Machine Operator Material Handler

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Self-motivated, result-oriented Professional, with strong attention to detail skills, seeks a position in the aerospace industry or the logistics/material handling field, where my skills, experience, proven performance and leadership skills can be used to increase production, reduce cost and improve overall time management.

Full understanding of on time product delivery of quality products

Proven leadership and management skills

Machine Operator experience with ability to prioritize, meet and exceed goals

ISO and OSHA 10 Safety Certified

Warehouse re-organization to fully utilize warehouse space

Increased overall warehouse efficiency by 50%

Revamped truck loading procedures to ensure optimum efficiency

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

WDP/Advance Employment.

05/2024 -02/1025. 12/2023 -05/2024.

Machine Operator.

Temporary Worker with Advance Employment at WDP, Hired in at WDP on 05/06/2025.

Manufacturer parts for the Automotive industry to meet or exceed customer and company’s parameters and specifications.

Parker Hannifin 08/2021-03/2022

Material Handler

Supply CNC machines with raw materials using side loader forklift within the safety and quality of Parker Hannifin’s procedures and parameters.

Unload semi-trucks of 20ft long various diameter brass raw materials using overhead cranes.

TODA, Battle Creek, MI 05/2011 06/2020

Process Technician

Operates very complex manufacturing machinery, Mitsubishi computer control panels, in eight different areas. Panels control perimeters, such as, weights, HZ. amps, automatic values, vacuums, pressures, timing of various equipment, thumpers, knockers, rotary valves, powder pumps and dampers to meet and exceed final product specifications.

Assemble, disassemble and inspect a variety of machinery, including working very close with upper management to ensure quality of final product to meet customer needs.

Read, understand and follow time lines, batch sheets, and equipment set up of parameters, safety and environmental procedures.

Redshield Aviation, Kalamazoo, MI 04/2010 – 05/2011

Utility Man

Inspected small aircraft to ensure safety and mechanical operation that met or exceeded F.A.A. requirements.

Remove and replace engine excess panels, as well as inspect and replace all fluids, exterior and interior panels, fixtures or controls when the integrity of material may be in question.

Total Logistics Control, Kalamazoo, MI 10/2005 - 03/2010 Warehouse Worker/ Forklift Driver

Handled inventory control, order picking, and driving forklift while maintaining strong communication with management and fellow employees.

Followed F.D.A requirements pertaining to shipping and storage of food grade materials, including loading and unloading company trucks.

Degussa Construction Chemicals, Mattawan, MI 08/2001 - 08/2005

Degussa Construction chemical

Mattawan Michigan

Chemical Operator/ Batch Tender

Produced, identified and used an assortment of construction chemicals of various types such as adhesives, sealants, flammables, combustibles and hazardous materials within state and federal guidelines.

Used and understood automatic valves and piping in computer system.

Clean and operate several types of mixers to avoid cross contamination.

Able to read and understand M.S.D.S forms, follow batch sheets without deviation.

Pharmacia Kalamazoo, MI 05/2001 - 05/2002 Manufacturing Associate

Inspected, manufactured, and packaged pharmaceutical products in sterile packaging area to meet and or exceed F.D.A and Pharmacia standards.

Performed machine setup and clean up.

Worked as a team member or self directed employee. Personally responsible for the security and well being of controlled substances during breaks.

Georgia Pacific, Kalamazoo, MI 10/1998 - 01/2001

Papermaker

Various duties in a team environment while operating paper making machine.

Work in extreme heat and dangerous situations while working southern swing shift hours.

Transported finished rolls with propane, gasoline or battery operated fork lift.

Hercules Inc., Parchment., MI 07/1986 - 9/1998

Chemical Worker

Loaded/unloaded various chemicals such as alcohol, acids, ammonia, rosin, waxes and finished products to tanks, tank trucks and rail cars.

Inspected rail cars and tank trucks to insure spill and safety concerns meet or exceed state and federal transportation requirements.

Filled, labeled and weighed tote/bulk bins and drums with finished products.

Built heating/unloading and steam hoses and attach to rail cars in order to put rail cars under Four Hundred psi of steam,

Understood and used computer, steam, valves and piping.

EDUCATION/ CERTIFICATES/ LICENSES:

Kellogg Community College, Battle Creek, MI 2015

Certificate of Completion in Kellogg Advanced Manufacturing Assembly

Confined Space Entry

Fork Lift Operator’s License

CPR/First Aid

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