Brandon Smith
Redford,MI
Summary
Highly motivated and detail-oriented individual with comprehensive experience in production and assembly operations, aiming to secure a plant worker position. Dedicated to ensuring quality and efficient operations with a strong focus on safety and teamwork.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Pickle Line Leader
Emerald Steel Processing
Sterling Heights, MI
10.2024 - Current
- Oversaw daily production operations, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Trained and mentored team members on efficient workflow practices and equipment usage.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced operational efficiency and reduced waste.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to streamline production schedules and resource allocation.
- Assisted in training new employees and implementing procedural changes.
- Reduced downtime through proactive equipment maintenance and timely troubleshooting of issues.
- Trained new hires on company policies, safety procedures, equipment operation, and other essential tasks required for their role as Line Leader.
- Maintained communication across key departments and senior leadership team.
- Assessed processes and production lines for proper setup per instructions and procedures.
Photo-booth Attendant
Essbys Photo-booth
Redford, MI
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Introduced attendees to the traveling photo-booth, providing professional and positive customer service statewide.
- Set up and broke down equipment at the beginning and end of each event, assisting others as needed.
- Troubleshoot and resolved equipment issues, ensuring all electronics were functioning properly.
- Handled outstanding payments and negotiated service fees with customers, accommodating requests for extended work time.
- Managed the photo-booth throughout entire events, ensuring customer satisfaction with printed outputs.
- Maintained a professional demeanor, ensuring happy and satisfied customers.
Catering Assistant
Durdens Catering
Detroit, MI
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Gathered necessary food, supplies, utensils, decorations, heating elements, and serving trays for each catering event.
- Served food and beverages to guests, being mindful of dietary restrictions based on religion and health.
- Liaised between the event catering manager and serving staff to maintain an adequate level of food and drink at all times.
- Assisted in driving the company catering van, delivering food and other items to event locations.
- Stocked and maintained necessary food supplies and serving equipment, reporting counts and suggesting order quantities.
- Handled setup and takedown of all catering furniture and cooking equipment at each event, ensuring smooth operations.
Production Worker
Robinson Stave
Kentucky
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Efficiently formed and assembled whiskey barrels using hands and hand tools, ensuring accurate labeling of quantity and other relevant information.
- Assisted with the preparation and shipment of finished products, and received incoming shipments of materials.
- Loaded materials and products into package processing barrels, ensuring proper handling and documentation.
- Measured, weighed, and counted products and materials to maintain accurate inventory.
- Transported packages to the shipping dock, storage areas, and other designated locations.
- Assisted in loading assembled whiskey barrels onto delivery trucks, ensuring secure transportation.
- Observed plant safety hazards or concerns, performed light housekeeping, and stocked functions within designated areas.
Education
Accounting
Baker College
Flint, MIDiploma - undefined
Southfield High School
Southfield, MI01.2006
Skills
- Proficiency in using hand tools and assembly equipment
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Basic knowledge of safety regulations and practices
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
- High Low operator
Timeline
Pickle Line Leader
Emerald Steel Processing
10.2024 - Current
Photo-booth Attendant
Essbys Photo-booth
01.2022 - 01.2024
Catering Assistant
Durdens Catering
01.2018 - 01.2022
Production Worker
Robinson Stave
01.2017 - 01.2018
Accounting
Baker College
Diploma - undefined
Southfield High School