Forklift Operator, shift leader, machine operator, heavy equipment

Chad A. Saunders

***** ******** *****, *********, ** 28262

Cell: 704-***-****

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Objective

Certified Forklift Operator with a background in production and manufacturing, seeking to take next career step with a respected organization. Skilled in operating heavy machinery to transport raw materials and finished goods within a warehouse with the ability to perform preventative and reparative maintenance on industrial equipment to sustain warehouse operations. Strong leadership skills that enable the achievement of production goals and advance workplace safety initiatives.

Core Qualifications

Certified Forklift Operator

Heavy Equipment and Machinery

Warehouse Operations

Inventory Management

Staff Development

Safety Management

Time Management

Professional Experience

Operations Supervisor

ReCommunity, Charlotte, NC

06/2013 – Present

Maintain a safe workplace by establishing and maintaining a culture of zero tolerance for unsafe acts while following and instructing based upon established safety guidelines;

Coordinate with Maintenance Manager to implement and sustain a preventative maintenance schedule on equipment;

Ensure production lines are meeting productivity goals and ensure quality of commodities produced meet customer’s specifications;

Communicate regularly with the Plant Manager/Assistant Plant Manager to ensure facility is meeting financial targets, meeting production goals, and identifying and recommending solutions for production problems;

Assist with training all floor operations and sorting personnel on quality specifications and customer expectation including training on 5S (sort, store, shine, standardize, and sustain) principles and practices to drive continuous improvement.

Food Prep/Expo

BluNotes of Charlotte, Charlotte, NC

01/2016 – 11/2016

Ensure the efficient flow of orders from the waiters to the kitchen;

Ensure orders are being prepared with correct priority;

Assist in final preparation of dishes to ensure accuracy, presentation and temperature;

Eliminate obstacles in service, food preparation lines or dishwashing;

Trojan Labor of Charlotte, Charlotte, NC

01/2012 – 06/2013

Basic labor positions in the fields of construction, warehouse, manufacturing, hospitality and recycling.

Education & Training

Diploma –Butler High School, Charlotte, NC – 08/2001 – 05/2005

Certified Forklift Operator – 06/2015

Arc Flash Awareness Training – 08/2016

References

Available upon request.

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