Forklift Driver Production Line

Carlton Pullian

+269-***-**-** **************@*****.*** Portage, MI 49024

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Dynamic leader with a proven track record at JBS, adept in boosting productivity and efficiency through excellent communication and a strong focus on safety. Skilled in forklift operation and mentoring teams, my role as Fab Supervisor has significantly improved operational standards and staff performance, embodying a blend of hard and soft skills essential for high-stakes environments.

SKILLS

Forklift Driver Reading Blueprints Basic writing Basic math Basic Computer skills Excellent communication skills Willingness to take instruction and responsibility. Highly motivated and resourceful Safety minded

EXPERIENCE

FAB SUPERVISOR, Plainwell, MI

JBS, June 2023-Present

• Trained new employees on company policies, procedures and work ethics. Supervised and coordinated activities of staff to ensure compliance with established policies, procedures, and standards.

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• Delegated tasks to team members according to individual strengths. Worked closely with upper management to develop strategies for improving operational efficiency within the department.

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• Ensured that safety protocols were followed at all times by all staff members.

• Motivated employees to reach highest professional potential.

• Assessed staff performance on a regular basis, providing feedback and coaching as necessary to improve results.

• Inspected work environment for health and safety hazards and reported findings to manager.

• Monitored workflow processes to ensure accuracy and timeliness of deliverables.

• Organized workflow tasks to prevent downtime and production gaps. PALLETIZER OPERATOR, Plainwell

JBS, January 2021-Present

• Cleared machine jams to reset malfunctions for production line

• Removed finished products from machines and separated rejected items based on standard grading qualifications

• Adjusted machine components and pressure to support product processing

• Monitored production line for jams, pile-ups or glue not adhering properly

• Wrapped protective material around each product and packed items into cartons

• Operated and tended product packaging machines

• Supplied materials to feeding devices, spindles or hoppers and unloaded completed packaged products

• Removed damaged or inferior materials to prepare products for packaging

• Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments

• Discovered and fixed root causes of issues negatively impacting production performance

• Boosted productivity and efficiency for staff in solution implementation. BUILDER, Portage

Seneca Holding, February 2020-Present

• Mentored builders and implemented training in building doors and improving productivity

• Maintained high standards of safety, productivity and quality for every job

• Reviewed project blueprints and specifications to determine number of doors needed to complete job

• Supported budget and project goals by keeping balanced inventory

• Complied with federal and company regulations to maintain high level of safety at job site. SAW OPERATOR, Kalamazoo

Sterling Industries LTD, December 2019-February 2020

• Reviewed production specifications to properly set up and calibrate machinery

• Operated saw to cut along scribed lines

• Made special cuts such as grooves, bevels and miters to complete designs Tended machines during operation to monitor progress and adjust controls, maintaining optimal speeds and tension

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• Kept work areas clean, neat and free of safety hazards to maximize efficiency

• Counted, sorted and stacked finished pieces for easy access

• Studied blueprints, templates, sample parts and specifications as a guide for sawing operations

• Verified dimensions of finished workpieces, using measuring devices

• Operated hand and power tools to clear jams, adjust positions and trim rough edges Conducted inspections of equipment before, during and after shifts to immediately resolve issues that could cause project delays

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• Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs. CNC MACHINE OPERATOR, Niles

Accoa Inc, November 2018-November 2019

• Monitored and adjusted processes or equipment to improve quality and productivity

• Worked from layout and work order, created programs and set up machines to produce required parts

• Fabricated various parts using multiple machines at once

• Loaded and unloaded machines to prevent expensive equipment issues

• Kept parts within close tolerances of design standards to maintain optimal quality

• Developed solutions to wide range of complex technical problems to meet organizational objectives and deadlines

• Set-up and operated lathes, mills and grinders to cut raw materials

• Changed out aging tools, fixtures and offsets

• Performed routine maintenance on machines and monitored usage to reduce parts breakdown

• Loaded and unloaded different tool parts from trucks and storage areas. FOUNDRY OPERATOR, Benton Harbor

Chassix Inc., September 2015-November 2018

• Completed product assembly according to standardized procedures Unloaded incoming products off trucks, sorted items in staging area and transported items to final storage locations

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• Volunteered to take on additional shifts during peak periods to keep projects with tight deadlines moving forward

• Operated hand trucks, forklifts and scissor lifts

• Recognized defective material and reported issues to management to facilitate prompt resolution

• Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications

• Monitored processes to avoid overloading and keep machinery functioning properly

• Wrapped items, placed in boxes and added proper labeling to prepare for shipment

• Organized all project components on work tables according to work flow

• Set up and operated production equipment according to daily work orders and safety procedures. ASSEMBLY LINE WORKER, Benton Harbor

Patterson Printing, July 2015-September 2015

• Smoothed surfaces to enhance alignment of parts and finishes

• Set and verified parts clearances to prevent jams or wasted materials

• Positioned and aligned components to complete accurate assembly work

• Inspected and tested final products to verify conformance to established tolerances

• Orchestrated organizational assembly strategy to produce products to conform to design specifications

• Checked parts against stock lists, blueprints and material specifications to verify compliance with standards. EDUCATION

COMPLETED COURSEWORK TOWARDS HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA, MI Benton Harbor High School

CERTIFICATIONS

• Supervisor Training Certification

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