Joshawa Foster
Emporia,Kansas
Summary
My Objective is to further my knowledge in every way possible with this company, to strive for advancement, and to go above and beyond building a life career doing something I love but most importantly building a life for my family.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line hauler/bagger
Cargill
Emporia, KS
06.2022 - Current
- Utilized stand-up forklift for staging and loading pallets, ensuring timely shipping. Maintained wrapper machinery through adjustments and repairs as required. Supported bagger operations by following safety guidelines during forklift use. Initiated manual wrapping of pallets when automatic processes were insufficient. Performed routine cleaning tasks to uphold workplace hygiene standards. Checked labels and pallet integrity for quality assurance before shipment. Managed documentation effectively at shift beginnings and ends. Set parameters for palletizer and bagger according to specific product needs.
Production/packing/breaker
Hostess
Emporia, KS
12.2021 - 03.2022
- I was Employed through Righttimetimerightplace for full time breaker position. I worked mostly packing Gems and helping out stacking pallets and I would work anywhere they needed me to be. Breaking out people while also learning multiple jobs.
Forklift driver and order picker
Evco wholesales
Emporia, KS
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Sorted assignments by stacking items on pallets per designated stop numbers. Adjusted pallets to match truck stop plans prior to delivery. Verified orders in dock staging area upon completion of picking tasks. Repeated all processes until no assignments remained. Managed out-of-stock situations through searches and forklift retrieval from high racks. Initiated let downs, replenishing empty pick spots with appropriate product. Logged discrepancies in product availability and confirmed stock status. Completed daily logs detailing all activities performed during the shift.
Machine operator
Tyson foods
Emporia, KS
10.2020 - 03.2021
- Managed operation of multivac packaging machine for brisket, maintaining functionality during entire shift. Ensured safety protocols by locking out and tagging all energy sources. Assessed machine issues promptly and engaged maintenance technicians for necessary repairs. Initiated machine post-repair, confirming all systems operated correctly. Changed wrapper rolls and films as necessary to support continuous production. Executed comprehensive machine preparation processes from start to finish.
Shift Manger and First Assistant Manger
BURGER KING
WICHITA, KANSAS
09.2015 - 05.2017
- Train workers in food preparation, and in service, sanitation, and safety procedures.
- Compile and balance cash receipts at the end of the day or shift.
- Perform various financial activities such as cash handling, deposit preparation, and payroll.
- Supervise and participate in kitchen and dining area cleaning activities.
- Resolve customer complaints regarding food service.
- Observe and evaluate workers and work procedures to ensure quality standards and service, and complete disciplinary write-ups.
- Inspect supplies, equipment, and work areas to ensure efficient service and conformance to standards.
- Assign duties, responsibilities, and work stations to employees in accordance with work requirements.
- Recommend measures for improving work procedures and worker performance to increase service quality and enhance job safety.
Raw Utility, Holmens and UPS, Hills and Wash cabinet, Detroit Desiel
THE ARNOLD GROUP
EMPORIA, KANSAS
01.2013 - 03.2015
- Raw utility and responsibilities of job were to gather assigned totes for rerunning of dog food and helping forklift driver store and even unload 2 ton bags into a hopper for rerun.
- UPS and responsibilities of job were to print UPS stickers to address of customers and matching product numbers as well as packaging the finished product and wrapping it for delivery services.
- Wash Cabinet and responsibilities are to take assigned air filter and grind off excess residues from corrosion build up then next step of the process grabbing the air filter with air claw and insert it into a wash cabinet for washing.
Education
Culinary Arts
FLINT HILLS TECHNICAL COLLEGE
EMPORIA, KANSAS08.2012
High School Diploma - undefined
NORTHERN HEIGHTS HIGHSCHOOL
ALLEN, KANSAS06.2009
Skills
- Certified standup forklift operator
- CPR certified
- Lockout/tagout compliance
- Knowledge of production processes
- Fundamental computer skills
Certification
Forklift
Timeline
Line hauler/bagger
Cargill
06.2022 - Current
Production/packing/breaker
Hostess
12.2021 - 03.2022
Forklift driver and order picker
Evco wholesales
09.2021 - 12.2021
Machine operator
Tyson foods
10.2020 - 03.2021
Shift Manger and First Assistant Manger
BURGER KING
09.2015 - 05.2017
Raw Utility, Holmens and UPS, Hills and Wash cabinet, Detroit Desiel
THE ARNOLD GROUP
01.2013 - 03.2015
Culinary Arts
FLINT HILLS TECHNICAL COLLEGE
High School Diploma - undefined
NORTHERN HEIGHTS HIGHSCHOOL