Marcus Washington

Results-driven professional with a proven track record at Tyson Foods, excelling in material handling and inventory management. Recognized for enhancing efficiency through critical thinking and attention to detail. A collaborative team player with excellent communication skills, consistently meeting tight deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude and fostering a supportive work environment.

Sanitation - Jbs Foods - Cactus, TX

(2023-03 - 2023-11)

• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
• Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
• Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
• Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
• Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.

Order Selector - Affiliated Foods - Amarillo, TX

(2021-02 - 2023)

• Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
• Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
• Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
• Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
• Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
• Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
• Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
• Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
• Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
• Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
• Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
• Used pallet jack equipment to move product safely throughout warehouse.
• Maintained organized pick slots to support efficient order fulfillment.
• Staged completed orders for loading and verified shipment accuracy.
• Inspected items for damage, expiration, and proper labeling before packing.
• Retrieved products from warehouse aisles while following safety and quality standards.
• Selected customer orders accurately using RF scanner and picking list instructions.
• Reported inventory discrepancies and product issues to supervisors promptly.
• Followed work assignments closely to meet daily productivity and accuracy expectations.
• Exceeded daily performance metrics by consistently meeting or surpassing established picking goals and standards.
• Wrapped pallets in shrink wrap prior to loading.
• Improved order accuracy by diligently reviewing and verifying each picked item against the pick list.
• Increased productivity by quickly locating and picking items using a handheld scanner for barcode verification.
• Loaded shipments onto trucks with care, ensuring timely deliveries while minimizing damage to products during transit.
• Safely operated heavy machinery, such as forklifts and pallet jacks, to transport picked orders to the packing area.
• Participated in ongoing training sessions and workshops, staying up-to-date with industry trends and advancements for continued growth in the role.
• Aided in reducing backorders by keeping an open line of communication with purchasing department regarding low-stock items identified while picking orders.
• Contributed to a positive team atmosphere by maintaining a professional attitude and offering assistance to coworkers when needed.
• Boosted customer satisfaction through accurate order fulfillment, resulting in fewer returns due to incorrect items shipped.
• Promoted workplace safety through adherence to company guidelines when operating equipment, lifting heavy objects, and navigating within the warehouse space.
• Reduced errors in order fulfillment by conducting thorough quality checks before packing and shipping.
• Maintained inventory integrity by promptly reporting any discrepancies or damaged goods found during the picking process.
• Enhanced warehouse efficiency through precise organization and effective space utilization for easy retrieval of items.
• Optimized workflow by prioritizing tasks based on customer needs and deadlines, ensuring timely order completion.
• Demonstrated adaptability during peak seasons by willingly taking on additional responsibilities, such as packing and shipping tasks.
• Printed labels, packaged boxes, and loaded into outbound containers.
• Pulled orders quickly to maintain demanding productivity goals.
• Took on extra hours and shifts during busy periods to meet tight shipping deadlines.
• Picked and packed order items.
• Followed orders precisely for correct items, sizes and quantities.
• Moved merchandise using forklifts, pallet jacks and hand trucks.
• Maintained tidy and clean work areas to promote optimal productivity and safety standards.
• Operated equipment such as pallet jacks and hand trucks to move heavy boxes.
• Transported merchandise pallets to move in warehouse.
• Moved cardboard, plastic ties, and other debris from unboxing to trash.
• Kept warehouse areas free of debris and safe for employees with proper storage and maintenance of machinery, tools and supplies.
• Reviewed printed tickets or digital orders to get item numbers and merchandise locations.
• Reviewed order slips, picked products and staged merchandize to be shipped.
• Prepared and checked outbound shipments for accuracy.
• Worked with customers to pack items according to specific desires and requirements.
• Pulled merchandise from inventory storage and documented quantities to maintain accuracy.
• Labeled boxes, crates and containers with accurate order information, destinations and codes to minimize shipping errors.
• Coordinated efficient organization, palletizing and transportation of completed packages.
• Kept aisles clear and clean while restocking to prevent accidents and enable others to easily pass by.
• Stocked shelves to match planogram images and instructions.
• Promoted warehouse safety by reporting or resolving safety hazards and observing OSHA guidelines.
• Monitored packaging supply inventory and proactively requisitioned materials to avoid shortages.
• Kept work areas neat, clean and free from debris.
• Transported merchandise to sales floor and replenished out-of-stock and low-stock items.
• Disposed of damaged or defective items or coordinated returns to vendors for covered items.
• Used appropriately sized boxes to pack products with care, minimizing shifting and damage during transport.
• Stocked warehouse efficiently by comparing item numbers with storage locations.

Material Handler - Tyson Foods, Inc. - Amarillo, TX

(2020-06 - 2021)

• Loaded and unloaded materials using pallet jacks and forklifts to support production flow.
• Moved ingredients, packaging, and finished goods between receiving, storage, and shipping areas.
• Verified product labels, codes, and counts to maintain accurate inventory records.
• Supplied production lines with materials to prevent downtime and workflow interruptions.
• Assisted with cycle counts and stock rotation to support inventory accuracy and freshness standards.
• Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
• Staged materials for production lines to maintain continuous workflow and reduce delays.
• Maintained clean work areas and followed sanitation requirements for food processing operations.
• Maintained a safe work environment by following proper safety protocols and conducting regular inspections.
• Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
• Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
• Enhanced warehouse efficiency by organizing materials and implementing inventory management systems.
• Unloaded incoming shipments to verify accuracy of deliveries and check possible damages.
• Monitored warehouse to identify missing items, spills, and unusual activity.
• Implemented barcode system for inventory management, streamlining tracking process.

GED - Amarillo College