Alonzo Ford
Muscatine
Summary
Detail-oriented production technician skilled in welding,forklift operation, safety compliance, and equipment maintenance. Committed to maintaining a secure work environment and ensuring quality control in material handling.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Technician
Pioneer
Durant
08.2025 - Current
- Operated forklifts to transport materials within warehouse efficiently.
- Operated palletizing equipment to stack products for timely shipment.
- Loaded and unloaded goods from trucks and shipping containers to facilitate smooth logistics.
- Processed orders by picking products from shelves within the warehouse.
- Prepared items by boxing, labeling, and shrink wrapping for safe transport.
- Maintained accurate inventory records using warehouse management systems.
- Ensured proper stacking of products to maximize storage space.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work area to uphold safety standards.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents and injuries.
- Conducted regular inspections of forklift equipment for safety compliance.
- Assisted in training new staff on operating forklifts safely and effectively.
Production Technician
Potters Industries
Muscatine
02.2025 - 05.2025
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot equipment issues and minimize downtime.
- Monitored raw material inventory levels to support continuous production processes.
- Operated bulldozers and excavators for various construction projects.
- Loaded and unloaded materials using forklifts and other equipment.
- Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
Stacker Operator
Gerdau Ameristeel
Wilton
06.2023 - 12.2024
- Operated stacker equipment to move steel products efficiently.
- Operated cranes to lift and move heavy materials across job sites.
- Inspected crane equipment for safety compliance and operational efficiency.
- Operated cutting torch to shape metal components for production needs.
- Adjusted cutting equipment settings based on material specifications and thickness.
- Coordinated with team members for effective workflow management.
- Trained new employees on equipment operation and safety standards.
- Kept work area clean at all times by sweeping up debris and disposing of it properly.
Welder
Raymond
Muscatine
12.2019 - 03.2023
- Inspected welds to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Operated welding equipment and maintained tools for optimal performance.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Assisted in training new welders on safety protocols and best practices.
- Conducted preventative maintenance on welding machinery to reduce downtime.
- Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
- Troubleshot problems related to welds including porosity issues caused by improper shielding gas flow rates.
- Operated MIG welding equipment for metal fabrication tasks.
Welder
UTLX Manufacturing
Muscatine
09.2019 - 11.2019
- Operated welding equipment to assemble railway tank car components.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for precise welding tasks.
- Performed quality checks on welds, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance production efficiency and reduce downtime.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts with cutting torches and welding equipment, restoring functionality to machinery.
- Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
Education
High School Diploma -
Francis Marion High School
Marion, ALSkills
- Forklift operation
- Heavy machinery operation
- Equipment maintenance
- Material handling
- Inventory management
- Safety compliance
- OSHA compliance
- Quality control
- Machine operation
- Cutting equipment
- Crane operation
- Weld inspection
- Troubleshooting issues
- Time management
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Production Technician
Pioneer
08.2025 - Current
Production Technician
Potters Industries
02.2025 - 05.2025
Stacker Operator
Gerdau Ameristeel
06.2023 - 12.2024
Welder
Raymond
12.2019 - 03.2023
Welder
UTLX Manufacturing
09.2019 - 11.2019
High School Diploma -
Francis Marion High School