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La' Toya Reed

Indianapolis,IN

Summary

Driven and detail-oriented professional with extensive experience in manufacturing and production environments, notably at Hologic. Excelled in roles requiring hand-eye coordination and equipment operation, significantly enhancing product quality and safety standards. Demonstrated leadership by training peers in safety protocols, showcasing strong communication and teamwork skills. Achieved a notable reduction in product defects through rigorous visual inspections and adherence to OSHA compliance.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Assembly Line Worker

SMX Staffing
07.2024 - Current
  • Met daily production quotas by working effectively within a fast-paced assembly line environment.
  • Collaborated with team members to maximize productivity and ensure seamless workflow on the assembly line.
  • Stocked and replenished parts used on assembly line to maintain consistent supply and inventory.
  • Contributed to a positive work atmosphere, fostering strong relationships with colleagues while maintaining professionalism and focus on tasks at hand.
  • Operated various tools, machinery, and equipment to complete assembly tasks efficiently and accurately.
  • Performed visual and functional inspection of components to determine quality and identify defects.
  • Followed protocols to enhance protection and maintain safe work environment.
  • Reduced product defects by maintaining a clean work environment and adhering to strict quality control standards.
  • Demonstrated adaptability in learning new assembly processes quickly as required for evolving project specifications.
  • Boxed, labeled, and transported items to support assembly operations.
  • Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
  • Trained and mentored new employees to apply best practices on assembly line operations and comply with procedures and regulations.

Material Handler

O'Reilly Distribution Center
05.2021 - 02.2022
  • 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.
  • Listened closely during team meetings to gain complete understanding of duties required for each shift, completing priority tasks first.
  • Expedited order fulfillment by accurately picking, packing, and shipping products to customers.
  • Attached identifying tags to containers to mark with identifying shipping information.
  • Facilitated smooth warehouse operations, maintaining clean and organized work areas.
  • Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
  • Used machinery and equipment such as box cutters, shrink-wrap guns and electric pallet jacks.

Warehouse Lead

Spartans Logistics
10.2015 - 12.2021
  • Trained employees on equipment operation and safety protocols.
  • Managed a team of warehouse personnel, delegating tasks effectively to optimize workflow.
  • Managed day-to-day operations of warehouse, freight and parcel shipments, returns, and transfers.
  • Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move and ship products.
  • Supervised warehouse operations by managing employees during shifts.
  • Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
  • Collaborated with other departments to address any issues or discrepancies in orders, ensuring smooth communication across teams.
  • Facilitated cross-training amongst team members to enhance overall skillset and improve staff flexibility during peak seasons or absences.
  • Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
  • Maintained a safe working environment, conducting regular safety audits and addressing potential hazards promptly.
  • Double checked records, daily reports, and inventory transactions to identify and correct variances.
  • Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
  • Optimized space utilization within the warehouse by regularly reorganizing storage layouts based on inventory needs.
  • Assisted in the recruitment and onboarding of new warehouse employees, ensuring they were well-equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to perform their roles effectively.
  • Monitored performance and safety practices of Number-person warehouse staff.
  • Maintained top performance standards while working in hot warehouse environment.
  • Maintained open lines of communication between management and staff, fostering a positive work atmosphere conducive to collaboration and problemsolving.
  • Moved merchandise using forklifts, pallet jacks and hand trucks.
  • Picked and packed order items.
  • Operated equipment such as pallet jacks and hand trucks to move heavy boxes.
  • Reviewed order slips, picked products and staged merchandize to be shipped.

Production Operator

Hologic
03.2010 - 08.2013

Worked on multiple production lines and stations on a daily basis while contributing to an atmosphere of teamwork and consistent work flow. Operated manufacturing equipment according to established specifications and standard operating procedures and work instructions. Adhered to and demonstrated compliance to GMP, ISO, device history record, hazard communication and safety rules. Accept full accountability for product quality. Reported to supervisor or management unsolved problems encountered during the work day.

Education

CNA Certificate - Nursing

Ivy Tech Community College
Indianapolis, IN
05.2013

Diploma - General & Advanced Studies

Benton Harbor High School
Benton Harbor, MI
06.1996

Skills

  • Product Assembly
  • Assembly and production
  • Hand and power tools
  • Power and hand tools
  • Production lines
  • Repetitive Work
  • Hand-Eye Coordination
  • Product Inspection
  • Safety Protocols
  • Manufacturing Experience
  • Equipment Operation
  • Finishing work
  • OSHA Compliance
  • Manufacturing
  • Visual inspections

Timeline

Assembly Line Worker

SMX Staffing
07.2024 - Current

Material Handler

O'Reilly Distribution Center
05.2021 - 02.2022

Warehouse Lead

Spartans Logistics
10.2015 - 12.2021

Production Operator

Hologic
03.2010 - 08.2013

CNA Certificate - Nursing

Ivy Tech Community College

Diploma - General & Advanced Studies

Benton Harbor High School
La' Toya Reed