CARLA UNITE
Huntsville,AL
Summary
Dedicated manufacturing associate with over 5 years of experience in assembly line operations. Expertise in quality assurance and teamwork, contributing to improved production flow and training initiatives. Committed to maintaining high standards and efficient processes.
Overview
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1
Certification
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Molding Machine Operator
Kohler Co
Huntsville, Alabama
01.2026 - Current
- Loaded raw materials into machines, ensuring adherence to specifications for quality production.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflows, enhancing overall process efficiency.
- Trained new employees on operating procedures for molding machines, facilitating smoother onboarding.
- Adjusted daily work procedures to meet schedules and maintain product quality standards.
Manufacturing Production Associate
Toyota Motor Manufacturing
Huntsville, Alabama
04.2022 - 10.2025
- Operated assembly line machinery to produce high-quality automotive components.
- Inspected finished products for quality assurance and compliance with standards.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain efficient production flow and minimize downtime.
- Assisted in training new associates on standard operating procedures and equipment use.
- Completed job orders by following instructions from supervisors or team leads.
- Maintained quality standards throughout the manufacturing process.
Product Service Associate
Lowes Home Improvement Stores
Owens Cross Roads, Alabama
02.2007 - 04.2022
- Maintained product displays to ensure organization and visual appeal in the store.
- Collaborated with team members to coordinate inventory management and restocking efforts.
- Implemented store promotions by setting up displays and signage to attract customers.
- Coordinated product launches by creating launch plans, coordinating activities between departments.
- Located and processed damage goods per procedures.
- Kept store in line with current promotions by updating displays and signage.
- Monitored inventory levels of all products, ensuring sufficient stock is available at all times.
- Completed resets on schedule and followed corporate planograms to properly arrange all merchandise.
- Set up presentation stations, managed inventory and broke down displays at end of demonstrations.
- Restocked shelves at retail locations with products to match planned demonstrations.
Sales Associate
Dillard's
Huntsville, Alabama
07.2006 - 01.2007
- Assisted customers with product selection and inquiries.
- Organized merchandise displays to enhance product visibility.
- Maintained inventory levels and restocked shelves regularly.
- Collaborated with team members to improve customer service strategies.
- Provided product knowledge training to new sales associates.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
- Assisted customers with product selection, sizing and styling.
- Restocked shelves to ensure sufficient inventory levels.
- Maintained cleanliness of store environment including floors, windows, displays.
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures, and customer services.
- Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items.
Education
High School Diploma -
Willow Park High School
Apple Valley, CA05-2001
Skills
- Multitasking
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Hand-eye coordination
- Organizational skills
- Production management
- Decision-making
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Inventory management
- Quality assurance
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Certification
- Phlebotomy Calhoun Community College
Timeline
Molding Machine Operator
Kohler Co
01.2026 - Current
Manufacturing Production Associate
Toyota Motor Manufacturing
04.2022 - 10.2025
Product Service Associate
Lowes Home Improvement Stores
02.2007 - 04.2022
Sales Associate
Dillard's
07.2006 - 01.2007
High School Diploma -
Willow Park High School