Antone Owens, Jr.
Memphis,TN
Summary
Resourceful professional in manufacturing and production environments known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in machinery operation, quality assurance, and safety protocols. Excel in teamwork, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring smooth operations and consistent output. Committed to maintaining workplace safety and meeting production targets through effective communication and organizational skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Material Handler
Randstad
Memphis, TN
01.2025 - 09.2025
- Operated forklifts to transport materials across warehouse facility.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments ensuring accurate inventory management.
- Organized and maintained stock in designated storage areas.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding material needs and issues.
- Managed work area cleanliness by following company guidelines for organization.
- Inspected materials for any damages or defects upon receipt.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline material handling processes.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure a secure work environment.
- Packed merchandise into boxes and containers in preparation for safe shipment.
- Reported any malfunctions or damages of material handling equipment promptly.
- Supported other warehouse personnel in completing tasks efficiently.
- Organized warehouse inventory according to warehouse plan.
- Assisted with physical inventories as needed by counting parts accurately and quickly.
- Maintained accurate inventory records of all received items.
- Managed warehouse receiving, storing and shipping.
- Disposed of debris and hazardous materials properly to avoid contamination.
Finisher
Smith+Nephew
Memphis, TN
08.2021 - 12.2024
- Coordinated employee training in safety and equipment operations.
- Followed established safety practices when using tools and equipment.
- Readied work areas by clearing and smoothing surfaces and adjoining structures.
- Maintained accurate records of production activities.
- Identified and helped resolve nonconforming product issues to support accurate order fulfillment.
- Achieved specified finishes by operating buffing, grinding and polishing machinery.
- Followed written machinery procedures consistently to achieve uniform results.
- Maintained work area safety and appearance, focusing on safety, organization and cleanliness.
- Reviewed pieces to assess compliance and note defects.
- Understood and complied with plant environmental, health and safety, environmental and OSHA regulatory requirements.
- Equipped machines to meet or exceed target production output with low scrap numbers.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Documented finishing procedures and results for quality control.
- Prepared for work to be completed by studying assembly instructions, blueprint specifications and part lists.
- Utilized hand tools and equipment for detailed finishing work.
- Prepared and treated surfaces before applying finishes.
- Set up and operated production machinery according to specific standards and protocols of company.
- Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments.
- Separated products according to weight, grade and size of material to produce final product.
- Conducted quality inspections of finished products for defects.
- Operated finishing machinery according to safety and efficiency standards.
- Assisted in the development of new finishing methods and techniques.
Warehouse Associate
Memphis Pool Supply
Memphis, TN, USA
08.2023 - 10.2023
- Packed and labeled merchandise to prepare for loading and shipment to customers.
- Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations.
- Kept shelves, workstations and pallet areas neat and tidy to maintain safe work environment.
- Moved boxes, containers and pallets with special-purpose equipment to meet demanding production targets.
- Packed materials and items in designated crates and boxes and properly sealed and labeled crates.
- Examined packages and goods for damage and notified vendors of replacement needs.
- Updated inventory and production information using warehouse management systems and scanner guns.
- Read computer-generated move tickets, put-away labels and delivery labels to properly move merchandise.
- Operated forklifts to fill or empty overhead spaces.
- Collected stock location orders and printed requests to maintain inventory control.
Lumper
Capstone Logistics LLC.
Memphis, TN
03.2021 - 06.2021
- Operated equipment such as platform rider electric pallet jacks, forklifts and overhead cranes daily to move loads.
- Loaded, unloaded and broke down freight to wood pallets for distribution to storage locations across warehouse.
- Attended to accident scenes to move freight from disabled vehicles to new trucks.
- Assisted assessment of finalized product development to maintain QC standards.
- Operated hand trucks, forklifts and scissor lifts.
- Completed product assembly according to standardized procedures.
- Unloaded incoming products off trucks, sorted items in staging area and transported items to final storage locations.
- Recognized defective material and reported issues to management to facilitate prompt resolution.
- Built and packaged products to comply with multiple work orders and deadlines.
- Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
Forklift Operator
DHL Supply Chain
Memphis, TN
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Transferred materials to and from warehouses, production lines and packaging lines.
- Sustained forklift functionality by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns and performing preventive maintenance.
- Communicated with team members to coordinate efficient and accurate movements.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
- Used equipment such as loaders, hand trucks, forklifts and cranes safely.
- Immediately reported any safety and quality issues to management.
- Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
- Complied with OSHA regulations, company policies and protocols to maintain safe and efficient operations.
- Divided and sorted product shipments received using account information and shipping labels.
Fulfillment Associate
Amazon
Memphis, TN
07.2020 - 12.2020
- Ensured packages were sealed properly.
- Communicated with teammates and supervisors about potential hazards and other issues to resolve together.
- Used scanners to track parcel information such as condition or receipt.
- Created reports on packaging activities on a frequent basis to ensure that packaging and delivery information is posted on company database.
- Cleared aisles, swept floors and reorganized inventory to keep warehouse neat and remove obstacles.
- Tracked movements with hand-held scanners and daily production sheets to keep records accurate.
- Attached documents, such as PO receipts, packing slips and bill of lading to outbound shipments.
- Verified all items were matched to sales checks correctly for packing and shipment at close of each day.
- Coordinated with other associates on day-to-day work activities to drive productivity and achieve operational objectives.
- Gathered and organized merchandise for distribution into appropriate envelopes, boxes or pallets.
- Assisted in the picking and loading process as required by business needs by efficiently picking and assembling orders.
- Operated handheld scanners to track merchandise throughout fulfillment process.
- Adhered closely to safety procedures in daily operations and reported hazards or accidents to management.
- Accepted, processed and filled orders quickly and accurately.
- Kept assigned work areas clean and orderly to promote efficiency and mitigate risk of accidents.
- Assembled boxes and stacked into columns for easy use by fellow packing and shipping team members.
- Placed products on conveyors for final wrapping and shipment.
- Packaged items with appropriate materials to prevent damage during shipping.
- Monitored aisles and floor areas for neatness and organization to enable forklifts to effectively operate throughout warehouse.
- Stacked, organized and palletized packages for efficient storage and movement.
General Construction Laborer
Flash Staffing
Memphis, TN
05.2019 - 07.2020
- Cleared and prepared work zones for construction crews.
- Cleaned facility, stocked shelves and unloaded shipments.
- Assisted with Flintco building structures for business, residential and commercial use.
- Removed debris and swept areas to maintain safe, clean work environment.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed by promoting appropriate utilization of materials.
- Managed inventory control to reduce project lags.
- Directed traffic around construction areas and obstacles to keep road crews safe.
- Directed traffic in work zones during road resurfacing and pothole patching to prevent accidents and worker injuries.
- Removed debris and cleaned workspaces after each shift to maintain job site.
- Identified safety issues and immediately notified foreman for remediation action.
- Maintained orderly work environment by removing trash and sweeping up debris.
- Collected and removed debris from work sites to maintain team productivity and minimize safety hazards.
- Used established signals to help equipment operators align, move and adjust machinery.
- Dug ditches and trenches at target locations and backfilled excavations.
- Protected crew and general public by keeping traffic away from dangerous locations.
- Removed waste and trash from job sites before, during and after shift completion to keep work areas clean and organized.
- Leveled earth around completed work to provide proper drainage, protect underground piping and ready ground for planned landscaping.
- Signaled equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery, equipment, and materials.
- Promoted team efficiency by consistently picking up trash, excess materials and tools.
- Helped establish accurate reference points and lines with skilled use of plumb bobs and sighting rods.
- Supported project planning by collecting and documenting measurements, marking installation points and cutting materials to desired sizes.
- Completed basic and semi-skilled work such as drilling and compressing dirt under direction of fully qualified carpenter.
- Dug trenches using backhoes to prepare ground for construction projects.
Package Handler
FedEx Express
Memphis, TN
07.2017 - 09.2017
- Ensured packages were sealed properly.
- Used scanners to track parcel information such as condition or receipt.
- Tracked movements with hand-held scanners and daily production sheets to keep records accurate.
- Protected company inventory with well-organized and secure storage areas.
- Created reports on packaging activities on a frequent basis to ensure that packaging and delivery information is posted on company database.
- Sorted cargo for accurate shipment to target locations, preventing unnecessary delays and promoting productivity.
- Gained complete understanding of duties and job tasks for each shift, prioritizing those requiring immediate completion.
- Cleared aisles, swept floors and reorganized inventory to keep warehouse neat and remove obstacles.
Quality Assurance
SIMOS Insourcing Solutions Corp.
Memphis, TN
02.2015 - 07.2017
- Reported repeat issues to supervisors and diagnosed source.
- Inspected shoes during and after manufacturing.
- Sorted finished products into piles depending on quality statuses.
- Repaired malfunctions, reassembled items and performed final tests.
- Learned new testing methods through continued education and research.
- Inspected, tested and measured materials for conformance to specifications and regulatory requirements.
- Compared product and materials colors, shapes, textures and grades with predetermined templates.
- Oversaw disposal of products, materials and equipment not in compliance with tolerances, safety standards or quality levels.
- Assigned and marked items with grades and official acceptance or rejection status.
- Identified production concerns and worked with supervisors to understand and remedy situations.
- Tested functionality, performance and compliance of each product against design specifications to maintain strong development standards and high customer satisfaction.
- Worked with off-site teams to complete timely tests and facilitate smooth product releases.
Cashier
Papa John's Pizza
Memphis, TN
10.2013 - 02.2014
- Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
- Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
- Answered customer questions and provided store information.
- Collected payments and provided accurate change.
- Delivered high level of customer service to patrons using active listening and engagement skills.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
- Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer services.
Education
Certificate of Completion - MOVE-HIRE Medical Device Packaging Program
GMACWORKFORCE
Memphis, TN03.2020
High School Diploma -
Germantown High School
Germantown, TN05.2013
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Northwest Mississippi Community College
Senatobia, MSSkills
- MS Office proficiency
- Inbound and Outbound Calling
- Customer Support
- Verbal Communication
- Safety regulations
- Quality Assurance
- Problem Resolution
- Report creation
- Credit card payment processing
- Customer Service
- Security monitoring
- ID verification
- Customer assistance
- Issue resolution
- Payment processing
- Credit and cash transactions
Timeline
Material Handler
Randstad
01.2025 - 09.2025
Warehouse Associate
Memphis Pool Supply
08.2023 - 10.2023
Finisher
Smith+Nephew
08.2021 - 12.2024
Lumper
Capstone Logistics LLC.
03.2021 - 06.2021
Forklift Operator
DHL Supply Chain
01.2021 - 03.2021
Fulfillment Associate
Amazon
07.2020 - 12.2020
General Construction Laborer
Flash Staffing
05.2019 - 07.2020
Package Handler
FedEx Express
07.2017 - 09.2017
Quality Assurance
SIMOS Insourcing Solutions Corp.
02.2015 - 07.2017
Cashier
Papa John's Pizza
10.2013 - 02.2014
Certificate of Completion - MOVE-HIRE Medical Device Packaging Program
GMACWORKFORCE
High School Diploma -
Germantown High School
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Northwest Mississippi Community College