Arian McKnight
Flint,MI
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Assembly Line Production Worker
General Motors, GM
Flint, MI
06.2022 - 04.2024
- Assembled components according to established procedures and safety protocols.
- Performed quality checks on products to ensure they met company standards.
- Organized production line equipment and materials for assembly tasks.
- Loaded and unloaded parts into machines for processing.
- Monitored assembly line operations to detect any issues or malfunctions.
- Cleaned tools, equipment, and workstations as needed throughout shift.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed at all times while operating machinery.
- Communicated effectively with team members regarding production goals and objectives.
- Reported any potential hazards or areas of improvement to supervisors immediately.
- Assisted in training new employees on assembly line processes and procedures.
- Contributed to team-based environment to maintain line productivity and meet expected deadlines.
- Recognized defective material and reported issues to management.
- Assembled components by examining connections for correct fit, fastening parts and subassemblies.
- Used established assembly instructions to complete jobs.
- Completed component assembly with minimal supervision to meet deadlines.
- Placed products in equipment or on work surfaces for further processing, inspecting or wrapping.
- Completed accurate assembly work by positioning and aligning components.
Customer Service Associate
Walgreens
Flint, MI
12.2021 - 05.2022
- Greeted customers and identified their needs.
- Provided information about products and services available to customers.
- Processed customer orders accurately and efficiently.
- Resolved customer inquiries in a timely manner.
- Assisted customers with returns, exchanges, refunds, and other transactions as needed.
- Answered phone calls from customers promptly and courteously.
- Handled cash register operations accurately during peak times.
- Consulted with customers regarding needs and addressed concerns.
- Followed policies and procedures to meet or exceed established performance requirements.
Assembly Line Production Worker
Northgate Gonzlez Markets
Flint, MI
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Performed quality checks on products to ensure they met company standards.
- Organized production line equipment and materials for assembly tasks.
- Assembled components according to established procedures and safety protocols.
- Followed detailed instructions on blueprints and schematics during assembly processes.
- Cleaned tools, equipment, and workstations as needed throughout shift.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed at all times while operating machinery.
- Communicated effectively with team members regarding production goals and objectives.
- Identified defective parts or items needing rework during inspections.
- Replaced worn or damaged parts within machines using hand tools when necessary.
- Reported any potential hazards or areas of improvement to supervisors immediately.
- Utilized computers for tracking inventory levels and updating databases with relevant information.
- Stacked finished products onto pallets in preparation for shipment from the facility.
- Rotated through various positions on the assembly line as needed by management.
- Contributed to team-based environment to maintain line productivity and meet expected deadlines.
Customer Service Cashier
Home Depot
Flushing, MI
10.2020 - 03.2021
- Greeted customers and provided friendly customer service.
- Operated cash registers to process payments for goods and services.
- Balanced cash drawers at the end of each shift.
- Processed credit card transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Assisted customers with locating merchandise within the store.
- Informed customers about product pricing and answered questions regarding products and services available in the store.
- Maintained cleanliness of the checkout area by sweeping floors, emptying trash cans.
- Verified that all coupons were valid prior to processing them into the system.
- Complied with all health and safety regulations while performing job duties.
- Answered incoming phone calls from customers regarding product availability or store locations.
- Assisted co-workers with tasks as needed to ensure smooth operations of the store.
Housekeeper
Holiay Inn
Grand Blanc, MI
09.2020 - 10.2020
- Swept and mopped floors, vacuumed carpets and rugs, dusted furniture, wiped down surfaces.
- Cleaned bathrooms, including toilets, tubs, showers and sinks.
- Changed bed linens and towels, tidied up rooms.
- Stocked amenities such as soap, shampoo and toilet paper in guest rooms.
- Replenished supplies such as drinking glasses and coffee cups in guest rooms.
- Sanitized all areas of the hotel lobby and public restrooms.
- Emptied trash receptacles throughout the property.
- Maintained a clean linen closet by folding sheets neatly on shelves.
- Organized closets with hangers for guests' clothing items.
- Responded to requests from guests regarding housekeeping needs.
- Inspected guest rooms after cleaning to ensure they were presentable.
- Reported any maintenance issues or damage to supervisors immediately.
- Delivered requested items such as extra pillows or blankets to guest rooms.
- Followed safety procedures when handling hazardous materials.
- Provided information about hotel services upon request from guests.
- Observed proper use of chemicals when cleaning various surfaces.
- Disinfected telephones, light switches and other frequently touched objects.
- Ensured that all health standards were met during cleaning operations.
- Vacuumed floors and dusted furniture to maintain organized, professional appearance.
- Used cleaning chemicals following proper guidelines.
Manager
KFC Restaurant
Mount Morris, MI
04.2020 - 09.2020
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
- Established processes to ensure efficient workflow throughout the organization.
- Monitored budgets and expenditures to ensure cost-effectiveness while maintaining quality standards.
- Resolved conflicts between employees by providing guidance on company policies and procedures.
- Initiated new projects that resulted in increased productivity across all departments.
- Provided leadership during times of organizational change or crisis situations.
- Analyzed customer feedback data to develop action plans for improving services offered.
- Reviewed contracts before signing them on behalf of the organization.
Grocery Shopper
Kroger
Flushing, MI
11.2019 - 01.2020
- Checked expiration dates on products and removed items that were no longer fresh.
- Stocked shelves with new merchandise in an organized manner.
- Provided customer service to shoppers by answering questions about product locations, prices, and availability.
- Assisted customers in loading groceries into vehicles or delivering them to their homes.
- Maintained cleanliness of the grocery store aisles and displays.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed while stocking shelves and operating equipment.
- Monitored inventory levels and restocked out-of-stock items as necessary.
- Followed company policies related to food safety, sanitation, security, and loss prevention.
- Inspected produce for quality assurance before placing it on display racks.
- Organized backroom storage areas according to established guidelines.
- Adhered to all health regulations regarding food handling practices.
- Performed regular price checks on select items throughout the store.
- Conducted routine maintenance of shopping carts, baskets, and other equipment.
- Bagged groceries carefully to keep products in perfect condition, separated fragile products and kept frozen and perishable foods cold or fresh.
- Completed pickup and shopping orders for customers within local area.
- Suggested comparable products to replace out-of-stock items.
- Assisted teammates with daily tasks during peak periods.
- Satisfied customers with quick, accurate service under tight deadlines.
- Listened to customer needs to identify and recommend best products and services.
- Secured and stored items until customer pickup.
- Scanned items when pulling from shelves to update system stock information.
- Greeted customers and answered product or service questions.
- Asked store associates for help locating missing products.
- Conducted personalized shopping services for clients based on their preferences, sizes, and needs.
Food Service Worker
Taco Bell
Flint, MI
04.2018 - 11.2019
- Assisted in the preparation of food items according to recipes and instructions.
- Cleaned kitchen areas, equipment and utensils.
- Stocked supplies such as food, dishes, utensils, and cleaning materials.
- Served meals to customers in a friendly and courteous manner.
- Greeted customers upon arrival in the dining area.
- Delivered food orders promptly and accurately to guests tables.
- Prepared beverages such as coffee, tea, soda..
- Maintained cleanliness standards for all service areas including dining room, kitchen and storage areas.
- Checked temperatures of freezers, refrigerators and heating equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Adhered to safety procedures when handling sharp objects or hazardous materials.
- Monitored inventory levels of food items used during meal services.
- Ensured that all foods were prepared according to health department regulations.
- Replenished condiments at customer tables as needed.
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries regarding menu items or special requests.
- Followed established cash handling procedures when collecting payment from customers.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up workstations with necessary supplies.
- Organized take-out orders for customers who requested them.
- Operated dishwashing machines safely and efficiently.
- Properly stored all leftover food items after each shift.
- Utilized point-of-sale systems for taking orders from customers.
- Assisted with unloading deliveries from suppliers into storage areas.
- Followed food safety regulations pertaining to sanitation, food handling and storage.
- Operated cash register to process cash, check, and credit card transactions.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, and silverware.
- Performed variety of duties related to food service.
- Maintained professional demeanor during interactions with customers and co-workers.
- Mopped floors and cleaned walk-in refrigerators and storage areas to maintain hygienic, sanitized work area.
- Set up, restocked and cleaned dining areas.
- Followed staff performance and service standards to deliver consistent and positive customer experiences.
- Acquired new skills to support team and further accommodate customer needs.
- Received food orders from individuals and explained offerings.
- Followed recipes and customer requests to prepare meals.
- Prevented spoilage and cross-contamination by storing food in designated containers and storage areas.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mott Middle College
Flint, MI06-2021
Skills
- Hand-Eye Coordination
- Process Monitoring
- Reading Comprehension
- Safety Procedures
- Assembly techniques
- Finishing work
- Production Reporting
- Part Assembly
- Equipment Operation
- Product Inspection
- Raw Materials Handling
- Safety Protocols
- Assembly instructions
- Performance Improvement
- Production lines
- Workstation organization
- Hand and power tools
- communication
- people skills
- training skills
- Repetitive Work
- Manufacturing background
- Production background
- Training
Timeline
Assembly Line Production Worker
General Motors, GM
06.2022 - 04.2024
Customer Service Associate
Walgreens
12.2021 - 05.2022
Assembly Line Production Worker
Northgate Gonzlez Markets
08.2021 - 11.2021
Customer Service Cashier
Home Depot
10.2020 - 03.2021
Housekeeper
Holiay Inn
09.2020 - 10.2020
Manager
KFC Restaurant
04.2020 - 09.2020
Grocery Shopper
Kroger
11.2019 - 01.2020
Food Service Worker
Taco Bell
04.2018 - 11.2019
High School Diploma -
Mott Middle College