Detavius Turner
Mativ
Monroe,GA
15
years of professional experience
Results-driven professional with experience at Mativ as a Plastic Pipe Extrusion Operator, adept at optimizing production processes and ensuring quality control. Demonstrates critical thinking and self-motivation in managing raw material handling and achieving operational efficiency. Proven ability to adapt quickly and meet deadlines while maintaining safety standards.
Work History
Plastic Pipe Extrusion Operator
2 Years 7 Months- Set up dies and tooling, adjusted temperature profiles, and tuned screw speeds, pullers, vacuum tanks, and cooling baths for pipe production.
- Checked dimensions each hour, measuring outside diameter (OD), wall thickness, and ovality with calipers, tape measures, and pin gauges.
- Loaded plastic pellets and additives into hoppers, managed size and color changeovers, and kept material flowing without shortages or blockages.
- Made real-time machine adjustments to correct uneven melt flow, weight differences, and surface defects, and performed routine maintenance tasks.
- Recorded production data, machine readings, and quality control logs while following plant safety and housekeeping rules.
Delivery Driver
2 Years 9 Months- Arrive at assigned FedEx terminal early morning to inspect vehicle, organize and load packages, and review daily manifest.
- Drive company vehicle, such as step van or box truck, along optimized GPS-scanned route.
- Deliver and unload packages at doorsteps, offices, or loading docks, using dolly for heavy items.
- Use handheld scanner to record package scans, track delivery confirmations, and collect customer signatures when required for high-value or age-restricted items.
- Complete afternoon commercial or residential pickups at end of delivery shift.
- Follow traffic laws, perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections, and report mechanical issues or hazards immediately.
Order Picker
3 Years 10 Months- Picked products across dry, refrigerated, perishable, and freezer storage areas using reach truck or electric pallet jack.
- Checked order documents, confirmed quantities, inspected item condition, and recorded inventory details.
- Built pallets by hand, corrected unstable stacks, and secured outgoing orders with shrink wrap and labels.
- Loaded completed pallets onto correct delivery trailers at loading dock.
- Maintained clean work area and removed old shrink wrap from incoming stock.
Receiving Associate
5 Years 5 Months- Unloading & Processing: Offload delivery trucks, sort freight, and process incoming materials or vendor shipments in the backroom.
- Inventory Management: Scan and track goods into digital inventory systems, verify shipment accuracy against work orders, and maintain organized backroom storage.
- Staging & Stocking: Move and stage merchandise to appropriate areas or help stock the sales floor as needed.
- Loss Prevention & Safety: Follow proper security protocols to prevent theft and loss, report low in-stock or poor inventory practices, and operate equipment safely.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Critical thinking
Self-motivation and drive
Deadline oriented approach
Raw material handling
Timeline
Plastic Pipe Extrusion Operator
Mativ
04.2024 - CurrentRead More
Delivery Driver
Fedex Ground
07.2021 - 04.2024Read More
Order Picker
McLane Company
08.2017 - 06.2021Read More
Receiving Associate
Walmart
03.2012 - 08.2017Read More
Monroe Area High School
High School Diploma
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