Christopher Copeland
Simpsonville, SC *****
******.****@*****.***
Manufacturing and Production Team Member offering 7+ years of experience. Performance-oriented team member with proven ability to achieve demanding production targets. Adept at performing technical quality assurance inspections and utilizing results to improve production processes and standards. Safety knowledgeable and adaptable to dynamic operational conditions. Customer service professional, communicates effectively with diverse teams and individuals of all professional levels. Proven ability to set up and operate a variety of machines and tools to produce precision parts, materials, and instruments.
● Quality Control
● Team Development
● Inventory Control
● Occupational Safety
● Technical Inspection
● Troubleshooting
● Material Handling
● Forklift Operation
● Parts Assembly
Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Manufacturing Associate
PMG, Inc. - Per diem
August 2021 to November 2022
Hydraulic Press Operator
Greenville Tech CDL Trucking school
Greenville Technical College - Greenville, SC
February 2021 to May 2021
Went to CDL training
Quality Inspector Production Associate
Plastic Omnium - Duncan, SC
March 2019 to November 2020
Worked with plant staff and paint process engineers to achieve quality requirements
● Identified possible equipment and processes for continuous improvements
● Inspected parts and identified defects on the parts in the application area; cleaned and maintained application equipment
● Loaded and unloaded parts off and on assembly line
● Assembled products in a sequence order with appropriate fixtures and also read and understand production labels
● Monitored customers assembly lines for satisfaction and communicated issues to enhance customer service; served as first responder to contain issues at the customer's line
● Troubleshot and determined the best method to address issues that arise
● Ensured the quality of the produced ship product, customer satisfaction, and audit processes Extrusion Operator Forklift Driver
Sealed Air Corporation - Simpsonville, SC
August 2018 to March 2019
Operated and maintained the operations of extrusion machines
● Safely operated a standup / sit down forklift
● Monitored and maintained materials in inventory to ensure required supply quantity
● Utilized personal protective equipment and housekeeping to prevent falls; worked overtime as requested per department
Welding Assistant
Franks Ornamental Iron Works - Greenville, SC
December 2016 to July 2018
Moved loading and unloading materials; read measurements and utilized them to make precision cuts to iron
Utility Worker
International Paper - Laurens, SC
September 2016 to November 2016
Moved, labeled, analyzed, and discarded any observed product defects
● Responsible for operating various machinery; adhered to all required personal protective equipment regulations
Machine Operator Assembler
Kraft Foods - Newberry, SC
June 2014 to March 2016
Assembled, operated, and handled maintenance on machines daily
● Served as relief worker for multiple departments; assisted with assembly department, sanitation, clamp and forklift operations
Forklift Driver
PL Development - Clinton, SC
May 2013 to June 2014
Moved pallets of large boxes and equipment throughout the facility; lifted and stacked pallets up to 70lbs Education
High school diploma
Palmetto Unified District - Columbia, SC
Skills
• Quality Inspection
• Quality Control
• Materials Handling
• Quality Assurance
• Order Picking
• Quality Audits
• Warehouse experience
• Forklift
• Manufacturing
• Assembly
• Packaging
Certifications and Licenses
Forklift Certification
CDL A