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Rasheed Ellison

Cypress ,TX

Summary

Qualified Deckhand as well as in the engine room. I’m skilled at keeping vessels running smoothly and equipment well-maintained. Coordinate efficient vessel transfers, deck cleaning and gear repair. Experienced in standing watch and assisting mates deckhands even in emergencies.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Deckhand Leader

Ingram Barge Company
Channelview, TX
05.2024 - Current

• pulling heavy lines, climbing onto and walking on barges.

• Building Tow

• House Keeping

• Stand watches underway and in port.

• Operate and maintain equipment and machinery.

• Help assist other deckhands And mates

• Help ensure the safety of other crew members.

• Grease and clean machinery

• Operate the engine room

• Making Fuel Transfers

• Changing Fuel Filters

• Changing Oil Filter

• Changing Water Filters

• Changing Air Filters

Oiler

Great Lakes
Morgan City
01.2023 - 02.2024
  • Filled oil and grease reservoirs according to machinery lubrication instructions
  • Kept working area clean, neat and orderly for maximum safety and team performance under tight deadlines
  • Pumped bilges and cleaned strainers, filters and centrifuges
  • Examined machinery for specified pressure and flow of lubricant, corrected common problems and notified engineering supervisor of serious concerns
  • Assisted engineers at port with maintenance and repair of engine room equipment and spaces
  • Swept, mopped, scrubbed and painted engine room
  • Read pressure and temperature gauges and recorded data in engineering log
  • Serviced vessel with fresh water, stores, shoreside power and water connections and replenishment of spare parts
  • Packed values, replaced gauge glass and completed other preventive maintenance
  • Logged watch operational activities, unusual occurrences and emergency signals
  • Attached hoses and operated pumps to transfer substances to and from liquid cargo tanks.

Deckhand

Great Lakes
01.2023 - 02.2024
    • Handled rigging on back deck at dock and offshore locations
    • Improved appearance and durability of vessels
    • Assisted captain with lookout work and navigational support
    • Managed daily housekeeping inside and outside of vessels
    • Supported strategies to maintain Coast Guard regulations and vessel operations policies
    • Unloaded barges, containers and ocean-going vessels at docks.

Warehouse Selector

YAYA Creations
Jacksonville
12.2021 - 01.2023
  • Reduced fulfillment errors by quickly picking items to the appropriate bins with RF scanners
  • Used equipment like pallet jacks and hand trucks to move heavy boxes
  • Checked inbound and outbound shipments for accuracy and to avoid mistakes
  • Looked over printed tickets or digital orders for item numbers and locations of merchandise
  • Was quick to unload deliveries from trucks
  • Processed incoming shipments after arriving by scanning boxes and envelopes and updating the systems
  • Labeled boxes, crates, and containers with accurate order information, destinations, and codes to reduce shipping errors
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve daily pick and pack goals
  • Organized warehouse shelves and racks to maximize space utilization
  • Prepared orders by processing requests, pulled materials from warehouse, packed boxes, and prepared shipments
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Warehouse Loader

S&P USA Ventilation Systems, LLC
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Worked with members of the sales team to keep track of inventory levels, complete accurate orders, and resolve item issues
  • Inspected supplies and product inventory for quality and quantity issues, returning unacceptable materials to vendors for replacements or refunds
  • Was in charge of replacing damaged or missing products in a timely and efficient manner
  • Kept all documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with the most recent data to avoid errors in processing or delivery
  • Inspected them for cleanliness and obstacles and removed cartons and boxes to keep work areas organized and hazard-free
  • Inspected packages and merchandise for damage and alerted vendors to request replacements as soon as possible
  • Packed and palletized items for shipment on outbound trailers
  • Kept warehouse clean with daily cleaning, organizing and sanitizing of high-touch surfaces
  • Moved levers or controls to operate forklifts, lifting beams with swivel-hooks and hoists to transport and load materials.

Metal Worker

Sunesta Awnings and Outdoor Comfort
01.2018 - 01.2018
  • Was in charge of coordinating and putting together ducts, hoods, and other sheet metal products
  • Reassembled locomotives and mechanical parts
  • Worked with twisted and damaged metal items to repair damages and restore appearance
  • Was a safe operator of hand and power tools, as well as heavy machinery
  • Read job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements
  • Operated hand and power tools and heavy machinery safely
  • Cut, ground and deburred frames and profiles
  • Painted and applied protective coatings to various parts.

Warehouse Associate

Fanatics
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Was in charge of organizing, palletizing, and transporting completed packages
  • Checked inbound and outbound shipments for accuracy and to avoid mistakes
  • Inspected supplies and product inventory for quality and quantity issues, returning unacceptable materials to vendors for replacements or refunds
  • Labeled boxes, crates, and containers with accurate order information, destinations, and codes to reduce shipping errors
  • Looked over printed tickets or digital orders for item numbers and locations of merchandise
  • Prepared orders for shipment by picking, packing, and labeling merchandise
  • Worked safely around moving machinery
  • Assembled orders and packed items for shipment, conveying orders to shipping personnel
  • Checked packages and merchandise for damage and notified vendors
  • Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.

Education

High School Diploma -

Samuel W. Wolfson High School
Jacksonville, FL
06.2017

Skills

  • Equipment Monitoring
  • Hazardous Materials Handling
  • Machine Operation
  • Engine Maintenance
  • Rigging
  • Vessel Inspection
  • Deckhand

Certification

TWIC

MMC

Timeline

Deckhand Leader

Ingram Barge Company
05.2024 - Current

Oiler

Great Lakes
01.2023 - 02.2024

Deckhand

Great Lakes
01.2023 - 02.2024

Warehouse Selector

YAYA Creations
12.2021 - 01.2023

Warehouse Loader

S&P USA Ventilation Systems, LLC
01.2021 - 01.2022

Metal Worker

Sunesta Awnings and Outdoor Comfort
01.2018 - 01.2018

Warehouse Associate

Fanatics
01.2017 - 01.2018

High School Diploma -

Samuel W. Wolfson High School