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BRANDON BLACKS

Batesburg,SC

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Erosion Control

Greenrise Technology
12.2022 - Current
  • Contributed to infrastructure maintenance projects such as boardwalk repairs or erosion control measures, enhancing accessibility for all visitors.
  • Implemented erosion control measures on sloped properties to protect structures and preserve landscapes from potential damage.
  • Installed vegetation and erosion control devices.
  • Supported environmental sustainability initiatives by implementing erosion control measures during excavation tasks.
  • Implemented erosion control measures to protect properties from soil loss or damage during heavy rainfall events.
  • Minimized environmental impacts associated with construction projects by carefully reviewing erosion control measures during site visits.

Packaging technician/mechanic

Campbells/Lance Company
12.2021 - 04.2022
  • Lead team in line setup and changeover of product, identify critical controls, and issues
  • Provides production run sheets to packaging machine operators to complete daily production run
  • Updates production system and/or case total board with completed case counts in order to communicate production goals to next shift
  • Maintains raw material inventory and communicates discrepancies as needed
  • Sets up multiple machines for operation in the packaging area
  • Assists with keeping the production line consistently operating and clear of jams
  • Responsible for basic trouble shooting and making minor adjustments as needed
  • Aids the operation of packaging machinery by trouble shooting issues with codes, dates and prices
  • Assists and/or submits maintenance work orders
  • Performs or assists with Preventative Maintenance (PM) as needed
  • Monitors and checks weights and product appearance as required
  • Maintains and leads GMP, PPE, safety, and quality policy compliance – by following and setting an example and validating employee compliance
  • Assists with communications to Quality Assurance on holds, changeovers, etc
  • Assist supervisor in completing daily line paperwork on KPIs
  • Reads and understands machine data
  • May assist Packaging Coordinator or Supervisor with training of new employees and operators on the line
  • Runs checks on metal detectors to ensure they are working properly
  • Keeps work area aisles/exits clear and free from obstruction; removes trash from work area floor
  • Supports and participates in Continuous Improvement initiatives including 5S (sort, set, shine, standardize, and sustain)
  • Follows instructions for safe lifting/carrying of various sizes, shapes and weights; identifies/reports issues with equipment; reports all job-related injuries to supervision
  • May perform sanitation tasks as directed (including, but not limited to equipment washes which requires tear down and reassembly, seasoner cleanings, and wipeouts)
  • Operated Creamer machine
  • Added different cream to the cakes (crackers) and produced over 120 cakes per minute
  • Operated Wrapper Machine
  • Packaged crackers in wrap
  • Utilized Robots to pick up wrap crackers to put them in boxes
  • Operated Arm with Suction in order to transfer box completed crackers
  • Maintain clean standards in order to prevent build up, clogs or during changeover
  • Once or twice a week change over for new product

Machine Technician

Amick Farms
09.2020 - 11.2021
  • Prepared the machine for each production task
  • Entering information such as sizes, shapes or cutting information into computer-controlled machines, or adjusting machine settings such as speed., PLC troubleshooting
  • Ensured that my area was maintained to 5s standard
  • Operated CVP Machine (Controlled Vacuum Packaging) producing 1,800 cases a day
  • Produce three to four cases per minute of poultry and other fresh meats
  • Operating gas and electric forklift and electric pallet jack to transport pallets of product to cooler.

Machine Technician

Bridgestone Americas
02.2015 - 09.2020
  • Certified Pre-Mod Inspector
  • (Inspected sidewalls, inside and tread of tires.) The average number of tires inspected for defects in 6 hrs
  • Is 505
  • The average number of tires expected for defects in 12hrs is 1010
  • My personal number of tires inspected for defects were 680 for 6hrs and 1220 for 12hrs
  • Certified Post-Mod Inspector
  • (Inspected sidewalls of tire and added red dot or sticker to the right angle when needed.) The average number of tires inspected for defects in 6hrs is 750
  • The average number of tires inspected for defects in 12hrs is 1500
  • My personal number of tires inspected for defects were 1100 for 6hrs and 2280 for 12hrs
  • Inspector of the Month 4 times
  • Inspector of the Year 3 times
  • Zero defects sent to warehouse
  • Certified Dynamic Balancer Operator
  • Made sure the tire and wheel are mounted on the balancing machine test wheel properly
  • Assembly is rotated at 100 RPM (10 to 15 mph with recent high sensitivity sensors) or higher, 300 RPM (55 to 60 mph with typical low sensitivity sensors), and forces of unbalance are measured by sensors
  • The maximum allowable manufacturing limits varied by tire code and size
  • Balance weights are then fitted to the outer and inner flanges of the wheel as counterweights
  • Trained over 40 individuals on how to operate equipment
  • Maintained manufacturing operation for all 13 dynamic balancers
  • Certified Static Balancer Operator
  • Information of angle is present on where to add balancing counterweights
  • Sensors are mounted to the spindle assembly
  • In tire retail shops, static balancers are usually non-rotating bubble balancers, where the magnitude and angle of the unbalance is indicated on the display screen
  • Adjusted magnehelic using counterweights when necessary
  • Trained over 60 individuals
  • Maintained manufacturing operation for all 7 static balancers
  • Certified Trimmers Operator
  • Made sure that the pickup hand, ram and arm was lubed up properly at the beginning of shift or as needed
  • Trimmed all pin vents off all tire treads
  • Changed out trimmer blades for all 11 trimmers as needed
  • Certified TLMS Operator
  • (Tire Laser Marking System)
  • Assigned tires to appropriate machine and added the tire code to the system
  • Made sure date code was etched properly
  • Maintained 13 machines at one time
  • Safety Coordinator over 52 individuals
  • Identified, fixed and created kaizens if needed to fix potential safety hazards
  • Implemented Safety Refresher Training in Order to be a constant reminder
  • Weekly and Monthly Evaluations of Safety Observations
  • TUO (Tire Uniformity Operation.) and Setup Quality Response
  • Monitored standards include the parameters of radial force variation, lateral force variation, conicity, radial run-out, lateral run-out and sidewall bulge
  • Maintained 28 TUOs consistently
  • Certified Gantry/ Gudel Operator
  • Utilized Gantry/ Gudel arms in order to grab stacks from cells and transport them to pallets for shipment
  • Made proper adjustments for loads
  • N.O.T
  • (Notary of Time Leader)
  • Made schedule daily to ensure everyone skills were utilized properly so shift was running efficiently
  • Certified Forklift Operator
  • Utilized electric and gas forklifts to transport loads
  • Training Coordinator for 38 individuals
  • Subject Matter Expert (S.M.E.)
  • Quality Control Coordinator over 52 individuals
  • Quality Inspector for abnormalities, ranges and parameters
  • SAP, Microsoft Word and Excel Experience.

Maintenance Manager

Marine Corps
03.2012 - 05.2018
  • Experience driving LAVs( Light Armor Vehicle)
  • Making sure mechanic tools get properly checked out, returned, and kept organized
  • Assistance to the equipment commodity manager, the maintenance commodity manager, and maintenance personnel who perform maintenance and maintenance management duties
  • Analyze maintenance and maintenance management functional areas to ensure effective management of equipment, maintenance, and material (Tool)
  • Operating forklift to move pallets from one location to another
  • Using Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
  • Monthly inventory checks on all tools, vehicles, gear, and supplies in maintenance shop and insured all calibrations where up to date and on record
  • Certified in various different training areas such as Paris Islands 13 Weeklong boot camp, marksmanship rifle training, corporals course leadership training, swim qualification training
  • Maintaining a clean and safe workspace and insuring everything is labeled and stored away within Osha and Marine corps standards
  • Led fireteams and platoons on hikes and patrols
  • Maintained and average of 5.0 pros and cons score from my leaders monthly with the average score being a 4.2
  • This score is based on appearance( haircut and uniform appearances), leadership skills and initiative, physical fitness test, being on time and completing each drill weekend, and job performance.

CVP Machine Operator

Amick Farms
02.2013 - 03.2014
  • Prepare the machine for each production task
  • Entering information such as sizes, shapes or cutting information into computer-controlled machines, or adjusting machine settings such as speed., PLC troubleshooting
  • Ensured that my area was maintained to 5s standard
  • Operated CVP Machine (Controlled Vacuum Packaging) producing 1,800 cases a day
  • Produced three to four cases per minute of poultry and other fresh meats
  • Operating gas and electric forklift and electric pallet jack to transport pallets of product into the cooler.

Education

Diploma - General High School Curriculum

Ridge Spring-Moneta High School
Moneta, SC
01.2010

Skills

  • Erosion Control
  • Erosion Control Measures
  • Erosion control planning
  • Erosion Control Solutions

Timeline

Erosion Control

Greenrise Technology
12.2022 - Current

Packaging technician/mechanic

Campbells/Lance Company
12.2021 - 04.2022

Machine Technician

Amick Farms
09.2020 - 11.2021

Machine Technician

Bridgestone Americas
02.2015 - 09.2020

CVP Machine Operator

Amick Farms
02.2013 - 03.2014

Maintenance Manager

Marine Corps
03.2012 - 05.2018

Diploma - General High School Curriculum

Ridge Spring-Moneta High School

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