Jeff Carlton
Cabot
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with extensive experience in inventory management and safety compliance. Known for streamlining restocking processes and maintaining high presentation standards, contributing to enhanced customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Stocker - Smallwares
Restaurant Depot
Dallas
01.2026 - Current
- Coordinated with team members to streamline restocking processes during peak hours, ensuring consistent product availability.
- Stocked shelves with new merchandise, ensuring product availability for customers.
- Guided customers in locating products and informed them on pricing and availability to enhance shopping experience.
- Faced products on shelves and displays to maintain presentation standards and optimize customer engagement.
- Maintained cleanliness in work areas to promote a safe shopping environment.
- Sorted returned merchandise for restocking or disposal, maintaining inventory accuracy.
- Followed safety guidelines while operating equipment for moving heavy items.
- Lifted materials of varying weights regularly to support operational needs.
Production Expeditor
Unicor Industries
Forrest City
12.2022 - 10.2025
- Prepared and distributed work orders for production teams promptly.
- Ensured that parts were delivered on time to meet production deadlines.
- Managed material and product flow through production, ensuring smooth operations and adherence to timelines.
- Monitored production schedules, tracked job progress, and reported status to management to facilitate timely decision-making.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline production processes, enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Assisted in quality control checks to maintain product standards.
- Conducted periodic cycle counts to verify physical inventories against system records and investigated any discrepancies found.
Quality Assurance Inspector
Unicor Industries
Forrest City
04.2022 - 12.2022
- Conducted routine audits to ensure manufacturing processes met safety standards.
- Utilized measuring tools to assess product dimensions and tolerances.
- Verified that all manufactured parts met design tolerances using precision measuring instruments such as calipers and micrometers.
- Inspected incoming material for correct size, shape, and color based on customer orders.
- Performed visual inspections of products to ensure product quality.
- Documented inspection results and maintained accurate quality records.
- Documented non-conforming items found during inspections according to established guidelines.
- Collaborated with production teams to identify and resolve quality issues, enhancing overall product integrity.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss quality trends and corrective actions.
- Trained new staff on quality assurance protocols and inspection techniques.
- Analyzed rejected materials to identify root causes of defects, facilitating targeted corrective actions.
- Provided feedback to management on process improvements needed in order to meet customer requirements.
- Provided management with insights on process improvements to align with quality standards.
- Participated in internal audits of manufacturing processes in order to identify areas needing improvement.
- Reviewed engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications for accuracy prior to production run commencing.
Emergency Medical Technician
Metropolitan Emergency Medical Services
Little Rock
05.2018 - 12.2018
- Responded rapidly to emergency calls, assessed situations, and administered appropriate treatments for illnesses or injuries.
- Delivered emergency medical care to patients during transport and on-site, ensuring timely and effective treatment.
- Coordinated with healthcare professionals and emergency personnel during incidents to ensure seamless patient care.
- Conducted patient assessments to determine medical needs and interventions required.
- Performed basic life support procedures such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillation.
- Provided on-scene treatments such as administering oxygen therapy and splinting fractures.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to patients while transporting them to their destination.
- Transported patients to hospitals or other healthcare facilities using ambulances or other vehicles.
- Operated and maintained medical equipment, ensuring readiness for emergencies.
- Conducted equipment inspections and vehicle checks according to maintenance schedules.
- Operated emergency vehicles with caution to keep patients, public, and first responders safe.
- Ensured that ambulance was stocked properly with necessary supplies prior to responding to calls.
- Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
Volunteer Firefighter
Maumelle Fire Department
Maumelle
03.2015 - 12.2018
- Responded to emergency calls and provided firefighting support during incidents.
- Responded immediately to alarms for fires, vehicle accidents, and other emergency situations.
- Engaged in training sessions on fire suppression techniques, improving operational readiness and response capabilities.
- Participated in regular drills and training sessions to keep skills up-to-date.
- Coordinated activities with team members at emergency scenes to ensure effective communication and response efforts.
- Communicated with other firefighters and emergency personnel to relay observations, equipment needs, and other relevant information.
- Interacted professionally with victims, witnesses and other personnel associated with an incident.
- Administered emergency treatment and medical care to people injured in accidents and fires.
- Maintained firefighting equipment and ensured readiness for emergency situations.
- Inspected and maintained firefighting gear to ensure proper functioning.
- Tested and inspected tools, equipment and gear to maintain readiness for different fire scenarios.
- Assisted in the operation of fire suppression equipment, such as hoses, nozzles and ladders.
- Laid hose lines and operated nozzles, pumps, hydrants, and fire extinguishers.
- Controlled and extinguished fires using manual and power equipment.
- Combatted fires by holding nozzles and directing streams of fog, chemicals or water.
- Ascended and descended ladders, stairs and ramps in smoke-filled areas.
- Provided support during hazardous material incidents, including cleaning up spills and containing the area.
- Delivered medical aid during emergency calls.
Technical Support Analyst
PepsiCo
Maumelle
03.2005 - 10.2017
- Provided technical support for software and hardware issues at a global company.
- Provided technical support and troubleshooting services to end-users experiencing hardware and software issues.
- Diagnosed and resolved user problems with internal systems and applications.
- Monitored and responded to support tickets in a timely manner, prioritizing based on urgency and impact.
- Managed urgent technical issues during after-hours on-call support.
- Conducted remote support sessions to assist users in real-time problem-solving.
- Delivered remote support services to clients using virtual private networks, ensuring timely issue resolution.
- Troubleshot hardware issues and worked with service providers to facilitate repairs for end users.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve system performance and user experience.
- Documented troubleshooting steps and solutions to enhance knowledge base for future reference.
- Assisted in training staff on new technologies and software updates.
- Installed, configured, tested, maintained, monitored, and troubleshot operating systems, application software, hardware devices, printers, scanners.
- Applied de-escalation techniques and maintained composure in challenging customer situations, fostering positive support experiences.
Biomedical Equipment Specialist MOS 68A
Arkansas Army National Guard
North Little Rock
02.1987 - 02.1999
- Diagnosed and repaired biomedical devices to minimize downtime.
- Troubleshot complex biomedical systems, addressing malfunctioning components efficiently.
- Maintained and calibrated medical equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Performed preventive maintenance on defibrillators, ventilators, and patient monitors.
- Conducted routine safety inspections to enhance patient safety and equipment reliability.
- Educated military personnel on proper usage and procedures for medical devices.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies to ensure availability for operations.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to resolve equipment-related issues swiftly.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Biomedical Instrumentation Technology
University of Arkansas For Medical Sciences
Little Rock, AR01-1993
Graduate Certificate -
USAMEOS
Aurora, CO05-1989
High School Diploma -
Jacksonville High School
Jacksonville, AR05-1988
Skills
- Inventory management
- Supply restocking
- Quality control
- Safety compliance
- Product merchandising
- Customer service
- Stock management
- Workflow optimization
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Product inspection
- ISO standards
- Non-conformance reporting
- Technical drawing review
- Quality management
- Inspection procedures
- Production experience
- Audit coordination
- Dimensional inspection
- Quality inspection
- Work order distribution
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Workflow Analysis
- Multitasking Abilities
- Interpersonal skills
- Relationship building
- Manufacturing Process Knowledge
- Continuous improvement
- Written communication
Certification
4000 Hour Quality Control Technician Apprenticeship
Timeline
Stocker - Smallwares
Restaurant Depot
01.2026 - Current
Production Expeditor
Unicor Industries
12.2022 - 10.2025
Quality Assurance Inspector
Unicor Industries
04.2022 - 12.2022
Emergency Medical Technician
Metropolitan Emergency Medical Services
05.2018 - 12.2018
Volunteer Firefighter
Maumelle Fire Department
03.2015 - 12.2018
Technical Support Analyst
PepsiCo
03.2005 - 10.2017
Biomedical Equipment Specialist MOS 68A
Arkansas Army National Guard
02.1987 - 02.1999
Some College (No Degree) - Biomedical Instrumentation Technology
University of Arkansas For Medical Sciences
Graduate Certificate -
USAMEOS
High School Diploma -
Jacksonville High School