Branden Hamby
Louisville,KY
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience at Kroger, excelling in order fulfillment and quality inspection. Proven ability to operate forklifts and pallet jacks while ensuring safety compliance. Strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to team collaboration have consistently contributed to meeting production goals and enhancing operational efficiency. Detail-oriented order selector with expertise in safety compliance, equipment operation, and quality inspection. Proven ability to train new employees and optimize loading procedures to enhance productivity.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Order Selector
Kroger
Louisville, Kentucky
04.2016 - 10.2021
- Selected products accurately from warehouse inventory for order fulfillment.
- Operated pallet jack to transport goods within the distribution center.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work area to ensure safety.
- Loaded delivery trucks efficiently with prepared orders for shipping.
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily production goals.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize accidents and injuries during operations.
- Inspected items for quality assurance before packaging for shipment.
- Assisted in training new employees on warehouse procedures and tools.
- Operated electric pallet jacks and forklifts to transport products between warehouse aisles.
- Attended company safety meetings to maintain knowledge of new and important information.
- Used handheld scanners to key in data for packages.
- Organized stock on shelves according to predetermined sequence.
- Operated forklift to transport materials within warehouse efficiently.
- Loaded and unloaded goods from delivery trucks using proper techniques.
Assembly Line Worker
Dakota Integrated
Louisville, KY
02.2013 - 02.2016
- Operated machinery to assemble components on the production line.
- Inspected finished products for quality and accuracy before packaging.
- Built and packaged products to comply with multiple work orders and deadlines.
- Boxed, labeled, and moved items to keep production lines moving swiftly.
- Used established assembly instructions to complete jobs.
- Operated machinery such as drills, saws and presses to assemble parts.
- Completed component assembly with minimal supervision to meet deadlines.
- Placed products in equipment or on work surfaces for further processing, inspecting or wrapping.
- Provided training and guidance to new employees on proper assembly techniques.
- Monitored assembly line operations and identified any issues or problems that arose.
Machine Operator
Costco
Louisville, Kentucky
11.2009 - 10.2011
- Operated machinery to maintain production schedules and ensure workflow efficiency.
- Conducted routine inspections to identify and resolve equipment malfunctions promptly.
- Loaded and unloaded materials for production while adhering to safety protocols.
- Maintained accurate records of machine operations and inventory levels consistently.
- Assisted in troubleshooting technical issues with machinery during production runs efficiently.
- Monitored product quality during manufacturing to meet company standards reliably.
Cook
Fazolis
Louisville, Kentucky
03.2007 - 08.2009
- Prepared and cooked menu items according to recipes and safety standards.
- Assisted with food preparation and ingredient organization in the kitchen.
- Maintained cleanliness of workstations, tools, and kitchen equipment daily.
- Followed food safety guidelines to ensure proper handling and storage of ingredients.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline food service during busy hours.
- Stocked supplies and ingredients as needed throughout the shift.
- Engaged with customers to provide a welcoming dining experience when necessary.
- Supported inventory management by labeling and organizing food items effectively.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
Education
High School Diploma -
Fern Creek Traditional High School
Louisville, KY05-2004
Skills
- Order picking
- Pallet jack operation
- Forklift operation
- Quality inspection
- Safety compliance
- Inventory management
- Equipment maintenance
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Employee training
- Loading procedures
- City and non-city driving
- Shipping and packaging
- Loading and unloading
- Food safety
- Order fulfillment
- Equipment operation
- Warehouse organization
- Team collaboration
- Assembly line efficiency
Timeline
Order Selector
Kroger
04.2016 - 10.2021
Assembly Line Worker
Dakota Integrated
02.2013 - 02.2016
Machine Operator
Costco
11.2009 - 10.2011
Cook
Fazolis
03.2007 - 08.2009
High School Diploma -
Fern Creek Traditional High School