Charles Taylor Jr
Detroit,MI
Summary
Hardworking Operator skilled in quality control and machine and equipment troubleshooting paired with outstanding time management and multitasking abilities. Quick learner offering 2 years of experience operating machines of various magnitudes. Focused on reducing costs and increasing productivity. Organized Operator provides strong organizational and analytical skills. Specialized expertise in data management, analysis and communication. Thorough understanding of government mandates that dictate workplace safety enforcement. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Material Handling Team Leader
General Motors LLC
Trenton, MI
03.2024 - Current
- Coordinated and supervised material handling team of 8-10 members to ensure accurate, timely and safe movement of materials within the warehouse.
- Developed and implemented efficient inventory management systems to track shipments, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Ensured that all material handling staff followed company policies and procedures related to safety, quality control, productivity.
- Planned workflow, coordinated employee scheduling and assigned duties to maintain performance and accommodate fluctuating workloads.
Operator
General Motors LLC
Trenton, MI
02.2023 - 03.2024
- Reported failures, malfunctions or wear issues on equipment to supervisor.
- Learned and followed safety and emergency procedures.
- Retained safe and clean work area in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
- Taught new employees machine operation techniques and important business procedures.
- Rotated among various workstations, performing work necessary to meet production needs.
- Inspected finished products to verify conformity to quality standards.
Landscaping Supervisor
Apex Outdoor Services
Ferndale , MI
06.2022 - 10.2022
- Trained and instructed new crew members to teach proper use of landscape equipment, maintenance practices and safety procedures.
- Oversaw maintenance, fueling and cleaning of equipment and vehicles.
- Communicated with managers to resolve issues needing attention on customer property.
- Supervised day laborers in completing large landscaping projects.
- Organized worker schedules and supervised loading of tools and equipment on work trailers to prepare for upcoming workday.
- Reviewed completed work to monitor and enforce quality standards and requirements.
- Directed crew members completing landscaping tasks.
- Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Established and enforced procedures and work standards, promoting team performance and safety.
- Guided lawn service team members in proper application of lawn fertilizers and insecticides.
- Delegated and assisted with tasks related to landscaping, lawn cultivation and tree pruning.
Lube Technician
Bob Maxey Ford
Detroit, MI
11.2019 - 06.2020
- Kept shop area neat and clean by removing debris and safely disposing of used oil.
- Changed oil, transmission fluid and filters in vehicles.
- Drained motor oil, changed oil filters and greased chassis fittings.
- Rotated tires and checked brakes on vehicles.
- Performed automotive preventive maintenance and inspected tires.
- Replaced cabin, fuel, air and oil filters and tested vehicle horn and lights.
- Adjusted tire pressure on vehicles and warned customers of leaks and tire damage.
- Inspected fluid level for steering gear, power steering reservoir, transmission, rear axle housings and shackles.
- Installed batteries, shock absorbers and exhaust systems.
- Applied lubricants to moving parts of vehicle engines to prevent premature engine wear and optimize performance.
Landscaping Crew Member
Apex Outdoor
Ferndale, MI
05.2019 - 11.2019
- Operated landscaping equipment to maintain grounds and remove trees.
- Maintained garden areas and landscaping greenery to enhance property appearance and plant health.
- Cleared pathways of overgrowth, debris and snow to reduce hazards.
- Pruned trees and bushes to improve visibility and shapes.
- Trimmed shrubbery and trees to help plants produce more flowers and fruit to benefit wildlife.
- Planted bulbs, bushes, trees and flowers to enhance environment.
- Scheduled regular landscaping services to promote optimal growth and maintain attractive appearance of lawns and facility grounds.
- Answered customer questions regarding care and general knowledge of landscape.
- Planted trees, shrubs, bushes, and flowers in decorative planters and displays.
Ast Messenger
Loomis Armored
Highland Park, MI
06.2018 - 11.2019
- Collected signatures, accepted payments and picked up new deliveries.
- Secured loads in or on vehicle with care, applying expertise in safety management, security planning and hazardous materials handling.
- Developed delivery route understanding to avoid high traffic and construction areas.
- Checked and secured package loads before deliveries.
- Processed cash, credit card and check payment for services.
- Used GPS navigation to plan routes and rerouted for unexpected delays.
- Used PDA computer electronic to scan labels of secured money bags and coins.
- Service ATM's to swap old money with new money.
Machine Operator
Better Made Snack Foods, Inc.
Detroit, MI
08.2016 - 10.2018
- Set up machines for various jobs to maintain compliance with manufacturing thresholds and waste reduction initiatives.
- Lubricated parts and performed minor maintenance to improve machine function.
- Detected work-piece defects and machine malfunctions, maintaining apparatus to prevent future issues.
- Maintained assigned equipment and performed daily inspections to increase equipment longevity and cut costs.
- Monitored and observed production line to watch for pile-ups and jams.
- Manipulated controls to set, activate and adjust mechanisms on machinery.
- Maintained quality assurance procedure documentation.
- Monitored completed work and provided feedback to improve team member performance.
- Maintained policy, procedures, work instructions and projects for quality and continuous improvement agendas.
Education
High School Diploma -
Martin Luther King Jr. Sr. High School
Detroit, MI06.2014
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Wayne County Community College District
Detroit, MISkills
- Team Supervision
- Documentation And Reporting
- Staff Training
- Shift Scheduling
- Leadership
Timeline
Material Handling Team Leader
General Motors LLC
03.2024 - Current
Operator
General Motors LLC
02.2023 - 03.2024
Landscaping Supervisor
Apex Outdoor Services
06.2022 - 10.2022
Lube Technician
Bob Maxey Ford
11.2019 - 06.2020
Landscaping Crew Member
Apex Outdoor
05.2019 - 11.2019
Ast Messenger
Loomis Armored
06.2018 - 11.2019
Machine Operator
Better Made Snack Foods, Inc.
08.2016 - 10.2018
High School Diploma -
Martin Luther King Jr. Sr. High School
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Wayne County Community College District
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