations.
  • Tested batteries, brakes, shocks, struts, suspension systems, exhausts system components and other parts related to tire installation process.
  • Adhered to all safety procedures when operating equipment such as lifts and hoists.
  • Maintained inventory levels of supplies needed for daily operations.
  • Performed tire rotations, mounts, and balancing on vehicles.

Cashier

Bj's Wholesale Club
Reading, PA
11.2017 - 06.2018
  • Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
  • Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
  • Counted money in cash drawer at the beginning of shift to ensure that amounts were correct and have sufficient change.
  • Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
  • Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
  • Answered customer inquiries regarding store policies and procedures.
  • Processed returns and exchanges of merchandise in accordance with store policies.
  • Balanced daily transactions on a computerized point-of-sale system.
  • Conducted price checks for special orders or discounts as requested by customers.
  • Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
  • Ensured compliance with all safety regulations within the store environment.
  • Provided excellent customer service while promoting loyalty programs to increase sales potential.
  • Reconciled transactions at end of shift using appropriate forms and reports to verify accuracy of transactions.
  • Identified discrepancies between actual count and register balance; made corrections accordingly.

Dining Associate

Country Meadows Retirement Communities
Reading, PA
11.2016 - 07.2017
  • Assisted with setting up dining areas prior to meal times.
  • Served meals to customers in a timely manner.
  • Ensured that all customer requests were met in a friendly, professional manner.
  • Delivered drinks and refills as needed during meals.
  • Cleared tables after guests finished their meals.
  • Maintained cleanliness of dining area by wiping down tables between seating changes.
  • Responded promptly to customer complaints or inquiries regarding service or food quality issues.
  • Assisted with closing duties such as cleaning dishes, sweeping floors, restocking shelves.
  • Inspected dining area on a regular basis to ensure compliance with health regulations.
  • Kept track of inventory levels of food items and ordered additional supplies when necessary.
  • Worked collaboratively with other members of the waitstaff team to provide exceptional service.
  • Assisted other departments such as catering or banquet services when needed.
  • Completed prepping, cleaning and other kitchen duties to support cooks.
  • Stored perishable food items in freezer or refrigerator to protect from spoilage.
  • Stored food in designated areas following wrapping, dating, food safety and rotation procedures.
  • Greeted guests with friendliness and professionalism.
  • Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume work shifts and fast-paced operations.

Education

High School Diploma -

Reading Muhlenberg High School
Reading, PA
06-2017

Skills

  • Product verification
  • Order Picking
  • Assembly and production
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Inventory counting
  • Barcode scanning
  • Wrapping and boxing
  • Loading and unloading
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Packaging and Labeling
  • Pallet Jack Operations

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual

Affiliations

  • BMX Riding
  • Boxing
  • Reading
  • Writing, still learning more!

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Warehouse Associate

Amazon
04.2021 - 08.2024

Tire Technician

Mavis Tire
02.2020 - 04.2021

Tire Technician

National Tire and Battery
11.2018 - 02.2020

Cashier

Bj's Wholesale Club
11.2017 - 06.2018

Dining Associate

Country Meadows Retirement Communities
11.2016 - 07.2017

High School Diploma -

Reading Muhlenberg High School
Demitri Benton