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Summary
Highly skilled and safety-conscious Warehouse Associate with 10+ years of experience, including hands-on experience in a fast-paced Amazon receiving environment. Expert in operating a one-man lift and other powered industrial equipment to perform high-level inventory management and maintenance tasks. Proven ability to uphold a perfect safety record, streamline receiving processes, and drive team productivity. Proficient in a range of technical skills, including WMS, RF scanners, and data entry. Proactive and safety-driven warehouse professional with success in a high-volume Amazon receiving environment. Demonstrated ability to enhance operational efficiency, ensure strict safety compliance, and consistently exceed productivity targets. Combines strong technical skills with an unwavering commitment to teamwork and attention to detail.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Amazon Associate
Amazon
03.2021 - Current
- Operated one-man lifts (also known as vertical mast lifts or personnel lifts) to elevate personnel and materials to designated work areas up to 50 feet high.
- Performed pre-operation inspections on the lift, verifying functionality and safety components, including hydraulics, brakes, tires, and controls, before each use and at the beginning of each shift.
- Conducted work zone inspections, identifying and mitigating potential hazards such as uneven surfaces, overhead obstructions, ensuring a safe work environment.
- Followed all safety regulations and company policies, including wearing appropriate fall protection (e.g., full body harness and lanyard) and adhering to weight and height limits to ensure safe operations.
- Adhere to strict safety protocols, including wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) like a safety harness and hard hat, and following manufacturer’s instructions for safe operation.
- Maintain awareness of surroundings and potential hazards like power lines, overhead obstacles, and uneven surfaces, exercising extreme caution when operating near them.
- Communicate effectively with other workers and ground personnel to ensure safety and coordinate movements.
- Performed routine maintenance checks on lift equipment to ensure proper functioning and compliance with safety regulations.
- Maneuver the lift through the warehouse, including tight spaces and elevated areas up to 40 feet high, while avoiding obstacles and pedestrians.
- Identified and reported any mechanical problems or malfunctions to the appropriate personnel for timely repair, ensuring continuous operational efficiency and minimizing downtime.
- Monitor and maintain intelligrated automated conveyor systems, ensuring continuous operation by identifying and resolving mechanical bottlenecks.
- Lowered the platform and returned the lift to its proper storage location after completing tasks, following company procedures for preventing unauthorized use.
- Delivering comprehensive training to new hires on various tasks, processes, and safety procedures within the fulfillment center.
- Facilitating effective communication between associates and management regarding training and development needs, concerns, or suggestions.
- Actively cleared complex jams across the conveyor network to prevent system downtime and meet aggressive hourly production targets.
- Provided basic technical support for automated systems, coordinating with maintenance teams when necessary to minimize operational delays.
- Representing Amazon’s values and culture to new hires and existing employees.
- Pick, pack, and ship customer orders with high accuracy and speed.
- Verify picked products against order sheets and inspect them for quality.
- Load packages onto trucks for shipment.
- Use technology to sort, scan, and prepare orders.
- Ensure timely shipment of orders.
- Prepare shipping documents and labels.
- Adhere to safety, quality, and productivity standards.
- Troubleshoot issues during fulfillment.
- Collaborate with team members to meet productivity goals and improve performance.
- Maintain a clean and organized workspace.
- Perform physical tasks such as lifting, pushing, standing, walking, bending, and reaching.
- Utilize equipment like carts and dollies to move items.
Education
High School Diploma -
Montclair Highschool
Montclair, CASkills
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Leadership
- Time Management
- Adaptability
- Customer Service
- Interpersonal Skills
- Analytical skills
- Computer Proficiency
- Data analysis
Timeline
Amazon Associate
Amazon
03.2021 - Current
High School Diploma -
Montclair Highschool