Matthew Charaba
Roy,WA
Summary
Experienced in filling orders in fast-paced warehouse environments. Knowledgeable about shipping, receiving and tracking procedures. Skilled in operating forklifts, pallet jacks and frequency scanners.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
FC Associate
Amazon
10.2023 - Current
- Followed procedures at all times for personal and team safety.
- Collaborated effectively with coworkers on initiatives focused on achieving measurable improvements in production quality and workflow.
- Maintained compliance with company safety policies and called violations to attention of management.
- Operated pallet jacks, forklifts and other heavy equipment to transport merchandise throughout facility.
- Scanned packages and boxes and moved to loading dock for shipment.
- Pulled orders quickly to maintain demanding productivity goals.
- Took on extra hours and shifts during busy periods to meet tight shipping deadlines.
- Printed labels, packaged boxes, and loaded into outbound containers.
- Kept work areas neat, clean and free from debris.
Landscape Construction Laborer
Cruz Urbina Landscapes
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Installed underground sprinkler systems to provide grass and gardens with adequate water supply.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Operated landscaping equipment with focus on safety and machine longevity.
- Installed stonework according to landscape design plan and client specifications.
- Transferred materials to designated areas using hand trucks, electric carts, and wheelbarrows.
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
- Demonstrated skilled use and maintenance of landscape tools and equipment.
- Collected and removed debris at job sites.
- Answered questions and addressed customer concerns according to rigorous timetables, supporting diverse lawn health and landscape development requests.
Chemical Process Operator/Loadback
Specialty Polymers Inc
08.2020 - 07.2021
- Operated chemical processing equipment successfully while adhering to company standards.
- Coordinated with other departments on timely delivery of raw materials for production.
- Successfully operated chemical reactors, pumps and centrifuges to produce commercial-grade products.
- Troubleshot equipment and process issues and restored optimum function to maintain production speed and meet quality goals.
- Entered data into batch ticketing system and checked information for accuracy.
- Communicated with supervisors and other personnel to review and discuss process changes.
- Implemented safety protocols and procedures for safe, efficient process operation.
- Followed safety processes and protocols while moving hazardous chemicals and operating heavy machinery to avoid and accidents.
- Stored, retrieved, mixed, and monitored chemicals used in production process.
Warehouse Associate/Shipping & Receiving
OBC Northwest Inc
10.2012 - 11.2018
- UPS shipping software & Oak Harbor Freight Lines LTL shipping experience
- Supervised loading of all company delivery vehicles
- Coordinated daily delivery routes for all company delivery vehicles
- Tracked & maintained warehouse inventory
- Provided leadership and guidance to other employees
- Operated forklift and other warehouse equipment.
Motor Transport Operator
United States Army
07.2007 - 07.2011
- Operated various types of wheeled vehicles
- Managed loading, unloading & safety of personnel being transported to various locations
- Supervised and inspected loading and unloading of cargo on vehicles and trailers;
- Identified, corrected or reported any vehicle deficiencies;
- Transportation of ammunition & other hazardous materials
Education
High School Diploma -
Graham-Kapowsin High School
Graham, WA2007
Skills
- Leadership
- Inventory Management
- Forklift operation
- Great organizational skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong work ethic
- Packaging
- Shipping & Receiving
- Warehouse Experience
- Order Picking
- Landscaping
- Irrigation
Timeline
FC Associate
Amazon
10.2023 - Current
Landscape Construction Laborer
Cruz Urbina Landscapes
08.2021 - 08.2023
Chemical Process Operator/Loadback
Specialty Polymers Inc
08.2020 - 07.2021
Warehouse Associate/Shipping & Receiving
OBC Northwest Inc
10.2012 - 11.2018
Motor Transport Operator
United States Army
07.2007 - 07.2011
High School Diploma -
Graham-Kapowsin High School