Forklift Operator Production Worker
Resume:
ERIC D THOMAS
CONTACT
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Efficient production worker
reads and understands
blueprints, technical
documentation, and job orders.
Knowledgeable about
production processes in
production industry and quick
to adapt to changing
requirements. Safety-oriented,
reliable, and hardworking.
Organized forklift operator
bringing strengths in handling
work independently and solving
routine problems without
oversight. Offers expertise in
shipping and receiving and
ability to quickly learn new
processes.
Skilled team player with strong
background in
changing environments. Works
well independently to handle
assignments and always ready
to go beyond basics
assignments. Quick learner with
good computer abilities.
EXPERIENCE
LEAD MACHINE OPERATOR Jan 2020 Oct 2021
Novolex, Farmer's Branch, Texas
Checked equipment before shifts to handle routine maintenance and notify management of advanced repair needs.
Read and understood the production orders to complete accurate work and minimize wasted resources.
Inspected finished products to verify conformity to quality standards.
Cleaned and organized work areas to remove safety hazards and maintain minimum level of production errors.
Completed basic repairs to restore performance of malfunctioning machine.
Set up, calibrated and continuously adjusted production equipment to achieve the desired production speed and material flow. Controlled quality of finished products with regular inspections and non-destructive tests.
Kept machinery clean and operating efficiently to consistently meet production targets.
Troubleshot stoppages and breakdowns and quickly restored performance.
Read and understood specifications to understand job requirements.
Tracked work in computer system to help management monitor production and make effective planning decisions.
Completed final packaging and labeling to prepare products for shipment.
Synchronized speed of extrusion with pulling rolls to avoid errors and machinery back-ups.
Configured equipment to obtain proper width, length, and tension of extruded products.
Set up and adjusted equipment to successfully produce products matching specifications.
Examined products for defects and modified strategies to improve quality.
Used controls to regulate pressure, sizing, and temperature of materials during production.
Resolved and identified major and minor product defects and machinery faults to maintain optimum performance.
Measured and mixed thermoplastic materials and pigments. Adjusted machine controls to correct product defects or variances. Documented inventory transactions and requisitioned materials. Evaluated project needs and defined setup procedures, die E
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SKILLS
Task prioritization
Verbal communication
Progress monitoring
Electric Pallet jack/Forklift
operation
selection, and parts requirements.
Filled and replenished machine hoppers with required materials and reported reordering needs.
SHIPPING ASSOCIATE May 2018 Nov 2020
Don Miguel, Garland, Texas
Drove material handling equipment such as forklifts to load, unload, and move goods.
Collaborated with supply chain management personnel to verify consistent and compliant throughput performance of shipping and receiving department.
Affixed bar codes, prices, and security tags to prepare merchandise for sale.
Operated forklift truck and hand-trucks to transport, hoist, and convey shipments to work and storage areas.
Examined and unpacked incoming shipments to locate damaged items.
Verified inventory through regular cycle counts and complete audits to maintain accurate records.
OTR TRUCK DRIVER Jun 2017 May 2018
Arnold Transportation, Grandprarrie, Texas
Maintained consistent, timely delivery record, with all deliveries arriving within schedule guidelines.
Kept delivery records, placed orders, collected payments, and kept records of transactions.
Assisted in loading, unloading, and ensuring that freight was ready for long-distance transport.
Recognized by management for achieving efficient, cost-effective transportation operations.
Ensured on-time deliveries in compliance with specified timeframes.
Completed basic vehicle maintenance such as adding oil and fuel, lubricating parts and performing minor repairs.
Communicated with the facility crew to smoothly maneuver the vehicle into the optimal position for loading or unloading. Operated equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks to move loads onto and off the vehicle.
Finished all tasks and job duties, adhering to deadlines to avoid delays.
Supported operations with consistent maintenance and updates of corporate files and records.
EDUCATION
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA May 2000
Richardson High School, Richardson, Texas
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