BETTINA DENNIS
Packaging Operator/Material Handler
Opelousas, LA 70570
*************@*****.***
I am currently seeking a position in the Production/ Warehouse Industry that would grant me a job utilizing my skill certifications. I am seeking promotion and educational opportunities that would lead to a supervisory role.
Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Forklift Operator/Warehouseman/Material Handler
Mondelez International - Gonzales, LA
November 2016 to Present
Responsible for ensuring that product is moved throughout warehouse and tractor trailers in an efficient manner, also making sure that product is in correct assigned places. Locating and moving stock of products to pallets or crates for storage or shipments. Identifying damages and reporting shortages or quality deficiencies to appropriate management team Packaging Operator
GMA- Garnet USA - Reserve, LA
August 2015 to November 2016
The GMA Garnet Group (GMA) is an integrated garnet mining, processing, shipping, global marketing and distribution organization providing the highest quality industrial garnet for the surface preparation and waterjet cutting industries.
• Learn and have a clear understanding of the GMA and GMR Packaging operations.
• Comply with GMA safety, health and environmental requirements as per the Employee Handbook plus any all issued policies, procedures, and notices.
• Perform all work in a safe and satisfactory manner as instructed by the Lead Operator or more senior staff.
• Promptly report any accidents, incidents or potential hazards to the Lead or more senior staff.
• Maintain a clean working environment within the Plant premises.
• Responsible for the cleanness of the GMA and GMR Plant, warehouse, and outside areas on a daily basis.
• Present a positive and attentive image for GMA.
• Cooperate with and be courteous to other employees.
• Report immediately to the Lead Operator or more senior staff any problems with product quality or equipment that may affect the quality or productivity of GMA's operations.
• Interacts with other employees in a polite, courteous and productive manner.
• Responsible for adhering to established "Life Saving Rules."
• Responsible for maintaining a neat, clean and orderly work area.
• Responsible for observing all Good Manufacturing Practices and safety practices ensuring all machine guards and other safety equipment or devices are in place and in good working order before and during operation.
• Insure all personal protection equipment is monitored and used at all times
• Any other duties of a similar or lesser nature as required. Packaging/Warehouse Technician
Domino Sugar - Arabi, LA
November 2015 to August 2016
• Packaging of 25# Bags, 50# Bags, 2000 lbs. Totes and Specialty Production
• Daily usage of forklift for staging customer shipments and warehouse inventory
• Loading and unloading of customer trailers for returns and processed orders
• Daily/hourly sample request of product for lab analysis
• Mechanical review of equipment or troubleshoot for bagger if issues arise during production along various conveyors
• Completion of various packaging production forms based upon lab requirements
• Interpret instructions
• Follow verbal instructions per the supervisor or higher management
• Inform supervisor or lead of possible hazards
• Utilize proper lifting techniques of 100 lb bags of sugar
• Secure all equipment upon close of shift
• Verify and record amount of finished product shipped
• Wrap finished product using stretch wrapper machine or by hand
• Label finished product by stencil or by computerized print-out
• Load inbound and outbound tractor trailers
Packaging Production Technician
Louisiana Sugar Refining, LLC - Gramercy, LA
November 2012 to November 2015
• Packaging of 25# Bags, 50# Bags, 2000 lbs. Totes and Speciality Production
• Daily usage of forklift for staging customer shipments and warehouse inventory
• Loading and unloading of customer trailers for returns and processed orders
• Daily/hourly sample request of product for lab analysis
• Mechanical review of equipment or troubleshoot for bagger if issues arise during production along various conveyors
• Completion of various packaging production forms based upon lab requirements
• Interpret instructions
• Follow verbal instructions per the supervisor or higher management
• Inform supervisor or lead of possible hazards
• Utilize proper lifting techniques of 100 lb bags of sugar
• Secure all equipment upon close of shift
• Verify and record amount of finished product shipped
• Wrap finished product using stretch wrapper machine or by hand
• Label finished product by stencil or by computerized print-out
• Load inbound and outbound tractor trailers
Security Guard
International Security Management Group - New Orleans, LA February 2012 to October 2012
• Patrol interior and exterior of Warehouse Facility
• Greet employees, visitors and guests
• Ensure visitors and guests are properly signed in and receive a visitor badge
• Answer client phones and direct to proper employee
• Provide assistance to customers, employees and visitors in a courteous and professional manner Machine Operator
Imperial Sugar Company - Gramercy, LA
January 2005 to December 2010
• Responsible for Bulk Bag Production (which includes supersacks, 1300-2500 lbs)
• Tendered Tote machine for weight calibration periodically
• Assist mechanics with maintenance shutdown
• Mechanical adjustments, perform quality checks and Forklift operator
• Secure all equipment upon close of shift
• Verify and record amount of finished product shipped
• Inform supervisor or lead of possible hazards
Education
Certification
Eastern College of Health Vocation - New Orleans, LA August 1998
Diploma
East St. John High School - Reserve, LA
November 1995
Skills
• Customer Service
• Manufacturing
• Security
• Quality Inspection
• Calibration
• Quality Control
• Quality Assurance
• Machining
• Assembly
• Warehouse experience
• Forklift
• Mechanical knowledge
• Loader operation
• English
• Blueprint Reading
• Logistics
• Order Picker
• Materials Handling
• Shipping & Receiving
• RF Scanner
Certifications and Licenses
Security Guard
Driver's License
Assessments
Customer Focus & Orientation — Highly Proficient
June 2020
Responding to customer situations with sensitivity. Full results: Highly Proficient
Indeed Assessments provides skills tests that are not indicative of a license or certification, or continued development in any professional field.
Additional Information
TWIC card good till Dec 2024