ALEX FORRESTER
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Skilled Production Worker offering 6+ years of experience in warehouse and manufacturing environments. Focused on being productive and safety-minded at all times. High attention to detail. 10+ years of hands on experience with everything from hand tools to heavy machinery. I am eager to learn new skills and hone old ones.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Finishing Operator
Matthews International
York, PA
02.2023 - Current
- Worked with various types of sprayable/ wipeable stains, sealants, and top coats
- Fast paced work environment that requires Teamwork skills and forward thinking
- Learned Many different positions over a short period of time showing my devotion to learning and willingness to excel
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
- Met production targets and tight deadlines by collaborating closely with team members.
- Perform daily maintenance and cleaning to my spray guns and conveyors along with other equipment to ensure the performance and life span
- Able to work well with others to achieve a better end goal and product
- Currently working with an autonomous sealant spraying robot
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
- Organized and prepared workstations and materials needed for operations to maximize productivity.
Line Technician, Preventative Maintenance
McCormick & Co Inc
Hunt Valley, MD
09.2017 - 02.2023
- Provided oversight and attendance to jams and stoppages of the conveyor system and resolve any errors that arise
- 6 years of SAP, FDA audits, and TracSys experience.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Adjusted equipment and troubleshoot issues.
- Maintained and operated automated manufacturing equipment.
- Inspected all products for quality and optimum performance.
- Documented all operations and managed communication with team members.
- Performed product changeovers.
- Knowledge in computer, 2-way radio, RF Scanner
- Select and check material against the daily production schedule and pick tally sheet
- Ensure that orders are completed in a timely manner by following the company's deadlines.
- Ensures all raw materials are labeled properly with appropriate dates
- Assist other departments as necessary when own area is complete
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Performed minor electrical repairs.
- Used a multimeter to read out voltages, resistance, and continuity
Furniture Repairsmen/ Stock/ Lift Operator
Restoration Hardware
Baltimore, MD
07.2015 - 09.2017
- Brush, spray, or hand-rub finishing ingredients, such as paint, oil, stain, or wax, onto and into wood grain; then apply lacquer or other sealers
- Disassemble items to prepare them for finishing, using hand tools
- Examine furniture to determine the extent of damage or deterioration, and to decide on the best method for repair or restoration
- Fill and smooth cracks or depressions, remove marks and imperfections, and repair broken parts, using plastic or wood putty, glue, nails, and/or screws
- Follow blueprints to produce specific designs
- Trained in the operation of flat bed lift, and Counter Balance fork lift ( Licensed)
- Experienced in the process of packaging product and filling out info for shipping
- Extensive experience in repacking furniture and big products for delivery to customers
- Trained on Scanners used to check in and out product/ stock
Cashier/Stock/Repair
Hobbytown
Baltimore, MD
09.2013 - 07.2015
- Greet customers and ascertain what each customer wants or needs
- Describe merchandise and explain use, operation, and care of merchandise to customers
- Recommend, select, and help locate or obtain merchandise based on customer needs and desires
- Compute sales prices, total purchases and receive and process cash or credit payment
- Answer questions regarding the store and its merchandise
- Prepare sales slips or sales contracts
- Maintain knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges, and security practices
- Place special orders or call other stores to find desired items
- Prepare merchandise for purchase or rental
- Watch for and recognize security risks and thefts, and know how to prevent or handle these situations
- Inventory stock and requisition new stock
- Ticket, arrange and display merchandise to promote sales
- Clean shelves, counters, and tables
- Help fix or repair customer’s products
- Bag or package purchases, and wrap gifts.
Education
High School Diploma -
PARKVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
BALTIMORE, MDSkills
- Experience with assembling and disassembling objects including cars, motorcycles, bicycles, and furniture
- High attention to detail
- Hand Tools and Machinery
- Checking and Gauging
- Constructive Feedback
- Entry level welding skills
- Experience with money handling and basic math
- Basic computer skills
- Fast learner
- Good with problem shooting
- Best with hands-on work
Timeline
Finishing Operator
Matthews International
02.2023 - Current
Line Technician, Preventative Maintenance
McCormick & Co Inc
09.2017 - 02.2023
Furniture Repairsmen/ Stock/ Lift Operator
Restoration Hardware
07.2015 - 09.2017
Cashier/Stock/Repair
Hobbytown
09.2013 - 07.2015
High School Diploma -
PARKVILLE HIGH SCHOOL