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Bobby Garrison

Reno,NV

Summary

A seasoned Production Associate with a proven track record at Tesla, I excel in enhancing manufacturing processes and safety management. Skilled in machine operation and fostering teamwork, my efforts have significantly contributed to achieving and surpassing production goals. My dedication to quality and compliance has been instrumental in maintaining a zero safety incident record for four years.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Associate

Tesla
Sparks, NV
03.2023 - 02.2025
  • Ensured that all safety protocols were followed during the production process.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve daily goals and objectives.
  • Collaborated with team members to identify and resolve production issues in a timely manner.
  • Organized workstations for maximum efficiency, reducing downtime between tasks.
  • Troubleshot mechanical and electrical problems associated with the manufacturing process.
  • Prepared for work to be completed by studying assembly instructions, blueprint specifications and part lists.
  • Monitored and adjusted production processes to ensure quality standards were met.
  • Operated automated machines used in the assembly line according to established procedures.
  • Identified opportunities for improvement and implemented changes to increase productivity levels.
  • Helped achieve team goals by rotating production lines and daily duties to meet demand.
  • Reduced health and safety risks with strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
  • Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
  • Trained new employees on proper use of machinery, safety protocols, and quality control procedures.
  • Attended regular training sessions to increase machine operating skills.
  • Unloaded completed products from conveyors after they had been inspected.
  • Diligently maintained safety and quality standards.
  • Used hand trucks and forklifts to unload, load and transport items.
  • Followed daily preventive maintenance schedule for cleaning and lubricating machinery.
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
  • Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.

Compounding Technician

Veka West
05.2022 - 02.2023
  • Successfully navigated large shipments of materials through tight spaces and busy facilities.
  • Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
  • Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
  • Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.

Recycling Technician

Tesla Inc.
09.2020 - Current
  • Sorted materials to separate high-grade materials such as copper and brass.
  • Collected and sorted recyclable construction materials such as concrete, drywall and plastic into appropriate containers.
  • Utilized balers to compress recyclable materials.
  • Inspected materials to determine appropriate placements for repurposing or disposal.
  • Sorted materials such as metals, glass or plastics into appropriate containers for recycling.
  • Compressed materials into reusable, shippable or movable sizes using balers and other equipment.
  • Operated forklifts, pallet jacks or front-end loaders to load bales, bundles or other heavy items onto trucks for shipping to smelters or other recycled materials processing facilities.
  • Received and processed stock into inventory management system.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.

Production Associate

Chewy
08.2020 - 09.2020
  • Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises.
  • Write reports of daily activities and irregularities such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences.
  • Patrol industrial or commercial premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows, and gates.
  • Answer alarms and investigate disturbances.
  • Circulate among visitors, patrons, or employees to preserve order and protect property.
  • Operate detecting devices to screen individuals and prevent passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
  • Escort or drive motor vehicle to transport individuals to specified locations or to provide personal protection.
  • Warn persons of rule infractions or violations, and apprehend or evict violators from premises, using force when necessary.
  • Call police or fire departments in cases of emergency, such as fire or presence of unauthorized persons.
  • Kept work area clean, neat and organized to prevent accidents, mishaps and misplaced tools.
  • Supported current production needs by moving items between equipment, conveyors and staging areas.
  • Documented production information via daily system logs and discussed non-conformance issues with management.
  • Took part in all company-offered training sessions, improving Forklift and acquiring knowledge needed to operate Forklift machines.
  • Checked and wrapped items, placed in boxes and labeled cartons for shipping.
  • Adhered to all quality control standards by thoroughly evaluating all printed components.
  • Demonstrated proper use of equipment to newly hired employees to avoid workplace injuries.
  • Participated in tutorials, Production online courses and interdepartmental webinars to enhance support team capabilities.
  • Attended weekly development team meetings and assisted in identification and resolution of issues to maintain timeline and budget integrity.
  • Took on additional shifts during peak work periods to keep projects on schedule.
  • Conducted quality inspections of finished products and made minor repairs to meet project expectations.
  • Maintained maximum organization and productivity by properly sorting project components on work tables.
  • Assisted development leads in definition of process flows, relative task priorities and business value measurement parameters.
  • Reviewed production specifications to verify accurate weights and measurements prior to mixing ingredients.
  • Interacted with internal partners to track development progress and address non-conforming issues to avoid negative impacts on completion timelines.
  • Graded and packaged finished products, transporting items for additional processing, storage or shipment off-site.
  • Monitored machinery in operation to identify concerns and make corrections or report complex problems.

Rail Road Flagging Supervisor

RoadSafe Traffic Systems Inc.
10.2019 - 07.2020
  • Executed Traffic Control and Road Saftey programs to bolster safety and create working environment maximizing employee involvement, morale and engagement.
  • Oversaw transportation of Various vehicles daily by coordinating personnel and developing efficient routes and workload schedules.
  • Applied interpersonal and customer service skills in serving as point of contact for customers and staff on subjects such as Road safety, Construction and Traffic Controls.
  • Monitored and maintained high level of on-time delivery reliability service and performance
  • Implemented Road safety to improve working conditions for all employees and fostered work environment that maximized employee morale and engagement.
  • Managed all aspects of daily delivery, including routing, driver supervision and DOT compliance.
  • Closely monitored operations and performed regular safety audits for adherence to administrative policies and compliance regulations.
  • Maintained compliance with DOT regulations, accurately documenting driver qualifications, permits and equipment information.
  • Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
  • Performed duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Worked with Railroad customers to understand needs and provide excellent service.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Prepared a variety of different written communications, reports and documents to ensure smooth operations.
  • Handled Numerous calls per Contract to address customer inquiries and concerns.
  • Served customers in a friendly, efficient manner following outlined steps of service.
  • Worked with Railroad customers to understand needs and provide excellent service.

Night Security Guard

PIC
11.2017 - 08.2019
  • Access and egress control monitoring foot and vehicle traffic reciving deliveries moble site inspections securing offices access control.
  • Completed workplace safety and hazard inspections.
  • Inspected work practices and procedures for compliance with company and federal regulations.
  • Reviewed company processes and suggested methods that would improve overall safety for all employees.
  • Achieved zero safety incidents for 4 years.
  • Mentored and managed team of safety specialists and enforced safety protocols among associates.
  • Implemented safety training and traffic safety instructional courses which bolstered improvements in safety culture across personnel groups.
  • Inspected worksites, practices and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
  • Identified and eliminated potential safety code deficits and addressed adequacy of fire exits, stairways, aisle spaces and sprinkler systems through annual inspections.
  • Conducted safety audits and investigated plant quality issues.
  • Kept all main work areas free of debris and obstacles that could cause falls and mishaps.
  • Instructed employees on OSHA standards.
  • Analyzed onsite incidents and instituted precautionary measures to reduce risk and severity of workplace injuries.
  • Led employee training on safe usage of equipment.
  • Participated in safety meetings and assisted Job Floorman by answering questions from staff members.
  • Offered staff coaching on observed at-risk work habits to minimize accidents and increase workplace safety.
  • Monitored safety practices of new and existing employees.
  • Scrutinized all construction activities for personnel safety and regulatory compliance.
  • Participated in safety meetings and assisted Job Floorman by answering questions from staff members.
  • Served as primary backup to officer in charge with various responsibilities related to compliance, operations management, and staff supervision.
  • Recognized, documented and advised on removal of hazards.
  • Responded to any emergencies as instructed and with utmost efficiency.
  • Gathered information, prepared reports, and drafted correspondence related to cases.
  • Inspected facilities for adherence to fire, hazard and safety guidelines.
  • Provided instructions to staffers during fire drills including evacuation routes and proper reporting techniques.
  • Developed safety training procedures and documented into manuals for distribution to all staff members.
  • Provided assistance in managing health and safety programs aligned with industry standards.
  • Checked written JSAs and permits for adherence to regulations.

T.G,S PEST CONTROL
06.2010 - 02.2015
  • Record work activities performed.
  • Inspect premises to identify infestation source and extent of damage to property, wall, or roof porosity and access to infested locations.
  • Spray or dust chemical solutions, powders, or gases into rooms, onto clothing, furnishings, or wood, or over marshlands, ditches, or catch basins.
  • Direct or assist other workers in treatment or extermination processes to eliminate or control rodents, insects, or weeds.
  • Drive truck equipped with power spraying equipment.
  • Cut or bore openings in building or surrounding concrete, access infested areas, insert nozzle, and inject pesticide to impregnate ground.
  • Study preliminary reports or diagrams of infested area and determine treatment type required to eliminate and prevent recurrence of infestation.
  • Set mechanical traps or place poisonous paste or bait in sewers, burrows, or ditches.
  • Clean and remove blockages from infested areas to facilitate spraying procedures and provide drainage, using brooms, mops, shovels, or rakes.
  • Post warning signs and lock building doors to secure area to be fumigated.
  • Measure area dimensions requiring treatment, using rule, calculate fumigant requirements, and estimate cost for service.
  • Clean work site after completion of job.

Education

Skills

  • Dimensions
  • Doors
  • Mechanical
  • Access
  • Windows
  • Police
  • Processes
  • Type
  • Articles
  • Equipment Inspection
  • Baler operation
  • Metal sorting
  • Refuse collection
  • Multitasking abilities
  • Collaboration
  • Supervision
  • Basic math
  • Responsible
  • Relationship-Building
  • Written Communication
  • Good listening skills
  • Critical thinking
  • Computer skills
  • Reading comprehension
  • Conflict resolution
  • Microsoft Office
  • Quality and compliance
  • Assembly and production
  • Activity logging
  • Operations support
  • Waste reduction
  • Machine operation
  • Safety management
  • Manufacturing processes
  • Assembly line experience

Timeline

Production Associate

Tesla
03.2023 - 02.2025

Compounding Technician

Veka West
05.2022 - 02.2023

Recycling Technician

Tesla Inc.
09.2020 - Current

Production Associate

Chewy
08.2020 - 09.2020

Rail Road Flagging Supervisor

RoadSafe Traffic Systems Inc.
10.2019 - 07.2020

Night Security Guard

PIC
11.2017 - 08.2019

T.G,S PEST CONTROL
06.2010 - 02.2015

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