Douglas B. Walton
Dawson, Georgia 39842
Home: 229-***-****; Mobile: 229-***-****
Email: *****************@*******.***
Objective
Assembly line worker with 8+ years of experience in large manufacturing plants. Proven strengths in quickly learning new processes, technologies and machinery. Flexible and dependable machine operator with 5 years of machine operating experience in a manufacturing environment.
Key Strengths
Assembly Line Operations Safety Standards
Production Line Efficiency Quality Controls
Machinery Assembly Environmental Standards
Precision Component Assembly Fast Learner
Basic Equipment Repairs Assembly line production
Production procedures Fork-lift Driver
Education
2005- Nov. Southwest Ga. Institute of Education
Albany, Ga, 31701
Received: Diploma
2011-2012/ Aug. Art Institute of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Currently Enrolled: Major- Manufacturing
Accomplishments
Machine Set Up
Gave directions to other workers regarding machine set-up and use.
Work Experience
January 2020- Current
Wal-Mart
Produce Associate-Leesburg, GA.
Job duties includes maintaining up-to-date knowledge of the products; collaborating with cross functional teams and helping educate other associates on tools, tasks, and resources; communicating effectively and developing interpersonal skills for providing customer service; and being flexible to the needs of the business to work in other areas, tracking goods, maintaining in-stock levels, and controlling shrinkage in a timely manner. Being an expert and understands the processes and specifications related to quality of various types of produce merchandise (for example, taste, preparation method or use, seasonality); preparing (trim, crisp, package, scale) products according to established standards; maintaining product safety and following company sanitation guidelines; and adhering to applicable laws, regulations, and company policies related to produce quality.
February 2014- November 2019
JLA Global Corporation-Albany, Ga.
Team Leader
Instructs, provides feedback, directs and assists crew in performance of job duties to complete work in accordance with client requirements and JLA policies, practices and procedures.
The job duties include to make sure the crew perform sample preparation according to written procedures; operate certain equipment according to written equipment operation procedures (ex. VCM, Dickens Mill, Romer Mill, Sheller, Divider, blixers, oil press, etc); receive incoming samples, document receipt and record and report any discrepancies; assist in sample management through final disposal following waste disposal procedures; general housekeeping of the entire lab work area including trash disposal, sweeping & mopping floors; maintain cleanliness and organization of equipment and sample prep area; service and provide routine maintenance on laboratory equipment; follow safety guidelines and be familiar with Material Safety Data Sheets and Chemical Hygiene Plan; perform sample pick up from customers identified on a defined route, and recording receipt of samples.
January 2013 to November 2013
Golden Peanut-Dawson, Ga.
Machine operator, painting, and stocking peanuts, fork-lift driver
August 2012 to December 2013
Johnson Construction Company- Dawson, Ga.
Perform tasks involving physical labor at building, residential construction, fork-lift driver, painting, and heavy construction projects.
January 2008 to August 2012
Cooper Lightning- Americus, Ga
Machine Operator, Fork-lift driver, and Production Worker
Actively suggested operational improvements to enhance quality, improve production time reduced cost.
Assisted machine operators with finished pieces.
Adjusted machine feed and speed if machine malfunctioned.
Fabricated large and small parts per drawing and assembled parts as required. (Lifting 50 lbs or more).
Helped achieve company goals by supporting production workers.
Read wire diagrams, and assembled lights.
December 2007 to March 2010
Cooper Tires- Albany, Ga
Machine Operator and Assembly
October 2004 to December 2007
Harvey’s Supermarket- Albany, Ga
Stock Clerk-Team Leader
Duties included managing inventory and stocking shelves. Responsible for placing grocery items in the appropriate sales area while providing great customer experiences to each and every Harvey’s customer. Participate in store merchandising, building displays, re-working wall of values, building seasonal displays and thoroughly working all repacks at designated times. Place only saleable merchandise on the shelves. Thoroughly work all repacks at designated times. Rotate product in accordance with Harvey’s policy. Back room responsibilities included unloading incoming shipments, moving pallets, unboxing products, and price labeling merchandise.
References
Available upon request