Alphonso Hughes
Olive Branch,MS
Summary
Seasoned Industrial Worker with comprehensive knowledge in machinery operation, production line efficiency, and quality assurance. Known for troubleshooting skills and keen attention to safety protocols. Notable achievements include streamlining processes, reducing waste, and ensuring optimal productivity in previous roles.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Industrial Worker
Volvo Group Trucks Operations
Byhalia, MS
05.2015 - 04.2024
- Worked closely with team members to ensure efficient workflow throughout the facility.
- Received incoming shipments from suppliers and verified accuracy of orders before placing them into inventory.
- Assembled components into products according to blueprints or specifications.
- Completed daily safety checks on equipment and reported any issues to supervisors.
Forklift Operator
Volvo Group Trucks Operations
Byhalia, MS
05.2015 - 04.2024
- Utilized RF scanner technology while moving stock within facility in order to maintain accurate inventory levels.
- Checked expiration dates on products prior to stocking shelves or shipping out orders.
- Followed standard work instructions accurately when picking, sorting, staging and scanning products.
- Maintained accurate records of all inventory movements including deliveries, receipts and shipments.
- Kept record of daily activities such as number of items moved or handled throughout the day.
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
- Inspected loads prior to lifting to determine weight distribution and stability.
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
- Received incoming shipments; verifying quantity, condition, labeling accuracy and conformance to purchase order specifications.
- Adhered strictly to company policies concerning operation of material handling equipment.
- Complied with safety regulations at all times while operating heavy machinery like forklifts.
- Reported any damages or malfunctions of equipment immediately to supervisor and manager.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
- Used handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.
- Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
- Operated forklifts to transport materials between loading, processing, and storage areas.
- Positioned lifting devices around loaded pallets, skids and boxes to secure materials for transport to designated areas.
Machine Operator
Conagra Foods
Memphis, TN
04.2014 - 05.2015
- Keep detailed reports of maintenance activities performed on machinery.
- Load raw materials into machines according to specified measurements.
- Record production information such as quantities produced and materials used on daily logs.
- Maintain records of completed work and production data including volume produced and time required for each task.
- Perform periodic maintenance on machines such as cleaning and lubrication.
- Read blueprints and job orders to determine product specifications and tooling instructions.
- Check products for accuracy using measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, gauges.
- Carry out regular safety checks on machinery prior to operation.
- Comply with company policies regarding quality control procedures.
Production Technician
Cargill
Memphis, TN
03.2013 - 04.2014
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment by adhering to all safety regulations.
- Conducted routine maintenance on production machinery and equipment.
- Provided technical support for troubleshooting issues related to production machinery.
- Performed quality control checks on products to ensure compliance with standards.
- Ensured that all materials used met required standards before use in production operations.
- Trained new personnel in operating procedures for various pieces of production equipment.
- Adhered strictly to established policies, procedures, protocols and safety guidelines at all times.
- Inspected raw material supplies upon arrival at the facility for conformance with requirements.
- Reported any nonconformities or discrepancies in product quality to supervisors.
- Reviewed documents such as blueprints, drawings, schematics, instructions for accuracy.
- Monitored production processes, identified problems, and took corrective action when necessary.
Education
Infantry
Marine Corps Veteran
Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, NC01-1996
Business Administration
University of Memphis
Memphis, TNTimeline
Industrial Worker
Volvo Group Trucks Operations
05.2015 - 04.2024
Forklift Operator
Volvo Group Trucks Operations
05.2015 - 04.2024
Machine Operator
Conagra Foods
04.2014 - 05.2015
Production Technician
Cargill
03.2013 - 04.2014
Infantry
Marine Corps Veteran
Business Administration
University of Memphis