JOSEPH E LANDERS JR.
HOUSTON, TX *****
*.*********@*****.***
Career Objectives
To obtain a position utilizing strong organizational skills and production skills in a stable career. Summary of Qualifications
Obtain a challenging and rewarding career while utilizing my organizational, creative, and problem solving leadership skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills, with my motivation and dedication will be an asset. TWIC CARD HOLDER
Work History
Brawler Plastic Mfg./ Aerotek, Houston, Texas
Operator helper Oct 03, 2016 - Nov 03, 2016
As operator helper I monitored consoles for heating temperature, speed of film, and quality of blown film for production of plastic. I also setup machines and document production. Utilized forklift as material handler. Staffmark/Goodman Mfg., Houston, Texas
CNC Machine operator May 11, 2016 - Aug 26, 2016
I started on the assembly line in the paint department where I was responsible for building pallets and identifying different heating and air conditioning unit parts to be painted and transported to be assembled as a finished product. Soon after I was promoted to punch press operator using a Burr Oak fin press in the fabrication of havac parts. I am responsible for creating parts according to precise dimensions and measurements according to blueprints. Bimbo Bakery/Aerotek, Houston, Texas
Machine operator Sep 30, 2015 - Oct 30, 2015
I was responsible for setup, troubleshooting, operations of the bagging process for loaves of bread. This included the corect color wrap ties, bread packages, ensuring that the correct recipe is inserted into the correct package, quality control, weight, and slices. The skills I used while there were job knowledge, attention to detail, safety, gmp, troubleshooting, multi-tasking, measuring and high-speed production. Niagara Bottling, Missouri City, Texas
Warehouse Associate/ Forklift Operator Aug 18, 2015 - Sep 18, 2015 As a material handler in the receiving department i reorganized excess inventory in the warehouse according to size, type, and flavor. I unloaded trucks and pallets of product on conveyor to be scanned and stored by remote forklifts. Advantage Staffing, Houston, Texas
Production Operator Mar 30, 2015 - Jul 11, 2015
I was responsible for prepping drill riser buoyancy molds using hand power tools before thy were filled and baked. I also used a forklift to push the finished molds onto the assigned lanes to be filled with beads. I used a 10 ton overhead crane to lift the molds to be prepped.
Automation Personnel, Houston, Texas
Machine operator/Forklift operator Feb 23, 2015 - Mar 27, 2015 I operated a "Bow" cable strander machine in the production of electrical cable. I also operated a two ton overhead hoist and a forklift. I was also responsible for identifying the different types of electrical cable and cutting them to correct size for winding on 200+ lb. spools. Snelling Staffing/Shasta, Houston, Texas
Palletizer /Forklift operator Aug 13, 2014 - Oct 10, 2014 I was responsible for operating two palletizers simultaneously, troubleshooting, and removing pallets of cases containing soda at least 13 layers high and stacking them in the warehouse according to the supervisors instruction. Farmer Bros. Coffee, HOUSTON, Texas
Production, Packaging Operator Jan 13, 2014 - Jun 06, 2014 I was responsible for filling bags and cartons with coffee, ensuring quality of coffee, bags, boxes, and labels. Ensured bags are not damaged or leaking, 5-s duties, gmp standards are met, weight and density of ground matches order, line efficiency is met, area is clean and material is on hand. Also troubleshooted machine, loading and changing film, valves, and documentation of downtime and line efficiency. Coca Cola Refreshments, HOUSTON, Texas
Packer Machine Operator/Forklift operator Mar 12, 2013 - Sep 12, 2013 I was responsible for packaging 12, 20, and 24 pack can drinks, changeovers troubleshooting of Quickflex 600 packers, Allen Bradley Pearsons machine, as well as Filtec. I assisted palletizer operators when needed, and operated sitdown doublefork forklifts.
Dr. Pepper Snapple Group, IRVING, Texas
Batcher/Machine operator/forklift oper. Sep 26, 2011 - Nov 26, 2012 Monitored, measured, mixed ingredients for all Dr. Pepper beverage flavors, including BAG-In-Box fountain sodas, and Monster energy drinks. I supplied 2 liter line with bottles, plastic cases, load pallets of bottles unto depal, collect dunnage and return to receiving, ensure correct recycle plastic, cardboard and film into correct 5s tote. As machine operator I am proficient operating baler, palletizer, depal, mixer, and all other machines and computers in syrup room. Mapei Corporation, Garland, Texas
Process Operatior Jul 23, 2010 - Nov 29, 2010
Control or operate an entire chemical process or system of machines. I was responsible for mixing, monitoring and packaging of floor adhesives using polyurethane as a base ingredient. In addition to troubleshooting and routine maintenance of production line, I was also certified and operated sit-down forklift and side-aisle forklift. Trend Offset Printing Services, CARROLLTON, Texas
Machine Operator/ Forklift Operator Sep 24, 2009 - Jun 15, 2010 Maintained effective and safe operation of the waste paper recovery and baler system in all production areas to assure optimal production and economic opportunity. I was responsible for recycling operations including the operations of three baling machines, shredder, and a forklift. As forklift operator I transported bales onto commercial trucks according to paper grade. In addition I was forklift certified. Qualex Inc, DALLAS, Texas
Machine Operator Sep 18, 2008 - Feb 28, 2009
Responsible for loading multiple paper processors with Kodak paper in the absence of light, ensure that paper goes through developing process without paper damages, unload paper, check batch identification numbers, prints for scratches, tears, watermarks, dents...etc., troubleshoot image processor, match rolls of prints with correct batch ticket, deliver to correct work station, all with little or no supervision. Hensel-Phelps Constr. Co., DALLAS, Texas
Laborer/equipment operator Jul 26, 2006 - Feb 29, 2008 Was responsible for assisting carpenters, pouring and finishing concrete, hoist and elevator operation, general cleanup, supervising temps, open/close of job site. Education
Alcorn State University, Lorman, Mississippi
3+ years college, technical or vocational school
Major: Poli-Sci, Pre-Eng, Biology
Western Texas College, Snyder, Texas
1 year college, technical or vocational school
Major: Heating Ventilation, and Air
US Air Force, Indiannapolis, Indiana
1 year college, technical or vocational school
Major: Journalism
Minor: Photojournalism
Occupational License or Certification
Transportation Workers Identification TWIC License Expires: Jan 12, 2018 Federal Govt./ Homeland Security