Larry Talley
Roanoke,VA
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level operator, assistant operator, and packaging position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Housekeeper
Friendship Retirement Community
05.2023 - Current
- Disinfect, and spot mop areas throughout the building to keep facility sanitary and clean.
- Check employees work throughout the day.
- Organizing position schedule for successful day at work.
- Train new employees.
- 90 rooms or more of changing residence trash cans.
- Pass out residence laundry.
- Cleaned and stocked resident rooms by replacing used towels and linens, making beds, sweeping, mopping, and restocking bathroom items.
- Vacuumed rugs and carpeted areas in offices, lobbies, and corridors.
- Maintained clean and comfortable environment.
- Hand-dusted and wiped down furniture, fixtures, and window sills
- Slid beds, sofas, and other furniture aside to wipe down baseboards and remove dust and dirt from hard-to-reach areas.
- Verified cleanliness and organization of storage areas and carts.
- Handled requests for extra linens, toiletries and other supplies.
- Scrubbed floors with special cleaners and equipment to achieve deep clean.
- Restocked towels and amenities in bathrooms, bedrooms and kitchen spaces.
- Changed bed linens and collected soiled linens for cleaning.
- Disposed of trash and recyclables each day to avoid waste buildup.
- Used chemicals by following safety protocols and procedures to avoid burns and injuries.
- Restocked cleaning storage cabinets, carts and baskets for easy use.
- Rotated linens in storerooms and replenished when supplies ran low.
Package Handler/Temporary Peak Season
UPS
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Followed safety regulations to maintain safe work environment.
- Improved package handling efficiency by implementing proper sorting and organizing techniques.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to company policies and guidelines for proper lifting techniques.
- Reduced damage rates for packages through careful handling and adherence to safety protocols.
- Critical working and fast paced.
Assistant Machine Operator
Packaging Corporation Of America
03.2019 - 02.2023
- Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Maintained equipment performance by lubricating and cleaning components.
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
- Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
- Organized and prepared workstations and materials needed for operations to maximize productivity.
- Adjusted machines to increase productivity for runs.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Met production targets and tight deadlines by collaborating closely with team members.
Mixer Machine Operator
Harvest, Wholesome
09.2015 - 07.2017
- Accurately measured and blended materials according to specifications.
- Operated blending and other machinery safely and in conformance with manufacturer instructions.
- Unloaded completed mixtures into containers for further processing.
- Monitored production equipment and mixers for efficient and safe operation.
- Weighed out materials carefully and followed label requirements for each package.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Cook Shift Leader
The Q Bar And Grill
06.2013 - 10.2015
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance, and cleanliness of production and service areas.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Inspected freezer and refrigerator daily to check and maintain proper temperatures.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
- Measured and mixed ingredients according to precise recipes for best results.
- Trained and supervised cooking staff to expertly meet daily needs.
Cook
Dennys Restaurant
02.2012 - 01.2013
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Bust tables and dishwasher
Stocker
Kroger
06.2010 - 03.2011
- Unloaded, sorted and stocked merchandise according to store layout and product placement.
- Maintained effective team member communication.
- Greeted customers and directed to requested products.
- Answered customer questions and provided detailed product information.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 100 pounds.
- Helped customers locate desired items and transfer oversized items to vehicles.
- Kept work areas neat, clean and free from debris.
- Operated equipment such as pallet jacks and hand trucks to move heavy boxes.
Education
High School Diploma -
East High School
Columbus, OH06.2011
Skills
- Housekeeping
- Preparing food
- Safety first
- Operated various machinery, set-up machine to specific requirements, quality checks, computer and data entry, troubleshoot machinery
- Complete quality checks after each product change and every 1 hour during run
- Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others
- Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
- Critical Thinking
- Team work
- Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively
- Active learning and listening
- Good judgment
- Packaging
Timeline
Package Handler/Temporary Peak Season
UPS
10.2023 - 12.2023
Lead Housekeeper
Friendship Retirement Community
05.2023 - Current
Assistant Machine Operator
Packaging Corporation Of America
03.2019 - 02.2023
Mixer Machine Operator
Harvest, Wholesome
09.2015 - 07.2017
Cook Shift Leader
The Q Bar And Grill
06.2013 - 10.2015
Cook
Dennys Restaurant
02.2012 - 01.2013
Stocker
Kroger
06.2010 - 03.2011
High School Diploma -
East High School
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