Tomekia Merrills
Rome,GA
Summary
Detail-oriented Twister Machine Operator with expertise in managing yarn operations, including breakage, repairs, and quality control of creel twisters and textile machines. Skilled in efficiently placing yarn packages on spindles per supervisor instructions. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) providing essential support to patients in daily activities and healthcare needs under the supervision of Registered Nurses (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN).
Overview
1
1
year of post-secondary education
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Atom Operator
Toyo Tires
White, GA
09.2019 - Current
- Operated Toyo Tires production line machinery for tire assembly
- Operated large machine to process rubber for tire production
- Processed rubber materials for tire production
- Inspected tire quality for defects and surface flaws
Twister Machine Operator
Mohawk Industries Inc.
Rome
10.2016 - Current
- Operated machinery to facilitate production processes, Elevated products to ensure proper placement in production & put rolls of yarn on a machine to make a superior quality of yarn
- Operated twisting machines for Mohawk Industries carpet yarn production.
- Monitored yarn tension, twist, and package quality throughout shifts.
- Threaded spindles and replaced yarn packages on production equipment.
Creeeler
Mohawk Industries Inc.
Lyerly
11.2011 - 10.2016
- Lifted, loaded, and spliced bundles of yarn into a frame creel
- Operated additional tufter machine to support production efforts. such as tufter to meet production needs.
- Supplied yarn creels to support carpet and flooring production lines at Mohawk Industries.
- Loaded yarn packages into creels for continuous machine operation.
- Monitored yarn flow and replaced empty packages during weaving runs.
Creeeler
Pro Temp Temporary Services/ Mohawk
Rome/Lyerly
07.2012 - 11.2012
- Lifted, loaded, spliced bundles of yarn into a frame creel
- Ran tufter machine to ensure production targets were met efficiently
- Loaded yarn packages onto creels for Mohawk Industries flooring production lines
- Monitored creel stations for thread breaks and supply interruptions
- Replaced empty packages with matching yarn spools
Certified Nursing Aid(CNA)/ Restorative Aid
Fifth Avenue Health Care Center
Rome
08.2009 - 06.2012
- Provided hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Supported patient hygiene routines, enhancing comfort and promoting overall wellness.
- Addressed patient alarms and needs assessments to ensure timely response to care requirements.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Certified Nursing Aid (CNA)
Fifth Avenue Health Care Center
Rome
08.2008 - 05.2009
- Provided hands-on nursing care under direct Rn supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to enhance personal hygiene and support overall wellness.
- Responded to patients' alarms and needs-assessment request to identify course of treatment.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - GED
Coosa Valley Adult Education
Rome, GA 01.2000 - 02.2001
Skills
- Tire production
- Machine operation
- Rubber compounding
- Quality inspection
- Production optimization
- Textile processing
- Material handling
- Safety awareness
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Atom Operator
Toyo Tires
09.2019 - Current
Twister Machine Operator
Mohawk Industries Inc.
10.2016 - Current
Creeeler
Pro Temp Temporary Services/ Mohawk
07.2012 - 11.2012
Creeeler
Mohawk Industries Inc.
11.2011 - 10.2016
Certified Nursing Aid(CNA)/ Restorative Aid
Fifth Avenue Health Care Center
08.2009 - 06.2012
Certified Nursing Aid (CNA)
Fifth Avenue Health Care Center
08.2008 - 05.2009
Some College (No Degree) - GED
Coosa Valley Adult Education
01.2000 - 02.2001