Oliver Smith
Thomasville,NC
Summary
Reliable and experienced worker with proven success in completing projects on time and within budget. Knowledgeable in following instructions and safety protocols.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Multi-skilled Mattress Manufacturing Warehouse, BUILDER, CLOSER and SHIPPING/General Manufacturing Supervisor
Mattress Tech Enterprises
06.2018 - 07.2025
- Conducted routine sewing machine maintenance, lubrication, belt changes and lint removal.
- Operated sewing machines to join, reinforce, or decorate products and performed hand stitching for smaller projects.
- Handled custom adjustments to create pieces meeting unique customer requirements.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Worked closely with owners throughout process to keep projects in line with individual visions.
- Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.
- Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
Multi-skilled mattress manufacturing warehouse TEAM LEADER
Serta Simmons Bedding
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Completed quick and safe threading and needling changing operations to keep production on schedule.
- Conducted routine sewing machine maintenance, lubrication, belt changes and lint removal.
- Followed sewing instructions and inspected quality of finished pieces to exceed customer expectations.
- Operated sewing machines to join, reinforce, or decorate products and performed hand stitching for smaller projects.
Multi-skilled mattress manufacturing warehouse
The Original Mattress Factory
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Operated sewing machines to join, reinforce, or decorate products and performed hand stitching for smaller projects.
- Followed sewing instructions and inspected quality of finished pieces to exceed customer expectations.
- Conducted routine sewing machine maintenance, lubrication, belt changes and lint removal.
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
- Tended to machines, troubleshot malfunctions and completed basic repairs to keep equipment fully functional and well-maintained.
- Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
- Assembled production parts with high degree of accuracy and precision using hand and power tools.
- Collaborated with team members to promptly complete tasks and maintain consistent workflows.
Warehouse Associate
Sunshine State
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Used item numbers to properly stock warehouse. Loaded and unloaded pieces into boxes for shipment. Prepared pallets by following prescribed stacking arrangement and properly tagging pallets. Properly utilized warehouse equipment and tools to increase productivity, efficiency, and safety. Attached identifying tags to containers. Loaded and unloaded ship cargo. Packed containers and re-pack damaged containers. Read work orders or received oral instructions to determine work assignments and material and equipment needs.
- Responsibilities
Warehouse Forklift Operator (stand-up/sit Down)
Mohawk
2010 - 2011
- Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Monitored area for pedestrian and vehicular traffic while operating various types of equipment.
- Turned in paperwork outlining orders for inspection before loading, marking load tickets for out of stock items, withholding or completing orders as necessary and inspecting trucks before departure.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Manually counted Number of picked and packaged orders for any loss.
- Built pallets and loads for partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets and staged pallets and loads into truck when ready for shipment.
- Worked with racking systems and loaded or unloaded pallets, pulling and placing pallets on or off of vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically.
Cloth roll batcher
Burlington Industries
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Loaded and unloaded pieces into boxes for shipment. Prepared pallets by following prescribed stacking arrangement and properly tagging pallets. Properly utilized warehouse equipment and tools to increase productivity, efficiency, and safety. Responsible for careful handling of all merchandise to avoid damage. Staged final products for shipment. Assembled product containers and crates. Attached identifying tags to containers. Carried needed tools and supplies from storage or trucks. Loaded and unloaded ship cargo. Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles, ships and containers tractors and other equipment.
- Shipping and receiving
Sanitation Technician
Perdue Farms
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Scrubbed, scrapes, and sprayed machine parts, equipment, using scrapers, brushed cleaners, disinfectants, insecticides, acid, and abrasives. Maintained inventories of supplies. Recorded production and operational data on specified forms. Collected and tested samples of cleaning solutions and vapors. Examined and inspected parts, equipment, and vehicles for cleanliness, damage, and compliance with standards and regulations. Connected hoses and lines to pumps and other equipment. Turned valves and disconnected hoses to eliminate water, cleaning solutions, and vapors from machinery and tanks. Swept, shovels, and vacuums loose debris and salvageable scrap into containers and removed from work area.
- Responsibilities
Groundskeeper
Rockingham motor speedway
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Swept, mops, scrubbed, and vacuums floors of buildings, using cleaning solutions, tools and equipment. Gathered and emptied trash. Moved items between departments, manually and using hand-truck. Mowed and trimmed lawns and shrubbery, using mowers and hand and power trimmers, and cleared debris from grounds. Mixed water and detergents and acids in container to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specifications. Removed snow from sidewalks, driveways, and parking areas, using snowplow, snow blower, and snow shovel, and spread snow melting chemicals. Applied waxed and sealers to wood and concrete floors.
- Responsibilities
Education
Associate of Arts - Psychology
University of Phoenix
01-2013
Certificate - Six Sigma Total Quality Applications
Davidson Community College
Thomasville, NC01-2025
Certificate - Quality Fundamentals
Davidson County Community College
Thomasville, NC01-2024
Certificate - Manufacturing Fundamentals
Davidson County Community College
Thomasville, NC01-2024
Skills
- Warehouse experience
- Leadership (8 years)
- Computer skills
- Shipping & receiving
- Warehouse management
- Forklift
- Manufacturing (10 years)
- Groundskeeping
- Supervising experience
- Warehouse supervisor experience
Certification
- Forklift Certification
- Driver's License
Additional Information
SUMMARY OF SKILLS Lifting cargo, Forklift operation, Lifting 60+ lbs, Able to unload shipments, Able to work independently, Hard working and self motivated, Knowledge of safe warehouse practices. Comfortable with repetitive motions.
Timeline
Multi-skilled Mattress Manufacturing Warehouse, BUILDER, CLOSER and SHIPPING/General Manufacturing Supervisor
Mattress Tech Enterprises
06.2018 - 07.2025
Multi-skilled mattress manufacturing warehouse TEAM LEADER
Serta Simmons Bedding
01.2015 - 01.2018
Multi-skilled mattress manufacturing warehouse
The Original Mattress Factory
01.2013 - 01.2015
Warehouse Associate
Sunshine State
01.2011 - 01.2013
Cloth roll batcher
Burlington Industries
01.2006 - 01.2008
Sanitation Technician
Perdue Farms
01.2004 - 01.2006
Groundskeeper
Rockingham motor speedway
01.2001 - 01.2003
Warehouse Forklift Operator (stand-up/sit Down)
Mohawk
2010 - 2011
Associate of Arts - Psychology
University of Phoenix
Certificate - Six Sigma Total Quality Applications
Davidson Community College
Certificate - Quality Fundamentals
Davidson County Community College
Certificate - Manufacturing Fundamentals
Davidson County Community College
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