JOSHUA KERWIN
Palatka
Summary
Hardworking, highly motivated professional eager to lend combined knowledge and skills to enhance business performance. Operates well in both individual and team capacities, leveraging seasoned work ethic to quickly adapt to different processes and drive company objectives. Resourceful and results-driven with a passion for growth and efficiency to meet company needs and increase service value.
Skilled in operating and setting up paper goods machinery, with hands-on experience managing different types of paper processing equipment. Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot technical issues, ensuring minimal downtime and maintaining workflow efficiency. Strong teamwork skills, adept at collaborating with colleagues to meet production targets. Contributed to improving machine setup time and reducing material waste, enhancing overall productivity in previous roles.
Overview
1
1
Certification
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Converting Operator
Georgia-Pacific
palatka
12.2025 - Current
- Operated converting machinery to produce high-quality paper products.
- Monitored production processes to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain efficient workflow and minimize downtime.
GEO DRIVER
Pepsico
Jacksonville
04.2019 - Current
- Maintained clean driving record and obeyed traffic laws and regulations.
- Provided excellent customer service throughout delivery process.
- Maintained a clean driving record with no violations or citations on file.
- Developed strong relationships with customers by providing courteous service.
- Completed daily routes in accordance with customer delivery expectations.
- Communicated with customers to ensure timely and accurate deliveries.
FOREMAN
Railworks
Jacksonville
02.2012 - 04.2019
- Led and trained lower-skilled employees in safe and productive work procedures.
- Maintained company vehicles, equipment and tools in good working order.
- Utilized advanced tools and equipment to complete project tasks.
- Reviewed plans, drawings, blueprints and specifications prior to commencement of worksite operations.
- Provided clear direction to staff regarding job duties, expectations and deadlines.
- Managed and oversaw multiple crews to maintain efficient scheduling, time, and cost.
- Kept accurate records of daily job tasks and progress.
- Led and monitored safety and security procedures within crew.
- Promoted strong safety behaviors and core company values to create safe work culture.
SELECTOR
Food lion
Palatka
03.2006 - 05.2012
- Adaptably adjusted daily job responsibilities based on changing needs of the business operations.
- Proficiently operated stand-up forklift, reach truck, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment in a safe manner.
- Successfully maintained accurate inventory of products by accurately counting items stored in the warehouse.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently or collaboratively as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Efficiently verified product quality and quantity against order documents before loading onto trailers for delivery.
- Proactively monitored warehouse conditions to ensure proper storage temperature was maintained at all times.
- Consistently met production goals as established by management while maintaining high standards of accuracy throughout the shift.
Education
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Palatka high school
palatkaSkills
- Safe driving practices
- Customer service
- Punctual and reliable
- Attention to detail
- Loading and unloading
- Team leadership
- Safety compliance
- Railroad operations proficiency
- Dependable and hardworking
- Willingness to learn
- Job site cleanup
- Teamwork
- Multitasking Abilities
- Organizational skills
- Proficient on core machine
- Proficienct on wrapper
- Proficienct on rewinds
- Proficienct on towel 4 & towel 2
Certification
CDL
Timeline
Converting Operator
Georgia-Pacific
12.2025 - Current
GEO DRIVER
Pepsico
04.2019 - Current
FOREMAN
Railworks
02.2012 - 04.2019
SELECTOR
Food lion
03.2006 - 05.2012
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Palatka high school