Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
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Edrick Willis

Foodlion Warehouse Distribution DC30
Bowman,SC
13
years of professional experience

Resourceful Machine Operator experienced in material handling, tractor building, and navigating challenges. Delivered impactful solutions through strong problem-solving skills and proactive mindset. Focused on guiding teams, managing projects, and developing efficient processes to align efforts with organizational goals.

Work History

Forklift

3 Months
Foodlion Warehouse Distribution DC30 | 12.2025 - 03.2026
  • Supervisor: Jasmine
  • 803-897-2146
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Lamination

1 Year 7 Months
Key West Boats | 06.2017 - 01.2019
  • Mr. Buzzy
  • 843-873-0112
  • Popped big and small parts to ensure quality and readiness for production
  • Inspecting the mold for damage
  • Inspecting part for thin gel-coat, mold marks, allegations, etc
  • Can operate a chopper gun to apply fiber glass to a part
  • Experience in rolling fiber glass out to the shape of a part
  • Acquired gel coating expertise during two years of practical application
  • Gained experience in finishing tasks over two years
  • Can operate a chopper gun to apply fiberglass to a part
  • Experience in rolling fiberglass out to the shape of a part
  • Handled a variety of chemicals safely and efficiently

Machine Operator

8 Months
WABCO | 08.2016 - 04.2017
  • Joe Mack
  • 843-560-3355
  • Operated machine to run cylinders and rods, monitoring product for damage
  • Inspect machine before starting work
  • Inserted screws and bolts into products during assembly.
  • Keep work area clean and safe at all times
  • Assembled air compressors using specified components and tools.
  • Fabricated air brakes according to engineering designs.

Machine Operator

4 Months
Honeywell Salisbury | 04.2016 - 08.2016
  • Alfonzo Lee
  • Operate dip machine in sequence as specified by dip card; tend rack; monitor product closely for potential defects
  • Clean glove forms using specified cleaning techniques to ensure product quality
  • Moved racks through production process, ensuring proper transitions in/out of autoclave and to/from dry room.
  • Carefully strip gloves from forms to prevent damage during production; invert gloves
  • Cut and identify bead on gloves according to established specifications in accordance with specification; apply patches; complete data on dip cards - OR -
  • Verified dip card against rack for accuracy; called racks in and out of dip room; maintained dry room and ensured racks re-entered dip room according to dip card.
  • Pin glove forms in preparation for next production phase at the rate of 40 minutes per double rack, wash forms and place in dry oven at the rate of 30 minutes per single rack, clean glove forms to minimize foreign matter and form breakage, remove gloves from forms/strip at a minimum rate of 2 racks per hour, must have ability to roll 4 racks (including contour) per shift.

Team Leader

2 Years 10 Months
Husqvarna | 07.2013 - 05.2016
  • Ruedeen Parker
  • 803-536-3285
  • Built various tractor models using standard operational procedures.
  • Guided team in producing quality parts and ensuring high standards of work.
  • Learned all jobs on the line to effectively support team as Team Leader.
  • Filled in for absent team members to maintain workflow and productivity.
  • I know the categorical structure of building a quality tractor.

Material Handler

1 Year 6 Months
JB Charleston | 10.2014 - 04.2016
  • Ms. Brown 843-963-6899
  • Executed loading, unloading, sorting, and movement of products and materials by hand or using basic material handling equipment to ensure efficient operations
  • Operate, navigate, or drive mechanized material handling equipment inspect material handling equipment, structures, or materials to identify problems or defects
  • Participate in replenishment, letdowns, shipping and receiving
  • Operated and navigated mechanized material handling equipment to inspect for problems or defects, maintaining safety and operational standards
  • Perform tasks in multi-temperature environments
  • Mark and/or tag containers with identifying information
  • Assemble product containers and crates
  • Pack containers and re-pack damaged containers
  • Install protective devices, such as bracing, padding, or strapping, to prevent shifting or damage to Items being transported.
  • Attach slings, hooks, and other devices to lift cargo and guide load: Trained new and junior material handling staff on equipment operation and safety protocols to enhance team capabilities.
  • Supplied details for incident reports regarding health and safety issues and material spills

Education

High School

Bethune Bowman High | Rowesville

GED

Youth Challenge Academy | Columbia

No Degree

Orangeburg- Calhoun Technical College | Orangeburg

Work keys

Skills

Equipment Maintenance
Problem Solving
Self-management
Forklift operation
Critical Thinker
Self-Directed
Strong Customer Relations Skills

Timeline

Forklift

Foodlion Warehouse Distribution DC30
12.2025 - 03.2026Read More

Lamination

Key West Boats
06.2017 - 01.2019Read More

Machine Operator

WABCO
08.2016 - 04.2017Read More

Machine Operator

Honeywell Salisbury
04.2016 - 08.2016Read More

Material Handler

JB Charleston
10.2014 - 04.2016Read More

Team Leader

Husqvarna
07.2013 - 05.2016Read More

Bethune Bowman High

High School
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Youth Challenge Academy

GED
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Orangeburg- Calhoun Technical College

No Degree
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Edrick Willis