LaDonna Cowden
Louisville, Kentucky *****
*************@*****.***
Professional Summary
Motivated employee learns quickly in fast-paced, high-volume environments. Consistently adheres to safety standards. Maintains open availability and flexibility to work various shifts.
Experienced Assembler knowledgeable about general warehouse operations. Works quickly and stays focused under strict deadlines. Skilled in managing multiple tasks with frequently changing priorities. Continuously projects positive attitude and seeks opportunities to help team members.
Skills
Following Procedures and Protocols
Drilling and Tapping Skills
Line Work
Mechanical Assembly Expertise
Machining Familiarity
Product Loading and Unloading
Product Assembly and Disassembly
Measurement and Calibration
Product Packaging
Safe Work Practices
Environmental Contamination Prevention
Skilled in Final Assembly Processes
Assembly and Production
Effective Working Relationships
Regulatory Standards
Completing Quality Inspections
5S Methodology
Assembly Understanding
Heavy Machinery Operation
Crane and Hoist Equipment Operation
Lockout and Tagout Procedures
Item Transport
Training Junior Team Members
Health Information Policy and Procedure Development
Attentive to Detail
Drill Cutters
Quality Reviews
Work Assignments
Labeling Boxes
Waste Reduction
Shipment Receiving and Processing
Small Parts Assembly
Accuracy
Motor Function Testing
Checking Tolerances
Work History
April 2022 - Current
GE - Louisville, KY
Assembly Worker
Followed detailed assembly instructions, processes and procedures.
Completed assigned tasks quickly to decrease production time.
Notified supervisor of issues with equipment or production.
Visually inspected devices for defects and placed defective items into reject bin.
Applied blank labels to devices, packaged and sealed items before sending for quality review.
Obtained appropriate tooling and fixtures for each assembly job.
Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
Conducted quality assurance inspections on finished components and identified issues.
Followed outlined specifications to implement assembly plans.
Identified machinery malfunctions by performing troubleshooting tasks.
December 2021 - Current
UPS - Louisville, KY
Package Handler
Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
Assembled, sealed and loaded packages into correct trucks.
Removed jams and unblocked conveyor system to maintain flow of goods.
Prepared pallets of boxes for easy transportation between customer and storage locations.
Loaded package containers onto forklifts and transported into packaging areas.
Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to verify accuracy and prevent errors.
Read production orders, work orders, shipping orders and requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered or distributed.
Handled inventory control and cycle counting procedures.
Inspected equipment and used troubleshooting approaches to keep machines operational.
Used hand trucks, forklifts and scissor lifts to complete tasks and transport items.
June 2015 - November 2018
General Motors Co - Wentzville, MO
Assembly Line Worker
Used established assembly instructions to complete jobs quickly, accurately and with zero errors.
Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
Completed durable assemblies and subassemblies with hand and power tools.
Followed outlined specifications to implement assembly plans.
Conducted quality assurance inspections on finished components and identified issues.
Inspected and tested components, assemblies and power tools for proper functionality.
Identified machinery malfunctions by performing troubleshooting tasks.
May 2000 - October 2012
Toyota Motor Manufacturing - Georgetown, KY
Assembly Line Worker
Used established assembly instructions to complete jobs quickly, accurately and with zero errors.
Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
Assisted quality assurance by inspecting items and removing defective parts.
Completed durable assemblies and subassemblies with hand and power tools.
Performed hand-finishing of final products after assembling component parts for items.
Conducted quality assurance inspections on finished components and identified issues.
Followed outlined specifications to implement assembly plans.
Checked position and alignment of each component to prevent errors and minimize materials waste.
Inspected and tested components, assemblies and power tools for proper functionality.
Identified machinery malfunctions by performing troubleshooting tasks.
Used hand trucks, forklifts and scissor lifts to complete tasks and transport items.
Sampled and tested final products to check conformance with production tolerances.
Put hazardous materials in properly marked containers to avoid injuries or contamination.
Calibrated equipment to maintain optimal performance.
Prevented equipment jams or wasted materials by setting and verifying accurate parts clearances.
Analyzed project specifications and other instructions prior to job start to pinpoint tasks and determine completion dates.
Compared parts to stock lists and material parameters to check compliance and identify non-conforming parts.
Education
October 2014
Vatterott College - Berkeley St Louis, MO
DNF Medical Assisting