Jamal Bess
Macon
Summary
Hardworking operator skilled in quality control and machine and equipment troubleshooting paired with outstanding time management and multitasking abilities. Quick learner offering several years of experience operating machines of various magnitudes. Focused on reducing costs and increasing productivity.
Hardworking General Laborer with dedicated work ethic and solid industry background. Knowledgeable with operations of heavy and light equipment to accomplish tasks. Reliable and works well in varying conditions.
Dependable Production Worker proficient in assembly line work. Effective at keeping areas clean and neat to avoid delays. Bringing many years of related experience, including measuring and cutting materials, operating equipment, and following work instructions.
Precise operator offers top skills in equipment and high-speed machine operations and parts inspection. Attentive and organized individual with several years of hands-on experience working in manufacturing units. Recognized for consistently maintaining safety standards and operating procedures.
Experienced Operator with a background in machine control, quality assurance, and safety protocol compliance. Strengths lie in problem-solving abilities, technical knowledge, and strong communication skills. Previous roles demonstrate positive impact through improved operational efficiency and consistent adherence to safety standards.
Resourceful Operator known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in machinery operation, quality control, and safety procedures. Excel in time management, problem-solving, and teamwork, ensuring smooth operations and project success.
Organized Operator provides strong organizational and analytical skills. Specialized expertise in data management, analysis and communication. Thorough understanding of government mandates that dictate workplace safety enforcement.
Veteran Production Worker adept at handling tasks efficiently. Knowledgeable about equipment operation, materials handling, and documentation. Eager to contribute to operations at companies of any scale.
Resourceful professional in manufacturing and production environments known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in machinery operation, quality assurance, and safety protocols. Excel in teamwork, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring smooth operations and consistent output. Committed to maintaining workplace safety and meeting production targets through effective communication and organizational skills.
Skilled production worker with background in diverse manufacturing environments. Possess strong understanding of production processes and quality control measures, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to safety protocols. Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot equipment issues and implement process improvements, resulting in enhanced operational efficiency. Committed to maintaining high standards of workmanship and contributing positively to team dynamics.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Stand-Up reach Operator
Graphic Packaging
Macon
05.2025 - 04.2026
- Operated machinery to ensure efficient production processes.
- Monitored equipment performance and maintained operational standards.
- Conducted routine inspections to identify maintenance needs.
- Inspected finished products to verify conformity to quality standards.
- Performed routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Checked control panel and gauges during equipment operation.
- Set up tools, dies, jigs, fixtures, gauges and other related parts for use in production operations.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
- Reduced health and safety risks with strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
- Used hand trucks and forklifts to unload, load and transport items.
- Calibrated machines to adhere to quality standards and maintain required productivity levels.
- Coordinated with team members to optimize workflow efficiency.
- Trained new operators on safety protocols and equipment use.
- Implemented quality control measures to maintain product consistency.
- Documented production data for compliance and reporting purposes.
- Assisted in troubleshooting equipment issues to minimize downtime.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area and equipment in accordance with safety regulations.
- Learned and followed safety and emergency procedures.
- Maintained production and quality documentation.
- Collaborated with coworkers to perform projects quickly and meet business goals.
- Observed and troubleshot equipment and machines to detect malfunctions and notify appropriate personnel of needed repairs.
- Monitored and adjusted machine operations as needed for quality assurance.
- Assisted in the setup of production lines according to customer specifications.
- Set up and operated production machinery according to specific standards and protocols of company.
- Used daily system logs to document production information, discussing issues with management.
- Helped achieve team goals by rotating production lines and daily duties to meet demand.
- Looked through work orders to determine type and quantity of materials needed for each production batch.
- Produced quality products by palletizing, packaging and assembling finished items.
- Hand-assembled needed parts with bolts and screws.
- Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments.
- Separated products according to weight, grade and size of material to produce final product.
- Sorted product components on work tables to maintain maximum organization and productivity.
- Classified defects from finished orders for record tracking and statistics.
- Prepared for work to be completed by studying assembly instructions, blueprint specifications and part lists.
- Received incoming shipments and reviewed contents against purchase order for accuracy.
Forklift Operator
Gilmore inc
Byron
09.2024 - 05.2025
- Operated forklifts to move materials within the warehouse efficiently.
- Inspected equipment daily to ensure safe operating conditions.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline loading and unloading processes.
- Assisted in training new operators on safety and operational procedures.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on forklifts to prolong equipment life.
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
- Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
- Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
- Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
- Unloaded delivery trucks with product by hand or utilizing lift-gate truck when needed.
- Maintained accurate inventory records during material handling tasks.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace hazards and accidents.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding workflow and equipment status.
- Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
- Followed standard work instructions accurately when picking, sorting, staging and scanning products.
- Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer.
- Used handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.
- Received incoming shipments; verifying quantity, condition, labeling accuracy and conformance to purchase order specifications.
- Reported safety and quality issues to management.
- Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
- Organized warehouse shelves and racks for efficient retrieval during order fulfillment process.
- Utilized RF scanner technology while moving stock within facility in order to maintain accurate inventory levels.
- Operated power material handling equipment to accurately select and palletize loads.
- Monitored warehouse aisles to prevent collisions with pedestrians or other equipment.
- Inspected loads prior to lifting to determine weight distribution and stability.
- Picked up warehouse debris and deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked baled trash.
- Kept record of daily activities such as number of items moved or handled throughout the day.
- Verified accuracy of incoming orders against packing slips before loading onto truck and trailer for shipment.
- Collaborated with team members on various tasks related to storage and transport operations.
- Maintained yard appearance, keeping ground clean and clear.
- Maintained accurate records of all inventory movements including deliveries, receipts and shipments.
- Tracked materials moved for stocking purposes and to complete logs for management.
- Checked expiration dates on products prior to stocking shelves or shipping out orders.
- Loaded and unloaded goods from vehicles, ensuring secure and damage-free handling.
- Moved levers or controls of lifting devices to load, unload or stack material.
- Positioned lifting devices around loaded pallets, skids and boxes to secure materials for transport to designated areas.
- Drove gasoline- or electric-powered vehicles to transport materials between loading, processing and storage areas.
- Estimated weights, heights, and centers of balance to make precise placements.
- Inspected product load for accuracy to foster timely and complete delivery.
- Noted and recorded receipt of materials on drivers' paperwork.
- Followed safe practices to mix and apply chemicals.
- Followed maps and GPS systems to promptly complete tasks.
Production Worker
Five Below
Forsyth
11.2023 - 08.2024
- Operated machinery to ensure smooth production flow.
- Assembled products according to specifications and quality standards.
- Conducted quality checks on finished goods for defects or inconsistencies.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area to promote safety.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace hazards and accidents.
- Trained new workers on equipment operation and safety procedures.
- Assisted in inventory management by tracking supplies and materials used.
- Communicated with team members regarding tasks assigned during shift.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machines and equipment.
- Reported any issues to supervisor immediately for resolution.
- Inspected product quality prior to packaging and shipment.
- Collaborated with team members to meet production deadlines effectively.
- Cleaned up work area at end of shift to maintain safe working environment.
- Identified defective parts or components and removed them from production line.
- Assisted in setting up production lines for manufacturing processes.
- Ensured proper labeling of completed products before shipping out.
- Moved items between machines, conveyors, and transport equipment to meet production needs.
- Monitored production line operations to ensure efficiency and accuracy.
- Attended regular training sessions to increase machine operating skills.
- Analyzed work orders to determine materials needed for each production batch.
- Tracked production data such as number of items produced per hour, day, week.
- Organized storage areas for efficient retrieval of items when needed.
- Adhered strictly to established guidelines and procedures while performing duties.
- Utilized computer software programs to record details related to production process.
- Maintained inventory of raw materials, tools, parts, supplies, and finished goods.
- Troubleshot technical issues that arose during assembly process.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on all machinery used in the production line.
- Helped achieve team goals by rotating production lines and daily duties to meet demand.
- Attached identification labels to finished packaged items or stamped lot number and shipping destination information on containers.
- Produced quality products by palletizing, packaging and assembling finished items.
- Set up and operated production machinery according to specific standards and protocols of company.
- Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments.
- Hand-assembled needed parts with bolts and screws.
- Measured and weighed items to meet quality standards and prevent waste.
- Separated products according to weight, grade and size of material to produce final product.
- Sorted product components on work tables to maintain maximum organization and productivity.
- Prepared for work to be completed by studying assembly instructions, blueprint specifications and part lists.
- Calibrated machines to adhere to quality standards and maintain required productivity levels.
- Classified defects from finished orders for record tracking and statistics.
- Received incoming shipments and reviewed contents against purchase order for accuracy.
Truck Loader/Unloader
Saddle Creek Logistics Services
Macon
06.2022 - 12.2022
- As an employee at Saddle Creek I was responsible for loading and unloading trailers
- Operated forklifts to load and unload goods efficiently.
- Sorted and organized products for optimal warehouse storage.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely shipment preparations.
- Inspected incoming shipments for quality and accuracy.
- Maintained a clean and safe loading area at all times.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace hazards.
- Assisted in training new employees on loading procedures.
- Utilized inventory management systems for tracking shipments.
- Maximized truck space by loading efficiently.
- Processed orders quickly and accurately while adhering to company policies and procedures regarding shipping and receiving activities.
- Followed safety procedures when handling hazardous materials or operating heavy machinery.
- Unloaded initial shipments and placed on correct delivery trucks.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area at all times by sweeping floors, cleaning up spills.
- Assisted in the organization of the warehouse by placing incoming items in designated areas.
- Provided assistance in receiving dock area including helping unload trailers when necessary.
- Secured cargo in trucks with straps, load bars, blocks and other materials.
- Stacked goods onto shelves according to size, type and quantity specifications.
- Inspected merchandise for damage prior to loading or unloading.
- Adhered to established safety regulations while performing job duties.
- Checked load-related documentation to promote completeness and accuracy.
- Observed proper lifting techniques when manually loading or unloading freight from trucks.
- Returned unused or empty pallets back to correct warehouse space.
- Prepared shipments for pickup by labeling and weighing packages.
- Maintained accurate records of shipments loaded or unloaded.
- Read and attached appropriate labels and tags to products and packages for identification purposes.
- Filled in and organized partial pallets.
- Checked freight bills against invoices for accuracy before signing off on them.
- Reported any discrepancies between shipment documents and actual loads received or delivered to management immediately upon discovery.
- Corrected pallets of damaged or mislabeled products to reduce errors and losses.
- Performed regular maintenance checks on equipment used during loading and unloading operations such as checking fluid levels, lubricating parts.
- Maneuvered trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew and checking that vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned.
- Participated in team meetings providing input into warehouse processes improvement initiatives.
- Communicated effectively with customers regarding delivery times and issues related to products being shipped and received.
- Positioned lifting devices to move loaded pallets, skids, and boxes to designated areas.
- Scanned, pushed and loaded items on conveyor line for loading into trailers.
- Unloaded materials by hand or with equipment to help team meet work demands.
- Unloaded products from incoming transports.
- Operated ship loading and unloading equipment and other specialized material handling equipment.
- Observed cars passing loading spouts and swung into correct positions.
- Shrink-wrapped products on many pallets per day.
- Sealed outlet valves on tank cars, barges and trucks.
- Checked conditions and weights of vessels to drive cleanliness and compliance with loading procedures.
- Verified tank car, barge or truck load numbers to maintain car placement accuracy.
- Started pumps and adjusted valves or cables to regulate flow of products to vessels.
Machine Operator/ cleaner
California Cereal
Macon
04.2021 - 11.2021
- As an employee at California Cereal I was responsible for starting and stopping machines and also cleaning warehouse
Case Picker/Stock
Ryder
Atlanta
09.2019 - 07.2020
- As an case picker for Ryder I was responsible case picking and moving pallets throughout the warehouse
Electric Pallet Jack Operator
Impact Staffing
Union City
04.2017 - 09.2019
- As an EPJ operator at Impact Staffing I was responsible for case picking throughout the warehouse.
Education
High School -
Central High
Macon, GAMacon State College
Macon, GASkills
- Order picker
- Warehouse experience
- Materials handling
- Forklift
- Heavy lifting
- In house cleaning
- Dishwasher
- Inventory management
- Machine Operation
- Pallet jack operator
- Reach truck operator
Certification
Pallet Jack Certification
Languages
English
Professional
A1
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Stand-Up reach Operator
Graphic Packaging
05.2025 - 04.2026
Forklift Operator
Gilmore inc
09.2024 - 05.2025
Production Worker
Five Below
11.2023 - 08.2024
Truck Loader/Unloader
Saddle Creek Logistics Services
06.2022 - 12.2022
Machine Operator/ cleaner
California Cereal
04.2021 - 11.2021
Case Picker/Stock
Ryder
09.2019 - 07.2020
Electric Pallet Jack Operator
Impact Staffing
04.2017 - 09.2019
High School -
Central High
Macon State College