MARK AKPAKA
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
Adaptable and detail-oriented professional with excellent communication skills and workflow prioritization. Aiming to leverage my abilities to successfully fill the vacancy at your company. Frequently praised as hardworking by my peers, I can be relied upon to help your company achieve its goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Shipping Specialist
Abbott
07.2023 - Current
- Picked orders manually in addition to use of warehouse equipment and devices.
- Used pallet jacks and dollies to load orders on to trucks.
- Packaged orders in preparation for shipping while adhering to packaging protocols.
- Inspected merchandise and sent damaged pieces to be replaced prior to shipping.
- Reviewed order data to verify transactions and shipping dates.
- Monitored scheduled shipment dates to achieve timely delivery and expediting as necessary.
Forklift/Shuttle Truck Driver
Owens Corning
02.2023 - 07.2023
- Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
- Used handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.
- Followed safety regulations and state laws governing vehicle operation.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
- Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE
Target Distribution
12.2021 - 08.2022
- Pulled, filled, packed and set up orders to prepare for delivery or pickup
- Loaded trucks to fill orders for transport
- Utilized computers and RF scanners to locate, document and transfer product
- Organized and transported pallets to warehouse locations to maintain organized inventory.
CORRUGATOR STACKER OPERATOR
WestRock
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Monitored machinery to detect and correct malfunctions like defective forming and gluing
- Stamped completed products with dates and other identifying information for correct storage and shipment
- Utilized downtime to perform routine tasks, preventing service delays
- Helped team complete assignments to meet goals.
SHIFT LEADER
Northern Refinery
07.2015 - 03.2020
- Managed operations during shift, with total awareness of activities of employees and customers
- Delegated tasks, communicated expectations and directed workflows to improve performance
- Drafted daily sales reports and accurately reconciled cash drawers
- Handled escalated complaints with swift acknowledgement, expert conflict-resolution and creative problem-solving.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Exercise Science
Augsburg University
Minneapolis, MNSome College (No Degree) - General Studies
Minneapolis Community & Technical College
Skills
- Shipping and receiving
- Labeling and stocking
- Packing
- Data entry
- Inventory tracking
- Quality Inspection
- Communication
- Organization
- Adaptability
- Safety-focused
- Forklift experience
Timeline
Shipping Specialist
Abbott
07.2023 - Current
Forklift/Shuttle Truck Driver
Owens Corning
02.2023 - 07.2023
WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE
Target Distribution
12.2021 - 08.2022
CORRUGATOR STACKER OPERATOR
WestRock
08.2021 - 11.2021
SHIFT LEADER
Northern Refinery
07.2015 - 03.2020
Some College (No Degree) - Exercise Science
Augsburg University
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Minneapolis Community & Technical College
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