Anthony Taylor
Summary
Highly dedicated, motivated, and result-oriented manufacturing warehouse professional with 13+ years of experience in receiving, stocking, picking, packing, and operating machinery. Proven track record in optimizing warehouse operations, maintaining accurate inventory levels, ensuring safety compliance, and exceeding production targets in fast-paced environments. Proficient in operating forklifts, pallet jacks, and other warehouse equipment while adhering to strict protocols. Collaborates effectively within teams to achieve organizational goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Stocking Associate
Walmart
10.2023 - 10.2024
- Efficiency unloading and stocked general merchandise, frozen, dairy, meat, and produce
- Operated walkie stacker and electric jack to optimize stocking processes
- Accurately prepared grocery pallets for the following day's truck
- Stocked designated items on shelves, end caps and displays.
- Managed time effectively during high-pressure situations such as peak shopping hours or holidays to maintain consistent service levels across all departments of the store.
- Maintained effective team member communication.
- Rotated stock correctly to prevent out-of-date products and removed aging items from main shelving to build special promotional displays.
- Promoted a positive shopping environment through friendly interactions with customers and providing efficient assistance when needed.
Bulk Cheese Handler
Great Lakes Cheese
11.2021 - 03.2023
- Prepared and cut bulk cheese product to meet customer specifications while adhering to company policies and GMP standards
- Operate cutting machinery and lifting equipment, including walkie stacker and electric jack
- Maintained a clean and sanitized work environment
- Reduced damaged goods by employing safe packaging methods and materials.
- Streamlined inventory management with meticulous organization and record-keeping procedures.
- Improved package handling efficiency by implementing proper lifting techniques and using equipment effectively.
- Boosted workplace safety by conducting regular equipment inspections, maintenance, and reporting any issues promptly.
- Demonstrated professionalism under pressure during high-volume periods while maintaining attention to detail in package handling tasks.
Machine Operator
Hamilton Plastics LLC
06.2017 - 10.2021
- Operate production lines, ensuring accurate dimensions and quality standards
- Conducted hourly checks and maintained proper documentation
- Overbag rolls, build boxes, and stack finished products
- Inspected materials for quality and quantity
- Troubleshoot and restart production lines when necessary
- Operate Forklift and electric jack to ensure steady production
- Trained new employees on proper machine operation, ensuring adherence to company standards and safety guidelines.
- Quickly shut down equipment in emergency situations following protocols.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Operated various types of machinery, contributing to the successful completion of diverse projects.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
Production Assembler
Yorozu Automotive
04.2016 - 04.2017
- Performed quality checks on parts according to established protocols
- Painted welds and completed suspension line checks
- Ensured correct placement of parts to maintain high quality throughout the assembly process
- Trained new assembly personnel on proper use of equipment.
- Participated in projects requiring assembly of large and small components.
- Completed tasks on time to meet quality and safety standards.
- Operated production machinery safely to reduce workplace accidents.
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Reviewed component quality to assess conformance with tolerances and remove unacceptable products.
- Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail while assembling intricate components, resulting in fewer defects and higher overall quality levels.
Machine Operator
Hamilton Plastics LLC
04.2011 - 04.2016
- Operate production lines, ensuring accurate dimensions and quality standards
- Conducted hourly checks and maintained proper documentation
- Overbag rolls, build boxes, and stack finished products
- Inspected materials for quality and quantity
- Troubleshoot and restart production lines when necessary
- Operate Forklift and electric jack to ensure steady production
- Trained new employees on proper machine operation, ensuring adherence to company standards and safety guidelines.
- Quickly shut down equipment in emergency situations following protocols.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Operated various types of machinery, contributing to the successful completion of diverse projects.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ft. Myers High School
Ft. Myers, FL05.2004
Skills
- Forklift Operation
- Pallet Jacks
- Material Loading and Unloading
- Machine Operation
- Machine Setup and Shutdown
- OSHA Guidelines
- Safety Standards Compliance
- GMP Adherence
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Warehouse Operations
- Heavy Lifting
Awards
Graduated with A and B honor roll with a 3.5 GPA.
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 10 staff members.
- Increased efficiency reduced order processing time, improved inventory accuracy, and optimized warehouse layout.
- Cost reduction Implemented cost-saving measures waste reduction.
- Safety Improvement reduced accident rates, enacted safety protocols, and Improved employee training.
- Quality assurance Improved product quality, reduced defects, and quality control measures.
- Team leadership successfully led a team, mentored new employees, and improved team morale.
- Problem solving resolved complex issues, applied process improvements, and exceeded performance metrics.
Certification
- Forklift Certification
- First Aid Certification
- MI Driver's License
- ServSafe Food Handler's Certification
- Warehouse Safety Certification
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Stocking Associate
Walmart
10.2023 - 10.2024
Bulk Cheese Handler
Great Lakes Cheese
11.2021 - 03.2023
Machine Operator
Hamilton Plastics LLC
06.2017 - 10.2021
Production Assembler
Yorozu Automotive
04.2016 - 04.2017
Machine Operator
Hamilton Plastics LLC
04.2011 - 04.2016
High School Diploma -
Ft. Myers High School