De'Juan McCottrell
Belleville,Illinois
Summary
Dynamic Material Handler and Packing Lead at Tyson Foods, recognized for enhancing workplace safety and fostering teamwork. Achieved significant efficiency gains through continuous improvement initiatives and meticulous inventory management. Skilled in equipment operation and committed to maintaining a clean work environment, ensuring high-quality standards and optimal production flow.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Material Handler
Tyson Foods
Caseyville, IL
06.2020 - Current
- Implemented safety protocols, reducing workplace accidents and maintaining a safe working environment.
- Fostered a positive work environment by promoting teamwork, open communication, and mutual respect among team members.
- Actively participated in continuous improvement initiatives within the department, contributing ideas that led to measurable gains in efficiency and cost savings.
- Conducted regular inventory audits to ensure accuracy and prevent product shortages or overstocks.
- Maintained accurate records of completed orders, providing valuable data for future planning and forecasting efforts within the organization.
- Oversaw quality control measures, ensuring all packed products met company standards before shipment.
- Reduced packaging waste through careful monitoring of materials usage and recycling initiatives.
- Served as a liaison between management and floor staff, communicating goals and expectations clearly to all parties involved.
- Collaborated with other departments to optimize the workflow and improve overall production efficiency.
- Optimized space usage within the warehouse by reorganizing storage areas for easier access to materials.
- Provided constructive feedback to team members, helping them grow professionally while improving overall team performance.
- Managed a team of packers, ensuring quick turnaround times and high-quality results.
- Ensured proper maintenance of packing equipment, scheduling regular inspections and repairs as needed to avoid downtime or disruptions in production flow.
- Maintained clean, neat and organized stockroom for easy access to goods.
- Operated shrink-wrap machines, box sealers and labelers to complete jobs quickly.
Packing Lead
Tyson Foods
Caseyville, IL
06.2020 - Current
- Implemented safety protocols, reducing workplace accidents and maintaining a safe working environment.
- Fostered a positive work environment by promoting teamwork, open communication, and mutual respect among team members.
- Actively participated in continuous improvement initiatives within the department, contributing ideas that led to measurable gains in efficiency and cost savings.
- Conducted regular inventory audits to ensure accuracy and prevent product shortages or overstocks.
- Maintained accurate records of completed orders, providing valuable data for future planning and forecasting efforts within the organization.
- Oversaw quality control measures, ensuring all packed products met company standards before shipment.
- Reduced packaging waste through careful monitoring of materials usage and recycling initiatives.
- Served as a liaison between management and floor staff, communicating goals and expectations clearly to all parties involved.
- Collaborated with other departments to optimize the workflow and improve overall production efficiency.
- Optimized space usage within the warehouse by reorganizing storage areas for easier access to materials.
- Provided constructive feedback to team members, helping them grow professionally while improving overall team performance.
- Managed a team of packers, ensuring quick turnaround times and high-quality results.
- Ensured proper maintenance of packing equipment, scheduling regular inspections and repairs as needed to avoid downtime or disruptions in production flow.
- Maintained clean, neat and organized stockroom for easy access to goods.
- Operated shrink-wrap machines, box sealers and labelers to complete jobs quickly.
Education
GED -
Belleville West High School
Belleville, IL2019
Skills
- Material handling
- Loading and unloading
- Positive attitude
- Workplace cleanliness
- Materials handling and transport
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Equipment safety
- Material identification
Certification
Lock-Out Tag-Out and Pallet Jack
Timeline
Material Handler
Tyson Foods
06.2020 - Current
Packing Lead
Tyson Foods
06.2020 - Current
GED -
Belleville West High School