Thoreau Wlaschin
Marion,IA
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with experience at FedEx, excelling in package handling and team collaboration. Proven ability to enhance efficiency through effective sorting techniques and maintain safety standards. Strong problem-solving skills and physical stamina contribute to achieving high productivity in fast-paced environments. Adaptable and committed to continuous improvement.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Package Handler
FedEx
Cedar Rapids, IA
05.2026 - Current
- Loaded and unloaded packages from trailers, maintaining safe handling and sorting accuracy.
- Scanned barcodes to verify routing, tracking, and delivery status.
- Sorted packages by destination, prioritizing time-sensitive shipments for timely processing.
- Inspected packages for damage, reporting irregularities to maintain shipment integrity.
- Followed safety procedures and lifting guidelines to reduce workplace incidents.
- Followed safety regulations to maintain safe work environment.
- Improved package handling efficiency by implementing proper sorting and organizing techniques.
- Assembled, sealed, and loaded packages into correct trucks.
- Contributed to increased productivity by working effectively in high-pressure situations.
- Supported team morale by fostering positive communication and collaboration among coworkers.
Retail Worker
Goodwill
Marion, IA
07.2021 - Current
- Assisted customers with purchases, product locations, and service questions.
- Processed sales transactions accurately using POS system and cash-handling procedures.
- Sorted, priced, and tagged donated merchandise for sales floor readiness.
- Stocked shelves and organized merchandise to maintain clean, accessible displays.
- Inspected items for quality, removing damaged or unsellable goods.
- Maintained fitting rooms, sales floor, and checkout areas to support store standards.
- Supported donation processing, loading, and backroom organization during busy periods.
- Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.
- Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks, and bins for optimal appearance.
- Demonstrated strong communication skills when collaborating with fellow employees or assisting customers with inquiries or concerns.
- Maintained a clean and organized sales floor, enhancing the overall shopping experience for customers.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts, and printed receipts to ring up customers.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
Education
High School Diploma -
LinnMar
Marion, IA05.2022
Skills
- Heavy lifting
- Team collaboration
- Warehouse safety
- Package unloading
- Packaging
- Adaptable to change
- Loading and unloading
- Stacking packages
- Truck loading and unloading
- Sorting packages
- Label reading
- Maintaining equipment
- Pallet jack operation
- Willing to learn
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Physical strength and stamina
- Safety precautions
- Decision-making
Timeline
Package Handler
FedEx
05.2026 - Current
Retail Worker
Goodwill
07.2021 - Current
High School Diploma -
LinnMar