Blazen Whitfield
Baudette,MN
Summary
Hardworking Operator skilled in quality control and machine and equipment troubleshooting paired with multitasking abilities. Quick learner offering more than 5 years of factory experience operating machines of various magnitudes. I work well with others, have a forklift license, and I am eager to learn new things.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Operator 3/Warehouse Material Handler/Truck Loader
Marvin Windows And Doors, Inc.
Warroad, Minnesota
08.2021 - 08.2024
- Unloaded products from incoming transports.
- Unloaded materials by hand or with equipment to help team meet work demands.
- Reconfigured inbound pallets to meet storage requirements.
- Loaded enclosed trailers with forklifts to drop freight.
- Checked load-related documentation to promote completeness and accuracy.
- Maximized truck space by loading efficiently.
- Positioned lifting devices to move loaded pallets, skids and boxes to designated areas.
- Returned unused or empty pallets back to correct warehouse space.
- Unloaded initial shipments and placed on correct delivery trucks.
- Assisted sorters by loading trucks with assigned packages for routes.
- Read and attached appropriate labels and tags to products and packages for identification purposes.
- Operated forklifts, shelf pickers, motorized pallet jacks and tractors with zero mishaps.
- Performed inventory control using computerized tools, physical counts and cycle counts and kept quality standards high for audits.
- Received and unloaded incoming products, verified shipment accuracy and inspected for damage, loss or defects.
- Reviewed client pick sheets and pulled appropriate products for orders.
- Loaded and unloaded company inventory from delivery trucks, loading bays and production areas.
- Followed daily preventive maintenance schedule for cleaning and lubricating machinery.
- Reduced health and safety risks with strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
- Attached identification labels to finished packaged items or stamped lot number and shipping destination information on containers.
- Utilized hand and power tools and heavy machinery during manufacturing processes.
- Assessed and corrected jams in equipment.
- Rotated among various workstations, performing work necessary to meet production needs.
- Handled various mechanical and technical machinery during manufacturing process.
- Taught new employees machine operation techniques and important business procedures.
- Learned and followed safety and emergency procedures.
- Retained safe and clean work area in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
- Reported failures, malfunctions or wear issues on equipment to supervisor.
- Monitored product flow through feed conveyor.
Cabinetmaker and Installer
Northwest Cabinets
Bemidji, Minnesota
10.2020 - 01.2021
- Worked at customer locations to replace existing or install new cabinets for residential or commercial use.
- Reviewed work to check compliance with design specifications and quality requirements.
- Kept worksites organized, clean and free of safety hazards.
- Adhered to tool and equipment safety protocols and promoted worksite safety, protecting both personnel and equipment.
- Assisted with installation of base, trim and crown moldings to achieve desired looks and quality of construction.
- Fit cabinets and countertops within installation space with exceptional accuracy and attention to detail.
Glass Inspector
Marvin Windows And Doors, Inc.
Warroad, Minnesota
12.2018 - 08.2020
- Inspected production, quality control and maintenance reports to detect and address production problems.
- Repaired broken seals, trimmed protective covers, and made sure glass was positioned properly
- Identified production concerns and worked with supervisors to understand and remedy situations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Indus Secondary
Birchdale, MN05-2018
Skills
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Equipment Operation
- Safety Compliance
- Quality Assurance
- Tool operation
- Warehouse Operations
- Attention to Detail
- Effective Communication
- Loading and Unloading
- Heavy Lifting
- Hand and power tools
- Valid Driver's License
Timeline
Operator 3/Warehouse Material Handler/Truck Loader
Marvin Windows And Doors, Inc.
08.2021 - 08.2024
Cabinetmaker and Installer
Northwest Cabinets
10.2020 - 01.2021
Glass Inspector
Marvin Windows And Doors, Inc.
12.2018 - 08.2020
High School Diploma -
Indus Secondary