DEREK L. NICHOLS
***** ******** **** #**** *******, Texas 77075 Phone: 832-***-**** *****************@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
To utilize my past and present experiences and learn new skills to assist in my continued professional growth with a company that is steadily growing and reaching new heights.
I am a hard worker and very dependable. I will make a great asset to any company that is seeking a professional individual.
Professional Experience
Nestle Waters North Water 10-19-17 to 4-19-18
Houston-Ozarka Water
9315 E. Point Dr.
Houston, TX 77054
Job Description:
Production: Technicians work as a team in a high volume, light manufacturing environment. Duties include operating high speed bottling or packaging equipment, loading raw materials, equipment troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, quality control inspections, line sanitation, and data recording. Individuals must maintain workstations in an organized and clean manner to ensure safety and Good Manufacturing Practices. They interact with production team members, quality assurance technicians, and maintenance technicians and improve safety, quality and maximize plant output.
FLOWERS BAKERY HOUSTON, TEXAS
2011 to 2016
Lead Man
Key Results:
Lead man of a three man crew.
Unload 3 trucks which was loaded with 70-100 stacks of bread, cakes and ovals daily.
Broke down 18 routes into each stack of bread, cakes and ovals.
After the product was broke down we distributed it to each route.
EXPRESS TEMPORARY HOUSTON, TEXAS
Operator
Key Results:
Loaded a 10 – 15 ton Steel Coils onto conveyer belt for
inspected machines periodically throughout the shift and may adjust machine speeds or load machines with materials
exercised quality control by comparing whatever product the machine produces to that product's blueprints
maintained a report of the total amount of goods manufactured in a day from the machine
monitored the working of the machines and worked to provide specifications to upgrade the systems if required and reported the needed improvement or the defect to the proper personnel.
EXPRESS TEMPORARY AGENY HOUSTON, TEXAS
2009 to 2010
General Laborer
Key Results:
Performed minor electric lighting
Assisted the foreman as needed
Preparation of Job site
Loaded and delivered materials using a variety of tools and machines
maintain the safety, operation, and aesthetics of general and mechanical elements of grounds, buildings and amenities
SETEC SECURITY HOUSTON, TEXAS
2008 to 2009
Security Officer
Key Results:
Answered alarms and investigated disturbances.
Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises.
Wrote reports of daily activities and irregularities, such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences.
Circulated among visitors, patrons, and employees to preserve order and protect property.
Escorted or drove motor vehicle to transport individuals to specified locations and to provide personal protection.
Monitored the CCTV monitoring system
PEPSI COLA HOUSTON, TEXAS
2007 to 2008
Merchandiser
Key Results:
Stocked main shelf with All Pepsi products daily, primarily at large-format accounts such as grocery stores and mass merchants.
Stocked all displays daily.
Fill all new age products in coolers and on warm shelf (teas, juices, waters, isotonics, and Frappuccino coffee drinks).
Work product in back rooms of stores and condense back-stock each time in store to keep these areas clean at all times.
Prepare damaged and outdated product for pickup and return to plant.
Securing, setting, and moving displays when required.
Helping and/or ordering when required.
Placing proper point-of-sale materials on main shelf, displays, coolers, and vendors.
Follow company merchandising standards.
Keep proper corporate sets on main shelf, displays, and in coolers.
GROCERY SUPPLY HOUSTON, TEXAS
2003 to 2007
Warehouse Worker
Key Results:
Delivered or routed materials to departments, using work devices, such as hand trucks, forklifts, or sorting bin.
Examined documents, materials, and products, and monitor work processes, in order to assess completeness, accuracy, and conformance to standards and specifications.
Arranged for delivery, assembly, and distribution of supplies and parts in order to expedite flow of materials and meet production schedules.
Prepared items for shipment, and received incoming merchandise or material.
EDUCATION
MIDLAND JUNIOR COLLEGE, MIDLAND, TEXAS 1988 to 1989
REFERENCES WILL BE FURNISHED UPON REQUEST