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Devonte Smith

Chicago,IL

Summary

Dedicated team player with versatile skills and over 9 years of experience in sanitation, machine cleaning, order pulling, material handling, forklift operation, warehouse tasks, printing, cold and hot food production environments, and restaurant work. Excels in meeting deadlines, prioritizes safety, and delivers high-quality output.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Packer Associate

PCI Industries
08.2024 - 01.2025
  • Performed packaging pills alongside teamembers to demonstrate proper methods according to labor plan and assigned tasks.
  • Organized items on racks, shelves and bins to maintain established order.
  • Achieved production targets by maintaining high productivity levels and communicating with team members regarding orders and fulfillment.
  • Counted items to verify accuracy of orders.
  • Labeled, recorded, and inspected packaging to prepare for shipment or storage.
  • Assisted with quality and production process improvements to support new packaging initiatives.
  • Learned and followed warehouse safety protocols to prevent injuries and accidents.

Food Packager/Shipping Clerk

Masterson Foods
04.2021 - 09.2023
  • Loaded and packed various food products and related merchandise and inspected to confirm packaging quality.
  • Removed defective food or packaging products and materials and properly placed and routed rejected items.
  • Packed, processed and forwarded diverse food products following specific instructions.
  • Completed documentation to record measurement, weight and product count.
  • Observed operation of packaging tools and machinery and notified supervisor immediately of malfunctions or maintenance.
  • Packaged food items for shipment and organized orders for delivery.
  • Stocked and sorted packaging and replenished supplies to achieve consistent productivity levels.
  • Attached identification labels to finished packaged items and cut stencils and stencil information on containers such as lot numbers or shipping destinations.
  • Assembled products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.

Food Production Worker

Palermo's Pizza
09.2020 - 04.2021
  • Operated food production equipment safely and responsibly for quality output.
  • Packaged food items for shipment and organized orders for delivery.
  • Broke down, cleaned, and sanitized work stations at end of shift.
  • Worked in production to improve efficiency.
  • Adhered to company safety policies and procedures for proper food safety and sanitation.
  • Monitored food production and quality control to achieve agreed standards.
  • Selected and measured or weighed ingredients using English or metric measures and balance scales.
  • Maintained clean work areas for optimal food quality.
  • Assembled and packaged food items securely to meet company standards.

Crane Operator/Production Worker

AZZ Galvanizing
10.2018 - 06.2020
  • Responsible for tying or assisting with tying material onto racks with wire or chain for safe movement through the galvanizing process.
  • Use wire to tie material to overhead crane to prepare for the pickling tanks using specific methods for the galvanizing process.
  • Operated large cranes to lift and move materials with precision and accuracy also calculate appropriate size and weight distribution to safely manage load.
  • Clean material using a grinder, file, or brush as specified by the customer.
  • Uses bolt cutters to remove wire from product or crane and disposes of it.
  • Required to wear protective equipment, follow safety rules and all company policies and procedures.

Sanitation, Machine Operator

S&R Originals
10.2016 - 01.2018
  • Wear appropriate (PPE) and follow established GMP policies and procedures.
  • Work cooperatively with other sanitation employees and employees from other departments.
  • Follow sanitation Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Frequently lift hoses, equipment and chemical containers.
  • Handled spills in work and common areas and used proper methods to clean and sanitize each material.
  • Completed in-depth cleaning of machinery to protect consumers from contamination and illness.
  • Able to learn how to clean and sanitize food production equipment and environment.
  • Perform all work duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma -

Roosevelt Altern School
Rockford, IL
12.2010

Skills

  • Product packaging

  • Warehouse operations proficiency

  • Food assembly skills

  • Food Service

  • Forklift operation

  • Extensive cleaning background

  • Culinary skills

  • Accurate order selection

  • Assembly line proficiency

  • Efficient loading and unloading

  • Precision machining

  • Proficient in using pallet jacks

  • Skilled in safe materials handling

  • Freight handling

  • Manufacturing operations

  • Cleaning and sanitation expertise

  • Commercial sanitation expertise

  • Meal assembly

  • Distribution center operations

  • RF scanner operation

  • Results-driven under deadlines

Certification

Pallet Jack Certification

Personal Information

Authorized To Work: US

Timeline

Packer Associate

PCI Industries
08.2024 - 01.2025

Food Packager/Shipping Clerk

Masterson Foods
04.2021 - 09.2023

Food Production Worker

Palermo's Pizza
09.2020 - 04.2021

Crane Operator/Production Worker

AZZ Galvanizing
10.2018 - 06.2020

Sanitation, Machine Operator

S&R Originals
10.2016 - 01.2018

High school diploma -

Roosevelt Altern School

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