THADIOUS HARDEN
Chattanooga, Tennessee *****
***************@*****.***
Summary
Pallet Builder offering experience assembling stable pallets. Expert at producing pallets while remaining organized. Successful at following procedures in safety-focused environment.
Skills
Data entry
Product Inspections
Warehouse operations
Order picking
Pallet jack operation
Storage procedures
Warehouse navigation
Packing boxes
Counting inventory
Scanning
Warehouse procedures
Load management
Tagging stock
Stacking pallets
Preparing boxes
Truck loading
Palletizing skills
Forklift operation
Efficient stacking
Pallet coordination
Weight distribution
Production preparation
Operational control
Equipment monitoring
Production monitoring
CNC operation
Equipment calibration
Equipment inspection
CNC machines
ISO 9001:2015
Equipment operation
Machinery operations
Teamwork and collaboration
Complex Problem-solving
Assembly procedures
Modifications and adjustments
Basic math
Process improvement
Part positioning
Pumps and compressors
Machinery operation
OSHA
Manual machining
Parts fabrication
Changeover procedure knowledge
Power and hand tools
Machinery cleaning
Tooling selection
Shipping and labeling
Strong work ethic
Safety compliance
Heavy lifting
Supply chain distribution
Manufacturing
Quality assurance
Quality assurance controls
Logistics
Assembly and production
Quality control
Manufacturing experience
Automated assembly
Workplace safety
Materials management
Experience
April 2024 - October 2024
Kochs Food - CHATTANOOGA, TN
Pallet Jack Operator
Operated powered industrial vehicles including forklifts, reach trucks, order pickers as required.
Operated pallet jacks in freezer and refrigerator warehouse environments safely and without equipment or product damage.
March 2023 - November 2023
Volkswagen - CHATTANOOGA, TN
Quality Control Inspector
Adhered strictly to Good Manufacturing Practices guidelines at all times.
Consulted with engineers to resolve quality, production, and efficiency problems.
August 2021 - May 2022
Gestamp WV - CHATTANOOGA, TN
Laser Operator
Backed up team members to consistently meet group production targets for producing parts.
Organize raw materials inventory in order to ensure sufficient stock levels are maintained.
July 2018 - October 2018
Gestamp - CHATTANOOGA, TN
Quality Control Inspector
Inspected, tested and measured materials for conformance to specifications and regulatory requirements.
Compared product and materials colors, shapes, textures and grades with predetermined templates.
Noted changes during testing in project documentation.
February 2018 - June 2018
Coca-Cola - CHATTANOOGA, TN
Assembly Line Production Worker
Used established assembly instructions to complete jobs.
Reviewed finished products for quality and conformance to work orders, assigned grades and removed non-conforming pieces for recycling or correction.
March 2017 - September 2017
Pilgrim Pride - Chattanooga, Tennessee
X Cutter
Operated cutting tools and machines to cut, shape, and trim material such as cloth, leather, rubber, foam, and plastic.
Positioned and clamped work pieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
Maintained an inventory of tools and materials used in the production process.
September 2009 - November 2016
Chattanooga Time's Free Press - CHATTANOOGA, TN
Press Operator
Installed, adjusted, dismantled, reassembled and removed parts and equipment such as rollers, dies, printing plates and blankets.
Used air hoses and swabs to clean compression chambers, arbors and molds.
Turned controls to set cutting speeds, feed rates or table angles for specified operations.
Maintained adequate productivity by setting and enforcing deadlines.
Volkswagen - CHATTANOOGA, TN
Forklift Operator
Loaded and unloaded goods from vehicles, ensuring secure and damage-free handling.
Employed hand signals to communicate effectively with coworkers operating transport vehicles and direct movements from floor.
Education and Training
May 2001
Chamblee Charter High School Tucker, GA
GED
Languages
English
Professional