Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
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Duarte Costa

Gateshead , Newcastle upon Tyne,Tyne and Wear

Summary

A dedicated professional with a strong work ethic and exceptional digital skills, adept at managing inventory control and quality assurance. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and warehouse management systems, demonstrating expertise in product code recognition and dispatch document preparation. Known for teamwork, effective communication, and stress resistance, with a keen ability to multitask and embrace new challenges. Career aspirations include advancing in logistics and inventory management, leveraging skills in forklift operation and shipping procedures.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Picking operator

EporiFrut
Lisboa, Portugal
03.2022 - 09.2024
  • Achieved faster order processing times by prioritising urgent requests.
  • Daily filed purchase orders, pick lists, andlogs according to established procedures for proper reporting.
  • Completed paperwork accurately for efficient record keeping and tracking of dispatched goods.
  • Maintained clear communication lines with supervisors and co-workers to ensure seamless operations.
  • Kept work area clean and tidy, resulting in a safer working environment.
  • Stacked and organised freight at specified areas using boards or pallets.
  • Followed precise orders to assist with the continuous flow of goods coming in and out of the distribution centre.
  • Tracked storage locations within warehouses, maintaining smooth-running retrieval operations.
  • Conducted quality assessment before transporting goods, assessing for breakages or imperfections.
  • Operated forklifts to lift and move heavy cargo to designated areas.
  • Maintained employee safety through observation of surroundings when moving cargo.
  • Filed purchase orders, pick lists and daily logs according to established procedures for proper reporting.
  • Followed moving and handling procedures to minimise therisk of injury when lifting and carrying weights of up to 20kg.
  • Checked quality of products and packaging to meet high standard.
  • Minimised product damage, ensuring goods were correctly handled and stored to task specifications.
  • Uploaded shipment data by completing paperwork, tagging boxes and scanning barcodes.
  • Processed orders using handheld scanners with speed and precision.
  • Wrapped and moved pallets and stock, adhering to safety regulations for continued best practice.

SPECIALIZED REPAIR OPERATOR, CTDI

CTDI
Vialonga, Portugal
04.2020 - 01.2022

- Analysis and repair of portable ATM’s (Changes/repairs to the parts that are broken
or malfunctioning);
- Micro-welding in motherboard components;
- Formatting and its installation with a variety of bank software;
- Picking and its quality control;
- Organizing, cleaning, and inventory counting;
- Ordering the parts that are needed for the repairs.

  • Attended callouts for machine maintenance and repair work to resolve malfunctions quickly.
  • Maintained a clean and safe work environment for maximum productivity.
  • Documented daily operations accurately, assisting in record keeping.
  • Identified and resolved technical issues, improving overall functionality.
  • Provided technical support to colleagues, fostering a cooperative work environment.
  • Handled and sorted materials correctly, minimising waste generated.
  • Achieved production targets with excellent planning and machine operation.
  • Consistently demonstrated best practices and conformance to company standards and safety regulations.
  • Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to specifications.

Food production operator

FIMA
Povoa santa Iria, Portugal
02.2018 - 05.2019

- Pallet assembly with the finishing product and respective entrance in the warehouse;

  • Supported production operations with continuous supplies at workstations and assisted with machine loading.
  • Kept records of inventory for better stock management.

- Cleaning and organization of the area and production machines.

  • Worked on packaging tasks to ensure product protection during transit.
  • Monitored quality control processes to ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Improved safety standards through strict adherence to regulations.
  • Ensured product quality by conducting regular checks and adjustments.
  • Accurately labelled and packaged items.
  • Carried out picking and packing to production requirements, maintaining department dispatch speed.
  • Operated various machinery to produce and store products.
  • Ensured full compliance with health and safety regulations, including appropriate use and disposal of hazardous substances.
  • Covered shift breaks and other production areas to minimise disruptions.
  • Palletised completed products and staged items in assigned areas to support timely shipping.
  • Cross-trained on different stations to assist with production needs.
  • Moved outgoing items from the staging area to waiting lorries for transport to distribution hubs or customer locations.
  • Stored supplies strategically for easy accessibility.
  • Collected finished work at the end of production lines and moved to locations for storage or shipping.

Education

Higher National Diploma - Operating Systems (Installation); - Local Networks; - Software

MICROSOFT ACADEMY IEFP, ALVERC
Portugal
01.2020 - 07.2020

High School Diploma - - Hardware/ Programming (C/C++, JAVA, CSS E Unity)

High School Gago Coutinho
Portugal
07.2015 - 06.2018

Skills

Teamwork;
Organization capacity
Good communication skills
Strong digital skills
Strong and fast learning capacity
Stress resistance
Always open to new challenges

  • Shipping procedures familiarity
  • Forklift operation awareness
  • Warehouse management system usage
  • Multi-Tasking capability
  • Strong work ethic

Affiliations

  • • Gym/Fitness: - Training since 2020(Calisthenics, and ”bodybuilding/Weight Lifting”); - Some knowledge in exercises/techniques, diet/nutrition. -
  • Car Mechanic: -Fast Services; -Car Detail.

Languages

English
Fluent
Portuguese
Native
Spanish
Upper intermediate

Timeline

Picking operator

EporiFrut
03.2022 - 09.2024

SPECIALIZED REPAIR OPERATOR, CTDI

CTDI
04.2020 - 01.2022

Higher National Diploma - Operating Systems (Installation); - Local Networks; - Software

MICROSOFT ACADEMY IEFP, ALVERC
01.2020 - 07.2020

Food production operator

FIMA
02.2018 - 05.2019

High School Diploma - - Hardware/ Programming (C/C++, JAVA, CSS E Unity)

High School Gago Coutinho
07.2015 - 06.2018
Duarte Costa