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Joshua Lavey

Westminster,CA

Summary

Efficient organizer, skilled at connecting with people, and promoting products. Open and positive communicator with a calm and level-headed approach to managing routine needs and meeting special challenges. Experienced in maintaining stock, setting up promotions, and merchandising items. Personable store associate with a background in providing exemplary customer service in warehouse-type stores. Practiced in the use of POS systems and proficient in money handling. Deliver effective loss prevention and thorough product knowledge. Extensive experience in 3-AXIS programming, such as Aspire and Lightburn. Operated machines such as Inventables 4x4 CNC, Laguna Smartshop, and Monport C02 Lasers.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Lead

Evergreen Cases
Fullerton, California
07.2021 - Current
  • Operated forklifts to move pallets and materials within the warehouse.
  • Organized inventory and maintained accurate stock levels in designated areas.
  • Oversaw daily production schedules and workflow for efficient operations.
  • Implemented safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment.
  • Monitored inventory levels and ordered materials as needed.
  • Managed purchase orders and tracked inventory levels consistently.
  • Collaborated with internal teams to forecast purchasing needs effectively.
  • Operated machinery to maintain efficient production flow in a manufacturing facility.
  • Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot equipment issues and resolve challenges.
  • Adjust machine settings to complete tasks accurately.

Production Worker

Earth Friendly Products
Cypress, CA
09.2020 - 06.2021
  • Set up and operated production equipment according to daily work orders and safety procedures.
  • Calibrated and adjusted equipment using tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, protractors and ring gauges.
  • Troubleshot problems with equipment to make repairs or report diagnostics to supervisors.
  • Volunteered to take on additional shifts during peak periods to keep projects with tight deadlines moving forward.
  • Operated hand trucks, forklifts and scissor lifts.

Control Operator/Machinist

Solvay Chemicals Inc.
Anaheim, CA
07.2019 - 04.2020
  • Set up and operated production equipment according to daily work orders and safety procedures.
  • Calibrated and adjusted equipment using tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, protractors and ring gauges.
  • Used company tracking system to locate and pick merchandise to fulfill daily customer orders.
  • Built and packaged products to comply with multiple work orders and deadlines.
  • Recognized defective material and reported issues to management to facilitate prompt resolution.
  • Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
  • Completed product assembly according to standardized procedures.
  • Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.

Store Associate

In-N-Out Burger
Westminster, CA
05.2019 - 07.2019
  • Stored food in designated areas following wrapping, dating, food safety, and rotation procedures
  • Helped customers place large or specialized orders, providing samples and recommendations and responding to requests
  • Prepared for busy periods by organizing ingredients and restocking supplies for expected loads

Grocery Associate/Cashier

Sam's Club
Fountain Valley, CA
12.2018 - 07.2019
  • Assisted with special projects, including inventory and organizing aisles, promoting a desire to learn new tasks while gaining additional responsibilities
  • Received multi-departmental training and supported various departments as needed
  • Observed customer behaviors and checked shopping carts to prevent theft and overlooked items

Backroom Associate

Target
Cerritos, CA
08.2018 - 11.2018
  • Oversaw a team of 3-4 team members in the backroom department
  • Successfully followed all established health and safety standards
  • Maintained accurate and current order and shipment forms, inventory documentation, and customer records
  • Tracked internal inventory with hand-held equipment, conducted counts, performed full audits and resolved discrepancies to maintain accurate records
  • Unloaded incoming trucks and stocked merchandise in correct storage areas

Janitor

Zuniga Janitorial Services
Garden Grove, CA
06.2015 - 07.2018
  • Maintained the facilities at Village Bible Church on a weekly basis
  • Designated as the primary floor cleaner for the new polyurethane gym floor
  • Set up tables and chairs for special events as needed

Education

High School Diploma -

Village Bible Academy
Garden Grove
2018

Skills

  • Project organization
  • Communications
  • Team building
  • Customer service
  • CNC programming
  • Equipment calibration
  • Quality inspection
  • Inventory management
  • Production scheduling

Timeline

Production Lead

Evergreen Cases
07.2021 - Current

Production Worker

Earth Friendly Products
09.2020 - 06.2021

Control Operator/Machinist

Solvay Chemicals Inc.
07.2019 - 04.2020

Store Associate

In-N-Out Burger
05.2019 - 07.2019

Grocery Associate/Cashier

Sam's Club
12.2018 - 07.2019

Backroom Associate

Target
08.2018 - 11.2018

Janitor

Zuniga Janitorial Services
06.2015 - 07.2018

High School Diploma -

Village Bible Academy