Charles Taylor
Summary
Hardworking machine operator well-versed in keeping components running at peak levels to produce high-quality products. Comfortable working alone or with team members to identify and resolve defects. Expert approach to tackling maintenance and inspection tasks.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Machine Operator
Batteries Plus
Glendale
11.2025 - 06.2026
- Operated machinery for battery assembly and packaging processes.
- Loaded materials into machines, ensuring alignment with production specifications.
- Loaded raw materials into machines according to specified measurements.
- Conducted routine maintenance on equipment, enhancing reliability and performance.
- Troubleshot malfunctions in equipment or processes.
- Loaded raw materials into machines according to specified measurements.
- Troubleshot malfunctions in equipment or processes.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve daily production targets.
Laser Printer Operator /Warehouse Material Handler
Quad graphics
Pewaukee
07.2023 - 09.2025
- Operated laser printers to produce high-quality printed materials.
- Operated a variety of laser printers to produce high quality printed documents.
- Monitored printer performance, adjusting settings to enhance print quality.
- Conducted routine maintenance on laser printers to ensure functionality.
- Troubleshot printer issues, resolving operational problems to minimize downtime.
- Loaded printing materials and ensured proper alignment for printing tasks.
- Inspected printed output for clarity, color accuracy, alignment, and overall quality assurance purposes.
- Maintained inventory of printer supplies, ensuring availability of paper and toner for uninterrupted operations.
- Communicated with other departments regarding printing needs and requirements.
Material Handler
Generac Power Systems
Eagle
06.2021 - 06.2023
- Operated forklifts to efficiently transport materials throughout warehouse.
- Utilized forklift to relocate inventory items, ensuring timely access for order fulfillment.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with appropriate material handling equipment.
- Inspected materials for any damages or defects upon receipt.
- Maintained inventory accuracy using warehouse management systems.
- Organized storage areas to maximize space utilization and improve accessibility for inventory retrieval.
- Operated forklift to transport inventory items within warehouse
- Packed merchandise into boxes and containers in preparation for safe shipment.
Warehouse Assistant
Herker Industries
05.2020 - 04.2021
- Sorted and organized inventory to enhance retrieval and storage efficiency.
- Assisted in loading and unloading shipments to optimize workflow.
- Assisted in loading and unloading shipments to streamline workflow.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve on-time order fulfillment.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety standards in the warehouse environment.
- Organized warehouse racks to ensure efficient storage of goods.
- Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations.
- Worked additional hours and shifts to meet tight deadlines during peak periods.
Education
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, IL 06.2002 - 06.2004
Skills
- Equipment operation
- Machine maintenance
- Production monitoring
- Forklift operation
- Material handling
- Troubleshooting
- Workflow optimization
Certification
- Forklift certification
- Electric pallet jack certification
Timeline
Machine Operator
Batteries Plus
11.2025 - 06.2026
Laser Printer Operator /Warehouse Material Handler
Quad graphics
07.2023 - 09.2025
Material Handler
Generac Power Systems
06.2021 - 06.2023
Warehouse Assistant
Herker Industries
05.2020 - 04.2021
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Northeastern Illinois University
06.2002 - 06.2004