Certified Chemical Operator 20+ Years Experience, WFH Ready
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Rodney Bell
Certified Chemical Operator and Equipment Operator
Montgomery, AL 36117
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Professional Summary
Former Active Duty Military and have studied Business Management at Troy University. I am a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience; seeking a full time production or assembly position using my training and experience including but not limited to: Forklift Operator (certified and license), Auto Maintenance, Production, Assembly in a warehouse, manufacturing or industrial facility.
Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Forklift Operator/Stager
Quantix-Burkville, AL
June 2022 to Present
• Ensuring cleanliness, tidiness and safety of work environment.
• Loading and unloading delivery vehicles.
• Accepting delivery of inventory.
• Counting and confirming inventory.
• Inspecting inventory for damage and faults.
• Communicating errors to relevant parties.
• Marking and labeling stock.
• Storing inventory in accessible manner.
• Loading and wrapping stock on pallets.
• Building loads with forklift
• Loading, unloading, shipping, and receiving warehouse items.
• Transporting materials to different locations within the facility.
• Optimizing loads to ensure operational efficiency.
• Securing loads to the machine before transportation.
• Inspecting for damages to vehicles.
• Operating and managing technical equipment.
• Managing inventory by utilizing RF scanning equipment.
• Picking and wrapping orders for shipment.
• Identifying workplace safety hazards.
• Adhering to safety management standards.
• Adhering to production schedules.
Machine Operator/Forklift Operator
AFIMAC-Strongsville, OH
February 2022 to June 2022
• Monitoring and maintaining warehouse equipment and machinery
• Setting up manufacturing equipment
• Overseeing training of new or Junior Machine Operators
• Using machine equipment to complete tasks
• Performing routine inspections of manufacturing equipment
• Evaluating the efficiency of each unit regularly, identifying improvements as needed
• Enter all electronic customer inventory and order information using the warehouse management system (WMS) software.
• Picked and packed and used RF scanners to put away inventory. Transfer materials to and from assembly lines
Aircraft Technician II
Cirrus Aircraft-Grand Forks, ND
February 2021 to February 2022
Maintain aircraft parts according to FAA requirements. Remove, replace and install aircraft parts and components. Perform test to diagnose problems with aircraft parts, systems and report defects. Perform routine inspections. Keep detailed records of repair and maintenance. Install, run, and maintain equipment used to develop, test, produce, and sustain aircraft. Complete documentation. EO Operator
Sterigenics-Atlanta, GA
January 2017 to February 2021
Responsible for monitoring the system which includes observing pressure, temperature and relative humidity measurements on charts or computer monitors. Turning valves and adjusting controls to ensure the same operation of the equipment.Forklift operator. Operate and check on numerous chambers throughout the shift. Perform various pmcs on equipment. Load various Chambers with specified product. Also unload Chambers and place product in the aeration room. Backfill product to the preconditioning room. Start up Chambers after loading the product.Store and remove chemicals used in processing.
• Assist observing pressures, temperature and relative humidity measurements on charts or computer monitors (EO).
• Observing sterilizers, irradiators and auxiliary units to detect malfunctions and assisting with repairs as needed.
• Documenting and recording process readings.
• Performs a count and inspection of product and notes the results on the appropriate form.
• Ensures that product is moved through the facility at appropriate times. HEAD TAPPER
DOW CORNING-Mount Meigs, AL
April 2014 to January 2017
Handled 3,000 degree Fahrenheit metal to be turned into silicon slabs
• Operated a sit down forklift when moving the hot silicon slabs to the staging area
• Performed weekly safety inspections of the plant in order to remain in compliance with OSHA standards
• Ensured the tapping deck was always fully stocked with supplies needed for all tasks Forklift Operator
BIG LOTS DISTRIBUTION CENTER-Montgomery, AL
January 2013 to April 2014
FORKLIFT OPERATOR
• Operated a stand up forklift as well as motorized pallet jack as needed
• Used an RF scanner to identify locations for merchandise destinations
• Assisted shipping department by loading the merchandise from conveyor belt to trucks
• Moved merchandise from the receiving dock to specific warehouse locations Utility Worker/ Lab Technician
INTERNATIONAL PAPER-Montgomery, AL
May 2008 to November 2012
Operated a roll clamp truck in order to load finished rolls of paper on to railroad cars
• Performed daily inspections on all equipment meeting OSHA standards including lock out / tag out procedures
• Gathered and unloaded chemical samples from various departments using a forklift
• Safety Committee Member: performed weekly safety inspections of the department and reported any potentially hazardous situations to management.
• Receive, label and analyze samples.
• Design and execute laboratory testing according standard procedures, make observations and interpret findings
• Conduct experiments under defined conditions to verify/reject various types of hypotheses using refined scientific methods
• Organize and store all chemicals substances, fluids and compressed gases according to safety instructions
• Record all data and results in specified forms (paper and electronic) with accuracy and responsibility
• Maintain equipment and assist in ordering laboratory supplies
• Ensure that all safety guidelines are followed strictly at all times and maintain a clean and orderly environmentOperated a roll clamp truck in order to load finished rolls of paper on to railroad cars.
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• Gathered and unloaded chemical samples from various departments using a forklift
• Safety Committee Member: performed weekly safety inspections of the department and reported any potentially hazardous situations to management.
• Received, labeled and analyzed samples.
• Designed and executed laboratory testing according standard procedures, make observations and interpret findings
• Conducted experiments under defined conditions to verify/reject various types of hypotheses using refined scientific methods
• Organized and stored all chemicals substances, fluids and compressed gases according to safety instructions
• Recorded all data and results in specified forms (paper and electronic) with accuracy and responsibility
• Maintained equipment and assisted in ordering laboratory supplies
• Ensured that all safety guidelines are followed strictly at all times and maintain a clean and orderly environment
• Accurately performed required testing and interpret validity of results
• Communicated results to production team(s) in a timely manner
• Monitored lab instrumentation performance; troubleshooted and performed minor maintenance and calibrations on lab equipment and create work order requests
• Documented test results data into Lab Data systems (including SAP)
• Received, inspected, and stocked lab supplies and chemicals ACTIVE GUARD MEMBER/DIESEL MECHANIC
U.S. Army-Troy, AL
June 2009 to June 2012
Prepared vehicles for deployment by completing Preventative Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) on all vehicles
• Performed daily maintenance on all heavy machinery included but not limited to: Humvee (HMMWV), 5 ton trucks, 2.5 ton trucks, and front end loaders
• Repaired any vehicle issues such as putting on brakes, starters, tires, etc.
• Finalized major inspections of all vehicles prior to deployment PRODUCTION TEAM MEMBER / PROMOTED TWICE
ARVIMERITOR INC-Montgomery, AL
March 2005 to May 2008
Brought car parts from one warehouse location to another to keep the line stocked
• Operated a sit down forklift in order to transport supplies
• Shipped door modules to Hyundai Manufacturing upon completion
• Performed monthly inventory ensuring all parts were accounted for • Performed safety inspections weekly
• Assembled inside door modules
Education
Operations Management (None)
Troy University-Montgomery, AL
January 2010 to October 2010
High school or equivalent
George Washington High School
May 1992
Upper secondary education
Skills
• Communications
• Root cause analysis
• Teamwork
• Reach truck
• Hazard communication
• Unloading
• Loader operation
• Automotive Repair
• Delivery Driver Experience
• Ability to follow instructions
• Data entry
• Safe work practices
• Mechanic Experience
• 5S
• Merchandising
• Packing
• Operating heavy equipment
• SAP
• Power tools
• Warehouse management
• Computer skills
• Electric pallet jack
• Public warehouse experience
• Hi-Lo
• Packaging
• Heavy lifting
• Rail freight
• Driving
• Task prioritization
• Typing
• Inbound logistics
• Communication skills
• Continuous improvement
• Basic Math
• Safety protocol adherence
• EHS
• English
• Mechanical knowledge
• Mechanical troubleshooting
• Pallet jack
• Manufacturing company experience
• Diesel Engine Repair
• Clamp Truck Experience
• FIFO
• Forklift safety protocols
• Production planning
• Workplace health and safety regulatory compliance
• Assembly
• Heavy Lifting
• Quality control operations
• Military
• Warehouse safety compliance
• Load & Unload
• Load & unload
• Automotive service record keeping
• Forklift - Forklift operation experience (More than 20 years)
• Sales
• Warehouse experience
• Crane
• Order picker
• Loading
• Industrial equipment
• Team motivation (leadership skill)
• Computer literacy
• Stock receiving
• Training
• ABC analysis
• Manufacturing warehouse experience
• Customer service
• Brake Repair
• Customer communication
• Warehouse sorting
• Order picking
• Laboratory experience
• Material handling equipment operation
• B2B sales
• Stocking
• Custodial experience
• Clamp truck
• Regulatory reporting
• Manufacturing facility
• Supply chain
• Receptionist
• Decision making
• Intermodal transportation
• Time management
• Computer operation
• Machine Operator
• Automotive diagnostics
• Just-in-Time
• Leadership
• Stand-up counterbalanced forklift operation
• Quality assurance
• Automotive repair
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) use
• Quality standards in production
• Cherry picker
• Quality Control
• Electrical parts
• Quality control documentation
• Lift truck
• Quality Assurance
• Retail sales
• Sit-down counterbalanced forklift operation
• Logistics
• Conveyor systems
• Attention to detail
• Retail warehouse experience
• Train track rules procedures
• Materials handling
• Safety standards in production
• LOTO
• Inventory
• Quality inspection
• LIFO
• Supervising experience
• Janitorial experience
• Specialized industrial tools
• GMP
• Outbound logistics
• Climbing
• Respiratory protection
• Hand tools
• Maintenance
• Parcel delivery logistics
• Manufacturing
• Cleaning
• Process improvement
• Managing logistics operations teams - Largest logistics operations team managed (1-5 team members)
• Outdoor work
• Organizational skills
• Inventory Control
• Occupational safety regulation compliance
• Emergency procedures
• Assembly line
• Quality control
• Freight
• Batch records
• Shipping & receiving
• Picking & packing
• Safety regulations
• RF scanner
• Heavy equipment operation
• Warehouse Management
Languages
• English
Military Service
Branch: United States Army
Service Country: United States
Rank: E-4
July 1992 to July 1995
Diesel Mechanic. Performed daily PMCS on vehicles. Prepared vehicles for training exercises and deployments. Performed annual inventory of equipment. Certifications and Licenses
Certified Forklift Operator
Present
Sit-down forklift. Stand-up forklift. Reach truck. Cherry picker. Slip sheet. Pallet jack. Forklift Certification
Pallet Jack Certification
Driver's License
Diesel Mechanic Certification
Scissor Lift Certification
OSHA 10
Electric Pallet Jack Certification
Additional Information
Also served in the United States Army Reserve. From June 1997 to June 1999. Diesel Mechanic. Performed daily PMCS on vehicles. Prepared vehicles for training exercises and deployments. Performed annual inventory of equipment.
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