Forklift Operator Fork Lift

Wendy Hardcastle * Colonial Ct

Owensboro, KY ****3

270-***-**** (cell)

*****************@*****.***

CAREER OBJECTIVE

Seeking responsible position in the manufacturing field that will allow me to gain invaluable work experience in this area which will help develop my people skills and build character.

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

34 years experience in fast-paced manufacturing environments with 15 years as a supervisor

Highly-motivated professional with a positive attitude in my approach to work

Respectful of others and differing perspectives on professional and personal matters

Willing to go above and beyond what is expected of me to finish the job

Calm and patient with others and welcoming of constructive criticisms

Eager to learn new things and meet new people

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Swedish Match Owensboro, KY Oct. 2022 Present

Operator Heads machine

Quality- make sure long and end seals are seal completely tight

Enter quality checks every 15 minutes into the computer

Change labels

Make sure you’re running the right product

Enter quality checks into the computer

Such as code date, Julian date and metal detector

Daramic, Owensboro, KY April 2022 – Sept 2022

GMH

Pack and stack

Quality- watch for defects

5’s

Sazerac Company, Owensboro, KY Jun 2020 – April 2022

Labeler Operator

Verify labels for the product on the work order

Set-up tools for the product

Troubleshooting

Fill out quality paperwork

5’s

Total Packaging, Owensboro, KY Mar 2019 – Jun 2020

Human Resource Assistance

Managed for 300 employees

Lead/Supervisor

Check cooler inventory per meat slice and rework

Print labels for boxes and pallets

Fill-in as Quality Assurance inspector

Prepare processing lines in the morning

Assistant Administrator for employee orientation, time and attendance, and disciplinary actions

Darts, Owensboro, KY Aug 2018 – Mar 2019

Bead Packer

Package expandable polystyrene bead

Forklift operator

Stack pallets and skids

Follow proper procedures of equipment operation in a safe manner

Apply steel bands to skid when needed

Ensure boxes are marked appropriately

Clean and sweep as required or schedule

Kerry Ingredients, Evansville, IN Nov 2017 – Aug 2018

Utility Packer

Work control panel

Check metal detector on the hour

Combine ingredients

Fork lift operator

QA Lab Tech

Check for moisture

Granulation test

Viscosity

Visual and taste

North American Stamping Group, Portland, TN Jan 2014 – Sep 2017

Team Leader

Manage 3 direct reports and 1 indirect report

Manage labor needed by assigning hours of work and work to sorts

Make plans to fulfill shipment obligations

Train the workforce

Run crystal reports of work done, inventory, and production trends

Maintain area for quarantined parts

Maintain and control depth inventory

Operate Forklift

Perform Quality Dock Audits and Receiving Inspection Audits

Maintain records of all audits done

Knowledgeable of TS16949 standards and specification

Knowledgeable of ISO 9000 standards

Assembly Welder

Welded parts

Washed welded parts to remove any debris

Performed Quality Inspections

Acted as Floater when needed

Kobe Aluminum Automotive Products, Bowling Green, KY May 2013 – Jan 2014

Assembler

Etched and penetrated aluminum parts

Inspected and ground down aluminum parts

Sara Lee Bakery, Owensboro, KY May 2007 Jan 2013

Assistant Supervisor

Worked in multiple different areas of production

Responsible for the shipping department

Set up separate lines handling transfers from one line to another

SFG Company, Owensboro, KY Jul 1997 – Mar 2007

Supervisor

Managed 7 direct reports

Setup and inspected nine machines including the monitoring of transfer between two lines

Provided safe work environment for employees

Ensured quality of product with emphasis on food safety

Monitored labor costs

Ensured proper training of all employees

Worked with maintenance to ensure all equipment was maintained properly

Maintained open door policy to all employees concerning their work ethic and their thoughts on productivity improvement

Scheduled vacations

Managed employees on nine lines including six machines and three Liver Slicers. Total of 56 employees.

Operator / Line Leader of the Slice and Pack Line

Setup and maintained one machine

Managed employees on line

Worked in various areas of production line

OMICO Plastics, Owensboro, KY Oct 1987 – Jul 1997

Assistant Supervisor

Checked car parts with calipers for tolerances and quality specs

Machine Operator

Worked on different machines with various products then transferred to other lines

EDUCATION

Western Kentucky University, general studies, Bowling Green, KY 1981-1983

Owensboro High School, general studies, Owensboro, KY May 1981

SKILLS

Microsoft Excel

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