Rodney T. Gray
Kenosha, WI
262-***-**** **************@*****.***
CAREER SUMMARY
Highly motivated CNC Operator with over ten years of experience. Achieved 100% annual quality and production goals. Promoted to Lead of twenty-four operators. Recognized by management for quality, efficiency, and commitment to excellence.
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
Microsoft Office
Flexible
Problem Solver
Team Player
Goal Oriented
Leader
Punctual
Creative
Adaptable
Collaborative
Telephone Etiquette
Shipping/Receiving
Forklift Certified
Trainer
Customer Service
Sales
Merchandiser
Truck Driver
Inventory Management
Purchasing
Order Processing
EMPLOYMENT
Tree House Foods – Kenosha, WI
Press Dryer Operator July 2019 – Present
Set up, operate and control all equipment systems to produce good pasta
Complete ingredient blending, flour tanker unloading, process water temperature control, cooling water controls and delivery of pasta to designated destination
Utilize vacuum and boiler systems, gauge and thermometer readings, dryer temperature and humidity controls
Control gauges, moisture content readings, drying controls and computer trend data systems
Management of the WIP receiving system including selecting bin destinations and predicting bin availability
Quality Assurance Technician April 2019 – July 2019
Perform chemical, physical and sensory tests on all raw and finished products
Complete weight checks, moisture analyzing, documenting COAs, retain samples, customer cuttings, defect analysis, counts and stencil evaluation
Record all information and report all deviations
Shiloh Industries – Pleasant Prairie, WI
Machine Cell Operator Lead June 2016 - February 2019
Train, coach, and provide day-to-day direction to team members
Set up machinery and ensure all production materials are available
Operate and monitor equipment
Replenish needed materials
Visually inspect final product per quality standards
Document results and down time for each operator
Reset alarms, adjust bore tolerances, make machine coordinate moves, and make machine offsets for tool heights
Follow safety rules and monitor safety procedures to ensure operators are compliant
Create daily operator schedule based on production needs
Facilitate start of shift meetings for twenty-four operators
Manage and make updates to the training matrix for nine cells
Read and use CMM read-outs for adjustments
Machine Cell Operator 2009 - June 2016
Load and unload CNC Mill Machines/Lathe Machines
Inspect parts for quality and initiate first piece process
Responsible for daily production and housekeeping
Utilize calipers, micrometers, pin gauges, and plug gauges
Train new hires to operate various machines
Pepsi Americas – Pleasant Prairie, WI
Route Driver/Merchandiser 2008 - 2009
Drive stick shift, automatic clutch, and automatic full-size trucks
Unload cases at approximately 25 stores per day
Collect payment for distributed products
Sell and merchandise product in large and small format stores
Provide excellent customer service to vendors, store associates, and customers
Build and maintain product levels in beverage sections, including shelf allocation
Transport, replace, and maintain Point of Sale advertising as appropriate for account
Maintain merchandising standards while rotating products in designated accounts
Derse Exhibits – Waukegan, IL
Inventory/Purchasing 2004 - 2008
Place orders for inventory materials and non-inventory materials
Receive stock and enter new stock inventory
Enter purchases orders into the Inventory Control Module
Solve stockroom discrepancies and perform cycle counts
Complete and submit purchase requisitions
Communicate effectively with vendors
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Gateway College - Kenosha, WI – Introduction to CNC Certificate
Tooling University - CNC and Management courses
Parkland College - Champaign, IL - Computer Information Systems
Waukegan High School - Waukegan, IL