Larry Chatman
Memphis,TN
Summary
Production Technician with extensive experience in manufacturing logistics. Demonstrated ability to manage package sorting, conduct damage inspections, and maintain inventory accuracy, consistently exceeding production goals. Committed to maintaining cleanliness and organization in work areas, ensuring safety and optimal productivity.
Overview
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1
Certification
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Small Package Handler
FedEx SPSS Hub
Memphis, TN
02.2025 - Current
- Manage package sorting and organization to maintain workflow efficiency.
- Inspect incoming packages for damage and accuracy before processing.
- Load small packages onto conveyor belts for sorting and delivery.
- Use scanners to record parcel information in the system accurately.
- Perform general housekeeping duties such as sweeping, mopping, dusting.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas for safety.
- Check all outgoing shipments to ensure accuracy of contents.
Logistics Technician
VA Medical Center (Compensated Work Therapy Prg.)
Memphis, TN
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Worked 32 hours per week under the supervision of Lekisha Pickett (901) 523-8990.
- Moved and sorted materials to keep items flowing to correct locations.
- Verified serial numbers and other information on products to assure proper placement in the stock room.
- Interacted with other staff members to complete inventory and stocking functions.
- Kept work areas clean, neat and organized for optimal productivity and worker safety.
- Read orders to obtain item numbers and located merchandise in bins or on shelves.
Dock Worker
Fedex Freight
Memphis, TN
02.2019 - 11.2023
- Operate forklift on freight dock to load and unload freight.
- Staged freight
- Successfully scan freight into the database using a tracker
- Effectively read and verified manifest to successfully unload and load proper freight.
- Maintain effective count of product.
- Meet consistent time parameters by completing tasks at specific times.
Electronic Assembler
Electrolux
Memphis, TN
01.2013 - 01.2018
- Operated forklifts sit, stand, and tug safely in moving materials throughout the warehouse.
- Reviewed the loading sheet to determine the material and pallets to be moved.
- Supplied proper materials to the system when required.
- Labeled cardboard packaging sleeve and placed over ovens as they proceeded down the line.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks quickly and efficiently exceeding production goals.
- Updated database with materials received and distributed through the use of an RF Scanner
- Monitored material systems for errors.
- Replenished materials around the facility as necessary.
Production Technician
Kellogg's
Memphis, TN
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Achieved production of over 10,000 units per shift maintaining safe operation procedures.
- Listened for malfunction alarms, shut down equipment, and notified the supervisor when necessary.
- Observed gauges, dials, and product characteristics to adjust the controls to maintain appropriate temperature, pressure, and flow of ingredients.
- Cleaned, washed, and sterilized equipment and cooking area, using water hoses, cleaning and sterilizing solutions and rinses.
- Conducted day-by-day operator checklist.
Steam Cleaner
Cleo Wrap
Memphis, TN
01.1998 - 01.2011
- Received a Safety Award for maintaining a safe work area and identifying and reporting safety hazards.
- Cleaned print cylinders to remove ink, dirt, and grease with steam/detergent solutions.
- Hand scraped and removed adherent ink, grime, and grease using a wire brush and putty knife.
Stocker
William Sonoma (Manpower)
Memphis, TN
01.1997 - 01.1998
- Kept items stocked in the proper locations to be pulled by pickers and packers for upcoming shifts.
- Provided a clean and safe area to work.
Electronic Assembler
Sharp Corporation
Memphis, TN
01.1993 - 01.1997
- Promoted to Lead Assembler as a result of being the most proficient assembler with the ability to perform all functions of the process to achieve production goals.
- Assembled components for 25"-27" TVS following specifications and using hand and power tools.
- Positioned, aligned, and adjusted workpieces and electrical parts to facilitate wiring and assembly.
Education
High School Diploma -
Booker T. Washington High School
01-1975
Skills
- Package sorting
- Damage inspection
- Inventory management
- Freight handling
- RF scanning
- Logistics coordination
- Cleaning and organizing
- Mopping and sweeping
Certification
- Forklift Reach/Sit Down/Pallet Jack Certified, 2013
- Industrial Readiness Training Certification, MAT Score 97 %, 2012
- National Career Readiness Certificate, Silver- Certification #24-5001-RWG12U004
Timeline
Small Package Handler
FedEx SPSS Hub
02.2025 - Current
Logistics Technician
VA Medical Center (Compensated Work Therapy Prg.)
09.2024 - 12.2024
Dock Worker
Fedex Freight
02.2019 - 11.2023
Electronic Assembler
Electrolux
01.2013 - 01.2018
Production Technician
Kellogg's
01.2012 - 01.2013
Steam Cleaner
Cleo Wrap
01.1998 - 01.2011
Stocker
William Sonoma (Manpower)
01.1997 - 01.1998
Electronic Assembler
Sharp Corporation
01.1993 - 01.1997
High School Diploma -
Booker T. Washington High School