Doniya Ervin
Chicago,IL
Summary
Detail-oriented logistics professional adept at managing multiple projects and prioritizing tasks. Demonstrates leadership qualities and a commitment to safety, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Experienced in quality control and conflict resolution, contributing to team effectiveness and operational improvements.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Carpentry Apprentice
548 Foundation
Chicago, Illinois
11.2025 - Current
- Completed 300-hour pre-apprenticeship program with 200 classroom hours in construction theory and 100 hands-on training hours aligned with union boot camp standards.
Applied OSHA-compliant safety protocols, hazard identification, and risk management for safe job site operations.
Performed construction math, including measurement conversions, layout calculations, and Pythagorean methods for precise project layouts.
Operated hand and power tools with precision for cutting, assembly, and material handling in small-scale construction projects.
Read and interpret blueprints for layout, framing systems, and project execution per union standards.
Built floor joists, installed blocking, sheathing, and framed walls, including door and window rough openings.
Safely handled, transported, rigged, and organized materials to optimize project efficiency.
Conducted site operations such as project disassembly, job site clean-up, and workspace organization to maintain productivity. - Assisted skilled carpenters in constructing frameworks and structures, contributing to project success.
- Operated hand and power tools safely during carpentry tasks, ensuring high standards of workmanship.
- Executed precise measurements, cuts, and shaping of materials per project specifications, enhancing overall accuracy.
Packer
Pactiv Evergreen
Bedford Park, USA
07.2025 - Current
- Inspect product for defects and pack finished goods in correct configuration
- Performs quality checks and ensures correct counts on various product sizes and packs into the appropriate packaging
- Stacked finished products in correct configuration to prepare for transportation.
- Supported operations team by safely feeding material into machines
- Adjusted machines to minimize interruptions and maintain quality
- Monitored and upheld cleanliness and safety standards in work areas to promote a safe environment.
- Promptly inform supervisor of any issues concerning health and safety, hygiene, quality and efficiencies
- Follows all Company established rules and policies; Adheres to all Safety rules and regulations
Warehouse Trainer
target warehouse
Chicago, USA
07.2022 - 12.2025
- Trained new workers on warehouse procedures to ensure compliance and safety standards
- Operated forklift and built pallets to optimize space and streamline loading processes
- Performed quality checks on products
- Loaded and unloaded trailers
- Assisted team members in lifting and moving heavy loads to promote teamwork and efficiency
- Excelled in a fast-paced, physical and demanding environment
Blender Operator
Givaudan
Chicago, USA
12.2024 - 06.2025
- Operated blending equipment, ensuring consistent production of high-quality flavor compounds.
- Adjusted blender settings to optimize product consistency based on formulation requirements.
- Monitored batch processes to ensure adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Collaborated with quality control teams to ensure ingredient specifications met safety and quality standards.
- Complied with GMPs, FDA and USDA regulations to produce safe products for consumers.
- Maintained cleanliness of blending area and equipment according to GMP guidelines.
- Assisted in training new operators on blending techniques and safety protocols.
Biology Lab Assistant
IDEXX Laboratories
Elmhurst, USA
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Managed inventory of lab supplies to ensure availability for ongoing experiments.
- Maintained laboratory cleanliness and organization of workspaces and equipment.
- Documented sample results and reported findings to management on a regular basis.
- Assisted with sorting, tagging, and preparing clinical samples for testing in microbiology department.
- Contributed to efficient processing of thousands of clinical samples daily from veterinary clinics.
- Facilitated timely testing to aid veterinarians in diagnosing pet health issues.
- Inspected incoming shipments for accuracy and quality compliance to uphold lab standards.
- Supported overall operations within network of reference labs to enhance workflow efficiency.
Cashier/team Lead
Walmart
Skokie, USA
07.2018 - 02.2022
- Handled cash and credit card transactions daily
- Trained new associates on cash register operations to enhance service efficiency.
- Restocked shelves with merchandise to maintain optimal product availability.
- Prepared displays and ensured clothing was folded neatly
Assembler
abbott labortories
Gurnee, USA
12.2020 - 03.2021
- Assembled medical devices with precise hand tools and equipment.
- Followed detailed assembly instructions and schematics for production accuracy.
- Inspected components for quality assurance before assembly processes.
- Executed quality assurance on tests, ensuring accuracy and reliability of results.
- Constructed COVID test kits, facilitating accurate and timely testing for patients.
Education
High school diploma -
Clemente High School
Chicago, IL06-2021
Skills
- Machine maintenance
- Material handling safety practices
- Manual handling
- Dimensional measurements
- Quality assessment
- Defect detection (quality control)
- Measurement (quality control)
- Reach Truck standards
- Micrometer
- 5S
- MRP
- Workplace safety
- Quality assessment
- Forklift operation
- Pallet Jack
- Load & Unload
- Order picking
- Assembly line
- Warehouse experience
- Stock organizing
- Logistics
- Production quality standards
- Quality improvements
- Warehouse management system
- Computer literacy
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Windows
- Slack
- UI
- Computer operation
- Problem solver
- SAP
- Computer literacy
- Quality assessment
- Forklift
- Quality assessment
- Overhead cranes
- Machine operation
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Material handling
- Maintenance task scheduling
- Blueprint reading
- Power tools
- Woodworking techniques
- Freight Experience
- GMP
- Quality systems
- Quality Assurance Experience
- Factory
- Manufacturing facility
- Manufacturing
- Manufacturing company experience
- Team Lead
- Supervising experience
- Management
- Project coordination
- Communication skills
- Client communication
- Phone communication
- Email communication
- Attention to detail
- Forklift
- Organized workspace
- Distribution center
- Order fulfillment
- Dispatching
- Assembler experience
- Mechanical assembly
- Materials handling
- FIFO
- Dimensional inspection
- Email communication
- Order Picker
- Supervising experience
- Manufacturing
- Reach Truck
- Project coordination
- Microsoft Word
- Industrial equipment
- Woodworking techniques
- OSHA compliance
- Computer operation
- Dimensional inspection
Certification
• CPR Certification
• Electric Pallet Jack Certification
• ServSafe
• Forklift Certification
• Driver's License
• Child Development Associate Certification
• Food Handler Certification
• Pallet Jack Certification
• Cosmetology License
CPR/First Aid
● OSHA 30
● NCCER Core
● NCCER Intro to Solar
• Electric Pallet Jack Certification
• ServSafe
• Forklift Certification
• Driver's License
• Child Development Associate Certification
• Food Handler Certification
• Pallet Jack Certification
• Cosmetology License
CPR/First Aid
● OSHA 30
● NCCER Core
● NCCER Intro to Solar
Timeline
Carpentry Apprentice
548 Foundation
11.2025 - Current
Packer
Pactiv Evergreen
07.2025 - Current
Blender Operator
Givaudan
12.2024 - 06.2025
Biology Lab Assistant
IDEXX Laboratories
09.2024 - 12.2024
Warehouse Trainer
target warehouse
07.2022 - 12.2025
Assembler
abbott labortories
12.2020 - 03.2021
Cashier/team Lead
Walmart
07.2018 - 02.2022
High school diploma -
Clemente High School