LaToya Berry
Warehouse Associate
Kinston
Summary
Detail-oriented Product Assembler skilled in minimizing waste, managing materials and working quickly to meet challenging production deadlines. Good understanding of inspections, safety and lean principles. Offering 20+ years of related experience and reliable history of attendance.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
2005
2005
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Warehouse Packer
Neil Medical Group
09.2023 - Current
- Successfully met daily packing quotas while remaining focused on quality control measures throughout each shift.
- Inspected products before packaging to avoid shipping defective or damaged goods to customers.
- Created shipping labels to complete daily order processing.
- Maintained quality standards by performing thorough final inspections of packed shipments before loading onto trucks.
- Organized items on racks, shelves and bins to maintain established order.
Machine Operator
Ecolab
01.2021 - 08.2023
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
Product Assembler
Sonoco Products Co
04.2014 - 12.2020
- Adhered to safety practices and quality standards at all times.
- Updated logs and completed production reports.
- Worked efficiently to minimize material and time waste.
- Packaged finished products, labeled boxes and stacked for shipment.
- Applied finishes to completed products and packaged completed items in boxes and containers for shipment.
- Performed quality checks on finish products to verify compliance specifications and assign appropriate quality grades.
- Kept work areas clean, organized and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
Meat Packer
Sanderson Farms
10.2011 - 02.2014
- Processed meat by cutting, sorting parts, deboning and grinding.
- Sanitized surfaces to maintain cleanliness of food service area.
- Inspected meat to perform quality assurance checks.
- Cut meat products with slicing equipment according to size specifications.
- Organized and stored items at specific temperatures to maintain freshness.
- Packaged and attached labeling to various meat selections.
Paint Sprayer
MasterBrand
06.2008 - 08.2011
- Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape and other materials.
- Protected all surfaces from damage and spills by using drop cloths prior to and during painting.
- Worked flexible schedule, including some holidays and weekends, depending on shifting needs of each project.
- Moved painted items to drying racks and finished coated surfaces by baking painted items in oven.
- Selected proper amount and type of thinners and accelerant to be used for each specific job.
Meat Packer
Smithfield Packing Co Inc.
11.2003 - 05.2008
- Cut meat products with slicing equipment according to size specifications.
- Packaged and attached labeling to various meat selections.
- Organized and stored items at specific temperatures to maintain freshness.
- Performed equipment maintenance by cleaning, lubricating and maintaining proper alignment.
- Inspected meat to perform quality assurance checks.
- Decontaminated work areas using sprayers to apply cleaning and disinfecting solutions.
ASSEMBLER
Moen Incorporated
06.1999 - 10.2003
- Completed durable assemblies and subassemblies with hand and power tools.
- Compared parts to stock lists and material parameters to check compliance and identify non-conforming parts.
- Conducted quality assurance inspections on finished components and identified issues.
- Recognized and reported defective material and equipment to shift supervisor.
- Kept work areas clean, organized and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Reviewed and verified all work was in compliance with sales orders and customer requirements.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cornerstone Christian Correspondence School
Skills
Testing products
Package labeling
Product packaging
Teamwork
Punctual and reliable
Product packing
Quality assurance
Package handling
Loading and unloading
Quality controlHeavy machinery safetyOperations monitoringPacking and shipping proficiencyTeamworkCollaborationTroubleshooting skillsTimeline
Warehouse Packer
Neil Medical Group
09.2023 - Current
Machine Operator
Ecolab
01.2021 - 08.2023
Product Assembler
Sonoco Products Co
04.2014 - 12.2020
Meat Packer
Sanderson Farms
10.2011 - 02.2014
Paint Sprayer
MasterBrand
06.2008 - 08.2011
Meat Packer
Smithfield Packing Co Inc.
11.2003 - 05.2008
ASSEMBLER
Moen Incorporated
06.1999 - 10.2003
High School Diploma -
Cornerstone Christian Correspondence School