Melissa Thurman
Altavista
Summary
Detail-oriented Material Handler with expertise in teamwork and collaboration. Proven ability in maintaining warehouse safety and adhering to PPE policies while ensuring timely task completion.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Material Handler
Fostek
Bedford, VA
09.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with team members to enhance workflow efficiency and minimize delays.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workspaces in compliance with safety standards.
- 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.
- Attached identifying tags to containers to mark with identifying shipping information.
- Trained new employees on best practices for material handling, fostering skilled and knowledgeable team.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks for efficient material transport within warehouse.
Palltetizer
Abbott
Altavista, VA
04.2022 - 03.2025
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments, monitor automated press operations systems by responding to faults, errors, or alert messages.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment on operations data, such as time sheets and production cost and prepared records of management reports of production results.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Jail Officer
Blue Ridge Jail Authority
Rustburg, VA
03.2020 - 04.2022
- Supervise inmate activities and ensure compliance with jail regulations.
- Conduct regular security checks to maintain a safe environment for inmates and staff.
- Manage inmate intake and release processes, ensuring accurate documentation.
- Train new officers on safety protocols and emergency response procedures.
- Promoted positive relationships between staff and inmates by modeling professional behavior and treating all individuals with respect.
- Maintained accurate records of inmate information, including disciplinary actions, medical needs, and daily activities.
Security Officer
Universal Protection Service
Richmond, VA
06.2014 - 03.2020
- Monitored premises to ensure safety and security for personnel and visitors.
- Conducted regular patrols and inspections to identify potential security risks or breaches.
- Developed and implemented security protocols and procedures to enhance operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with management to assess security needs and address vulnerabilities in the facility.
- Led incident reporting processes, ensuring accurate documentation of all events and actions taken.
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
Education
High School Diploma -
Orange High School
Orange, VASkills
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Forklift operation
- Warehouse safety
- Paperwork completion
- PPE policy adherence
- Incident reporting
- Micosoft, Excel
- Time Management
Timeline
Material Handler
Fostek
09.2025 - Current
Palltetizer
Abbott
04.2022 - 03.2025
Jail Officer
Blue Ridge Jail Authority
03.2020 - 04.2022
Security Officer
Universal Protection Service
06.2014 - 03.2020
High School Diploma -
Orange High School