Bernard Lyles Jr
Camden
Summary
Dedicated employee known for punctuality, pursuing employment options where good customer service and positive attitude will make a difference. Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success. Responsible and motivated student ready to apply education in the workplace. Offers excellent technical abilities with software and applications, ability to handle challenging work, and excellent time management skills.
Professional laborer with hands-on experience and readiness for demanding tasks. Skilled in operating machinery, handling materials, and maintaining safety standards. Strong focus on teamwork and adaptability to changing work conditions. Reliable and results-driven, with keen ability to support team objectives and productivity.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Laborer
Protective Packaging Solutions
04.2023 - Current
- Operated machinery for packaging products efficiently and accurately.
- Assisted in training new laborers on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure timely replenishment of materials.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance workflow and reduce downtime.
- Conducted quality checks on finished products to maintain high standards.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Improved worksite efficiency by maintaining clean and organized work areas.
- Promoted a positive work environment by demonstrating strong teamwork and communication skills.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work areas to promote safety standards.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to efficiently move materials within warehouse.
Logistics Coordinator
PPH Express
07.2021 - 01.2023
- Relayed information between drivers and recipients regarding ETA and potential delays.
- Identified root causes of service failures and implemented appropriate remediation measures to prevent future issues.
- Liaised with internal and external customers to drive timely delivery of goods and orders.
- Collaborated with warehouse and other entities to coordinate physical movement of products between internal sites.
- Evaluated incoming pick-up and delivery requests to determine driver assignments.
- Analyzed client orders and deadlines with available driving personnel to plan and execute assignments.
- Analyzed client orders and available personnel to plan and execute within client needs and expectations.
- Dispatched information to service providers to schedule freight movement.
- Logged, processed and followed up on merchandise authorization shipments in databases.
- Managed paperwork and necessary information required for client shipments.
- Prioritized work based on business demands and freight delivery times.
- Determined response to effectively deal with emergencies, accidents and breakdowns.
- Loaded, unloaded, moved and sorted materials to keep items flowing to correct locations.
- Directed and supported compilation and analysis of technical source data necessary for product development.
- Verified inventory computations by comparing to physical counts of stock and investigating discrepancies.
- Abided by safety training protocols and accident preparedness procedures to maintain safe working conditions.
Machine Operator Technician
Invista
10.2015 - 07.2021
- Set up machines for various jobs to maintain compliance with manufacturing thresholds and waste reduction initiatives.
- Detected work-piece defects and machine malfunctions, maintaining apparatus to prevent future issues.
- Lubricated parts and performed minor maintenance to improve machine function.
- Documented daily production data and submitted accurate time logs to keep management up-to-date.
- Established and adjusted feed rates and cutting parameters to keep operations in line with production demands.
- Conducted preventable maintenance on process line and quickly resolved production problems to minimize downtime.
- Read and understood blueprints, product specifications and tooling instructions to plan correct operational sequences and prevent materials waste.
- Completed written reports of problems and necessary repairs to forward to management and maintenance personnel.
- Monitored and observed production line to watch for pile-ups and jams.
- Operated forklift to place finished products on skids and transport to warehouse.
- Loaded and set up equipment for daily machine operation.
- Trained and monitored new employees to teach techniques and procedures.
- Removed broken or jammed pieces from machinery.
BCF Quality Operator
UTI
01.2013 - 08.2015
- Provided quality support to ensure that products met quality standards and customer requirements.
- Completed routine inspections of components and products to fulfill quality assurance requirements.
- Monitored daily performance of production team to identify and address issues affecting quality product output.
- Performed visual and dimensional inspections on manufactured parts.
- Compared samples to standards and specifications by performing detailed measurements and tests.
- Provided lab staff with samples for testing to check quality and safety of finished products.
- Implemented quality control objectives to resolve production issues, optimize product reliability and reduce costs.
- Monitored and upheld safe operating procedures and clean area mandates to meet regulatory requirements.
- Recorded lot numbers and serial numbers in ERP system for traceability of produced items.
- Conducted frequent quality and compliance reviews of production work.
- Produced thorough reports detailing findings and proposed recommendations.
- Assisted with correcting systemic problems in order to eliminate errors.
Dishwasher
Highland Country Club
04.2010 - 08.2012
- Scrubbed pots, pans and trays by hand or cleaned using industrial washing machine.
- Kept dishware, glasses and utensils ready for customer needs by quickly scraping, washing and restacking items.
- Loaded and unloaded dishwashers, washing by hand large pots or items used on continuous basis.
- Sanitized counters and wiped down surfaces following food preparation to prevent cross-contamination from raw meats.
- Developed great team spirit with other personnel by pitching in and helping with task completion.
- Operated and maintained dishwasher, handwash stations, pot-scrubbing station and trash compactor.
- Maintained assigned areas to keep organized and clean by mopping floor.
- Backed up kitchen team members during heavy work periods to maximize team coverage.
- Replaced clean utensils in storage bins for easy access.
- Restocked main kitchen areas with items from shelves, coolers and freezers.
- Removed built-up waste and potential contaminants from waste receptacles, machinery and cooking equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lower Richland High School
Hopkins, SCSkills
- Driver Scheduling
- Computer-Based Inventory System
- Emergency Readiness
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Customer Service
- Purchase Orders
- Warehousing Processes
- Inventory Control
- Transportation Management
- OSHA Compliance
- Administration and Bookkeeping
- Shipping and Receiving
- Problem-Solving
- Team Building
- Conflict Resolution
- Supply Chain Operations
- Decision Making
- Results Documentation
- Specification Writing
- Performance Review and Optimization
- Oral Presentation
- Problem Solving
- Proprietary Resource Protection
- Proposal Review
- Power and Hand Tool Use
- Mechanical Repair
- Troubleshooting Strength
- Understanding Schematics
- Heavy Object Lifting
- Metal Welding
- Clear Communication
- Heavy Lifting
- Piping Systems Maintenance
- Parts Lubrication
- Critical Thinking
- Electrical Component Replacement
- Heavy lifting
- Safety awareness
- Attention to detail
- Willingness to learn
- Machinery maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Material mixing
- [State] Driver's license
- Hand and power tools
- Clean driving record
- Hazardous material handling
- Job site organization
- Vehicle unloading and loading
- Safety procedures
- Material handling
- Verbal and written communication
- Equipment maintenance
- Complex Problem-solving
- Job site cleanup
- Hand-eye coordination
- Customer service
Education and Training
other
Timeline
Laborer
Protective Packaging Solutions
04.2023 - Current
Logistics Coordinator
PPH Express
07.2021 - 01.2023
Machine Operator Technician
Invista
10.2015 - 07.2021
BCF Quality Operator
UTI
01.2013 - 08.2015
Dishwasher
Highland Country Club
04.2010 - 08.2012
High School Diploma -
Lower Richland High School