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Raekwon Dumas

Detroit,MI

Summary

Dynamic team player with a proven track record at Amazon, adept in warehouse safety and fostering teamwork. Excelled in critical thinking and relationship building, significantly enhancing team efficiency and safety compliance. Trained new hires, leading to a more knowledgeable workforce, while consistently meeting demanding productivity targets. Enthusiastic Amazon associate willing to take on any task to help organization's mission succeed. Pleasant, hardworking and reliable with great interpersonal skills.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

FC Associate I, L1

Amazon
10.2023 - Current

Stow/Ship dock

  • They must determine if that item can fit inside a size 6,9,11,14,18 pod
  • Stow the item once they find out what pod it fits in
  • measuring items to determine the sized of the item
  • putting items in the right-sized pod
  • not over-stuffing bins
  • putting items in empty bins
  • clearing jammed conveyor belts
  • Make sure you are using 3 points of contact when on the stairs
  • stowing items the right way to avoid back pain
  • stacking boxes on a pallet in the t method
  • Make sure you are wrapping the pallets every three rows
    not stacking the boxes past 6 ft
  • when lines are full, make sure you are not stacking boxes on top of each other
  • Maintained compliance with company safety policies and called violations to attention of management.
  • Followed procedures at all times for personal and team safety.
  • Volunteered to assist with projects, demonstrating willingness to learn new tasks and increase skill levels.

Saw Operator

48forty Solutions
03.2023 - 10.2023
  • Set up and calibrated machinery to meet specific production requirements.
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping by documenting material cuts, machine adjustments, blade changes, and general maintenance activities in daily logs.
  • Documented counts and sorted finished work to promote easy access for shipping or additional processing.
  • Supported a positive work environment with strong communication skills, effectively collaborating with team members on shared tasks.
  • I operated heavy equipment such as hand saws, band saws, nail guns, and forklifts.
  • Being a saw op involves a lot of hand-eye coordination and safety practices.
  • Teamwork played a significant role as a band saw op, working close and trusting your coworkers with your life.
  • As a saw op, we broke down pallets, measured the wood, and rebuilt pallets according to business needs.
  • Making sure we meet deadlines based on business needs
  • Ensure that we always check the equipment at the beginning and end of the shift.

FC Associate I, L1

Amazon
11.2019 - 05.2020

Pick/Pack

  • Pick items from pods. Once picked, put items inside the tote
  • Make sure you are grabbing the right item from the right pod
  • Picking at 350 items every hour
  • Following safety guidelines
  • Clearing jammed stations
  • Scanning the right barcode
  • Putting damaged items in an amnesty box
  • Packing items in the right box
  • Grabbing the right items from the right chute
  • Not over packing the box
  • Followed procedures at all times for personal and team safety.
  • 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.
  • Supported warehouse supervisors in daily operations management, meeting deadlines consistently without compromising quality standards.
  • Assisted in training new hires, leading to a more knowledgeable and efficient workforce.
  • Maintained tidy and clean work areas to promote optimal productivity and safety standards.
  • Followed orders precisely for correct items, sizes and quantities.
  • Used appropriately sized boxes to pack products with care, minimizing shifting and damage during transport.
  • Moved pallets to and from trucks and around warehouse with forklifts to stay on top of demanding schedules.
  • Labeled boxes, crates and containers with accurate order information, destinations and codes to minimize shipping errors.
  • Maintained clean and organized workspaces, adhering to health and safety regulations while maximizing productivity.
  • Moved merchandise using forklifts, pallet jacks and hand trucks.

Lead Sales Associate

Dollar General Store
01.2019 - 11.2019
  • I was a lead sales associate at Dollar General and had many responsibilities. I was in charge of opening and closing the store.
  • I help associates count cash at the beginning and end of each shift.
  • I trained new employees to run the registers and stock shelves, do money drops, and adequately handle rude and thieving customers.
  • I was the store's main cashier. I was driven to this position by my respect for customers and my desire to ensure that they always left with a smile.
  • I stocked shelves when training new employees or helping my manager rearrange or redecorate the store for the holidays. I had to ensure that all the other associates were stocking the items in order, from frozen foods to cosmetics.
  • Handled cash register operations and customer transactions to process payments.
  • Processed and stocked merchandise in accordance with store standards.
  • If any associates had problems, they contacted me if my manager was away.
  • Served customers with knowledgeable, friendly support at every stage of shopping and purchasing.
  • Greeted customers and offered assistance with selecting merchandise, finding accessories and completing purchases.
  • Trained, coached, and mentored new sales associates for maximum performance.
  • Managed inventory effectively, minimizing stock-outs and overstock situations.
  • Maintained store visual standards by setting up window and interior displays to merchandising guidelines.

Education

High School Diploma -

Way Academy
Detroit, MI
05-2018

Skills

  • Warehouse Safety
  • Relationship Building
  • Product Packaging
  • Hand-Eye Coordination
  • Order ticket reading
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Attention to Detail
  • Time Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Motivated Team Player
  • Safety processes and procedures
  • Staff Training

Timeline

FC Associate I, L1

Amazon
10.2023 - Current

Saw Operator

48forty Solutions
03.2023 - 10.2023

FC Associate I, L1

Amazon
11.2019 - 05.2020

Lead Sales Associate

Dollar General Store
01.2019 - 11.2019

High School Diploma -

Way Academy
Raekwon Dumas