Jovon Carter
Eden,NC
Summary
Proven material handler with a track record of enhancing warehouse efficiency and safety at Nestle Purina PetCare. Skilled in forklift operation and maintaining workplace cleanliness, demonstrated through surpassing production goals and reducing accidents. Adept at fostering teamwork and collaboration, ensuring high-quality standards in all tasks.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Material Handler/Forklift Operator
Nestle Purina PetCare
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
- Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
- Maintained a safe work environment by following proper safety protocols and conducting regular inspections.
- Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of tasks and high-quality work standards.
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Read production orders, work orders, shipping orders and requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.
- Facilitated smooth operations, coordinating with various departments to fulfill material requests promptly.
- Performed cycle counts and inventory control to accurately track product levels.
Forklift Operator/Machine Operator
Bridgestone Tire and Air Craft
08.2016 - 12.2022
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
Machine Operator/Forklift Operator
Pella Windows
10.2014 - 07.2017
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Trained new employees on proper machine operation, ensuring adherence to company standards and safety guidelines.
Blow Mold Operator
Blow Mold LLC
02.2009 - 04.2014
- Conducted preventative maintenance checks on equipment regularly to prevent potential malfunctions or safety hazards.
- Consistently met or exceeded production goals by efficiently operating machinery and minimizing waste during production runs.
- Coordinated closely with Quality Control teams to address any concerns or discrepancies related to product specifications or performance standards.
- Managed material inventory levels to ensure adequate supplies were available for each shift''s production needs.
Education
Magna Vista High School
Ridgeway, VASkills
- Material handling
- Loading and unloading
- Order picking
- Positive attitude
- Workplace cleanliness
- Heavy lifting
- Package handling
- Warehouse operations
- Attention to detail
- Shipping and receiving
- Materials handling and transport
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Equipment safety
- Forklift operation
- Warehouse safety
Timeline
Material Handler/Forklift Operator
Nestle Purina PetCare
01.2023 - 01.2025
Forklift Operator/Machine Operator
Bridgestone Tire and Air Craft
08.2016 - 12.2022
Machine Operator/Forklift Operator
Pella Windows
10.2014 - 07.2017
Blow Mold Operator
Blow Mold LLC
02.2009 - 04.2014
Magna Vista High School