LaShanya Brown
Suffolk, VA *****
*********@*****.***
To establish full time employment within a company, that will allow me to utilize my work ethics.
● Dedicated self -motivated individual with a wealth of instructional, and leadership abilities
● Excellent oral and written communication skills
● Ability to operate a Grinder, Slicer, T-Sizer, and a Cozzinni equipment
● Possess strong organizational and analytical skills requiring lean supervision Work Experience
Processing Blender
OPERATOR HORMEL - Suffolk, VA
December 2021 to May 2023
Follows QCMS protocol to verify correct ingredients are used ensuring accurate product blend formulations.
Operates various types of forklifts; capable of handling 5,000 pounds. Reads and interprets production schedules while recognizing all types of nuts and trail mix ingredients. Performs sanitation duties for OLB, ILB, & Vol-pak Blending systems while operating the CVP box sealing system.
Performs weigh belt feeder rate checks and demonstrates the use of electronic scales & calculates percentages for T.Q.R.
Reads over bill of laden to load and offload products off trailers. Use FIFO method and SAP program to put product in and out the system while putting product in the correct location. HVAC HELPER NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD
March 2020 to March 2021
Responsible for Install and uninstall ductwork use shears to measure and cut screen for duct work fittings, work up 10 ton units clean fittings
Process Operator
SMUCKERS
March 2016 to March 2020
Responsible for operating, controlling, adjusting and verifying processing equipment used to manufacture liquid coffee. Duties include, but are not limited to: Performing and being proficient in the operation of four skillsets in the Processing Department Maintaining accurate records both written and electronic, of quality checks, process data, and process deviations and downtime.
Applying continuous improvement principles in all aspects of job responsibilities Adhering to all governmental and Company regulations Inbound Material Handler
QVC - Suffolk, VA
April 2000 to September 2015
Following the safety guidelines checking out your equipment, Check the Bill of Laden, making sure to offload the correct trailer Making sure the correct carton and unit count is accurate upon completion of the trailer within the allotted time that is giving.
RF Scanners are used to verify, and scan in the materials that's on the trailer by putting on LPN so product can be stored, and by picking different tasks that goes down different aisles and levels on a Stock Picker, A-F picking and for different materials to be dropped in a certain drop zone while the TSP puts the product up to be picked.
Processing Blender Operator
KRAFT FOODS
November 2012 to May 2015
Follows QCMS protocol to verify correct ingredients are used ensuring accurate product blend formulations.
Operates various types of forklifts; capable of handling 5,000 pounds. Reads and interprets production schedules while recognizing all types of nuts and trail mix ingredients. Performs sanitation duties for OLB, ILB, & Vol-pak Blending systems while operating the CVP box sealing system.
Performs weigh belt feeder rate checks and demonstrates the use of electronic scales & calculates percentages for T.Q.R.
Reads over bill of laden to load and offload products off trailers. Use FIFO method and SAP program to put product in and out the system while putting product in the correct location. Crew/shift Leader
SMITHFIELD FOODS - Portsmouth, VA
October 2001 to April 2012
Overseeing a crew of 12 employees. Assuring proper packaging and accuracy, film use. Verifying dates are legible and accurate. Maintaining paperwork and databases. Assisting in light housekeeping. Blended batches with precision. Measured ingredients appropriately. Ordered necessary inventory. Check the product for appropriate temperatures. Managing restricted ingredient use. Recorded reviews with diligence and accuracy. Completed quality control for temperature checks. Completed data entry. Education
12 in General Studies
Woodrow Wilson High School - Portsmouth, VA
September 1995 to June 1999
Skills
• Dedicated self -motivated individual with a wealth of instructional, and leadership abilities
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to operate a Grinder, Slicer, T-Sizer, and a Cozzinni equipment
• Possess strong organizational and analytical skills requiring lean supervision
• Forklift
• Manufacturing
• Order fulfillment
• Heavy lifting
• Quality control
• SAP
• HVAC
• Cash register
• Organizational skills
• Construction
• Power tools
• Loader operation
• Windows
• Customer service
• Quality assurance
• Leadership
• Production planning
• Shift management
• Cash handling
• Teaching
• OSHA
• Communication skills
• Excavator
• Heavy equipment operation
• Warehouse experience
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office
• Computer skills
• English
• Shipping & receiving
• Microsoft Word
• Time management
• Clamp truck
• Reach truck
• E-commerce
• Materials handling
• Distribution center
• Pallet jack
Certifications and Licenses
HACCP Certification
January 2001 to November 2012
HVAC Certification
September 1999 to Present
Forklift Certification
December 2021 to January 2024
Pallet Jack Certification
Assessments
Warehouse safety — Proficient
July 2023
Using safe practices in a warehouse setting
Full results: Proficient
Cleaner fit — Completed
October 2023
Measures the traits that are important for successful cleaners Full results: Completed
Administrative assistant/receptionist — Proficient October 2023
Using basic scheduling and organizational skills in an office setting Full results: Proficient
Attention to detail — Proficient
July 2023
Identifying differences in materials, following instructions, and detecting details among distracting information
Full results: Proficient
Workplace safety — Proficient
July 2023
Using safe practices at work
Full results: Proficient
Work motivation — Proficient
August 2023
Level of motivation and discipline applied toward work Full results: Proficient
Work style: Reliability — Proficient
July 2023
Tendency to be reliable, dependable, and act with integrity at work Full results: Proficient
Manufacturing fit — Proficient
August 2023
Measures the traits that are important for success in manufacturing roles Full results: Proficient
Forklift safety — Proficient
July 2023
Best practices and safety hazards in forklift operation Full results: Proficient
Construction safety — Proficient
October 2023
Using safe practices while on a construction site
Full results: Proficient
Spreadsheets with Microsoft Excel — Proficient
October 2023
Knowledge of various Microsoft Excel features, functions, and formulas Full results: Proficient
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