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Dawuan Smith

Park Forest,IL

Summary

Work-oriented professional with a strong commitment to attendance and work ethic, driving success in diverse environments. Proven ability to learn quickly and build on skills to achieve personal and organizational goals. Experienced in both team-based and independent roles, consistently delivering accurate documentation and timely task completion.


I believe that hiring me can only improve the work already being done. That I can prove my ability and willingness to learn and move up within the company as well.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Fabrication Worker

Brennan Equipment
08.2024 - Current

At Brennan Equipment my position has me handling large steel to make the parts needed for the manufacturing process. I use critical math skills as well as a multitude of tools to ensure that I do my job correctly and in a time efficient manner. I am also lifting more than 60-70 pounds throughout the shift.


  • Operated various fabrication equipment proficiently, resulting in reduced downtime and increased productivity.
  • Upheld company standards for craftsmanship through consistent adherence to established guidelines for materials usage, tolerances, finishes.
  • Consistently met or exceeded production quotas through diligent work ethic and attention to detail.

Picker

Amazon
08.2023 - 02.2024

While working at this location my main job was to navigate a multitude of isles to find the items that appeared on my scanner. During a normal night I would be walking an upwards of 19+ miles a night during work.


  • Worked fast to meet assigned daily picking quotas.
  • Pulled orders quickly to maintain demanding productivity goals.
  • Expedited the picking process for faster order fulfillment using handheld scanners and inventory management software.
  • Verified proper labeling and identification on all orders before shipment.

Packer

Neovia
02.2023 - 08.2023

At this warehouse I was a packer but that also meant that I was operating a warehouse crane to pack many of the CAT parts that we shipped out. There was never an item that did not require it's usage and thus I became extremely proficient in its application during the work day.

  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Managed workload effectively under pressure during peak periods while maintaining focus on quality control measures.
  • Completed all assigned tasks promptly, adhering to strict deadlines while maintaining high-quality workmanship.

Unloader

Simos/Walmart
03.2022 - 12.2022

During my time at this warehouse my main responsibility was to unload trucks onto pallets and then move them to a separate area to be stored in the warehouse. I would have to mark in the system how many items I put on each pallet and ensure that proper records were kept for all of my work.


  • Assisted other team members in navigating large loads.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete unloading tasks in a timely manner, ensuring deadlines were met consistently.
  • Loaded packages onto pallets and into staging areas as directed.
  • Used barcode scanners and other technology to track and document cargo information.

Picker

Dollar Tree Warehouse
05.2021 - 02.2022

During my stay with this company I was tasked with sometimes climbing multiple floors to place items of different variety onto a conveyer to be sent throughout the warehouse and ultimately shipped off to stores. I had to keep track of multiple individual labels and ensure that all items had the necessary markers and notifiers on them for the other employees who had to handle them.


  • Worked fast to meet assigned daily picking quotas.
  • Pulled orders quickly to maintain demanding productivity goals.
  • Assisted in reducing product damage through careful handling of items during the picking process.
  • Kept accurate records of picked items to assist in inventory control and tracking.

Education

Highschool -

Crete Monee Highschool
Crete, IL
05.2019

Skills

  • Warehouse Crane Operation: During my employment time at Neovia I was a Packager which meant that I used a crane to package extremely heavy items
  • Computer Repair: I took a class for computer engineering and repair and during that time I learned how to assemble, disassemble, and repair both computers and laptops This is a skill that I have continued to hone since graduation
  • Communication: I have excellent conversational skills and always remain proper and collected during any confrontation or situation that I am presented with
  • Cleaning Skills: I am a person who values maintaining a clean work environment and believe that it contributes to being able to complete ones duties correctly and on time
  • Writing: Though I am still learning and improving upon this skill, I do have pronounced abilities when it comes to writing or typing documents I enjoy writing short stories and poems and am always looking for ways to improve my writing skills
  • Metal Fabrication: I have a experience in Fabrication in a warehouse and construction environment I am capable of the critical math needed to make sure that I have exact numbers and information for the things

Languages

English

Timeline

Fabrication Worker

Brennan Equipment
08.2024 - Current

Picker

Amazon
08.2023 - 02.2024

Packer

Neovia
02.2023 - 08.2023

Unloader

Simos/Walmart
03.2022 - 12.2022

Picker

Dollar Tree Warehouse
05.2021 - 02.2022

Highschool -

Crete Monee Highschool
Dawuan Smith