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Carl Smith

Columbia,SC

Summary

Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.

Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.

Dedicated Team Leader with expertise in quality assurance initiatives, issue resolution and interpersonal communication. Proficient with project management, personnel training and production scheduling. Sets example for work ethic, punctuality and quality.

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Dependable kitchen team member skilled in managing cleaning and sanitation duties for high-volume kitchens. Complies with health code requirements and good practices to protect customers. Reliable worker with flexible schedule and willingness to learn and help others.

Talented packager with several years of experience and strong history of meeting demanding production targets in settings. Experienced in moving merchandise of all sizes manually and mechanically. Hardworking, reliable and driven to find new ways to improve performance.

Dedicated professional with many years of experience working smoothly with teammates to package goods in warehouse settings. Strong history of meeting productivity targets to achieve goals.

Experienced and dependable general worker with a proven track record of efficiently completing tasks in various settings. Skilled in manual labor, equipment operation, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Safety-conscious with a strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to different environments. Ready to contribute to a dynamic team and make a positive impact.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Packaging Operator

Manchester Farms
Hopkins, South Carolina
08.2024 - Current
  • Conducted final checks for defective items, removing any that failed quality standards.
  • Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments.
  • Maintained records of raw materials used, finished goods produced, and waste generated during each shift.
  • Monitored production line for jams, pile-ups or glue not adhering properly.
  • Inspected finished products for defects before packing them into boxes or bags.
  • Attached labels to packaged items or stenciled information on containers.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable food safety regulations while performing job functions.
  • Measured and weighed products accurately for packaging.
  • Maintained clean and organized work area to ensure safety and productivity.
  • Performed minor maintenance tasks such as changing parts or lubricating machines when needed.
  • Sealed and taped boxes securely, preparing them for shipment.
  • Utilized hand tools such as knives, scissors, and tape guns when necessary.
  • Load and wrap pallets, move pallets inside cooler with forklift. Warehouse and cooler organizer, load trailer with orders that need to be transported for delivery.

Cook

Boomer's Pizza Sub & Deli
Columbia, SC
09.2016 - Current
  • Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
  • Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
  • Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
  • Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
  • Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
  • Prepared and served meals by reviewing recipes and combining and cooking ingredients.
  • Coordinated orders to expedite food from kitchen according to cook time and delivery time.

Sanitation Lead

Manchester Farms
Hopkins, SC
04.2011 - 03.2016
  • Trained team members in proper cleaning and sanitizing procedures.
  • Managed and guided team of 8 sanitation employees.
  • Delegated work to personnel and checked performance against company guidelines.
  • Followed all rules and regulations to maintain proper storage of chemicals.
  • Stocked room attendant carts with supplies to keep carts organized and clean.
  • Created schedules, shift reports and other business documentation to coordinate housekeeping needs.
  • Established hands-on, proactive management style to facilitate improvements to workflow and room turnover.
  • Removed trash and dirty linens from room attendant carts.
  • Operated incinerators and trash compactors to dispose of garbage.
  • Submitted repair requests to maintenance team to reduce operating costs and improve energy-saving strategy.

Dishwasher

Benedict college cafe
Columbia, SC
08.2005 - 02.2008
  • Scrubbed pots, pans and trays by hand or cleaned using industrial washing machine.
  • Kept dishware, glasses and utensils ready for customer needs by quickly scraping, washing and restacking items.
  • Loaded and unloaded dishwashers, washing by hand large pots or items used on continuous basis.
  • Sanitized counters and wiped down surfaces following food preparation to prevent cross-contamination from raw meats.
  • Developed great team spirit with other personnel by pitching in and helping with task completion.
  • Maintained assigned areas to keep organized and clean by mopping floor.
  • Backed up kitchen team members during heavy work periods to maximize team coverage.
  • Replaced clean utensils in storage bins for easy access.
  • Restocked main kitchen areas with items from shelves, coolers and freezers.
  • Swept and mopped floors at end of shift to comply with sanitary regulations.
  • Sorted clean dishes in appropriate storage areas for easy and accessible use.
  • Cleared trash and washed work area tables, walls, refrigerator equipment, cooking equipment and floors to keep sanitized kitchen.
  • Transported clean dishes and supplies from kitchen to front of house staff for opening shift.
  • Mixed soap, water and sanitizer together to create cleaning solutions for daily use.
  • Handled glassware, crystal and other fragile items with exceptional care to prevent breakage.
  • Used pressurized faucet sprayer effectively to wash large quantities of dishes.

Education

High School Diploma -

Dreher High School
Columbia, SC
05.2004

Skills

  • Cutting and Slicing Techniques
  • Dish Preparation
  • Ingredient Selection
  • Plating and Presentation
  • Food Preparation
  • Works Well Under Pressure
  • Team Leadership
  • Time Management
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Production Worksheets
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Production monitoring
  • Inventory management
  • Forklift operation
  • Labeling products
  • Data recording
  • Team collaboration
  • Attention to detail
  • Shipping preparation
  • Machine operation
  • Product packaging
  • Assembly line work
  • Palletizing knowledge
  • Assembly line experience

Timeline

Packaging Operator

Manchester Farms
08.2024 - Current

Cook

Boomer's Pizza Sub & Deli
09.2016 - Current

Sanitation Lead

Manchester Farms
04.2011 - 03.2016

Dishwasher

Benedict college cafe
08.2005 - 02.2008

High School Diploma -

Dreher High School
Carl Smith