Makayla Thomas
Andrews,SC
Summary
Motivated and hardworking professional with proven ability to quickly learn new skills in fast-paced environments. Recognized for reliability, dedication, and flexibility, with talent for adjusting seamlessly to new challenges and contributing effectively to team and organizational success.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Dozer Operator
Port Wentworth Paper Mill
10.2025 - Current
- Operated dozer on slopes, hillsides and roadsides.
- Removed topsoil, vegetation, and rocks to grade earth to specifications.
- Listened to equipment sounds to determine depth of cuts.
- Performed daily maintenance and safety checks of equipment.
- Trained new employees in efficient and safe operation of dozer.
- Drove dozer in successive passes over construction surfaces to raise or lower terrain.
- Loaded and moved materials such as dirt and rocks based on specific job needs.
- Assessed work sites daily for potential hazards.
- Level out chips
Winder Assistant
Savannah International Paper Mill
01.2025 - 10.2025
- Placed cardboard roll cores onto steel shafts and positioned them on winding reel
- Assisted the winder Operator in setting up slitters knives to ensure width trimming.
- Assisted in threading the paper sheet through the winder including the drier and calendar roll and wrapped the end around the roll core.
- Assisted with handling finished rolls, lifted full rolls from winding reel moving them to the finishing or shipping area.
- Applied barcodes for identification and core plugs for dispatching.
- Assisted with general maintenance and cleaning of the machine/cleaning rolls with scrapers, solvent and rags.
- Worked close with the Winder Operator and team members to ensure the continuous and efficient operation of the Winder and entire paper machine.
- Communicated with coworkers in other departments management, maintenance regarding production, quality and safety concerns.
- Maintained a high level of good housekeeping to prevent slips, trips and falls.
- Followed safety protocols by using the appropriate PPE and followed lockout/tagout procedures. Identifying and took corrective action in regards to potential safety hazards or unsafe conditions.
- Attended Safety meetings as required by shift supervisor.
Stock Prep Specialist
IP Mill Georgetown
04.2023 - 01.2025
- Overseen the preparation of stock materials, ensured quality standards were met.
- Tested quality of an array of chemicals.
- Transported chemicals using forklift through the facility.
- Unloaded chemicals deliverers such as tanker trucks, IBC totes and unloaded railcars.
- Documented and signed off on all deliveries to my department.
- Monitored and controlled chemical tank levels.
- Troubled and resolved issues with stock preparation equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Andrews High
Andrews, SC01-2020
Skills
- Blueprint interpretation
- Environmental compliance
- Hazardous material handling
- Workplace safety
- Problem-solving abilities
- Team communication
- Safety monitoring
- Multitasking Abilities
- Communication
- Motivated
- Teamwork and collaboration
Timeline
Dozer Operator
Port Wentworth Paper Mill
10.2025 - Current
Winder Assistant
Savannah International Paper Mill
01.2025 - 10.2025
Stock Prep Specialist
IP Mill Georgetown
04.2023 - 01.2025
High School Diploma -
Andrews High