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LaLita Jarvis

Parkersburg,WV

Summary

Proactive and goal-oriented with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Production Associate

Cornerstone Building Brands
09.2024 - 04.2025
  • Maintained a flexible approach to work assignments, willingly cross-training in other areas to support changing production needs.
  • Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
  • Inspected final products to assess compliance with quality standards and established tolerances.
  • Supported current production needs by moving items between equipment and staging areas.
  • Organized and prepared workstations and materials needed for operations to maximize productivity.

Operator/Finisher

Flambeau
08.2022 - 05.2024
  • Operated various types of machinery, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments.
  • Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols.
  • Assisted in training new operators, sharing knowledge of best practices and promoting a culture of teamwork amongst peers.
  • Increased overall product quality through meticulous attention to detail during operation processes.
  • Upheld quality standards through regular inspections of completed products, addressing any inconsistencies immediately.
  • Utilized various hand tools and equipment effectively, ensuring precision in all aspects of the finishing process.

Peer Mentor

Hope Recovery Community
06.2022 - 03.2024
  • Encouraged mentees to develop strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
  • Shared resources, opportunities, and activities to support mentee's learning and development.
  • Strengthened community among peers, organizing group outings and social events.

Shipping and Receiving/picker/packer

Root Candle Company
03.2021 - 08.2022
  • Operated equipment such as pallet jacks and hand trucks to move heavy boxes.
  • Packaged fragile items with protective padding to prevent damages during shipments.
  • Expedited order processing by utilizing a barcode scanner to accurately select items from shelves.
  • Trained new employees regarding warehouse procedures and standards.
  • Prepared shipments for safe transportation by securely wrapping pallets and labeling packages according to company guidelines.
  • Recorded daily activities for inventory control.

Caregiver

Private Care Giver
07.2014 - 05.2020
  • Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
  • Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
  • Transported patients to medical, dental and personal care appointments.

Deli Clerk

Go Mart
09.2013 - 02.2014

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  • Greeted customers at counter to fulfill requests and answer questions.
  • Precisely measured, weighed, sliced, and packaged deli products according to customer requests while minimizing waste.
  • Operated cash register to accept and process cash, check, card and mobile payments.
  • Sanitized workstation before and after shift to prevent illness and food contamination.

Hostess/Cashier/Waitress/Prep Attendant

Shoney's
03.2009 - 07.2013
  • Collected and processed payments via cash and credit card.
  • Completed side work, such as cleaning menus and replenishing stocking bar items, rolling silverware, polishing glasses, and refilling condiments.
  • Washed and sanitized plates using industrial dishwashers according to manufacturer instructions.
  • Cleared table and bussed dishes to allow for quick setups.
  • Stocked server areas with supplies before, during and after shifts.
  • Prepared and maintained buffet and salad bar by checking temperatures, restocking food and monitoring potential avenues of contamination.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, balancing responsibilities such as answering phone calls, greeting guests, and updating reservation logs simultaneously.
  • Performed regular restroom checks to restock supplies and handle minor cleaning.
  • Operated grills and steamers to prepare vegetables, potatoes, rice and meats.

Cook/Food Truck Operator

Gino's Pizza Food Truck
07.2007 - 09.2007
  • Pleasantly greeted and welcomed customers prior to taking food order.
  • Carefully reviewed prepared items against customer orders to verify accuracy.
  • Prepared food
  • Operated cash register to receive payments and issue change with high degree of accuracy.
  • Follow safety guidelines for food truck vendors.
  • Optimized small workspace to maximize utility of sometimes cramped food truck working area.

Education

High school diploma -

Clay County High School
Clay, WV
05.2008

Skills

  • Efficient multitasking
  • Computer skills
  • Quality control
  • Machine operation
  • Assembly and production
  • Respectful and compassionate
  • Time management
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Active learning
  • Self-awareness
  • Warehouse safety
  • Client transportation
  • Problem-solving

Certification

Basic Life Support- Certified

Timeline

Production Associate

Cornerstone Building Brands
09.2024 - 04.2025

Operator/Finisher

Flambeau
08.2022 - 05.2024

Peer Mentor

Hope Recovery Community
06.2022 - 03.2024

Shipping and Receiving/picker/packer

Root Candle Company
03.2021 - 08.2022

Caregiver

Private Care Giver
07.2014 - 05.2020

Deli Clerk

Go Mart
09.2013 - 02.2014

Hostess/Cashier/Waitress/Prep Attendant

Shoney's
03.2009 - 07.2013

Cook/Food Truck Operator

Gino's Pizza Food Truck
07.2007 - 09.2007

High school diploma -

Clay County High School