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Lawrence Wallace

Winston-Salem

Summary

Experienced machine operator with 4+ years of expertise in operating and maintaining a diverse range of machines. Skilled in troubleshooting and resolving machine issues for seamless production. Collaborates effectively with team members to achieve production goals through clear communication. Possesses a resourceful mindset, consistently finding innovative solutions to optimize machine performance and minimize downtime.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Upholstery - Manufacturing

Ashley Furniture Distribution Center
02.2025 - Current

On the upholstery line, I am again placed at the springer position. My job is to place and pull metal or trampoline-like springs, tie wire, and, on occasion, bars onto the sofas that is on schedule. If I am to complete the springs ahead of the next person in the line, I'm supposed to help on that particular part of the sofa so that we can accomplish the goal faster and easier

Machine Operator

R J Reynolds
03.2024 - 12.2024
  • I worked in the snuff pouch department
  • Essentially, I made sure the machine operated effectively, and checked to make sure it was dispersing the correct amount of product by both count and overall weight
  • I also regularly checked for errors within the product, and troubleshoot the machine if there happened to have been one

Offset Utility Operator

WestRock
10.2023 - 03.2024
  • I move rolls of paper into the machine and operate the arms to clamp onto said paper so that the ordered size of sheets are cut and neatly placed on a pallet
  • Once the pallet has met the capacity, it is my duty to move it out for the next operation and repeat the process

Machine Operator

CORNING CABLE
07.2021 - 09.2023
  • I operate a machine that produces the product, supervising it to ensure that it runs smoothly and correctly, and if needed, fix any issues that may occur

Upholstery

Ashley Furniture HomeStore
05.2019 - 12.2020
  • On the upholstery line, I was placed at the springer position
  • My job was to place and pull metal or trampoline-like springs, tie wire, and , on occasion, bars onto the sofas that was on schedule
  • If I was to complete the springs ahead of the next person in the line, I was to help on that particular part of the sofa so that we can accomplish the goal faster and easier

Worker - WSSU

Aramark
08.2018 - 08.2019
  • I worked at the Einstein Bros' Bagels at Winston-Salem State University
  • My main responsibilities were to prepare the food/beverages that were ordered, stock the store as much as I could, and to pick up any items the store might need
  • If I was free, I would have to assist my co-workers in their jobs as well

Team Member

McDonald's
06.2017 - 08.2017
  • As a crew member, I mainly worked at the cash register and drive-thru
  • My responsibilities were to take the customers orders, make sure the lobby of the store was clean on a regular basis, and to provide customer services when needed

Education

Bachelor's - Nursing

Winston-Salem State University
Winston-Salem, NC

High School Diploma -

Parkland High School
Winston-Salem, NC
06.2018

Skills

  • Mathematics
  • Customer Service
  • Computer Skills
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Basic Math
  • Manufacturing
  • Mechanical knowledge
  • Machining
  • Warehouse Experience
  • Quality Inspection
  • Microsoft Word
  • Organizational skills
  • Multitasking
  • Computer skills
  • Time management
  • Quality assurance
  • PPE compliance
  • Problem-solving
  • Excellent communication
  • Flexible and adaptable

Timeline

Upholstery - Manufacturing

Ashley Furniture Distribution Center
02.2025 - Current

Machine Operator

R J Reynolds
03.2024 - 12.2024

Offset Utility Operator

WestRock
10.2023 - 03.2024

Machine Operator

CORNING CABLE
07.2021 - 09.2023

Upholstery

Ashley Furniture HomeStore
05.2019 - 12.2020

Worker - WSSU

Aramark
08.2018 - 08.2019

Team Member

McDonald's
06.2017 - 08.2017

Bachelor's - Nursing

Winston-Salem State University

High School Diploma -

Parkland High School
Lawrence Wallace