Palletizer Operator Forklift Driver

Portage, MI *****

269-***-**** **************@*****.***

Results-oriented Warehouse Associate with many years of experience in all warehouse areas. Proficient in heavy equipment operations, schedule and inventory maintenance, loss prevention. Skilled at working quickly, correctly, and efficiently to complete all tasks. Diligent and professional with solid work ethic and flexible schedule.

Hard working, punctual, and

dependable.

Willing to work in all shifts and

overtime as needed.

Work well with others or alone, can

execute tasks with minimal supervision.

Forklift Driver

Reading Blueprints

Basic writing

Basic math

Basic Computer skills

Excellent communication skills

Willingness to take instruction and

responsibility.

Highly motivated and resourceful

Safety minded

01/2021 - Current JBS Plainwell, MI

Palletizer Operator

Cleared machine jams to reset malfunctions for production line. Removed finished products from machines and separated rejected items based on standard grading qualifications.

Adjusted machine components and pressure to support product processing.

Monitored production line for jams, pile-ups or glue not adhering properly.

Wrapped protective material around each product and packed items into cartons.

Operated and tended product packaging machines.

Supplied materials to feeding devices, spindles or hoppers and unloaded completed packaged products.

Removed damaged or inferior materials to prepare products for packaging. Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments. Discovered and fixed root causes of issues negatively impacting production performance.

Boosted productivity and efficiency for staff in solution implementation. 02/2020 - Current Seneca Holding Portage, MI

Builder

Mentored builders and implemented training in building doors and Carlton Pullian

Summary

Skills

Experience

improving productivity.

Maintained high standards of safety, productivity and quality for every job.

Reviewed project blueprints and specifications to determine number of doors needed to complete job.

Supported budget and project goals by keeping balanced inventory. Complied with federal and company regulations to maintain high level of safety at job site.

12/2019 - 02/2020 Sterling Industries LTD Kalamazoo, MI Saw Operator

Reviewed production specifications to properly set up and calibrate machinery.

Operated saw to cut along scribed lines.

Made special cuts such as grooves, bevels and miters to complete designs. Tended machines during operation to monitor progress and adjust controls, maintaining optimal speeds and tension.

Kept work areas clean, neat and free of safety hazards to maximize efficiency.

Counted, sorted and stacked finished pieces for easy access. Studied blueprints, templates, sample parts and specifications as a guide for sawing operations.

Verified dimensions of finished workpieces, using measuring devices. Operated hand and power tools to clear jams, adjust positions and trim rough edges.

Conducted inspections of equipment before, during and after shifts to immediately resolve issues that could cause project delays. Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs. 11/2018 - 11/2019 Accoa Inc Niles, MI

CNC Machine Operator

Monitored and adjusted processes or equipment to improve quality and productivity.

Worked from layout and work order, created programs and set up machines to produce required parts.

Fabricated various parts using multiple machines at once. Loaded and unloaded machines to prevent expensive equipment issues. Kept parts within close tolerances of design standards to maintain optimal quality.

Developed solutions to wide range of complex technical problems to meet organizational objectives and deadlines.

Set-up and operated lathes, mills and grinders to cut raw materials. Changed out aging tools, fixtures and offsets.

Performed routine maintenance on machines and monitored usage to reduce parts breakdown.

Loaded and unloaded different tool parts from trucks and storage areas. 09/2015 - 11/2018

Chassix Inc. Benton Harbor, MI

Foundry Operator

Completed product assembly according to standardized procedures. Unloaded incoming products off trucks, sorted items in staging area and transported items to final storage locations.

Volunteered to take on additional shifts during peak periods to keep projects with tight deadlines moving forward.

Operated hand trucks, forklifts and scissor lifts. Recognized defective material and reported issues to management to facilitate prompt resolution.

Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.

Monitored processes to avoid overloading and keep machinery functioning properly.

Wrapped items, placed in boxes and added proper labeling to prepare for shipment.

Organized all project components on work tables according to work flow. Set up and operated production equipment according to daily work orders and safety procedures.

07/2015 - 09/2015 Patterson Printing Benton Harbor, MI Assembly Line Worker

Smoothed surfaces to enhance alignment of parts and finishes. Set and verified parts clearances to prevent jams or wasted materials. Positioned and aligned components to complete accurate assembly work. Inspected and tested final products to verify conformance to established tolerances.

Orchestrated organizational assembly strategy to produce products to conform to design specifications.

Checked parts against stock lists, blueprints and material specifications to verify compliance with standards.

06/2000 Benton Harbor High School Benton Harbor, MI High School Diploma

Education and Training

Contact this candidate