Patricia Rhodes
Lapeer
Summary
Dependable manufacturing and warehouse professional with experience in machine operation, forklift driving, shipping/receiving, inventory control, assembly, quality inspection, and production support. Skilled in fast-paced industrial environments with strong safety awareness, attention to detail, and teamwork. Experienced operating forklifts, overhead cranes, injection molding machines, and industrial floor equipment. Motivated, reliable, and eager to return to the workforce.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Machine Operator / Packer
Wilko
Romeo
2026.01 - Current
- Operated injection molding machines, packed and inspected parts to ensure quality, maintained production standards, and supported daily cleaning and line operations to uphold efficiency.
Stay-at-Home Parent
Lapeer
2019.01 - Current
- Coordinated household operations, scheduling, budgeting, cleaning, meal preparation, and daily care for two children, demonstrating strong organizational and multitasking skills.
Hi-Lo Driver / Stocker
Meijer
Oxford
2025.01 - 2026.01
- Unloaded trucks, stocked inventory, rotated fresh foods, and maintained organized storage areas to ensure timely product availability.
Saw Operator
American Axle & Manufacturing
Oxford
2016.01 - 2019.01
- Operated saw equipment and 5-ton overhead crane to unload steel shipments and manage inventory, performed quality checks with calipers and scales to ensure product standards, and upheld safety compliance in manufacturing environment.
Janitorial Worker
Lapeer Janitorial Services
Lapeer
2014.01 - 2015.01
- Executed industrial cleaning, removed garbage, washed windows, and maintained facility.
Production / Manufacturing Experience
2002.01 - 2014.01
- Worked in automotive and plastics manufacturing roles including molding operator, assembly, weld inspection, rework, packing, and quality inspection for companies including Vidon Plastics, Toyo Seat USA, Romeo Rim, Lapeer Plating & Plastics, Rubber Enterprises, and Mold Masters International.
Customer Service Experience
2001.01 - 2004.01
- Cashier and customer service experience with Speedway/7-Eleven and Tim Hortons including stocking, food preparation, cleaning, drive-thru service, and customer assistance.
Education
GED -
Spring Hill Sylvan Career
Spring Hill, TNSkills
- Forklift Operation
- Receiving
- Inventory Control
- Machine Operation
- Injection Molding
- Assembly & Packaging
- Quality Inspection
- Material Handling
- Hi-Lo Operation
- Overhead Crane Operation
- Calipers & Measuring Tools
- Warehouse Stocking
- Industrial Cleaning
- Heavy Lifting
- PPE & Safety Procedures
- Customer Service
- Microsoft Word
- Teamwork
- Time Management
Certification
- Counterbalance Forklift Certification
- 5-Ton Overhead Crane Operator Certification
- Floor Scrubber / Zamboni Operator Certification
- Driver’s License
Timeline
Machine Operator / Packer
Wilko
2026.01 - Current
Hi-Lo Driver / Stocker
Meijer
2025.01 - 2026.01
Stay-at-Home Parent
2019.01 - Current
Saw Operator
American Axle & Manufacturing
2016.01 - 2019.01
Janitorial Worker
Lapeer Janitorial Services
2014.01 - 2015.01
Production / Manufacturing Experience
2002.01 - 2014.01
Customer Service Experience
2001.01 - 2004.01
GED -
Spring Hill Sylvan Career