Michael A. Young
Tacoma,WA
Summary
Seeking a position that allows me to utilize exceptional physical abilities, and technical skills further securing the success in my future workplace environment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Loss Prevention Specialist
Ross Dress for Less
Tacoma, WA
06.2024 - 09.2024
- Reduced shrinkage rates by regularly reviewing inventory counts and addressing discrepancies promptly.
- Responded swiftly to emergency situations within the store, ensuring customer and employee safety during incidents such as theft or disturbances.
- Performed regular audits of inventory levels, identifying discrepancies and taking corrective action where necessary.
- Assisted in the apprehension and prosecution of shoplifters, deterring future incidents.
- Facilitated strong communication between store staff and loss prevention team, fostering awareness and cooperation among all personnel.
- Enhanced store security through regular surveillance and monitoring activities.
Laborer- Temp
Smart Talent
Tacoma, WA
05.2021 - 02.2024
- Experience in stocking, forklift, driving, manufacturing
- Expanded skill set through continuous learning of new techniques, tools, and equipment related to laborer tasks.
- Maintained all safety protocols while working on job sites, including wearing personal protective gear
- Promoted a positive work environment by demonstrating strong teamwork and communication skills.
- Demonstrated flexibility with shifting responsibilities based on project needs, contributing to overall productivity levels.
- Operated heavy machinery, such as forklifts
- Supported construction projects by assisting with heavy equipment operations and manual labor tasks.
- Facilitated timely project completions by consistently meeting deadlines for assigned tasks.
Manufacturing Technician
Gardner and Gibson
Tacoma, WA
06.2016 - 05.2021
- Manufactured asphalt paper for roofing installation
- Operated machinery for distributing and cutting of ash wallpaper accurately
- Train new employees on machine, operation, safety procedures, and work instructions
- Operated production equipment using current work instructions and station manuals.
- Ensured compliance with company, policies, procedures, and regulation, pertaining to safety, quality control, and environmental protection
- Operated automatic assembly machines, including loading and unloading parts.
- Installed in calibrate new equipment in line with specifications.
Smart Talent (Pepsi Distribution Center)
06.2015 - 08.2015
- Packaged and repackaged products/ assembled as needed
- Performed other tasks needed in timely manner to maximize merchandise opportunities
- Maintained a clean and safe work area by ensuring that it is organized appropriately/Safetly
- Remove completed and/or defective products or materials, sort and arrange materials
- Stack packaged items in storage areas or on delivery pallets as required/needed
- Responsible for packaging integrity and quality checks on each order
- Put together sale displayed for products being advertised when needed
Bufflelen Door Factory
Terra Staffing
02.2015 - 05.2015
- Fabricates parts and assembles precut wood for use
- Manufactured styles and rails, operating on a variety of wood products with different measurements
- Maintains safe working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
- Conserves resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results
General Laborer
Labor Works
08.2013 - 02.2015
- Loading and delivering materials effectively/efficiently
- Using a variety of tools and machines effectively
- Concentrated on all specific tasks required
- Used both Computer skills, and estimating skills when needed
- Used Required technical knowledge needed
- Held responsibility for receiving, storing and ordering supplies
- Help ensure that warehouse is kept clean and safety codes are followed
- Used excellent customer service skills
- Established and maintained effective working relationships with other employees, officials, and all other members
- Physically counts inventory items to verify accuracy on a regular basis
- Worked in indoor/outdoor settings as needed
General Laborer
Sunrise Staffing
09.2012 - 12.2012
- Load or unload incoming/outgoing supplies
- Keep appropriate records as goods enter and leave warehouse
- Held responsibility for receiving, storing and ordering supplies
- Followed safety precautions to ensure a safe working environment
- Used excellent customer service skills
- Established and maintaining effective working relationships with other employees, officials and/all other members
- Find and stock trucks with incoming orders that need to be delivered
- Worked in Indoor/Outdoor settings as needed
Education
High school diploma -
Some college experience -
Skills
- Customer service oriented and able to deal effectively with complaints
- Detailed oriented, interpersonal skills
- A costume to different shiftwork
- Profound ability to communicate in personal and small group, situation to customers employees of the organization
- Familiar with warehouse, safety protocol and procedures
- Ability to perform duties accurately, and sufficiently
- Able to work in indoor/outdoor settings as needed
- Truck loading and unloading experience
- Equipment, maintenance experience
- Roofing, equipment, operation, forklift operation experience
- Loss prevention/security experience
Timeline
Loss Prevention Specialist
Ross Dress for Less
06.2024 - 09.2024
Laborer- Temp
Smart Talent
05.2021 - 02.2024
Manufacturing Technician
Gardner and Gibson
06.2016 - 05.2021
Smart Talent (Pepsi Distribution Center)
06.2015 - 08.2015
Bufflelen Door Factory
Terra Staffing
02.2015 - 05.2015
General Laborer
Labor Works
08.2013 - 02.2015
General Laborer
Sunrise Staffing
09.2012 - 12.2012