Marcus Lawe
Norfolk
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience at Goodwill, excelling in baler operation and material sorting. Proven track record in maximizing production efficiency while ensuring safety compliance. Strong team leadership and analytical thinking skills contribute to achieving departmental revenue goals and maintaining high-quality standards. Punctual and dependable, committed to workplace excellence.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Baler Operator
Good Will
Virginia Beach
05.2025 - Current
- Operated baler to compress recyclable materials for efficient storage.
- Sorted materials to ensure correct processing and recycling practices
- Operate bale and material-handling equipment as needed to meet production requirements.
- Bale salvage textile while safely adhering to company policies and procedures.
- Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
- Reporting all issues of safety concerns to leadership.
- Maximize salvage processing production to limit product backup, and to receive, meet, and exceed the revenue goals of the department.
Production Worker
Goodwill
Hampton
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Inspecting donations and raw materials for quality to determine marketability.
- Sort raw materials and categorize them for store use, salvage, and trash.
- Stand and hang sorted goods for placement on the retail sales floor, based on productivity standards.
- Stand and tag donated items according to Goodwill's rotation system.
- Produce an appropriate number of textile items each day.
Warehouse Lead
Fpi Industries
Coleman
11.2022 - 01.2024
- Managed day-to-day activities within the warehouse by assigning tasks among workers efficiently.
- Supervised a team of 10 warehouse associates, providing guidance and support to ensure efficient workflow.
- Led and complied with safety and wellbeing efforts on assigned shift
- Filled orders, and maintained a steady workflow.
- Packaged items with appropriate materials to prevent damage during shipping.
- Led and complied with safety and wellbeing efforts on assigned shift.
- Preformed and made sure that orders were shipped to government facilities.
Lead Sewer
Fpi Industries
Butner
06.2016 - 01.2019
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to specifications.
- Operated sewing machines to assemble fabric components accurately.
- Maintained sewing equipment by performing routine cleaning and repairs.
- Repaired or replaced pockets, zippers, snaps, buttons, and lining with sewing machines and hand stitching.
- Followed patterns and instructions to produce customized fabric items.
- Organized work area to promote safety and efficiency in operations.
Cook
Ruby Tuesday
Norfolk
01.2014 - 12.2015
- Prepared meals according to recipes and portion sizes.
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen and cooking equipment.
- Followed safety guidelines for food handling and storage.
- Plated dishes attractively for presentation to customers.
- Monitored food quality during preparation and serving processes.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration
Tidewater Community College
Norfolk, VA01-2009
Associate of Applied Science - Welding
Tidewater Tech
Norfolk, VA01-2009
High School Diploma -
Maury High School
Norfolk, VA06-2001
Skills
- Baler operation
- Material sorting
- Equipment maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Production monitoring
- Quality inspection
- Team leadership
- Loading and unloading
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Workplace organization
- Time management abilities
- Punctual and dependable
- Analytical thinking
- Rapid Problem Solving
- Excellent communication
- Positive attitude
- Written communication
Timeline
Baler Operator
Good Will
05.2025 - Current
Production Worker
Goodwill
01.2025 - 05.2025
Warehouse Lead
Fpi Industries
11.2022 - 01.2024
Lead Sewer
Fpi Industries
06.2016 - 01.2019
Cook
Ruby Tuesday
01.2014 - 12.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration
Tidewater Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Welding
Tidewater Tech
High School Diploma -
Maury High School