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Bennita Rush

Lafayette,IN

Summary

Dedicated leader with demonstrated ability to train, manage and motivate team members to achieve organizational objectives. Results-oriented and decisive leader in the manufacturing industry.

Professional, experienced assembler prepared for this role. Known for precision in machine operation, assembly, and quality control. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Dependable and adaptable with expertise in troubleshooting, equipment maintenance, and safety protocols.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Machine Operator/Assembler

CFA Staffing at Caterpillar
02.2025 - Current
  • Operated machinery to assemble components, ensuring adherence to safety standards and production timelines.
  • Trained new team members on assembly processes and machinery usage, fostering a collaborative work environment.
  • Implemented process improvements that enhanced productivity while maintaining quality control measures.
  • Assisted quality control personnel with inspections of completed products, ensuring adherence to strict quality standards before shipping them out to customers.
  • Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.

Material Planner

Wabash National
01.2022 - 11.2024
  • Process all non-conforming tags
  • Help with parts issues
  • Enter any manual req’s that are needed
  • Help verifying parts
  • Inventory is off on a part get it blocked and entered a cycle count request
  • Look at negative inventory and help fix

Materials Coordinator

Wabash South & East Plant
03.2014 - 01.2022
  • Mastered the intricacies of the process flow within department.
  • Maintained and enforced a safe and clean working environment at all times.
  • Defined manufacturing performance standards and reviewed the performance outcomes to set future targets.
  • Trained and developed employees to develop a high performing team.
  • Improved knowledge and productivity through continuous education and learning from supervisors.
  • Interpreted prints, drawings and sketches.
  • Manage a staff between 8-12hourly employees.

Production Assembler

Wabash National North Plant
06.2013 - 03.2014
  • Assembled components with hand and power tools.
  • Assessed work for errors or compliance issues and made corrections and modifications when necessary.
  • Worked in multiple departments.
  • Promoted to coordinator in under 1 years.

Education

Certificate - Logistics And Materials Management

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Lafayette, IN
06-2027

Skills

  • Dedication to product quality
  • Knowledge of 5S methodology
  • Team building and team leadership
  • Microsoft Suite
  • Strategic planning
  • Expert in safety rules and operation
  • SAP
  • Machine operation
  • Stress tolerance
  • Hand tools proficiency
  • Workplace organization
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Attention to detail
  • Workplace safety
  • Computer skills
  • Power and hand tools
  • Manufacturing experience
  • Forklift and pallet jack operation
  • Assembly and production
  • Forklift operation
  • Production monitoring
  • Start up procedures
  • Quality control
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Basic math
  • Logistics
  • OSHA
  • Deburring skills
  • Supply chain management
  • Team collaboration
  • Organizational skills
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Time management
  • Teamwork
  • Production preparation
  • Machining and production standards
  • Order reading
  • Polishing work

Timeline

Machine Operator/Assembler

CFA Staffing at Caterpillar
02.2025 - Current

Material Planner

Wabash National
01.2022 - 11.2024

Materials Coordinator

Wabash South & East Plant
03.2014 - 01.2022

Production Assembler

Wabash National North Plant
06.2013 - 03.2014

Certificate - Logistics And Materials Management

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Bennita Rush