Forklift Operator Quality Assurance

Steven L. Leach

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Douglasville, GA 30134

Cell 404-***-**** Email: **********@*****.***

WAREHOUSE SUPERVISOR – FORKLIFT OPERATOR

Summary: More than twenty years leadership in production management, process improvement quality assurance and improvement, logistics, budget planning and forecasting, operations, training and development, and safety planning. Proven quality and customer service track record with responsibility for the management and preservation of internal and external customer relationships.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Position: Packaging August 2024 to September 2024

Avient – Kennesaw GA

Responsible for packaging and labeling ink in totes, drums, buckets, and smaller containers.

Position: Materials Handler

GXO WAREHOUSE (TESLA DISTRIBUTION) - Atlanta, GA February 2023 to Present

Responsible for operating forklift, cherry picker, reach lift, and sit-down lift to move product according to job tickets received.

Due to prior experience and identification of potential safety hazards, requested to become part of the safety team within the first month of employment.

Position: Class II Hazardous Waste Technician

WOODARD AND CURRAN – Atlanta, GA January 2016 to July 2022

Responsible for gathering, classifying, and preparing hazardous waste materials for shipping at Delta Tech Ops facility – Hartsfield Jackson International Airport. SIDA Security Clearance. Heavy use of forklift to transfer of hazardous chemicals from Delta operations to holding facilities Trained in confined space entry, first aid/CPR, and DOT hazardous waste transport. Forklift certified.

Position: Machine Operator/Quality Control Specialist

MORRISON PRODUCTS – Canton, GA February 2014 to January 2016

Responsible for metal fabrication and quality control of furnace blowers in a fast-paced production environment. Performed testing to ensure blowers met tolerance criteria.

Position: Assembly Team Member – Contract Employee

CRIBMASTER – Marietta, GA (temp position) April 2013 to January 2014

Responsible for the assembly of industrial vending machine; included wiring control boards, testing/troubleshooting.

Position: Assembly Team Member

KIA MOTORS MANUFACTURING OF GA- West Point, GA May 2010 to October 2012

Responsible for making final adjustments to vehicle body during car manufacturing process, including blueprint review to determine precision measurement of gaps in metal and flush dimensions, verification of fuel and fluid quantity.

Member of Pilot Team sent to South Korea to learn assembly of Kia Optima to then provide instruction to US team.

Use of hand tools, robotic equipment, and specialized air tools, wrenches, hammers, ratchets, and wiring equipment

Position: Self Employed - Transportation Program Quality Instructor 2003 to 2012

Through independent contracts with transportation providers through GA and TN, provide instructions for safety, defensive driving, passenger assistance, and emergency procedures for drivers and management personnel to meet CTAA PASS and National Safety Council requirements.

Position: Department Manager

LOWE’S HOME IMPROVEMENT–Acworth/Cartersville, GA September 2004 to June 2006

Began tenure as a seasonal employee. Promoted to Plumbing Sales Specialist within first two months, then Manager of home décor, flooring, appliances, and kitchen cabinetry.

Met departmental budget goals 5 of 6 months which had previously only been met once in the prior 3 years.

Was asked to relocate to another store to bring their hardware, tools, lumber, and building materials departments up to standards. Performance goals were quickly met and was then asked to re-develop plumbing and electrical departments.

Position: Field Auditor/Driver Training Instructor

LOGISTICARE SOLUTIONS, LLC – Atlanta, GA September 2001 to October 2003

Responsibilities include field investigation to determine contract compliance and monitor fraudulent activity by drivers providing transportation services for Medicaid recipients in 75 north and central Georgia counties, conduct driver training classes that include Defensive Driving, Blood Borne Pathogen, and Passenger Assistance, Safety and Sensitivity techniques.

Required frequent travel throughout the state of Georgia as well as other states during the implementation of new state Medicaid contracts

Trained over 1400 drivers within a 12-month period

Uncovered $150K in fraudulent billing resulting in an additional $50K in liquidated damage assessments.

Position: Packline Supervisor

AMERIWOOD INDUSTRIES, INC. – Wentzville, MO. December 1996 to December 2000

Responsibilities included supervision of 50+ staff manufacturing “ready to assemble” furniture, quality control, facility administration, product flow, and personnel management.

Processed $2 million in product per month

Doubled packing capacity in first 3 months

Assisted in training program development of new supervisory personnel

Lead for project management teams

Additional Training and Certifications:

10 years automotive mechanical repair

Forklift Certified

Certified Home Inspector

CTAA Certified PASS (Passenger Assistance Safety and Sensitivity) Training Instructor

National Safety Council Defensive Driving Certified Instructor

Industrial Power Truck, CPR and First Aid Certified

Education:

Jefferson College – Hillsboro, Missouri

Fox Senior High School – Arnold, Missouri

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