Darius Norton
Irving,TX
Summary
Detail-oriented Central Processing Technician with expertise in issue resolution and operational improvement. Skilled in documenting and maintaining QA and sterilization logs in compliance with regulations. Knowledgeable in medical and surgical terminology, along with equipment and supply management procedures, fostering effective collaboration with team members.
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Ryder enterprise
Commercial driver
Dallas, Tx
02.2024 - Current
- Operated commercial vehicles to transport goods safely and efficiently.
- Navigated routes using GPS to optimize delivery schedules.
- Communicated with dispatch for updates on delivery status and routing changes.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours and vehicle maintenance records.
- Adhered to traffic laws and regulations during all driving activities.
- Managed cargo loading and unloading, ensuring proper handling procedures.
- Provided customer service by addressing inquiries during deliveries.
COMMERCIAL TRUCK DRIVER
J&R Schugel
Forest Park, GA
06.2024 - 02.2025
- Inspected vehicles prior to delivery to identify and correct maintenance problems.
- Engaged with customers to resolve issues effectively, contributing to high satisfaction rates.
- Resolved issues encountered on the road promptly to minimize disruptions in delivery schedules.
- Interacted positively with customers and expertly resolved problems to maintain high satisfaction rates.
- Addressed road issues promptly to ensure timely deliveries and maintain schedule integrity.
- Used manual lifting techniques and automated lift-gates to safely load and remove heavy pallets, containers and objects.
- Conducted basic vehicle maintenance to reduce breakdown risks and extend truck lifespan.
COMMERCIAL TRUCK DRIVER
Werner Enterprises
Dallas, TX
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Operated trucks to transport goods safely across various routes. weighing as much as 40,000 pounds with consistent safety records.
- Inspected vehicles prior to delivery to identify and correct maintenance problems.
- Provided friendly customer service to enhance satisfaction and loyalty. with customers and expertly resolved problems to maintain high satisfaction rates.
- Inspected vehicles before delivery to identify and address maintenance issues.
- Read and understood tickets to verify accuracy of loaded items and prevent delivery errors.
- Engaged with customers to resolve issues effectively, contributing to high satisfaction rates.
BATCH PLANT OPERATOR
Ecolab
Garland, Texas
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Operated batch plant equipment to ensure efficient production processes.
- Monitored material quality throughout batching operations for compliance.
- Coordinated with team members to maintain safety standards in the workplace.
- Conducted routine maintenance on machinery to minimize downtime.
- Managed inventory of raw materials to support uninterrupted operations.
- Trained new operators on safety protocols and equipment usage.
- Adjusted batch recipes based on production requirements and quality standards.
- Documented daily production activities and reported discrepancies to management.
- Cleaned work areas regularly to maintain a safe working environment.
PROCESSING TECHNICIAN
PepsiCo Inc
Irving, Texas
10.2020 - 08.2021
- Monitored production lines for quality assurance and safety compliance.
- Inspected finished products against specified criteria before releasing them for shipment.
- Maintained accurate records of all quality control tests performed on raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods.
- Operated machinery to ensure efficient beverage processing.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and reduce downtime.
- Documented production data accurately for reporting and analysis purposes.
ANIMAL CAREGIVER
Emory University
Atlanta, GA
03.2017 - 09.2020
- Worked with veterinarians to diagnose issues and administer treatment as needed.
- Provided general and emergency first aid by dressing wounds and administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Kept an eye on animal behavior and performed examinations to look for illnesses, injuries, or diseases.
- Improved animal health by following an optimal feeding and watering schedule.
- Collaborated with veterinarians to diagnose issues and administer treatment.
- Provided skilled bathing and grooming services to more than 15 animals every day.
- Educated caregivers and pet owners on animal care, nutrition and disease management.
- Administered regular and special medications for pets.
- Enhanced animal health by implementing optimal feeding and watering schedules tailored to individual needs.
- Conducted frequent inspections to identify and resolve performance-related issues.
- Kept cages, kennels, play yards, and grooming areas clean and organized.
- Took samples to compare quality to specifications every 4 hours.
- Answered calls to help customers with their questions and concerns.
- Performed skilled bathing and grooming services for over 15 animals daily, enhancing their overall well-being.
- Safely restrained animals during exams and procedures.
- Provided support and mentoring to new team members as they learned various navigational duties, such as breeding and separation.
- Took in information about the pet's health, behavior, potential allergies, and other details in order to provide complete records and methods of owner contact.
- Restrained animals safely during exams and procedures.
- Redesigned examination room and boarding facility, fostering better client relations and elevating standard of patient care.
- Collected, prepared and labeled samples for laboratory testing, culture and microscopic examination.
- Provided daily care for gerbils, guinea pigs, and hamsters in a safe environment.
- Redesigned examination room and boarding facility to improve client relations and patient care.
BATCH OPERATOR
Ken's Foods Inc
McDonough, GA
04.2014 - 02.2017
- Operated production equipment to ensure efficient batch processing.
- Implemented best practices in order to optimize efficiency of batch operations processes.
- Calibrated machinery to ensure accurate processing of materials. to establish consistent operating conditions for processing batches.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work areas for safety compliance.
- Adhered to Good Manufacturing Practices guidelines at all times while performing duties.
- Assisted in troubleshooting process issues, identified root causes and recommended corrective actions.
- Reduced health and safety risks with strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
- Set up production machinery according to company specifications for efficient operation. and operated production machinery according to specific standards and protocols of the company.
- Used daily system logs to document production information, discussing issues with management.
- Looked through work orders to determine type and quantity of materials needed for each production batch.
- Used hand trucks to efficiently transport materials between production areas. and forklifts to unload, load and transport items.
Education
Associate of Technology - Science
Atlanta Technical College
Atlanta, GA 08.2004 - 05.2006
Skills
- Loading operations
- Heavy machinery operation
- Machine Operations
- Visual Inspections
- Quality Assurance
- Safety Compliance
- OSHA compliance
- Lockout/tagout
- Inventory rotation
- Waste minimization
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Production Goals
- Pallet jack operation
- Safe Driver
- Sorting operations
Timeline
COMMERCIAL TRUCK DRIVER
J&R Schugel
06.2024 - 02.2025
Ryder enterprise
Commercial driver
02.2024 - Current
COMMERCIAL TRUCK DRIVER
Werner Enterprises
01.2024 - 06.2024
BATCH PLANT OPERATOR
Ecolab
08.2021 - 08.2023
PROCESSING TECHNICIAN
PepsiCo Inc
10.2020 - 08.2021
ANIMAL CAREGIVER
Emory University
03.2017 - 09.2020
BATCH OPERATOR
Ken's Foods Inc
04.2014 - 02.2017
Associate of Technology - Science
Atlanta Technical College
08.2004 - 05.2006