Summary
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Education
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Diontez Owens

Stonecrest,GA

Summary

Dynamic shipping lead with a proven track record at Pratt Industries, excelling in inventory audits and shipping operations. Enhanced efficiency through innovative load planning and mentored junior staff, fostering a collaborative environment. Committed to warehouse safety, I consistently achieved operational excellence while minimizing downtime and waste.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Shipping Lead

Pratt Industries
08.2023 - Current

• Plan shipment loads accordingly

  • Ensured accurate documentation for all shipments, complying with company policies and regulatory requirements.
  • Conducted regular audits of shipping processes, identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes.
  • Mentored junior staff, fostering a supportive work environment that encouraged professional growth.
  • Enhanced shipping efficiency by implementing new procedures and optimizing workflows.
  • Utilized forklift or pallet truck to load, unload, transport and store goods.
  • Verified orders by comparing names and quantity of items packaged with shipping documents.

Forklift Operator

Pratt Industries
07.2022 - 08.2023
  • Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
  • Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
  • Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
  • Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
  • Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.

Material Handler

Pactiv Evergreen
04.2022 - 07.2022

• Verified material grade and virgin for each production line to ensure proper function.


•Performed routine cleaning and maintenance of vacuum pumps to optimize material flow.


•Executed material changeovers promptly to minimize downtime.

Grinder Operator

Pactiv Evergreen
11.2021 - 04.2022
  • Boosted operational safety by conducting thorough pre-shift checks on equipment to ensure proper functionality.
  • Reduced downtime between jobs by efficiently preparing the next job''s materials while current jobs were finishing up in the grinder.
  • Achieved accurate finish dimensions within specified tolerances by precisely setting grinding wheels and adjusting machine settings.
  • Safeguarded machinery longevity through timely inspections, lubrication, and replacement of worn parts as needed.
  • Contributed to waste reduction efforts by accurately measuring materials before processing and minimizing scrap generated during operations.

Education

N/A - N/A

Rockdale County High School
Conyers, GA
05.2017

Skills

  • Inventory audits
  • Shipping operations
  • Warehouse safety
  • Load planning

Timeline

Shipping Lead

Pratt Industries
08.2023 - Current

Forklift Operator

Pratt Industries
07.2022 - 08.2023

Material Handler

Pactiv Evergreen
04.2022 - 07.2022

Grinder Operator

Pactiv Evergreen
11.2021 - 04.2022

N/A - N/A

Rockdale County High School
Diontez Owens