Candy Ferguson
Saint Joseph,MO
Summary
Organized shipping lead with successful history of managing competing priorities and meeting challenging performance targets. Works well under pressure to complete physically-demanding work. Safety-oriented team player with strong attendance record.
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Crew Member
MoDOT
- Operated diverse machinery to clear snow from roadways
- Followed safety precautions to avoid personal injury and provide safe work environment.
- Provided facility inspection and maintenance to achieve superior levels of cleanliness and upkeep.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
Shipping and Receiving Lead
Dailys Premium Meats
05.2024 - Current
- Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
- Operated forklifts, lift trucks, and hand trucks to move items around warehouse.
- Organized storage areas to optimize materials movements and minimize labor hours.
- Pulled, verified, and packaged items for shipment.
- Stacked and stored pallets at end of shift to keep warehouse clean and organized.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to identify discrepancies with records.
- Conducted research to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes.
- Utilized forklift or pallet truck to load, unload, transport and store goods.
- Moved shipment materials to and from designated areas using lift and hand trucks.
- Compared shipping orders and invoices against contents received to verify accuracy.
- Verified orders by comparing names and quantity of items packaged with shipping documents.
- Drafted and managed work and shipping orders, bills of lading, and shipping route materials for accurate and compliant recordkeeping.
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Clarios
02.2021 - 04.2024
- Verified functionality of forklifts through performance of preventive maintenance and effective troubleshooting of malfunctions.
- Turned in paperwork outlining orders for inspection before loading, marking load tickets for out of stock items, withholding or completing orders as necessary and inspecting trucks before departure.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using Skill and Technique.
Machine Operator
Nestle Purina PetCare
10.2018 - 09.2020
- 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.
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
General Manager
Hardees Resturant
03.2001 - 08.2018
- Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
Education
GED -
Benton High School
Saint Joseph, MOSkills
Detailed oriented, multitasker,
Timeline
Shipping and Receiving Lead
Dailys Premium Meats
05.2024 - Current
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Clarios
02.2021 - 04.2024
Machine Operator
Nestle Purina PetCare
10.2018 - 09.2020
General Manager
Hardees Resturant
03.2001 - 08.2018
Maintenance Crew Member
MoDOT
GED -
Benton High School