Open To Work
Saul Tolston
Nashville,TN
Work Preference
Summary
Warehouse management professional with extensive experience in shipping, receiving, and inventory control. Proven track record in monitoring production lines for quality and safety, while effectively training new staff on best practices. Committed to maintaining operational efficiency and safety standards.
Overview
1
1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Packaging Operator
Royal Canin
Nashville, Tennessee
04.2021 - 05.2026
- Operated packaging machinery to streamline product flow, supporting timely delivery schedules.
- Monitored production line for quality and safety compliance, contributing to overall product integrity.
- Trained new employees on proper techniques for operating packaging equipment and managing inventory.
- Maintained clean, safe work environment by following safety protocols, ensuring team well-being.
Shipping & Receiving Associate/Machine Operator
Quikrete
Nashville, TN
06.2019 - 09.2022
- Shipment and receipt of all products, materials, and supplies
- Tracked and updated status of incoming and outgoing shipments to ensure timely delivery
- Collaborated with logistics technicians, customer service representatives, and service providers to streamline shipment and receipt processes
- Secured cargo to ensure safe transportation during transit. to ensure that it arrives at its destination safely and in good condition
- Maintains work area neat and clean and conducts quality checks periodically
- Inspects equipment, materials and structures regularly and monitors cargo area conditions to ensure they are safe and in compliance with regulations
- Maintained and monitored machine operation to ensure optimal performance
- Verified adequate materials and supplies for operational completion.
Blender Operator/Parts Room Clerk
Cargill
Nashville-Davidson, TN
06.2019 - 08.2022
- Controlled blend sequence, blend time, and blend temperature to ensure compliance with product specifications
- Ensured blend of ingredients matches formula and batch sheet
- Monitored product quality and consistency to meet compliance standards
- Properly operated blenders by utilizing digital control panels and hand controls to start/stop and/or adjust machinery and equipment
- Calculated the amount of each component based on the production schedule, product specification and process order
- Controlled flow of meat from the course grind hopper through the auger to the blender for mixing with other ingredients
- Oversaw inventory in Parts Room to ensure availability of necessary components service and issued parts to mechanics and stakeholders.
Outbound Selector
Sysco
Nashville, TN
10.2013 - 03.2019
- Picked orders in varying warehouse conditions while operating SOS unit for accurate labeling.
- Operated an electric pallet jack or forklift to transport product and staged pallets for loading on proper dock locations.
- Ensured product quality, accuracy, and proper loading, contributing to high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Verified safe transport of loaded products, maintaining integrity throughout distribution process.
Education
Associate of Science - Accounting
National College
Nashville, TN01-2011
Certification
- Forklift Certification
- Driver’s License
Military Service
Army, 07/01/95, 10/01/01
Timeline
Packaging Operator
Royal Canin
04.2021 - 05.2026
Shipping & Receiving Associate/Machine Operator
Quikrete
06.2019 - 09.2022
Blender Operator/Parts Room Clerk
Cargill
06.2019 - 08.2022
Outbound Selector
Sysco
10.2013 - 03.2019
Associate of Science - Accounting
National College