Rakeem Evans
Gaston
Summary
Professional machine operation specialist with substantial hands-on experience in operating and maintaining industrial machinery. Strong focus on ensuring precision, safety, and efficiency in all tasks. Collaborative team player known for reliability and adaptability to changing production needs. Skilled in troubleshooting equipment issues, maintaining optimal machine performance, and adhering to safety protocols.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Machine Operator
Nephron Pharmaceuticals
04.2025 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of production output, downtime, and quality control checks
- Monitored machine operations during production to detect any issues or malfunctions and took corrective actions promptly
- Followed blueprints, work orders, or other specifications to set up machines for production runs
- Performed routine inspections on machines to ensure proper functioning and made necessary adjustments or repairs as needed
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot problems and optimize machine performance
- Implemented safety protocols and followed all company policies to maintain a safe working environment
- Ensured that products met quality standards by conducting regular inspections using measuring tools such as calipers or micrometers
Forklift Operator/Warehouse
Cargill Meat Solutions
03.2018 - 03.2025
- Setup, changeover, and teardown of machines
- Read run sheets and utilize machines to produce product to customer specifications
- Ability to lift up to 60lb
- Communicate with production employees, leads, and supervisors.
- Maintaining a safe working environment
- Accurately complete related paperwork
- Ensuring food safety and quality
- Cleanliness and housekeeping
- Set-up of equipment/workstation
- Be able to operate a pallet-jack
- Be able to learn and perform lock out tag out (LOTO)
Warehouse Associate
Akebono Brake Corporation
06.2014 - 03.2018
- Received, inspected, and documented incoming shipments of products
- Efficiently organized and maintained inventory in accordance with company standards
- Utilized forklifts and other equipment to safely transport materials within the warehouse
- Accurately picked and packed orders for shipment, ensuring proper labeling and documentation
- Collaborated with team members to complete daily tasks in a timely manner
- Performed regular quality checks on products to ensure they met specifications
- Assisted in conducting physical inventory counts to reconcile stock levels
- Maintained a clean and organized work area, promoting safety and efficiency
- Followed all safety protocols and procedures while operating machinery or handling hazardous materials
Team Member
Piggly Wiggly
06.2013 - 08.2014
- Collaborated with team members to complete daily tasks in a timely manner
- Performed regular quality checks on products to ensure they met specifications
- Assisted in conducting physical inventory counts to reconcile stock levels
- Maintained a clean and organized work area, promoting safety and efficiency
- Followed all safety protocols and procedures while operating machinery or handling hazardous materials
Cashier/Customer Service
Dollar General
06.2012 - 06.2013
- Greet customers, Handle Cash, credit and debit cards, ensure the till balances at the end of each shift, stock inventory
Education
Technical Diploma - HVAC/R Program
Fortis College
Columbia, SC09.2017
High school diploma - undefined
North High School
North, SC06.2012
Skills
- Manufacturing
- Food industry
- Food processing
- Packaging
- Meat cutting
- Food production
- Food safety
- OSHA
- Sanitation
- Strong work ethic
- Good communication
- Attention to detail
- Machinery operation
Certification
- ESCO Group, Type I, II
- June 2012 to Present
Timeline
Machine Operator
Nephron Pharmaceuticals
04.2025 - Current
Forklift Operator/Warehouse
Cargill Meat Solutions
03.2018 - 03.2025
Warehouse Associate
Akebono Brake Corporation
06.2014 - 03.2018
Team Member
Piggly Wiggly
06.2013 - 08.2014
Cashier/Customer Service
Dollar General
06.2012 - 06.2013
High school diploma - undefined
North High School
Technical Diploma - HVAC/R Program
Fortis College
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