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Lamar Melvin

Chicago,IL

Summary

Skilled full service shopper competent in handling high volumes of both listed and pre-organized orders. Expert in using shopping platforms to manage deliveries and optimize routes. Dedicated to achieving strong customer satisfaction scores and repeat business.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Full Service Shopper

Instacart
Chicago , IL
01.2021 - Current
  • Maintained positive relationships with grocery store personnel by being consistently professional and friendly.
  • Exceeded customer expectations consistently as evidenced by highest feedback ratings, frequent repeat customers, and increasingly high tips.
  • Completed pickup and shopping orders for customers within local area.

FC Associate

Amazon
Matteson, IL
02.2022 - 09.2023
  • Mastered complete production flow to allow effective service anywhere, troubleshot flow or machinery issues and strictly adhered to safety, quality and production standards.
  • Scanned incoming products with radio-frequency scanners and entered products into inventory management system for smooth stock tracking and customer order fulfillment.
  • Delivered products, as member of picking team, to next stage of process quickly and accurately and kept customer products flowing and warehouse humming.
  • Marked and labeled containers with accurate shipping information to prevent delays.
  • Promoted workplace safety and smooth production by keeping workspaces clean, organized, and free of hazards.

Traveling Material Handler

Union Pacfic Railroad
Chicago , IL
12.2015 - 06.2021
  • Unloaded cargo from trucks with mechanized equipment.
  • Utilized forklift to move inventory items.
  • Coordinated incoming and outgoing shipments and placement of materials to meet scheduling requirements.
  • Secured items in truck by strapping over protective padding.
  • Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
  • Implemented daily DOT pre-trip inspections to reduce risks or delivery delays.
  • Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
  • Worked well with dispatchers to communicate route and schedule changes.
  • Observed driving regulations and safety procedures, maintaining excellent safe driving record.

Flatbed Tractor Truck Driver

Empire Hard Chrome
Chicago, IL
05.2014 - 12.2015
  • Performed pre- and post-trip safety and maintenance checks to mitigate hazards.
  • Updated logs with timely and accurate information meet internal requirements and DOT recordkeeping demands.
  • Inspected trucks and trailers before and after trips and completed basic maintenance for optimal performance.
  • Coordinated with dispatch to receive updates, communicate efficient routes and convey delays.
  • Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.

Education

CDL School - Commercial Driving

Prairie State College
Chicago Heights, IL
06-2006

Skills

  • Efficient time management
  • Cash handling experience
  • Delivery Management
  • Hospitality and accommodation
  • Vehicle upkeep
  • Route planning and optimization

Timeline

FC Associate

Amazon
02.2022 - 09.2023

Full Service Shopper

Instacart
01.2021 - Current

Traveling Material Handler

Union Pacfic Railroad
12.2015 - 06.2021

Flatbed Tractor Truck Driver

Empire Hard Chrome
05.2014 - 12.2015

CDL School - Commercial Driving

Prairie State College
Lamar Melvin