Bennett Kirk
Morristown,TN
Summary
Hardworking production team member skilled at reading schematics, taking measurements and producing final products that meet or exceed customer expectations. Positive and upbeat with a flexible and organized nature. Familiar with customer service requirements, safety practices and quality control procedures.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Operator
Breakthru Beverage
Middletown, DE
07.2023 - 11.2024
- Received, sorted and stored incoming inventory items according to established guidelines.
- Performed cycle counts of warehouse stock on a regular basis.
- Maintained accurate records of all goods received, shipped or transferred between warehouses.
- Operated forklifts and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently.
- Assisted with physical inventories as required.
- Loaded, unloaded and moved products and materials by hand or using trucks and other equipment.
- Organized the warehouse in an efficient manner to facilitate locating merchandise quickly.
- Monitored quality control processes for incoming shipments and outgoing orders.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding work progress and any issues that arose during shifts.
- Processed orders accurately, efficiently and within specified timeframes.
- Identified potential problems related to shipping errors or damages prior to delivery.
- Followed proper safety protocols when operating machinery in the warehouse.
- Cleaned, maintained and organized the warehouse area daily.
- Utilized scanners and RF devices for tracking purposes.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline warehouse operations and increase productivity.
- Loaded and unloaded delivery trucks, managing the distribution of goods to appropriate storage areas.
Sheet Metal Fabricator
Quality Heating & Air Conditioning
Wilmington, DE
07.2018 - 07.2023
- Read blueprints and specifications to determine the type of sheet metal needed for each job.
- Fabricate sheet metal pieces by cutting, punching, bending, rolling, and forming with hand tools or machines.
- Install insulation in ducts and other equipment as required.
- Assemble ducts and fittings using screws, bolts, rivets, solder, caulking or welding techniques.
- Form curved sections of sheet metal for use in manufacturing products such as tanks and silos.
- Operate power brakes to bend sheet metal into desired shapes.
- Inspect completed work for accuracy of fit and conformity to specifications.
- Use shears to cut sheets of metal into specific sizes and shapes.
- Construct parts from flat sheets of metals utilizing a variety of hand tools including hammers, punches and drills.
- Weld components together using electric arc welding equipment or gas flame torches.
- Set up and operate fabricating machines such as brakes, rolls, shears to cut, bend and straighten sheet metal.
- Cut materials with powered saws or snips according to measurements specified on drawings or templates.
- Smooth rough surfaces of pieces after fabrication by filing with rasps or power grinders.
- Repair damaged parts by hammering out dents or filling holes with welded patches.
- Perform preventative maintenance on shop machinery such as lubrication oil changes .
- Measure material accurately using measuring instruments such as calipers and micrometers before beginning any task related to fabrication process.
- Align material prior to assembly using squares rulers and scribes when necessary.
- Position parts in jigs fixtures and vises so that they can be worked on effectively.
- Check dimensions and angles between formed pieces using protractors and angle gauges.
- Clean finished parts with solvents oils and wire brushes after completion of fabrication process.
- Referred to manuals, blueprints and drawings to obtain accurate information for sheet metal project completion.
- Operated hydraulic press brakes to transform sheet metal into predetermined shapes and components.
- Used welding and soldering equipment to join sheet metal components following blueprints and job specifications.
- Fabricated and altered parts with metal hammers, punches, drills and shears.
- Used power tools to grind, sand and polish metals, plastics and wood products.
- Interpreted blueprints and schematics to determine duct placement.
- Prepared metals for industrial processes by cleaning, degreasing and removing impurities from raw materials.
- Planned and laid out work from blueprints, drawings, models, or verbal instructions, using measuring instruments.
Car Wash Manager
Diamond Car Wash
Middletown, DE
01.2012 - 07.2017
- Scheduled, assigned and supervised staff members in the car wash department.
- Analyzed customer complaints regarding car wash services and implemented appropriate corrective action.
- Developed and maintained a comprehensive training program for new employees to ensure proper operational techniques.
- Monitored all equipment used during the car wash process to ensure it was functioning properly.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed at all times while cars were being washed or serviced.
- Conducted regular inventory of supplies needed to operate the car wash facility efficiently.
- Provided direction and leadership on team projects related to improving efficiency within the car wash facility.
- Assisted customers with inquiries about pricing, services offered.
- Resolved conflicts between employees or customers by providing sound solutions that satisfied both parties.
- Adhered to local laws and regulations pertaining to operating a car wash business.
- Evaluated employee performance through periodic reviews and provided feedback accordingly.
- Established standards for customer service excellence throughout the organization.
- Maintained vacuums, pressure washers and equipment for car wash and self-service areas.
- Used vacuum cleaners and buffers to clean interior of vehicles.
- Detailed inside of vehicles, including scrubbing, shampooing and vacuuming interior.
- Operated cash register and processed cash, credit card and check payments.
- Washed vehicle exteriors, detailed interior and applied external sealant or polish.
- Drove manual and automatic vehicles per day to guide through carwash.
- Used scrapers, brushes, clothes, cleaners, disinfectants, insecticides, acid, abrasives, vacuums and hoses to clean and protect interior and exterior of vehicle.
- Cleaned wheels, tires, hub caps, and wheel covers to protect wheels and wheel components from deterioration.
- Mixed cleaning solutions and abrasive compositions according to formulas.
- Trained new employees on car wash operations and customer service standards.
- Prepped vehicles for washing, including removing large debris and applying pre-wash solutions.
- Operated car wash machinery and monitored its functionality.
Education
High School Diploma -
Middletown High School
Middletown, DE06-2008
Skills
- Safety Compliance
- Barcode scanning
- Storage Organization
- Stock control
- Warehouse Safety
- Forklift Operation
- Loading and unloading
- Standards Compliance
- Equipment Operation
- Material Handling
- Damage Prevention
- Production Documentation
Timeline
Warehouse Operator
Breakthru Beverage
07.2023 - 11.2024
Sheet Metal Fabricator
Quality Heating & Air Conditioning
07.2018 - 07.2023
Car Wash Manager
Diamond Car Wash
01.2012 - 07.2017
High School Diploma -
Middletown High School
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