Terrell Parker
Newport News,VA
Summary
Detail oriented technician who is motivated to optimize operations with safe, efficient and thorough service. Leverages analytical diagnosis of mechanical equipment and facilitates optimal maintenance practices. Fosters collaborative team environment with great communication and teamwork.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Laborer
Southernland Employment
03.2025 - Current
- Maintained clean and organized worksites, minimizing hazards and promoting a safe working environment.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Demonstrated strong work ethic, completing physically demanding tasks under varying conditions.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Completed tasks efficiently for timely project completion within set deadlines.
- Assisted team members with tasks that require group effort.
- Increased productivity with effective communication and collaboration among team members.
- Adapted quickly to new tasks or changes in project scope, demonstrating flexibility in skillset and problem-solving abilities.
- Operated heavy equipment safely to transport materials and complete tasks as required.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks and trailers.
- Helped with erecting scaffolding and ladders.
Cook
Sonic
11.2024 - 03.2025
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
General Technician & Laborer
Didlake Inc
03.2021 - Current
- Maintained proper operation of equipment and tools by troubleshooting any issues with equipment
- Maintained upkeep of facilities by doing preventative maintenance, basic electrical and plumbing duties, drywall and painting
- Assisted in managing department purchasing budget by minimizing waste of products and materials
- Maintained appearance of grounds by creatively redecorating gardens
- Managed safe growth of tree limbs by cutting and safely disposing of overgrowth
- Fostered an atmosphere that promoted teamwork by proactively helping teammates with cleaning and maintenance
Pallet Jack Operator
Smithfield Packing
03.2017 - 08.2018
- Safely and efficiently utilized warehouse material handling equipment
- Built stable, well-built and accurate pallet loads for shipment
- Understood pallet layers, heights and counting methods used when working with pallets of product
- Reduced product waste by securing pallet load with plastic wrap until secure
- Utilized effective food safety measures and housekeeping processes
- Understood pick ticket and packaging messages and product descriptions
Forklift Operator / Warehouse Associate
Tri-Cities Beverage Corporation
06.2015 - 02.2016
- Accurately read assembly line blueprint to ensure proper operation making adjustments when needed
- Repaired material handling equipment like pallet jacks
- Repaired assembly line whenever issues arose in order to
- Operated robotic assembly line in order to optimize flow of goods through the warehouse
Stocker
Food Lion
03.2014 - 04.2014
- Understood and leveraged company tools such as average cost inventory system (ACIS) and ordering (CAO)
- Created atmosphere of enthusiastic customer awareness with fast, friendly and accurate customer service
- Ensured that ordering, receiving, preparation, conditioning and displaying of merchandise is done accurately and in compliance with policies
- Maintained shelf allocations by stocking from tag to tag
- Placed only saleable merchandise on the shelves
Inventory Auditor
RGIS
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Maintained accurate records regarding store merchandise levels
- Filed sales records in order to keep an accurate record of monthly and yearly transactions
- Prepared sales slips and contracts for processing
- Created enthusiastic customer attitudes with positive interactions and greetings
Janitor
RCS Corporation
08.2011 - 11.2011
- Ensured that painting environment was prepared properly
- Maintained facilities by keeping sterile, safe and clean environment
- Followed security policies to ensure that unauthorized access was not possible
Education
High School Diploma -
Bethel High School
Hampton, VA01.2013
Skills
- Pneumatic Systems
- Mechanical Equipment diagnosis and repair
- Electrical Equipment diagnosis and repair
- Communication
- MHE operation
- Fabrication
- Automated Conveyor systems and controls
- Robotic equipment operation and maintenance
- Troubleshooting
- Pallet Jack Operation
- Forklift Operation
- Pipe Fitting
- Landscaping
- Heavy lifting
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Safety procedures
- Organization
- Hand and power tools
- Equipment operation
- Debris and trash removal
- Quality control
- Tool and equipment maintenance
- Construction support
Certification
- Certified Forklift Operator
- Pallet Jack Certification
Timeline
General Laborer
Southernland Employment
03.2025 - Current
Cook
Sonic
11.2024 - 03.2025
General Technician & Laborer
Didlake Inc
03.2021 - Current
Pallet Jack Operator
Smithfield Packing
03.2017 - 08.2018
Forklift Operator / Warehouse Associate
Tri-Cities Beverage Corporation
06.2015 - 02.2016
Stocker
Food Lion
03.2014 - 04.2014
Inventory Auditor
RGIS
01.2013 - 01.2014
Janitor
RCS Corporation
08.2011 - 11.2011
High School Diploma -
Bethel High School