Charlesetta Hawkins
Pooler,GA
Summary
Skilled in using specialized tools and adhering to safety protocols. Known for collaborating effectively within teams and adapting to changing production needs to ensure optimal results. Reliable, hardworking, and driven to contribute to high-performance manufacturing environments.
Experienced with team leadership, strategic planning, and operational management. Utilizes effective communication and organizational skills to drive project success. Track record of fostering productive work environments and achieving set goals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Assembly
HMG Metaplant America
Ellabell, GA
12.2023 - Current
- Perform work requirements in assigned area in an automotive manufacturing environment to meet manufacturing and quality goals
- Comply with and promote company practices in the areas of safety, human relations, quality, cost, housekeeping, and delivery targets for a production area
- Collaborate with Team Members, Team Leader, Group Leader and/or management to coordinate production flow
- Attend all required training as assigned
- Interact with others to resolve quality issues; implement repair/containment procedures for repetitive quality defects; notify management and/or affected teams or departments in a timely manner as required
- Position requires the ability to work overtime in excess of 40 hours per week
- Position requires job rotation between different positions and shifts
- Administer, coordinate, and comply with all Business Management System (BMS), Environmental Management System (EMS), and Safety Management System (SMS) requirements
- Meet all other requirements as assigned.
Trainer /Forklift Operator
Americold
Pooler, GA
10.2021 - 05.2024
- Load and unload freight using equipment in an efficient and safe manner
- Efficiently stack and safely store the merchandise in the designated areas
- Pick orders for shipment and assemble various types of merchandise to be shipped
- Check or count freight for accuracy and/or damage
- Operate radio frequency equipment.
Forklift Operator
NFI Industries
Bloomingdale, GA
06.2022 - 12.2023
- Stacks and stores merchandise in designated areas using a forklift, clamp, push-pull equipment
- Unloads inbound shipments safely and moves product to storage locations
- Pulls and prepares products for shipment
- Ensures that the exact number and type of product is loaded and shipped
- Performs picking duties in an efficient manner meeting customer service standard
- Moves product from staging and/or storage areas into trailers
- Operates all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods
- Maintains appropriate records and reports to guarantee inventory control and security
- Assists in physical inventories.
Warehouse Lead
Serena & Lily
Rincon, GA
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Supervises and coordinates unloading of inbound shipments, orderly stacking of product and picking/staging of outbound shipments in accordance with the highest possible levels of productivity
- Coordinates and verifies required inbound/outbound paperwork with drivers, ensuring that all product is properly counted
- Ensures efficient and safe operation of all material handling equipment
- Participates in establishing work schedules ensuring correct implementation
- Oversees the proper completion of jobs
- Maintains product locator system and ensures the optimal utilization of space
- Maintains a clean, neat and orderly work area
- Assists in maintaining the security of the warehouse
- Conducts operations in a manner which promotes safety.
Kitchen Lead
PFC Fuel
Port Wentworth, GA
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Smile & greet all customers
- Provide a Fast and friendly customer experience every visit
- Support the team with a hands-on management style and leads with a sense of urgency and purpose
- Practice sanitary and safe food handling procedures
- Clean and sanitize the store, during, and after the scheduled shift
- Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor and management.
Culinary Specialist
Houlihan's Restaurants Inc
Savannah, GA
10.2020 - 08.2021
- Providing and maintaining high quality standards and procedures in preparing and serving all food and ensuring that all food quality meets specifications and guarantees
- Maintaining a solid menu knowledge and of all food products and skillfully applying culinary techniques with attention to detail regarding plate presentation and preparation
- Following all procedures and policies set forth by Links, an American Grill while having a solid knowledge, understanding and preparation of base sauces and stocks
- Cleaning of all equipment, tools, and supplies and maintaining equipment in good working order while following all procedures and policies set forth by Links, an American Grill
- Work as a team and effectively communicate with management and service staff in order to fulfill and address any issues or needs requested by guests and or other associates
- Following all procedures and policies set forth Links, an American Grill
- Contribute to the growth and success of the team
- Portray enthusiasm and a positive attitude
- Be punctual, responsible, and flexible.
Warehouse Lead/Coordinator
Shaw Industries
Port Wentworth, GA
11.2017 - 08.2021
- Lead a team to help meet or exceed production, waste, quality, and safety goals
- Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, which includes wearing required safety PPE and hold others accountable to the same
- Serve as a back up to the performance Coach on shift
- Operate equipment to defined standards and product specification targets
- Monitor centerlines and entry into computer control systems
- Inspect loads to determine product specs
- Perform basic asset care duties to include routine preventative maintenance and cleaning of the work area
- Operate and work around mobile equipment
- Schedule loads for customer delivery
- Verify all forklift inspection, if necessary complete the Lock out tag process
- Motivate and train staff for success.
Package Handler (Part-Time)
FedEx Ground
Portwentworth, GA
05.2016 - 07.2021
- Responsible for applying correct tracking number on packages and report and damage of boxes to supervisor
- Loading and unloading packages.
Lead Cook
Logan's Roadhouse
Pooler, GA
05.2016 - 11.2017
- Ensuring the highest quality food is properly executed by adhering to our recipe procedures
- Preparing a variety of food with different methods of preparation and using a variety of tools and equipment
- Following company safety and sanitation policies and procedures
- Communicating clearly and respectfully with Managers and Team Members.
Assistant Unit Manager
CHATHAM COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Savannah, GA
11.2001 - 04.2016
- Supervise General Population area
- Ensure Safety and Security of Staff
- Create Manpower Schedule for Housing unit
- Perform welfare checks of the Housing area
- Ga Post Certification.
Education
Certification in Criminal Justice - Criminal Justice
Columbus State University
Columbus, GA08.2014
Skills
- Supervising experience (15 years)
- Forklift (15 years)
- Warehouse management system (7 years)
- Inventory Control Management (7 years)
- Quality control (7 years)
- Materials Handling
- Law Enforcement (10 years)
- Order Picking
- Culinary Experience
- Assembly
- Warehouse Experience
- Warehouse Supervisor Experience
- Food Handling
- Warehouse Management (3 years)
- Shipping & Receiving (8 years)
- Pallet Jack
- Packaging
- Logistics
Certification
- Forklift Certification(Propane,High Reach,Clamp, Slip & EPJ)
- Certificate in Criminal Justice
- 40hrs Training Supervisor Level I
- 40hrs Training Supervisor Level II
- 40hrs Training Supervisor Level III
Assessments
- Hyuandi Metapro 4 weeks South Korea Training on MEA Model
- On-site Trainer for Chassis Department
- Level 1 Accomplished
Timeline
General Assembly
HMG Metaplant America
12.2023 - Current
Forklift Operator
NFI Industries
06.2022 - 12.2023
Warehouse Lead
Serena & Lily
01.2022 - 04.2022
Kitchen Lead
PFC Fuel
01.2022 - 03.2022
Trainer /Forklift Operator
Americold
10.2021 - 05.2024
Culinary Specialist
Houlihan's Restaurants Inc
10.2020 - 08.2021
Warehouse Lead/Coordinator
Shaw Industries
11.2017 - 08.2021
Package Handler (Part-Time)
FedEx Ground
05.2016 - 07.2021
Lead Cook
Logan's Roadhouse
05.2016 - 11.2017
Assistant Unit Manager
CHATHAM COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
11.2001 - 04.2016
Certification in Criminal Justice - Criminal Justice
Columbus State University