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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

Timeline

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

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