Forklift Operator Plastic Extrusion
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Thomas Taylor
Plastic Extrusion Technician/Forklift Operator
Delano, TN 37325
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Talented Plastic Profile Extrusion Technician with a strong background in warehouse work, forklift operation, and ability to operate most types of large equipment. Able to multi-task. Deadline and detail oriented. Ability to focus on the task at hand. Ability to apply critical thinking skills in order to complete tasks efficiently, effectively, and safely. Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
GLT Replen Forklift Operator
Schnellecke Logistics VW Chattanooga TN-Chattanooga, TN May 2018 to June 2024
Operated stand-up, sit-down, deep-reach, scissor lifts, and tuggers to assist in replenishing assembly lines to maintain product availability. Assisted in training new hires. Maintained 5S standards. Met and exceeded goals on a consistent basis. Acting head forklift trainer. Rigorously adhered to all OSHA protocols and safety standards. Used RF scanners as instructed. Assisted with inventory control and FIFO. Plastic Extrusion Technician
Creative Plastics LLC-Dalton, GA
July 2014 to May 2018
Monitored and adjusted production processes or equipment for quality and productivity. Optimized machinery performance by calibrating according to prescribed standards. Adhered to all applicable regulations, policies and procedures for health, safety and environmental compliance.
Reviewed operations and conferred with technical or administrative staff to resolve production and processing problems.
Set up and operated production equipment in accordance with current good manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures.
Planned and laid out work to meet production and schedule requirements. Read and interpreted standard operating procedures to complete work in an accurate and efficient manner.
Troubleshooted problems with equipment, devices or products. Helped achieve company goals by supporting production workers and focusing on team morale. Started up and shut down processing equipment.
Scheduled staff for optimal coverage to meet challenging daily objectives. Maintained clean and organized work areas.
Maintained proper stock levels per each line's needs and standards. Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications. Welder/Fabricator
Ledfords Machine Shop-Cleveland, TN
September 2009 to November 2013
Fabricated and welded various automotive and farm equipment components. Regularly used MIG, TIG, ARC, and Stick welding to assemble large and small pieces of farm and automotive equipment. Able to read blueprints, able to use small tools, and focused on meeting and exceeding production goals, safely and efficiently.
Lift Truck Operator
Exel general electric-Charleston, TN
April 2005 to August 2008
Successfully operated lift trucks, slip trucks, clamp trucks, deep reaches, cherry pickers, and swing reaches. Worked loading and unloading trucks, separating pallets in half for pickers. Placed product in bins and scanned to location. Also conducted quality control checks on loads before they were put onto the truck.
Education
High School Diploma
Bradley Central High School - Cleveland, TN
Skills
• Plastic Profile Extrusion Technician (5 years)
• CHERRY PICKER (4 years)
• CLAMP TRUCK (4 years)
• Deep Reach Driver (4 years)
• Slip Truck Driver (4 years)
• Forklift operator (10+ years)
• Swing Reach Operator (4 years)
• Welding (5 years)
• Quality Control (5 years)
• EXTRUSION MACHINE (Less than 1 year)
• EXTRUSION MACHINES (Less than 1 year)
• Forklift
• Warehouse experience
• English
• Pallet Jack
• RF Scanner
• Materials Handling
• Load & Unload
• Quality Inspection
• Reach Truck
• 5S
• Fabrication
• Assembly
• Shipping & Receiving
• Logistics
• Order Picking
• Quality Assurance
• Delivery Driver Experience
• Freight Experience
• Loader Operation
• Packaging
• Manufacturing
• Machining
• Plastics Injection Molding
• Electrical Experience
• Lean Manufacturing
• Warehouse Management
• CNC
• Facilities Maintenance
Certifications and Licenses
Pallet Jack Certification
Forklift Certification
Welding Certification
Rough Terrain Forklift Certification
Additional Information
SKILLS
Taylor
Computer proficient Strategic thinker
706-***-**** Training and development Initiative to work independently thomastaylor7494@gm Quick learner Troubleshooting specialist ail.com Experience in forklift, deep reach, slip truck, Quality assurance authority 4385 GA-52 Alt clamp truck. swing reach, and cherry picker Welding safety precautions Chatsworth, GA, 30705 Experience in breaking down and putting Certified Forklift Operator extrusion machine Metal working ability
Ability to work on extrusion machines
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