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Willard Cantrell Jr.

Jacksonville,FL

Summary

Committed job seeker meeting company needs with consistent organized practices. Hardworking and reliable with 32 years of solid experience to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Machine Operator/Food Processor

Kraft Heinz
Jacksonville, FL
07.2024 - Current
  • Set up and operate machine to produce packaged condiment.
  • Monitor the feed and speed of machine during the process.
  • Adjust machine settings to complete tasks accurately.
  • Troubleshoot malfunctions in equipment or processes.
  • Perform periodic maintenance on machines such as cleaning and lubrication.
  • Load raw materials into machines according to specified measurements.
  • Unload finished products from machines onto conveyors or other transport systems.
  • Observe machine operations to detect any problems or defects in the finished product.
  • Carry out regular safety checks on machinery prior to operation.
  • Comply with company policies regarding quality control procedures.
  • Set up machines for various jobs to maintain compliance with manufacturing thresholds and waste reduction initiatives.
  • Utilized fastening equipment to fasten, package and stack materials and products.
  • Responded to and initiated proper corrections to process alarms.
  • Activated agitators for stirring ingredients together and shut machines off at correct times to prevent over mixing.
  • Perused recipes and formulas to determine cooking times, optimal temperatures and ingredient specifications.
  • Recorded batch production data to maintain adequate inventory.
  • Used company-approved chemicals and cleaning products to properly sanitize machines and prevent illness.
  • Kept working environment clean and well-organized to promote efficiency and minimize waste.
  • Set up, loaded and ran food processing equipment according to specifications for weight and ingredient mixtures.
  • Maintained optimal personal and team protections by following safety protocols and procedures when operating equipment and using sharp tools.
  • Used standard recipes to mix food batches.
  • Followed established procedures for safety and productivity.
  • Maintained organized, clean and sanitized work areas.
  • Prepared and handled hazardous chemicals used during processing.
  • Notified supervisors of any needed repairs or replacements on equipment used in the manufacturing process.
  • Monitored temperatures throughout the entire production process.
  • Ensured compliance with health regulations regarding food handling procedures.
  • Recorded production data such as number of units produced, down time and any issues that arose during the process.
  • Kept accurate records of all processed foods including weight, quantity and temperature readings.
  • Stored raw materials in designated areas following established safety protocols.
  • Checked work areas to detect leaks and equipment malfunctions to promote safe operating conditions.
  • Mixed and blended raw materials in accordance with established formulas and processes.
  • Monitored temperatures, pressures and flows during processing operations to maintain product quality.
  • Reviewed batch records for accuracy prior to releasing products for distribution or shipment.

Forklift Warehouse Associate

Tradewinds Climate Systems
Jacksonville, FL
07.2020 - 07.2023
  • Packed and labeled merchandise to prepare for loading and shipment to customers
  • Assisted coworkers with special projects to learn new tasks while gaining additional responsibilities
  • Updated inventory and production information using warehouse management systems and scanner guns
  • Processed requests and supply orders and pulled materials to successfully prepare orders
  • Packed materials and items in designated crates and boxes and properly sealed and labeled crates
  • Examine packages and goods for damage
  • Kept shelves, workstations and pallet areas neat and tidy to maintain safe work environment.
  • Received and processed incoming shipments, verifying accuracy of items against purchase orders.
  • Operated a variety of material handling equipment including electric pallet jacks, hand-held scanners, shrink wrap machines.

Material Handler

Total Distribution Inc
Jacksonville, FL
03.2020 - 05.2020
  • Packed merchandise into boxes and containers in preparation for safe shipment
  • Packed boxes and stock using organizational guidelines
  • Loaded completed orders on pallets according to delivery numbers
  • Palletized boxes to increase movement and shipment efficiency
  • Reviewed work orders before starting work to determine necessary materials and meet deadlines
  • Utilized forklift to move inventory items.

Forklift Operator/Warehouse Associate

MBX Ocean Services
Jacksonville, FL
09.2008 - 03.2020
  • Unloaded incoming freight and transported materials to staging area
  • Checked for damaged or incorrect items
  • Tied and secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items.

Transport Associate

Companion
Jacksonville, FL
07.2008 - 03.2020
  • Daily transportation for people with intellectual differences
  • Transport clients to and from day program upon observing behavior and health
  • Maintain proper daily logs.

Forklift Operator/Receiving Associate

Southern Packaging
Jacksonville, FL
10.2006 - 06.2008
  • Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area
  • Relocated goods from dock area to appropriate storage locations
  • Communicated with team members to coordinate efficient and accurate movements
  • Visually assessed materials for conformance to quality standards and shipping orders, removing nonconforming products and reporting for further action
  • Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.

Forklift Operator/Warehouse Associate

International Ink
Gainesville, GA
03.2001 - 08.2006
  • Unloaded all material for ink production
  • Accurately measured and recorded product weight for use in tag and label creation
  • Inspected product load accuracy for delivery
  • Followed safe practices to move chemicals and other materials to and from storage and production areas.

Shipping and Receiving Associate

Maintenance Free Building Products
Gainesville, GA
06.1997 - 03.2001
  • Checked customer orders, labeling and documentation prior to shipment
  • Operated forklifts, hand trucks, or other equipment to load, unload, transport and store goods
  • Checked items to be shipped against work orders to confirm correct quantities, destination and routing
  • Compared bills of lading against actual merchandise, inspected for damaged goods and coordinated distribution to correct departments
  • Maintained inventory of shipping materials and supplies
  • Unpacked and examined incoming shipments to confirm with records and routed materials to appropriate department.

Material Handler/Machine Operator/Chemical Compounder

Piedmont Laboratories
Gainesville, GA
05.1995 - 06.1997
  • Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks
  • Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes
  • Checked shipments for damaged or incorrect items
  • Tied and secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items
  • Relocated goods from dock area to appropriate storage lo
  • Load raw materials into machines.
  • Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the process.
  • Troubleshoot malfunctions in equipment or processes.
  • Inspect finished work pieces to ensure conformance with specifications.
  • Maintain records of completed work and production.
  • Observe machine operations to detect any problems or defects in the finished product.
  • Ensure that safety guidelines are followed at all times while operating machinery.
  • Carry out regular safety checks on machinery prior to operation.
  • Collaborate with other departments when necessary for successful completion of projects.
  • Monitored and observed production line to watch for pile-ups and jams.
  • Operated forklift to place finished products on skids and transport to warehouse.
  • Organized pallets and secured materials with plastic wrap to prepare for movement to skids.
  • Set up and operate canning and filler machine.
  • Performed daily safety checks to ensure equipment operated according to safety protocols.
  • Mixed and blended raw materials in accordance with established formulas and processes.
  • Operated various chemical-processing equipment such as mixers, reactors, evaporators and homogenizers.
  • Monitored temperatures, pressures and flows during processing operations to maintain product quality.
  • Adjusted process parameters such as temperature, pressure, flow rate or concentration levels to optimize production yields.
  • Compounded batches of chemicals in accordance with batch records and instructions from supervisors.
  • Troubleshot process issues and made necessary adjustments to correct them.
  • Cleaned and maintained compounding equipment on a regular basis to ensure efficient operation.
  • Calibrated instruments used for measuring pH, viscosity, specific gravity or other properties of compounds.
  • Conducted laboratory testing of samples throughout the manufacturing process to verify product specifications were met.
  • Prepared accurate documentation related to all aspects of the compounding process including SOPs, batch records and logbooks.
  • Stored hazardous chemicals in a safe manner according to OSHA standards while adhering to established guidelines regarding labeling, storage areas and disposal procedures.
  • Inspected finished products visually for conformance with quality standards before packaging them for shipment.
  • Verified that all components used in the formulation meet required specifications before beginning the compounding process.
  • Cleaned compounding equipment, enabling batches to meet quality control standards.
  • Followed safety procedures when handling materials and discarding waste.
  • Analyzed samples from raw materials, monitored quality of products and troubleshot possible causes for deviations.
  • Made decisions and executed changes based on process data, quality checks and test results to keep products at target and within specifications.

Pallet Jack /Warehouse Forklift Operator

Jac Poultry
Gainesville, GA
04.1992 - 05.1995
  • Used pallet jack/forklift to move items to and from warehouse locations
  • Operated pallet jack/forklift in freezer and refrigerator warehouse environments safely and without equipment or product damage
  • Maneuvered palletized loads to and from production areas, to shipping, labeling and quality control areas.
  • Ensured all safety protocols were followed while operating the forklift.
  • Followed standard operating procedures to safely stack and store materials in the warehouse.
  • Performed daily pre-shift inspections on forklifts and other equipment.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete tasks efficiently and accurately.
  • Boxed, labeled and added shrink wrapping to items.

Education

High School Diploma -

Gainesville High School
Gainesville, GA
06-1991

Skills

  • Freight Labeling
  • Shipping and Receiving
  • Product Verification
  • Forklift Operator
  • Loading and Unloading
  • Work Order Following
  • Team Collaboration
  • Standards Compliance
  • Decision Making
  • Visual Inspection
  • Material Handling
  • Pallet Jack Operation
  • Electric Pallet Jacks
  • Adaptable to Changing Needs
  • Willing to Learn
  • Equipment monitoring
  • Machinery Operations
  • SOP compliance
  • Batch mixing
  • Hazardous Materials
  • Raw material handling
  • Ingredient weighing
  • Sample Collection
  • Product Sampling
  • Ingredient measurement
  • Safety Procedures

Timeline

Machine Operator/Food Processor

Kraft Heinz
07.2024 - Current

Forklift Warehouse Associate

Tradewinds Climate Systems
07.2020 - 07.2023

Material Handler

Total Distribution Inc
03.2020 - 05.2020

Forklift Operator/Warehouse Associate

MBX Ocean Services
09.2008 - 03.2020

Transport Associate

Companion
07.2008 - 03.2020

Forklift Operator/Receiving Associate

Southern Packaging
10.2006 - 06.2008

Forklift Operator/Warehouse Associate

International Ink
03.2001 - 08.2006

Shipping and Receiving Associate

Maintenance Free Building Products
06.1997 - 03.2001

Material Handler/Machine Operator/Chemical Compounder

Piedmont Laboratories
05.1995 - 06.1997

Pallet Jack /Warehouse Forklift Operator

Jac Poultry
04.1992 - 05.1995

High School Diploma -

Gainesville High School

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