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LEVAND WATSON

Laveen,AZ

Summary

An organized and dedicated employee with a proven track record of providing exceptional reliability in any fast-paced environment. Offering keen attention to detail and strong decision-making skills to manage multiple, concurrent tasks. Self-motivated work ethic to perform effectively in independent or team environments. Skilled Production Worker offering 40 years of experience in warehouse and manufacturing environments. Focused on being productive and safety-minded at all times.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Manufacturer Associate

Digital Building Components
02.2019 - Current
  • Bunking, or stacking and strapping walls in preparation for wrapping and shipping
  • Receiving and shipping: all trucks delivering components and supplies needed to construct walls
  • Operating a forklift, emptying trash, moving materials throughout the shop, and unloading trucks
  • Maintain inventory counts of production-related materials and log these into the computer system
  • Examining the entire area to ensure that there are no hazards or debris present and that safety exits are clear.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve targets, resulting in increased productivity and timely order fulfillment.

Security Guard

Allied Universal Security
10.2018 - 02.2019
  • Patrol the area
  • Examine the building's locks and doors
  • Preserve structure and make an impression
  • Keep an eye on and grant permission for cars and people to enter and exit the area
  • Monitor fire watch alarm system.

Security Guard

DK Security
08.2015 - 08.2018
  • Event staff, crowd control agents, event entry personnel, and arena patrol personnel
  • Security in parking lots stroll lots, inspect cars and buses, and keep an eye out for cars entering and leaving
  • Sage guards shield performers from the audience
  • Secured area in the celebratory room
  • Maintained a safe environment for staff and visitors through proactive surveillance and communication.
  • Provided excellent customer service to clients while maintaining vigilance in addressing security concerns or issues that arose onsite.

Fabricator/Welder

Brown Manufacturing Group, Inc
08.2014 - 09.2017
  • Fabricator - construction of large-scale t-shirt printing equipment
  • Welding and Wiring parts to the t-shirt machine
  • Drive the hi-low to transport goods throughout the shop while the machines are being built
  • Handling packages for the warehouse while working as a shipping and receiving clerk and maintaining accurate records.
  • Followed Operational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations to promote safe equipment operation and workplace safety.

General Labor

Kerry Ingredients and Flavors
02.2014 - 08.2014
  • Sanitation, cleaning equipment, floors, ovens, cereal cookers, and food lines
  • Oversees Ktron machine, adding ingredients as necessary to produce the desired result
  • Utilized hi-low to collect materials for Ktron machine and additional devices as required
  • Maintaining the building's infrastructure included cleaning the roof's air ducts, keeping dust extractor fans in working order, helping to rebuild any damaged machinery and lines, and overseeing the tool and ingredient supply room.
  • Utilized hand tools effectively for various general labor tasks, ensuring high-quality results.

Hi-Lo Driver

Michigan Turkey Producers
05.2013 - 02.2014
  • Manufacturers and packages raw meat for the blast freezer
  • Put the fresh meat in the freezer and take the frozen meat out
  • Enhanced warehouse efficiency by accurately operating Hi-Lo equipment for material handling tasks.
  • Assisted in maintaining a safe work environment, promptly reporting any potential hazards or equipment issues.
  • Promoted operational excellence, proactively identifying areas for improvement and implementing best practices in material handling procedures.
  • Unloaded materials and merchandise from incoming vehicles to stack materials in assigned places.
  • Assisted in training new team members on Hi-Lo operation procedures, ensuring their success within the role.

Assistant Store Manager / Warehouse Manager

Discovery Rent to Own & A-1 Cash Advance
06.1999 - 12.2012
  • Handle all furniture and product shipments and receipts coming into and leaving the company
  • Ensure that all cash receipts are entered into a computer and that bank deposits and cash drawers are balanced daily
  • Respond to client concerns and make sure that everyone is happy with the service they received
  • Place orders with sales representatives, arrange sold items from stock, and return or exchange any potentially damaged items
  • Managed cash registers efficiently, ensuring accurate transactions, balancing drawers daily, and minimizing discrepancies.
  • Enhanced store appearance for increased sales by maintaining cleanliness and implementing strategic merchandise displays.
  • Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance the efficiency of daily activities.

Education

Gertificate of Cmpletion - Computer Programming

Ross Institute of Technology, Dearborn, MI
09.1989

Trade school in Computer Programming: Ross Institute of Technology

Skills

  • Hi-Lo Driver
  • Security
  • Maintenance
  • System Security
  • Driving
  • Workplace Safety
  • Machine Operation
  • Forklift Operation

Timeline

Manufacturer Associate - Digital Building Components
02.2019 - Current
Security Guard - Allied Universal Security
10.2018 - 02.2019
Security Guard - DK Security
08.2015 - 08.2018
Fabricator/Welder - Brown Manufacturing Group, Inc
08.2014 - 09.2017
General Labor - Kerry Ingredients and Flavors
02.2014 - 08.2014
Hi-Lo Driver - Michigan Turkey Producers
05.2013 - 02.2014
Assistant Store Manager / Warehouse Manager - Discovery Rent to Own & A-1 Cash Advance
06.1999 - 12.2012
Ross Institute of Technology - Gertificate of Cmpletion, Computer Programming
LEVAND WATSON