Emerson Watson
DeKalb,IL
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with expertise in packaging operations and quality inspection. Proven ability to maintain high safety standards while collaborating effectively to meet production goals. Reliable and organized Packer Associate with background in warehouse operations. Demonstrated skills in packing, labeling, and shipping products efficiently while adhering to safety protocols. Possess robust knowledge of inventory management systems and quality control processes. Have consistently contributed to team goals by enhancing workflow efficiency and reducing errors in previous work settings.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Packer Associate
Ferrrarra Candy
DeKalb, Illinois
12.2025 - Current
- Prepared candy products for packaging and distribution.
- Followed safety and hygiene protocols in the work area.
- Operated packaging machines to seal candy products efficiently.
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily production goals.
- Inspected packaged products for quality and presentation standards.
- Maintained cleanliness of workstations and equipment throughout shifts.
Cherry Picker Operator
Panduit
DeKalb, Illinois
08.2023 - 11.2025
- Operated a cherry picker to efficiently transport materials within the warehouse using an RF scan gun to pick orders and put them away.
- Assisted in loading and unloading goods from trucks onto pallets.
- Sorted, organized and stacked items in warehouse.
- Loaded/unloaded materials onto pallets safely and securely using the cherry picker lift.
- Selected and transported items using forklift to complete customer orders.
- Inspected cherry pickers daily for proper functioning prior to use.
Material Handler
Sonco Alloyd
DeKalb, Illinois
02.2021 - 07.2023
- Operated forklifts for shipping and recieveing.
- Load/unloaded shipments, using sit down forklift
- Transporting raw material on forklift from recieveing area.
- Maintained inventory accuracy by organizing and tracking stock levels.
- Inspecting products/Staging/weighing material/house keeping.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure a secure work environment at all times.
Package Handler
Target Distribution
DeKalb, Illinois
10.2016 - 12.2020
- Packing items in boxes/using box cutter to open boxes.
- Sorted packages based on size, weight, and destination.
- Operated scanning equipment to track package movement.
- Using scan gun to put product away assembly line.
- Unloading cage carts/using pallet jack to move product.
- Inspected packages for damages or defects and recorded any issues found.
General Laborer
Suiter Company
DeKalb, Illinois
06.2014 - 07.2016
- Working with food products in cold enviorment.
- Packaged food products according to safety and quality standards.
- Staging/Palletizing uusing shrink wrap for put away.
- Trained new employees on packaging processes and safety protocols.
Material handler/Steel Picker
Vision Pickling
Waterman, Illinois
08.2010 - 04.2014
- Operated forklifts to transport steel bars [20lbs to80lbs] from one side of warehouse to the other side of warehouse.
- Inspected incoming materials for quality assurance and compliance standards.
- Organized inventory, recycled steel, loaded and unloaded steel bars, and maintained housekeeping for a safe environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Englewood H.S
Chicago, IL06-1997
Skills
- Packaging operations
- Quality inspection
- Equipment operation
- Production collaboration
- Safety compliance
- Inventory management
Timeline
Packer Associate
Ferrrarra Candy
12.2025 - Current
Cherry Picker Operator
Panduit
08.2023 - 11.2025
Material Handler
Sonco Alloyd
02.2021 - 07.2023
Package Handler
Target Distribution
10.2016 - 12.2020
General Laborer
Suiter Company
06.2014 - 07.2016
Material handler/Steel Picker
Vision Pickling
08.2010 - 04.2014
High School Diploma -
Englewood H.S