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Matthew Charaba

Summary

Process Assistant experienced in identifying and coordinating process improvement initiatives that incorporate best practice and standards. Resourceful and dedicated team member with high attention to detail and strong organizational skills. Handles multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Adept at supervising & motivating associates to achieve short & long term goals.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Process Assistant

Amazon.com
10.2024 - Current
  • Support and work in the department as required
  • Help support daily management of department duties, including allocating labor, leading meetings, assigning job duties, and communicating with internal and external suppliers
  • Provide vacation coverage for Area Managers
  • Provide policy follow-up, attendance tracking (duties do not extend to discipline)
  • Tracking and reporting of ATS/labor hours
  • Assisting the floor as an associate resource, training associates and verifying SOP compliance
  • Ensure successful area performance, through tracking, reporting and feedback of associate performance
  • Participate in Operational Excellence initiatives in some capacity
  • Fill in as needed with production duties
  • Fully understand workflow and daily production goals
  • Reviewing and updating SOP as required
  • Assist in keeping work area clean and organized
  • Identify and address safety hazards within the work area
  • Coach associates to work safely at all times
  • Participate in safety initiatives
  • Refer all job injuries immediately to area manager

FC Associate

Amazon.com
10.2023 - 10.2024
  • 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;
  • Transported ammunition & other hazardous materials

Education

High School Diploma -

Graham-Kapowsin High School
Graham, WA
01.2007

Skills

  • Warehouse Experience
  • Shipping & Receiving
  • Forklift operation
  • Great organizational skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Strong work ethic
  • Leadership
  • Inventory Management
  • Complex problem solving
  • Process Improvement
  • Data Analysis
  • Ability to work under pressure

Timeline

Process Assistant

Amazon.com
10.2024 - Current

FC Associate

Amazon.com
10.2023 - 10.2024

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

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