Dquan Kennedy
Gisborne
Summary
Proven to excel in high-pressure environments, I leveraged my strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail at Mr Apple New Zealand to enhance packing efficiency and team collaboration. With expertise in quality control and a commitment to safety protocols, I consistently achieved and surpassed productivity targets, contributing significantly to workplace safety and customer satisfaction.
Overview
2024
2024
years of professional experience
Work History
Packer/Stacker
Mr Apple New Zealand
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, promoting safety and productivity.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Maintained neat and organized work area to safeguard items and comply with cleanliness standards.
- 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.
- Ensured timely completion of orders through effective time management and multitasking skills.
- Enhanced packing efficiency by implementing proper techniques and ensuring correct product placement.
- Improved team collaboration through effective communication and coordination with coworkers.
- Inspected items to identify discrepancies and damages and reported to supervisor.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve daily goals and meet company objectives.
- Trained new employees on proper packing and labeling techniques and to apply best practices.
- Supported training efforts for new team members, sharing knowledge of best practices for successful packing operations.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to various packing procedures for different types of products, meeting specific client requirements.
- Contributed to customer satisfaction by securely packaging fragile items to prevent damage during shipment.
- Supported warehouse operations by efficiently moving materials to designated areas using pallet jacks or hand trucks.
- Conducted quality control checks, ensuring all outgoing packages met company standards.
Grocery Assistant
Pak N Save Safeway
03.2023 - 03.2023
- Checked aisles for spills to complete quick clean-up.
- Assisted team members with special projects or additional tasks as required, fostering a cooperative work environment.
- Aided in maintaining accurate inventory levels through regular counts and timely restocking efforts.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks efficiently and maintain optimal store conditions.
- Helped customers complete purchases by moving heavy items, collecting payments, and bagging purchases.
- Assisted customers in locating items within the store, streamlining their shopping experience.
- Rotated grocery products ensuring that expired or spoiled items were immediately removed and adhered to "first in, first out" rule.
- Supported merchandising initiatives by setting up displays and promotional materials, increasing product visibility and sales potential.
- Removed trash, swept, and mopped floors for professional appearance.
- Expanded knowledge of products offered, enabling more effective assistance to customers seeking guidance or recommendations.
- Conducted thorough cleaning procedures throughout the aisles floors and other public areas keeping the grocery space hazard free.
- Checked for outdated and overripe grocery items and removed from inventory.
- Maintained adequate product levels in check-out lines and end-cap displays by timely re-stocking of merchandise.
- Retrieved items for customers and verified prices.
- Blocked produce and culled damaged or spoiled pieces.
- Maintained cleanliness of store premises, ensuring a welcoming environment for shoppers.
- Enhanced store efficiency by assisting with inventory management and restocking shelves as needed.
- Managed the organization of products on shelves, ensuring proper rotation and adherence to plano grams for maximum visual appeal.
- Maintained current knowledge of shelf plano grams and end cap plans to merchandise products.
- Assisted customers by finding items quickly to boost store satisfaction rates.
- Used pallet jacks and hand trucks to move merchandise to sales floor for stocking.
- Stocked shelves and organized merchandise displays for easy retrieval.
- Cleaned and maintained store aisles and merchandise displays to provide customers with positive experience.
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
- Streamlined the organization of delivery pallets to enhance shelf and storage space utilization.
Scaffold Helper
Bay Scaffolding
02.2020 - 08.2020
- Assisted in loading and unloading scaffolding materials, ensuring proper transportation to and from job sites.
- Collaborated with team members to efficiently dismantle scaffolding when projects were completed.
- Maintained a clean work environment, organizing materials and tools for efficient scaffold construction.
- Supported colleagues during scaffold assembly, providing necessary assistance to guarantee project success.
- Assisted in assembling scaffolding structures for various projects, ensuring stability and compliance with regulations.
- Provided essential reinforcement for scaffolds by installing cross braces and guardrails as needed.
- Followed strict safety protocols while working at heights, minimizing risk of accidents on the job site.
- Enhanced scaffold safety by conducting thorough inspections and addressing potential hazards promptly.
- Communicated effectively with team members throughout each project, promoting smooth operations from start to finish.
- Reduced project completion time by quickly adapting to different types of scaffolding systems and setups.
- Utilized problem-solving skills to address challenges encountered during scaffold assembly or disassembly processes effectively.
- Disassembled scaffolding and equipment when projects were completed or after each shift according to strict schedules.
- Verified all scaffolding materials were stored safely and securely.
- Carried materials and equipment weighing up to Number pounds onto job sites in various climates and weather conditions.
- Assembled, erected and dismantled scaffolding structures to meet project needs.
- Assisted with tying off and securing scaffolding to building structures to optimize safety.
- Utilized ladders, small lifts and rope access systems to safely access hard-to-reach areas.
- Utilized problem-solving skills to troubleshoot and resolve issues with scaffolding structures.
- Inspected scaffolding for safety and structural integrity before each use.
Meat Process Worker
Silverfern Farms Finegand
07.2016 - 12.2018
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly adjusting to changes in work schedules or job assignments based on fluctuating production demands.
- Assisted in the training of new staff, providing guidance on proper procedures and equipment handling techniques.
- Increased overall productivity with thorough equipment maintenance, timely cleaning, and regular sharpening of tools.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by maintaining clear communication channels and promoting teamwork among colleagues.
- Enhanced product quality through consistent compliance with hygiene and sanitation regulations.
- Performed daily equipment checks, identifying potential issues and coordinating with maintenance staff for timely repairs.
- Conducted routine inspections of incoming raw materials, ensuring optimal freshness and quality before processing began.
- Maintained high standards for product presentation by consistently following company guidelines for packaging and labeling procedures.
- Supported team members in achieving daily production targets by collaborating effectively and sharing best practices.
- Adhered to all safety regulations, resulting in a reduced number of workplace accidents and injuries.
- Facilitated smooth workflow transitions between workstations, minimizing downtime and maximizing output levels.
- Complied with food safety, hygiene and sanitation regulations for safe food preparation.
- Adhere to safety and cleanliness standards and maintained equipment.
- Verified proper inventory levels, product quality, and freshness to prevent sale of spoiled products.
- Performed meat inspections and checked temperature environment to maximize food safety.
- Organized and maintained proper storage of carcasses in chillers in preparation for the boning department to retrieve bone and package for sale.
Education
Havelock Highschool
Havelock North, HKBCertificate - Sport And Recreation
Eastern Institute of Technology
Taradale, HKB03.2018
Skills
- Packing boxes
- Product packaging
- Warehouse safety
- Labeling
- Efficient packing
- Quality control
- Box assembly
- Safety protocols
- Quality inspection
- Box building
- Hand-eye coordination
- Labeling accuracy
- Product inspection
- Product organization
- Food safety regulations
- Quality assurance
- Product Inspections
- Equipment inspection
- Preventive Maintenance
- Tape gun usage
- Supply management
- Temperature control
- Strapping machines
- Material handling
- Product sorting
- Pallet jack operation
- Fragile item handling
- Product assembly
- Physical stamina
- Inventory management
- Workstation organization
- Pallet wrapping
- Product information documentation
- Packing equipment
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Flexible and adaptable
- Team collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Clear communication
- Heavy lifting
- Time management
- Task prioritization
- Storage organization
- Active listening
- Safety monitoring
- Team building
- Customer relations
- Hand tool use
- Packing optimization
- Inventory tracking
- Hand and power tool operation
Timeline
Grocery Assistant
Pak N Save Safeway
03.2023 - 03.2023
Scaffold Helper
Bay Scaffolding
02.2020 - 08.2020
Meat Process Worker
Silverfern Farms Finegand
07.2016 - 12.2018
Packer/Stacker
Mr Apple New Zealand
Havelock Highschool
Certificate - Sport And Recreation
Eastern Institute of Technology
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