Gabriel Smithers
Clarksville,IN
Summary
A very ambitious, dedicated, hard working individual and employee. Fast learner and dependable. Highly skilled in Quality Control and communication. Trustworthy and respectful.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Laborer
Gigpro
Louisville, KY
12.2023 - Current
- Understood and followed verbal and written instructions to complete work correctly.
- Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Maintained organized and clean work areas at all times on job sites.
Merchandiser
Pepsi
06.2023 - 01.2024
- Maintained product rotation by checking expiry dates or damage
- Used hand trucks and pallet jacks for maneuvering products throughout store
- Implemented store layout changes, including the addition of new fixtures
- Collaborated with store managers to ensure compliance with corporate guidelines
- Created effective visual merchandising strategies to increase customer engagement and maximize sales
- Managed inventory levels and stock replenishment to ensure sufficient supply of merchandise
- Developed visual merchandising strategies to optimize product displays and increase sales
- Monitored sales performance and adjusted merchandise displays accordingly
- Executed and audited store signage and other visual merchandising elements meeting company standards.
- Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
- Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
Cook
People Ready Temp Service
09.2017 - 05.2023
- Sanitized food preparation areas, grills and equipment to avoid cross-contamination from raw items
- Scrubbed pots, pans and trays by hand or cleaned using industrial washing machine
- Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials, wine and desserts to increase profits
- Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
Tipper
Waste Management
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies
- Traveled to disposal sites to dump refuse and recyclable materials into appropriate locations
- Made specialized recycle pickups of food scraps, used oil, discarded computers and other electronic items.
Packer
Elwood Staffing- Campbell's Snacks
03.2020 - 02.2021
- Packed merchandise into boxes and containers in preparation for safe shipment
- Arranged items on pallets according to size and weight
- Marked and labeled containers with accurate shipping information to prevent delays
- Kept workspace neat, clean, and organized at all times for safety purposes
- Inspected packages to ensure they meet quality standards before shipping
- Demonstrated proficiency in packing, labeling, and sorting items for shipment
- Utilized protective packaging to support safe product delivery
- Stacked cartons on pallets or skids using correct stacking pattern
- Verified accuracy of orders and ensured proper product labeling.
Order Filler
Elwood Staffing-Best Buy Distribution
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Operated warehouse equipment with caution and according to manufacturer instructions to reduce risk of accidents and malfunctions
- Used RF scanner to pick items from bins and complete orders
- Packaged items with appropriate materials to prevent damage during shipping.
Picker Packer
Adecco Staffing
02.2017 - 12.2018
- Picked products from designated locations using various tools and transferred to appropriate areas for further processing
- Picked up heavy objects using proper lifting techniques to avoid personal injuries
- Accurately picked, packed and shipped orders in a timely manner
- Picked customer orders, reviewing for correct number and type of product to eliminate errors
- Identified and located products within warehouse after reading orders
- Maintained cleanliness of work area while adhering to safety regulations
- Hand-selected and packed orders for shipment according to customer specifications
- Collaborated with other team members to meet production goals on time
- Rotated between jobs to pull items, pack items, and load pallets
- Utilized RF scanners to track shipments and ensure accuracy of order fulfillment.
Machine Operator
Tenneco Automotive
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Set up machines for various jobs to maintain compliance with manufacturing thresholds and waste reduction initiatives
- Detected work-piece defects and machine malfunctions, maintaining apparatus to prevent future issues
- Completed routine inspections of components and products to fulfill quality assurance requirements
- Monitored and upheld safe operating procedures and clean area mandates to meet regulatory requirements
- Operated production machinery in a safe and efficient manner, while adhering to all safety protocols
- Followed detailed instructions from work orders to complete assigned tasks correctly
- Cleaned equipment and work area before, during, and after shift to promote sanitation
- Kept workspace clean and organized at all times according to company policies
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding daily operations and job progress
- Ensured quality control by inspecting finished products for defects
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto machines and adjusted settings accordingly.
Education
GED -
Jefferson Community And Technical College
Louisville, KY01.2005
Skills
- Recipe Adherence
- Customer Service
- Kitchen Organization
- Equipment Cleaning
- Time Management
- Fast Reaction Time
- Forklift Operation
- Safe Moving Operations
- Quality Assurance
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Quality Issue Identification
- Problem-Solving
- Heavy Lifting
- Safety awareness
- Attention to Detail
- Willingness to learn
- Job Site Cleanup
- Punctual and Reliable
- Safety Procedures
- Hand-Eye Coordination
- Team Collaboration
Timeline
Laborer
Gigpro
12.2023 - Current
Merchandiser
Pepsi
06.2023 - 01.2024
Tipper
Waste Management
01.2022 - 05.2023
Packer
Elwood Staffing- Campbell's Snacks
03.2020 - 02.2021
Order Filler
Elwood Staffing-Best Buy Distribution
01.2018 - 01.2020
Cook
People Ready Temp Service
09.2017 - 05.2023
Picker Packer
Adecco Staffing
02.2017 - 12.2018
Machine Operator
Tenneco Automotive
01.2016 - 01.2017
GED -
Jefferson Community And Technical College