Robert Metcalf
Allen Park,MI
Metcalf8121@gmail com
Almost 30 years of experience working in the field. I am a highly skilled and motivated worker. I am adept at working quickly in fast-paced, demanding environments. A team player and dedicated to my the work. With experience operating manual and automated equipment to facilitate productions.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Over 30 years experience working with heavy and light equipment.
• Over 15 years of Supervisor/Management experience
• Able to handle hazardous chemicals with ease and safety WORK HISTORY
April 2024- December 2024
Drake Plymouth, MI
Fork lift driver/Shipping and receiving
• Was in charge of receiving and unloading shipments to the warehouse
• Safely transported chemicals and paint throughout the warehouse
• Loaded trucks with 50 gallon barrels
January 2021 - November 2023
Chemical Operator And Forklift Driver, Cadon Plating, Wyandotte, MI
• As a Chemical Operator, I was in charge of running a 20 stage “nickel plate” line.
• At the start of the shift, I would check the nickel and acid levels at various “stages” on the line. Ensuring every chemical stage was within recommended pH levels.
• Line operations were handled through a central PCU for each unit. Which streamlined the overall production process.
• Data collection submission with the CPU and hard copies.
• Quality control and testing at the end of each batch.
• Troubleshooting and assisting with the Lab to figure out failed quality
• Worked in shipping and receiving. Operating multiple types of forklifts.
• Ran an "order picker"
• Forklift certified by National Safety Compliance March 2021 - January 2022
Warehouse Lead, Corvette Depot, Wyandotte, MI
• Over saw daily operations in the warehouse
• Managed a small, yet diverse, group. I ensured our shift ran as smooth as possible. I was always busy, as a hands on supervisor. Assembly line, shipping and receiving, inventory management, employee payroll, and ensuring workplace was safe were my main responsibilities.
May 2020 - October 2020
Eleven Gas Station, Plymouth, MI
Store Manager
• Ran store on a day to day basis.
• Ran the register, interacting with customers on a personable level. Ensuring the utmost care and customer service.
• Managed the store stock with a POS system. Placing orders when necessary.
• Was also a gas station. Used a built-in Mobile computer to confirm level of gas at start and end of shift Received incoming orders and confirmed with POS system that they were receivee Performed basic store maintenance April 2013 - August 2019
Oakwood Group
Romulus
Supervisor (Production/Shift/Painting ), paint technician, forklift
• Started as a paint technician . Was promoted to Lead paint technician, then to Shift supervisor, then to supervisor of the whole paint department.
• Supervised around 20 individuals in various departments.
• As a Paint Tech, I ran around a 200ft computerized powder coating system/line called GEMA
• Kept various chemicals at the correct levels using a “Chemical bath”
• Performing basic "line" maintenance when necessary (EX: line jammed or a paint nozzle needing replacement).
• Assisted in various other departments as needed
• In charge of ordering and inventory of chemicals and powder
• As Shift Supervisor, I ran the start of shift meetings. Where I would confirm with the team what orders we needed to complete that shift.
• Completed an assortment of State and Federal recommend classes/courses in extensive Supervisor training. January 1993 - August 1999
Heavy Equipment Operator, Metro Transport Beck Dev, Brighton, CO
• Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
• Operated excavators, bulldozers and dump trucks to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures.
• Adapted quickly to changing project requirements or unexpected obstacles encountered during the course of work assignments.
• Demonstrated versatility in skillset by operating multiple types of heavy machinery to accommodate project needs.
• Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols.
• Optimized machine performance with regular cleaning, lubrication, and maintenance checks in accordance with manufacturer guidelines.
• Played a key role in successful project completions by maintaining high personal work standards and ethics
• Removed topsoil, vegetation, and rocks to grade earth to specifications.
• Adjusted soil levels and grade land for construction projects.
• Operated compactors to compact soil, asphalt and other materials.
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EDUCATION
March 2022
Certification, Forklift Operation And Safety
National Safety Compliance
• Professional Development: State certification in Forklift operations and safety 2019
Certification, Operations Management And Supervision Management Training And Certifications, Romulus, MI
• Relevant Coursework: Supervisor Responsibilities & Payroll system training. Extensive training with GEMA, PLU, and other CPU required in day to day use as a Supervisor
• Professional Development: OSHA certified, Forklift certification, multiple Federal and State offered courses and additional job training programs focused around being an effective and efficient Supervisor, basic and advanced human resource communication, OSHA certification, sexual harassment in the workplace, and various other more specific certifications and training programs related to certain aspects/management in and around the workplace.
• Awarded OSHA Safety Compliance, CPR/Basic first aide, Vocational Training, Heavy Equipment Operation
Heavy Equipment Operation And Safety, Berkley, MI
• Professional Development: Basic Operations and Maintenance of Heavy Equipment Warren Mott High School, Warren, MI
CERTIFICATIONS
• Forklift Operator, National Safety Compliance- March 2023-March2025