Rodney Hailey
Marine & Army Veteran
Bowling Green, KY 42101
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Resourceful and experienced warehouse and manufacturing professional with 30 years of experience in forklift operation, inventory management, and quality control. Proficient in operating various types of forklifts, including sit-down, stand-up, reach truck, and clamp truck. Possess a strong background in CNC machining, die casting, assembly line work, and quality assurance. Skilled in packaging, shipping and receiving, and materials handling. Hold certifications in forklift operation, electric palletized lift operation, and pallet jack operation. Proven ability to work in fast-paced environments, train new employees, and maintain a high level of safety and quality control. Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Forklift Operator
DHL-Bowling Green, KY
February 2024 to Present
• Loaded and unloaded trucks, ensuring proper placement of items to prevent damage
• Maintained accurate inventory records by properly documenting incoming and outgoing shipments
• Packaging and labeling of products for shipment or storage
• Utilized handheld scanners or computer systems to track inventory movement within the warehouse
• Communicated effectively with supervisors and coworkers regarding daily tasks and priorities
• Ensured compliance with quality control standards during loading/unloading processes
• Operated various types of forklifts, such as sit-down, stand-up, reach truck, or clamp truck based on job requirements
• Inspected incoming shipments for accuracy in quantity and quality before storing them in designated locations
• Demonstrated excellent spatial awareness skills while maneuvering through narrow aisles or tight spaces within the warehouse environment
• Picked orders accurately according to pick lists provided by supervisors using a combination of forklift and manual handling
• Collaborated with shipping department to ensure timely loading of trucks for outbound shipments
• Operated various types of forklifts, such as sit-down, stand-up, reach truck, or clamp truck based on job requirements
• Efficiently stacked and arranged pallets or containers in a stable manner to maximize storage space
• Inspected incoming shipments for accuracy in quantity and quality before storing them in designated locations
• Adapted quickly to changing priorities and worked efficiently under tight deadlines
• Supported inventory control efforts by conducting regular cycle counts and reconciling discrepancies
• Operated forklifts and other material handling equipment to move products within the warehouse Overnight Stock Associate
Lowe's Home Improvement-Bowling Green, KY
June 2023 to February 2024
Delivering quality customer service while maintaining a store that is safe and clean. Unload incoming freight by hand and forklift.
Move freight to floor to be stocked, top stock or displayed. Use hand held zebra to scan items into system.
Pull orders for customers and verify items for morning deliveries Train new members how to preform there daily duties safely and proficient. Be there to answer any questions from customers or new members of team. Versatile to work in all departments.
Trained and proficient in all 6 forklifts.
• Efficiently restocked shelves and organized inventory during overnight shifts, ensuring products were readily available for customers in the morning
• Assisted customers with locating products and provided friendly customer service when needed during overnight hours
Order Selector
Proformce Food Group-Bowling Green, KY
April 2023 to June 2023
Accurately and efficiently pick and label all product according to customers requirements. Meet and exceed established productivity standards safely. Identify problems and recommend solutions in timely manner. Accurately use the finger scanner and hip label printer to meet productivity demands. Shrink wrap all product and master label each pallet and take to proper dock. Inspect electric palletized lift and fill out inspection sheets daily CNC Machinist/Operator
FRITZ WINTER NORTH AMERICA-Franklin, KY
November 2022 to April 2023
Cnc operator set up,run, adjust, and changeover multiple machines and robotic machinery to produce high-end rotors for cars and semi tractor and trailers. CNC operator programs and sets up a computer numerical control (CNC) machine to produce specific parts and components, usually in an industrial setting. CNC operators must inspect and maintain equipment, ensure safety standards are met and produce accurate components based on the designs they receive. CNC operators are also in charge of calibrating machines and performing quality assurance inspections on the final product. CNC Machine Operator
Kiriu USA Corporation-Bowling Green, KY
October 2022 to November 2022
Cnc operator set up, run, adjust, and changeover multiple machines to produce high-end rotors for cars and trucks CNC operator programs and sets up a computer numerical control (CNC) machine to produce specific parts and components, usually in an industrial setting. CNC operators must inspect and maintain equipment, ensure safety standards are met and produce accurate components based on the designs they receive. CNC operators are also in charge of calibrating machines and performing quality assurance inspections on the final product.
Production Operator
Owl's Head Alloys-Bowling Green, KY
September 2022 to October 2022
Inspection of full body PPE and proper fit daily before shift Proform daily safely checks at the beginning of each shift including forklift pre inspection checklist. Prepare materials for the rotary melting furnace.
Skim and sample aluminum poured out of the rotary and holding furnaces. Remove, stamping, trimming, weight and stack the aluminum ingots. Clean and coat launders as needed between each pour. Perform housekeeping duties like scraping up harden aluminum on floor, sweeping and identifying broken and unsafe tools used in operation.
Forklift Operator/Material Handler
Berry Global-Franklin, KY
July 2021 to March 2022
Provided Materials to 3 to 5 Slitters for Startup, Production and Changeovers at the same time. Processed finished goods using RF scanner and loaded onto multiple trailers Warehouse / Inventory procures
• Excelled in a fast paced working environment without sacrificing safety
• Trained new employees
• Loaded and moved pallets containing Raw / Finished goods
• Lockout tag out procure
• Safely operated Shrink wrap machine
Automatic 4 stage robotic welding machine operator Magna-Bowling Green, KY
May 2021 to September 2021
Set up automated machinery for production cycle. Adjust settings and movements for quality assurance. Feed/Add material to automated machinery at different stages of production Fix issues / malfunctions with all parts of assembly and weld
• Performed periodic spot checks
• Performed daily paperwork
• Performed required quality checks every 15 minutes Assembly Line Worker
Electrolux-Springfield, TN
March 2021 to July 2021
Assembly of stoves on production line
Fast pace assembly and inspection changeover lines to meet production requirements Assembly of wire harness / glass / heating element / oven light / doors
• Performed inventory checking
• Finalized assembly process
• Followed quality and safety guidelines
Quality Assembly
INFINITI/NISSAN-Decherd, TN
November 2017 to December 2018
• Inspection of all incoming head, blocks, and cranks that entered production line worked with MTI & Nemak to insure quality was at it highest
• Run dunk tank to insure no leaks in any part of production for heads or blocks
• Inspection and assembly of wire harness
• Trained on multiple lines including assembly and installation of part by robotic manufacturing functions checks on motors. Nissan/ Infiniti
• Trained over 100 people to preform daily procedures of working fast paced high-end Auto Manufacturing of engines
Forklift Operator
Spectrum Brands-Smyrna, TN
April 2005 to June 2006
Whole truck load order picker using scanner to ship orders to customers
• Excelled in a fast paced working environment without sacrificing safety
• Inspected incoming / outgoing merchandise for defect.
• Multiple order picker
• Tag and master label every item picked
Die Cast Machine Operator
BTR Precision Die Casting-Russellville, KY
July 2003 to March 2005
Die castor of multiple aluminum extrusion
Experience running different extrusion lines while meeting production requirements and safety guidelines Conducted Changeovers at a timely manner safety
Education
Associate's degree in Applied Science / Computer & Electronic ITT Technical Institute - Nashville, TN
November 2009 to March 2012
Skills
• Order Picker (10+ years)
• Pallet Jack (10+ years)
• Warehouse Experience (10+ years)
• Shipping & Receiving (10+ years)
• Forklift (10+ years)
• Quality Inspection (10+ years)
• Packaging (10+ years)
• Manufacturing (10+ years)
• Inventory Control (10+ years)
• Warehouse Distribution Experience (10+ years)
• Assembly (10+ years)
• RF Scanner (10+ years)
• CNC (2 years)
• Materials Handling (10+ years)
• Freight Experience (10+ years)
• Machining (10+ years)
• Order Picking (10+ years)
• Plastics Injection Molding (3 years)
• Load & Unload (10+ years)
• Microsoft Word (10+ years)
• Merchandising (2 years)
• Quality Assurance (10+ years)
• Reach Truck (6 years)
• Leadership (10+ years)
• Computer skills (10+ years)
• Factory (10+ years)
• Driving (10+ years)
• Military (10+ years)
• Mechanical knowledge (10+ years)
• English (10+ years)
• Basic math (10+ years)
• Quality control (10+ years)
• Box truck (10+ years)
• Moving (10+ years)
• Logistics
Military Service
Branch: Marine Corps / Army
Service Country: United States
Rank: Corporal
August 1994 to August 1998
4 Years Marines 1st Marine Div 94-98
4 Years Army. 101st Airborne Div 06-09
Certifications and Licenses
Reach Certification/ electric
March 2023 to Present
Electric Palletized. Ride/walk
Pallet jack. Manual
88M / Heavy Wheel Operator
Bus 48 passenger and below
Forklift 10,000 LB and below
Hazmat cargo
PLS and trailer ( Palletized Load System with Boom ) LHS and trailer ( Load Handling System With Boom ) 5 Ton and below and trailer
HETS ( Heavy Equipment Transporter System
Simi Trailer Trailer
Mrap
Counterbalance gas/ battery
March 2023 to Present
Orderpicker
March 2023 to Present
Electric Palletized. Ride/walk
March 2023 to Present
Ballymore /electric
March 2023 to Present
Forklift Certification electric / gas
March 2023 to Present
Big and little
Pallet Jack Certification
Driver's License
Forklift Certification
Assessments
Project timeline management — Proficient
September 2022
Prioritizing and allocating time to effectively achieve project deliverables Full results: Proficient
Manufacturing fit — Proficient
September 2022
Measures the traits that are important for success in manufacturing roles Full results: Proficient
Forklift safety — Proficient
September 2022
Best practices and safety hazards in forklift operation Full results: Proficient
Mechanical knowledge — Proficient
September 2022
Understanding and applying mechanical concepts and processes Full results: Proficient
Work style: Reliability — Proficient
July 2022
Tendency to be reliable, dependable, and act with integrity at work Full results: Proficient
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