Elijah Graves

Work History

Transportation Area Manager

Amazon

04.2022 - Current

Manage other managers in a fast-paced environment
Sending and checking emails daily
Engagement with other sites within 150 miles
Creating labor plans and labor share if needed
Daily meetings and safety audits
Daily meetings with Sr's
Collaborated with Operations managers to plan and implement backhaul processes to meet third party backhaul goals.
Developed SLA's for carriers and logistics providers, meeting defined requirements through daily management and process improvements.
Goal setting
Scheduling CDL classes associates
Heavy Microsoft suite use including but not limited to Word, PowerPoint, Excel
Drove process improvement efforts and implementation of business processes and technical solutions.

Field Transportation Lead

Amazon

08.2021 - 04.2022

Building metrics
Creating break schedules
Leading a team in a face paced environment
Daily engagement with the team
Goal setting
Making sure the team understands the task of the day
Determined most effective mode and routing of materials to customer locations and company facilities.
Researched affordable transportation methods and performed safety audits on equipment.
Planned and oversaw third-party shipments, managing stakeholder relationships and contracted rates.
Trained new staff on job duties, company policies and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
Led warehouse improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.

Transportation Associate

Amazon.com

10.2019 - 08.2021

Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
Communicated with operators and other truck drivers in fleet to coordinate deliveries and materials handling.
Maneuvered trucks into loading or unloading positions and followed signals from loading crew to safely load and unload goods.
Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.

Amazon Fulfillment Associate

Amazon.com

06.2019 - 08.2021

Building walls of packages in a truck
Assisting the process assistant with jam clearing and directing associates
Becoming a Process Assistant
Running a total of 260 associates in one shift
Being on my feet for over 10 hours a day
Creating ideas and tasks for associates to get loads out on time
Received and reviewed new orders, located requested merchandise and promptly initiated processing.
Collaborated effectively with coworkers on initiatives focused on achieving measurable improvements in production quality and workflow.
Prepared and organized envelopes, packages, containers and pallets with correct merchandise counts.
Unloaded incoming trucks and properly staged inventory for processing.
Cross-trained new associates on picking and filling orders for warehouse products.
Maintained compliance with company safety policies and called violations to attention of management.

Hostler Driver

Amazon

06.2016 - 08.2019

Operated yard truck to move empty and loaded trailers safely throughout yard.
Completed daily equipment checks of fluid levels and monitored equipment for damage or leaks.
Conducted shipping functions to perform accurate loading from production lines.
Operated yard machinery, hydraulic trailer and forklift to move materials and maintain organization.
Completed pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate functionality determine repair needs.
Inspected tracks to identify faults such as broken rails or malfunctioning switches.
Followed current orders to smoothly couple, uncouple and switch rail cars.

Service Coordinator

Discount Tire

10.2018 - 06.2019

initiated contact with appropriate service providers to request referrals and followed up to confirm appointments.
Rotated, mounted and balanced tires on cars, trucks and vans.
Dismounted, mounted and repaired tires according to manufacturer specifications.
Maximized efficiency by coordinating changing and rotating of tires.
Evaluated fluid levels, battery functioning and vehicle leaks.
Assisted team by keeping shop tidy, clean and free of safety hazards.
Used shop machinery to balance tires and align vehicles for optimal performance.
Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Fry Cook/Prep Cook

Giant Eagle, Inc

02.2018 - 10.2018

Cleaned and maintained fryers and grills to keep appliances in working condition.
Operated large-volume cooking equipment such as grills, deep-fat fryers or griddles.
Operated fryers and grills by pouring oil and placing food items on surface to fry or grill.
Cleaned, stocked and restocked workstations and display cases.
Prepared food items such as meats, poultry and fish for frying purposes.
Stored food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent cross-contamination and spoilage.
Read food order slips or received verbal instructions to properly prepare and cook food.
Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
Checked each food item for freshness and provided feedback to kitchen supervisor for removal.
Washed, cut and prepared foods designated for cooking.

Retail Sales Associate

11.2016 - 01.2017

Cashing out customers
Cash handling
Stocking inventory
Recovery of items and placing them in the correct place
Closing store with the manager
Maintenance when the store was closed

Business Manager

Landscaper

11.2013 - 06.2015

Communicated with customers and vendors positively with particular attention to problem resolution.
Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
Kept all building areas and equipment functional and well-organized to promote business performance.
Achieved sales goals and increased revenue and profits through productive strategy development and organizational leadership.
Employed prompt decision-making and in-depth research to resolve issues.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Transportation Area Manager

Field Transportation Lead

Transportation Associate

Amazon Fulfillment Associate

Hostler Driver

Service Coordinator

Fry Cook/Prep Cook

Retail Sales Associate

Business Manager

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Associate of Science - Computer Science Cyber-Security

High School Diploma -

Skills

Additional Information

Timeline

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