LaCarlos Johnson
Production
Hope
Summary
Proven utility worker and live hanger with a track record of enhancing team productivity and safety at Georgia-Pacific and Tyson Foods. Skilled in equipment monitoring and teamwork, I excel in fostering collaboration and implementing efficient practices. Achieved significant improvements in workflow and safety compliance, demonstrating professionalism and a commitment to excellence.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Utility Worker
Georgia-Pacific
11.2024 - Current
- Kept work area clean, neat, and well-stocked to maximize productivity.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues across various departments.
- Inspected utility systems to confirm fully-functioning operation and to identify necessary repairs.
- Collected and disposed of trash and debris.
- Assisted in training new hires on company procedures, safety guidelines, and job-specific tasks to ensure a consistent level of service quality across the workforce.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to changing priorities, assisting in emergency situations as needed while ensuring regular duties were still completed on time.
- Performed regular monitoring of utility systems to confirm proper functioning.
- Delivered high-quality customer service by promptly responding to inquiries, addressing concerns, and providing updates on service restoration efforts during outages or other issues.
- Streamlined workflow processes by effectively managing inventory levels of equipment parts, tools, and supplies needed for daily operations.
- Tested utility systems for leaks, breaks, or other irregularities.
- Mitigated potential hazards by promptly addressing any safety concerns identified during routine inspections or maintenance tasks.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement within the team by actively participating in ongoing training sessions, workshops, or seminars related to industry developments and best practices.
- Reduced environmental impact by implementing sustainable waste disposal practices during utility work.
- Collaborated with other utility workers to complete complex projects ahead of schedule, ensuring community satisfaction.
- Boosted safety compliance, closely adhering to all regulatory guidelines and conducting regular safety audits.
- Followed instructions from supervisor regarding daily job tasks and duties.
- Continuously adhered to strict regulations as well as detailed instructions, guidelines and specifications.
- Enhanced team communication, sharing essential updates and safety concerns during daily briefings.
- Monitored utility systems for signs of malfunction, swiftly addressing any issues to maintain service quality.
Live Hanger
Tyson Foods
02.2021 - 10.2024
- Contributed to quality control efforts by inspecting birds for defects or injuries before hanging them on hooks.
- Removed live animals from shipping crates and picked up slaughtered birds from platforms and chilling vats to hang on shackles of conveyor.
- Controlled hydraulic bars for continuous flow of products.
- Identified potential hazards within the workspace and reported them promptly to supervisors, contributing to overall safety awareness.
- Consistently met or exceeded daily quotas for hanging live poultry without compromising quality standards.
- Maintained clean and organized work environment, adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Adapted effectively to changing shift schedules or workload demands, ensuring consistent performance under pressure.
- Demonstrated ability to cope with physically demanding work conditions while maintaining high levels of professionalism.
- Enhanced team productivity by collaborating closely with coworkers to ensure workflow consistency.
- Participated in ongoing training sessions, remaining informed about new practices and developments in the field of poultry processing.
- Improved efficiency by expertly hanging live poultry in a timely manner.
- Assisted in reducing workplace incidents through strict adherence to safety protocols and guidelines.
- Reduced bird stress and maintained animal welfare through careful handling techniques.
- Maintained product integrity and optimized workflow while following company good manufacturing practices.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hope High School
Hope, AR 05.2001 -
Skills
Safety compliance
Equipment monitoring
Professionalism
Loading and unloading procedures
Lockout and tagout procedures
Product assembly
Teamwork and collaboration
Computer literacy
Excellent communication
Self motivation
Active listening
Multitasking
Timeline
Utility Worker
Georgia-Pacific
11.2024 - Current
Live Hanger
Tyson Foods
02.2021 - 10.2024
High School Diploma -
Hope High School
05.2001 -
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