ZACH

MCKNIGHT

PRODUCTION SPECIALIST

479-***-****

adwm2y@r.postjobfree.com

●EDUCATION

May 2014

University of Arkansas - Fayetteville

BoS, Computer Engineering

Minor in Computer Science

●RELEVANT SKILLS

Upholding Quality Standards

PPE/Safety Standards

Training & Leadership

Time-Management

Production Optimization

Clear Communication

Team Building

Adaptability

Attention to Detail

●CAREER OBJECTIVE

With 7+ years of experience in all stages of the production process, I am a proficient manufacturing worker seeking to contribute my skills to a dynamic team. I have a proven track record of efficiently operating equipment, assembling parts, and ensuring the highest quality standards are met. My goal is to continue growing in my career and drive success in the manufacturing industry.

●PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

September 2022–Present

Warehouse Loader & Processor

La-Z-Boy Arkansas, Siloam Springs, AR

●Tracked unit logistics and storage by updating location changes and load status with hand-held scanning devices.

●Trained new hires on driving electrical WAC vehicles for finished unit

pick-up, and processing procedure.

●Utilized Electric Lift Vehicles to stack large boxed units up to 10ft and load shipping trailers with units weighing up to 300lbs.

January 2022–September 2022

Builder / Cure Operator & Trainer

Gates Corporation, Siloam Springs, AR

●Operated builder for synchronous, and bandless belt production, learning specific building processes for dozens of different styles cord and stock.

●Exceeded production goals regularly by 10% each shift using a two man build and cure team, both proficient in building and the curing process.

●Trained, certified, and led a several teams of new staff on proper building and curing techniques for synchronous and bandless belts and operation safety.

October 2017 – January 2022

Production Team

La-Z-Boy, Arkansas, Siloam Springs, AR

●Organized and led a 5-man sofa team, who for 2+ years yielded an average of over 250% output efficiency white maintaining a 99% quality and FTT score.

●Packaged 45+ sofas and chairs of a variety of styles per day, all assembled from a bare-frame, upholstered, finaled, audited and boxed to ship.

●Achieved self-validation certification by maintaining 100% quality score for 6 consecutive months, for certification to audit my own cells unit production.

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