Richard Carmichael
Mandeville,LA
Summary
Dedicated Warehouse Associate with a strong focus on packaging, labeling, and barcode scanning. Proven ability to train new associates and contribute to successful warehouse openings.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Associate
Amazon
Memphis, TN
08.2019 - 12.2024
- Prepared orders for shipment by picking, packing, and labeling merchandise.
- Worked safely around moving machinery.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve daily targets and complete tasks efficiently.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 50 pounds.
- Helped open a new warehouse in Olive Branch, MS in 2020.
- Helped open a new warehouse in Forney, TX in 2021.
- Trained new associates on safety protocols and operational procedures to promote workplace safety.
- Assembled orders and packed items for shipment, conveying orders to shipping personnel
- Displayed adaptability by taking on various roles within the warehouse as needed, including receiving, shipping, or inventory control duties.
- Increased accuracy in order picking by utilizing electronic scanning devices and following established procedures.
- Consistently met or exceeded productivity targets while maintaining high standards for quality and safety.
- Assisted in training new hires, sharing best practices and providing support for their integration into the team.
- Completed regular cycle counts to maintain accurate inventory records.
- Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
Sterile Processing Technician
United States Army
Bethesda, MD
08.2013 - 08.2017
- Operated sterilization equipment to ensure compliance with safety standards and protocols.
- Inspected, assembled, and packaged surgical instruments for optimal readiness and efficiency.
- Trained new personnel on sterile processing techniques and best practices for instrument handling.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to address immediate instrument needs during procedures.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
- Reduced risk of infections by maintaining a clean and sterile environment within the processing area.
- Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
- Recorded biologicals and test results.
- Corrected instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and instrument tracking systems.
- Handled and disposed of sharps, biohazards and other hazardous materials in accordance with established protocols.
- Inspected, assembled, and packaged surgical instruments for use in medical procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mt Si. High School
Snoqualmie, WA06.2012
No Degree - General Studies
Bellevue College
Bellevue, WASkills
- Packaging and labeling
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Team collaboration
- Pallet jacking
- Picking and packing
- Barcode scanning
Timeline
Warehouse Associate
Amazon
08.2019 - 12.2024
Sterile Processing Technician
United States Army
08.2013 - 08.2017
High School Diploma -
Mt Si. High School
No Degree - General Studies
Bellevue College