Alexander Spencer
Youngstown
Summary
Motivated Production Operator seeking a position that leverages prior manufacturing experience to support efficient production operations, and continued professional growth. Brings a strong work ethic, quick learning ability, and solid mechanical aptitude. Demonstrates excellent hand-eye coordination, and a clear understanding of teamwork in maintaining smooth, efficient production. Proficient in equipment calibration and committed to meeting company goals and quality standards.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Operator
General Motors, GM
Lordstown
07.2023 - 12.2025
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
- Trained new employees on safety procedures and operational best practices.
- Monitored daily production schedules to ensure timely completion of tasks.
- Monitored equipment performance and reported issues to maintenance staff.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the work area for optimal efficiency.
- Documented production activities and discrepancies for record-keeping purposes.
- Completed housekeeping and maintenance duties to keep production area safe, organized and ready for next shift.
- Inspected finished goods for defects prior to packaging or shipping out to customers.
General Laborer
Floors & More
Youngstown
01.2018 - 12.2022
- Inspected completed installations for quality and compliance with standards.
- Measured and cut flooring materials for precise fits.
- Installed hardwood, laminate, vinyl, carpet, and tile flooring in residential and commercial settings.
- Loaded and unloaded materials from trucks to manage inventory effectively.
- Maintained clean work areas throughout project duration to enhance safety.
- Removed old flooring materials, including carpets and tiles, when necessary.
Press Operator/Forklift Operator
Astro Shapes
Struthers
01.2016 - 10.2018
- Operated hydraulic and pneumatic presses for shaping aluminum products.
- Monitored production lines for quality control and adherence to specifications.
- Collaborated with team members to improve workflow efficiency in production areas.
- Assisted in training new press operators on equipment and safety protocols.
- Recorded production data accurately for inventory management and reporting purposes.
- Adjusted machine settings based on material specifications and production requirements.
Package Handler
Vinyl Profiles
North Jackson
09.2017 - 11.2017
- Inspected and packed all customer products in an organized manner.
- Trained new employees on proper handling techniques for efficiency.
- Consistently followed safety protocols to prevent workplace accidents.
- Sorted and scanned packages by destination and service type using handheld scanner.
- Reported lost or damaged items to supervisors immediately upon discovery.
Extruder Operator
Millennium Mat Company
Suwanee
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Responsible for loading raw materials into an extruder to create custom floor mats, examined the finished product to ensure compliance with quality specifications, and packaged the product to be shipped out.
- Further, I performed equipment changeover and cleanout procedures according to production needs.
- Document all daily activities related to production operations in log books or computer systems.
- Met changing production needs by replacing screens, dies, and inserts according to manufacturing specifications.
Mixer, Extrusion Operator, Packer, Forklift Operator
Belmont Confections
Youngstown
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Line Lead (Title / Position) Mixer: Duties included calculating and measuring each ingredient that was necessary to formulate the recipe that the production schedule called for.
- Extrusion Operator: Placed ingredients into the extruder machine, and monitored the production of items being produced.
- Additionally, when necessary, changed over extruder equipment to facilitate production needs.
- Packer: Responsible for quickly selecting items off the assembly line via setting up and operating various machinery, ensuring the products are of the highest quality, packaging, and shipping them out.
- Forklift Operator: Duties included retrieving production materials and supplies from high level stock areas and transporting them to the production lines safely and efficiently.
- Furthermore, I loaded and unloaded outgoing finished products and incoming merchandise in the shipping and receiving department.
- Line Lead: As an assistant to the department manager, I was responsible for supervising the production line to ensure it ran properly and efficiently in accordance to the production schedule to meet expected deadlines.
Sales Associate, Cook, Inventory Control Coordinator
Jordan's Market
Youngstown
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Sales Associate: Conducted sales transactions while demonstrating outstanding customer service at all times.
- Cook: Prepped and prepared food items to customer specifications.
- Inventory Control Coordinator: Inspected, counted, and scanned all merchandise orders delivered to the facility to ensure the items were correct and accounted for, of good quality, and not outdated.
- Overall, I performed all janitorial duties, opened and closed the establishment, and made daily bank deposits.
Inventory Specialist
RGIS Inventory
Youngstown
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Responsible for traveling to various retail accounts, such as major department stores, grocery stores, and drug store / pharmacies, to perform inventory services for their establishments.
- Duties included scanning, counting, computing, and documenting the results of the inventory count process.
Education
Certification - College Prep
Choffin Career And Technical Center
Youngstown, OH05-2013
High School Diploma -
East High School
Youngstown, OH05-2013
Skills
- Forklift operation
- Production monitoring
- Technical troubleshooting
- Inventory management
- Team collaboration
- Employee training
- Manufacturing expertise
- Final product inspection
- Production logging
- Packaging oversight
- Physical labor
- Machine setup
- Micrometer proficiency
- Assembly line experience
- Work ethic
- Production preparation
- Equipment inspection
- Computer literacy
- Malfunction detection
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Safety compliance
- Effective communication skills
- Leadership development
- Team leadership
Certification
• Forklift Certification
• Food Handler Certification
• Food Handler Certification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Production Operator
General Motors, GM
07.2023 - 12.2025
General Laborer
Floors & More
01.2018 - 12.2022
Package Handler
Vinyl Profiles
09.2017 - 11.2017
Press Operator/Forklift Operator
Astro Shapes
01.2016 - 10.2018
Extruder Operator
Millennium Mat Company
01.2016 - 01.2017
Mixer, Extrusion Operator, Packer, Forklift Operator
Belmont Confections
01.2014 - 01.2016
Sales Associate, Cook, Inventory Control Coordinator
Jordan's Market
01.2014 - 01.2015
Inventory Specialist
RGIS Inventory
01.2012 - 01.2014
Certification - College Prep
Choffin Career And Technical Center
High School Diploma -
East High School