Milton Watkins

Athens, AL *****

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Proficient(Passing Scores)in Full

Set of Work-Keys

I am very adept in all aspects of warehousing primarily; with production:manufacturing coming in a close second. I would be an asset in either role, I have many years experience in both and strong leadership capabilities. Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Team Leader

WHOLE EARTH BRANDS

Supervise and oversee 25 to 30 employees handle all their concerns. Handle machine breakdowns, call maintenance when necessary. Do various reports using different computer software programs. Interact with different levels of management and vendors if necessary.

Jan 2022 to June 2022

Forklift Operator

JM Smuckers Corporation/Aerotek

Operate forklift, pull product from line. Do all necessary paperwork. Scissorlift Operator

Peoplelink Staffing/Westrock Manufacturing

June 2021 to Jan 2022

Operate scissorlift to install bins in racks with a hand drill. Maintain housekeeping and 5s.

Labor Foreman

B. H. Craig Construction

Oct. 2020 to June 2021

Oversee and supervise laborers on various construction sites. Operate different heavy equipment. Ensure company policies and procedures were adhered too. Performed various duties as required on short notice. Team Leader(Body Weld)

Mazda Toyota Manufacturing - Huntsville, AL

April 2020 to October 2020

Was in 5 months of Mazda Toyota leadership training classes and the last month was in welding class. Also had started helping to put together a prototype class for different tools to be used during welding and how to use them properly and safely; being as this is a brand new start-up company, they had no guidelines for many things and we were called upon to set them; that's why we were specifically hired. I completed my OSHA 10 Certification during this time also. I had to re-sign for personal reasons at the time.

Machine Operator (Coating)

BASF Corporation - Huntsville, AL

October 2017 to January 2020

Manages the process of coating catalysts substrates using the established parameters and processes. Assures coating slurry and raw substrates meet required specifications, starts equipment to transfer slurry to the coater machine. Sets scale limits and pump operation pressure to assure proper slurry supply to coating machine.

Enters production information into computer for lot packages, downtime sheets and SAP. Follows work instructions and specifications sheets, sets and controls coating machines to regulate the flow of chemical solutions to parts and maintain correct dryer oven temps to meet customer quality requirements. Utilizes work instructions to guide and troubleshoot coater systems and make proper adjustments to assure proper coater operation.

Cleans and maintains coating machines and associated feed tanks, plumbing and pumps. Loads substrates onto line and screens parts for quality issues. Warehouse Supervisor

Kohler/Aerotek - Huntsville, AL

April 2017 to July 2017

Assign daily labor for shipping, receiving, inventory control, material handlers and yard spotters. Coach and train personnel.

Administer labor contract and all plant rules and regulations. Handle appropriate discipline, encourage all personnel to improve shipping, material movement, inventory management processes.

Responsible for having a working knowledge of inventory, shipping schedules etc. Maintain communications with production supervisors, to keep continuous flow of goods. Proficient with the SAP REP System. Microsoft

Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Can utilize the KIMS System. Project Supervisor/ Generic Engineering Consultant Spectraforce Tech - Huntsville, AL

January 2014 to April 2017

Supervise and oversee different projects within the company. Work alongside and assist and advise Project

Engineers from ground level on projects. Work on all aspects of projects from logistics to manufacturing to qualifying to shipping and receiving any and all product and/or equipment pertaining to projects. Supervise and oversee different amounts of employees on different projects varying from two to twenty, mainly ten to twelve employees on most projects. I will be given the parameters of a project by an engineer, then I will advise on how many employees, man hours, equipment, etc needed on project.I am also expected to get project up and running and completed within given parameters. Use word and excel am also qualified on various other equipment ie.. forklift, stand-up forklift etc I am responsible for my employees to be current with all safety protocols, I have a safety meeting at the beginning of every week. I order all supplies and perform the dual role of shipping clerk for my department so I am familiar with the SAP, am also proficient in Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook. House Manager Caregiver

Restore Care Inc - Toney, AL

December 2011 to June 2015

Take care of clients with mental and/or physical disabilities. Manage group home make sure house had enough supplies, did employee evaluations. Reported to COO any problems within the house.

Quality Inspector Lead

Restore Care Inc - Nashville, TN

September 2013 to January 2014

Quality; inspect sort certify that parts meet industry standards at Federal Mogul automotive parts plant. Utilize various testing equipment. Was in charge of approximately 7 other inspectors. Reported directly to site manager. Did time cards for employees, assigned each employee their assignment for the day. Communicated with the customer on what was needed and expected.

Brickmason Helper Labor Foreman

Restore Care Inc

November 2012 to September 2013

Supervised the laborers made sure job site was set up properly and all equipment and supplies were in stock.

Reported to superintendent what supplies were running low and if I felt if any laborers weren't working out.

Did labor work carry bricks and blocks build or tear down scaffolding anything that was required pertaining to masonry work. Worked outside in all kinds of weather Did heavy lifting and carrying, worked in extreme and strenuous conditions at times. Worked at heights in different weather also.

Production Worker

Automation Personnel Services - Decatur, AL

September 2011 to August 2012

This is a temporary service in which I have been sent to various production and warehouse assignments the longest being a heat treating manufacturing plant. In this heat treating plant I did the duties of a material handler, truck loader/unloader, and shipping and receiving. Also was taught how to heat treat various metals in different furnaces.

Material Handler

EFP LLC - Decatur, AL

October 2010 to June 2011

Load and unload trucks, do warehouse audits strap and shrinkwrap products coming off lines.Stock production lines with needed materials. Transport and stock finished product from line into warehouse.

Pull orders from warehouse.

Anything dealing with shipping receiving warehouse work. Quality Inspector

Restore Care Inc - Nashville, TN

January 2009 to September 2010

Inspect parts to see if they conformed to standards. Did audits and inventories.Moved product to staging area using either forklift or handtruck. Did all necessary paperwork.

Brickmason Helper

Restore Care Inc - Huntsville,

AL June 2009 to November 2009

Assisted brick mason. Mixed mud. Carried brick. This is outside work in all kinds of different weather and conditions.

Worked on scaffolding at different heights in these conditions. Production Worker/Inspector

Adecco Inc - Huntsville, AL

August 2006 to March 2008

This is a temporary service in which I was sent to various manufacturing plants mainly in the automotive industry and was sent on various assignments as a quality inspector. Data Entry Clerk/Warehouse

Wayne Farms - Decatur, AL

March 2006 to August 2006

Took inventory of finished product logged and maintained record of all finished product both manually in a logbook and also using Microsoft word program entered into company database. Weighed all product obtaining tare weight and gross weight.Moved product to warehouse to be shipped scanned product labels with handheld scanner filled and signed invoices.

Cook/Shift Manager

Church's Chicken - Montgomery, AL

May 2005 to March 2006

Prepared food and performed shift manager duties.

Cook

Cove Restaurant - Dadeville, AL

January 2005 to May 2005

Performed cooking duties.

Sonar Technician

U.S.Navy - Norfolk, VA

August 1983 to November 1989

Planned and preventative maintenance on electrical and electronic equipment, including soldering, testing, and/or replacing various circuit boards. Dealing with but not limited to sonar equipment. Repaired all cables dealing with communications, rigging's, refueling etc. Was on different teams on the ship such as emergency response team, hazardous waste cleanup team, so I have had various training. Was in leadership role in my last year and half of active duty. Education

High School Diploma

University South - Athens, AL

Calhoun Community College - Decatur, AL

Skills

• Manufacturing

• Machine Operator

• Quality Control

• Warehouse

• Problem Solving

• Data Entry

• Assembly

• Shipping & Receiving

• Load & Unload

• Excel

• Packaging

• Forklift

• fast learner

• Manufacturing Experience

• Hydraulics

• SAP

• Microsoft Office

• Powerpoint

• CNC

• ISO 9001

• Warehouse Supervisor Experience

• Masonry

• Welding

• Quality Inspection

• Restoration

• Leadership

• Supervising experience

• English

• Military

• Microsoft Excel

• Management

• Logistics

• Microsoft Outlook

• Manufacturing management

• Quality Assurance

• Materials Handling Mechanical Skills: Aptitude -- Proficient July 2019 Measures a candidate's ability to understand and apply mechanical concepts and processes. Full results: Proficient Sales Skills: Influence & Negotiation -- Expert July 2019 Using influence and negotiation techniques to engage with and persuade customers. Full results: Expert Delivery Driver -- Highly Proficient July 2019 Interpreting instructions, reading maps, and solving problems. Full results: Highly Proficient Warehouse Shift Leader -- Highly Proficient February 2020 Supervising warehouse staff and maintaining safety and security standards. Full results: Highly Proficient Management Fit -Proficient July 2020 Measures the traits that are important for success in management positions. Full results: Proficient Management & Leadership Skills: Planning & Execution -- Highly Proficient June 2020 Planning and managing resources to accomplish organizational goals. Full results: Highly Proficient Attention to Detail -- Familiar February 2020 Identifying differences in materials, following instructions, and detecting details among distracting information. Full results: Familiar Basic Maintenance and Repair -- Proficient February 2020 Performing basic repairs and maintenance for apartment complexes, office buildings, and other facilities. Full results: Proficient Forklift Safety

-- Proficient July 2020 Best practices and safety hazards in forklift operation. Full results: Proficient Manufacturing Fit -- Completed July 2020 Measures the traits that are important for success in manufacturing roles. Full results: Completed Supervisory Skills: Motivating & Assessing Employees -- Familiar February 2020 Motivating others to achieve objectives and identifying improvements or corrective actions. Full results: Familiar Following Directions -- Proficient August 2020 Following multi-step instructions. Full results: Proficient Indeed Assessments provides skills tests that are not indicative of a license or certification, or continued development in any professional field.

• Microsoft Word

• Continuous improvement

• Mechanical knowledge

• Warehouse experience

• Inventory control

Military Service

Branch: United States Navy

Rank: E-4

Certifications and Licenses

ISO 9001:2000 Present Forklift Certification OSHA 10 Present Mechanical Skills: Aptitude Proficient

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