Tavarus Starnes
High Point, NC *****
*******.*******@*****.***
Professional Summary
A versatile Manufacturing Associate with thirteen years in high-volume manufacturing environments creating an accomplishing challenging goals. Highly effective at optimizing procedures and improving team performance to achieve productivity merits and setting new standards for success while committing safety.
Willing to relocate to: Winston-Salem, NC - Kernersville, NC - Rural Hall, NC Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Manufacturing Associate
Corning-Winston-Salem, NC
June 2024 to November 2024
IP Test
Respool and buffering tubes
Inventory control
Cycle count; moving older tubes to the front and newer tubes behind the older ones. Throw out older tubes that have either expired or are no longer needed for jobs. Forklift Operator/Material Handler
Hood Container-Rural Hall, NC
October 2023 to June 2024
Pulling orders and setting up lines for production Loading and unloading product
Staging product and put away product
Help lines when needed with opening boxes and set up Shipping and Receiving
Delivery Driver Helper/Customer Service
Ashley Furniture 1915 South-Kernersville, NC
December 2022 to June 2023
Help driver with directions to and from customers residence Unload and set up furniture
Present excellent customer service to all customers Logistics Associate
Ecolab-Winston-Salem, NC
March 2020 to March 2021
Load and unload trucks
RF Scanning
SAP Training
Pulling and staging orders
Production Assembler
ASCO Power Technologies Inc-Welcome, NC
January 2017 to November 2017
Improved knowledge and productivity through continuous knowledge of learning from senior assemblers. Determine materials, tools and equipment needed for product orders. Set up equipment to build generator tops and bases. Connect inter-post to bases and bottoms on rollers. Bolt generator frames to pallets. Connect guts, doors, t-lock handles with keys.
Connected motor leads and connectors to required power sources. Expertly measured, cut, bent and fitted small tubing to machines. Maintained clean and debris free work environment. Forklift Operator, Clamp Operator
Swift Logistics-Kernersville, NC
May 2014 to May 2015
Used equipment such as loaders, hand trucks and forklifts in a safe and efficient manner. Played a critical role in the function of a warehouse Coordinated shipments within a timely manner
Exercised safe workplace practices.
Maintain the facility's equipment and materials in a clean, neat, and orderly fashion. Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work method. Comply with OSHA and MSDS standards
Unload and load shipments in a safe manner.
Perform picking duties that meets customer service standards. Moved goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs. Collaborated in a team environment to maintain high levels of productivity. Catering Lead
Aramark-Winston-Salem, NC
August 2010 to November 2013
Set up and event prep
Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients and preparation methods. Promptly served all food courses and alcoholic beverages to guests. Regularly checked on guests to ensure satisfaction with each food course and beverages. Consistently adhered to quality expectations and standards. Serving guests and cleaning up after events.
Arranging table placement and decor by proper set up. Education
High School Diploma
Carver High School - Winston-Salem, NC, US
2008
Skills
• Safety-oriented
• Certified Forkift Operator
• Safety inspections
• Machine Operator
• Machinery inspector
• Cherry Picker Operator
• Results-oriented
• Inventory Control
• Able to lift up to 70 pounds
• Ability to fix mechanical issues and
• Troubleshooting strength Assembler
• errors.
• Logistics
• Order Picking
• RF Scanner
• Shipping & Receiving
• Reach Truck
• SAP
• Packaging
• Swift
• Cleaning
• Custodial experience
• Janitorial experience
• Machining
• Forklift
• Reach truck
• Load & unload
• Cherry picker
• Dishwashing
• Floor care
• Carpet cleaning
• Buffing
Certifications and Licenses
Forklift Certification