Chris Robertson
Donalds,SC
Summary
Precision-driven machine operator known for maintaining high productivity levels and efficiently completing tasks. Specialize in machinery setup, operation optimization, and routine maintenance to ensure peak performance. Possess key soft skills, including strong communication for team collaboration, adaptability to rapidly changing production environments, and problem-solving capabilities to address operational challenges effectively—excel at leveraging technical knowledge and interpersonal abilities to contribute positively to workplace success.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance/Warehouse
Smith & Waters Inc.
Hodges, SC
08.2024 - Current
- Perform light maintenance tasks, including changing light bulbs, hanging blinds, and cleaning the break room and bathrooms
- Manage warehouse organization, including unloading and loading trucks with a forklift
- Maintain outdoor areas by keeping the grass cut and removing trash
- Handle basic computer tasks, including emailing reports and taking required photos
- Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors via email
Machine Operator
ASI Manufacturing
Ware Shoals, SC
03.2024 - 08.2024
- Operated machinery for producing flooring, shoe molding, quarter round, cove molding, and S4S
- Used calipers and tape measures to ensure product accuracy
- Moved material bundles using a forklift and maintained a clean work area
- Followed safety protocols and assisted with equipment maintenance
Machine Operator
East Teak Fine Hardwoods
Donalds, SC
05.2008 - 03.2024
- Set up machines for various profiles, including tongue and groove, door jambs, decking, crown molding, and trim
- Used precision instruments (calipers, vernier, digital calipers) to ensure accurate specifications
- Performed quality control to verify production matched specifications, accounting for waste and adjusting production runs accordingly
- Managed the job tally, ensuring accurate counts for pieces or footage
- Used computer to input job info & quantities in the system so it could've found now or in a month or so
Stocker
Ingles Markets
Belton, SC
02.2008 - 05.2008
- Stocked dairy and frozen foods, as well as other products as needed
- Assisted with store organization and inventory management
Vendor
CRS
03.2007 - 11.2007
- Installed plumbing displays at Home Depot stores across Virginia, South Carolina, and Georgia
- Followed planograms to ensure accurate product displays and assembly
Wal-Mart Associate
Walmart
Greenwood, SC
04.2003 - 05.2004
- I just stocked the kid's section
- Fronted places where no product was
- Assisted customers with help
- Kept area clean
Forklift Operator/Order Puller
Michelin tire warehouse
Laurens, SC
05.2002 - 02.2003
- Operated reach lifts to pick up and transport tire orders to the loading dock
- Communicated with dispatchers to locate products that were not at designated locations
- Verified order accuracy before loading onto trucks, ensuring correct tire types and quantities
- Certified to operate forklifts and adhered to all safety standards
Machine Operator
Ackerson-Stevens Inc.
Ware Shoals, SC
09.1996 - 04.2002
- Set up machinery for various profiles, including tongue and groove, door jambs, decking, and trim
- Used calipers and vernier to match specifications from drawings or previous runs
- Conducted quality control checks to ensure production met specified lengths and piece counts
- Reported discrepancies to supervisors and accounted for waste
Education
High school or equivalent -
Ware Shoals High School
Ware Shoals, SC06.1997
Skills
- Stocking
- Quality Inspection
- Math
- Manufacturing
- Order Picking
- Warehouse experience
- Forklift
- Machine Operator
- Calipers
- Precision Measuring Instruments
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Basic math
- Computer literacy
- Materials handling
- Planograms
- Driving
- Computer skills
- Forklift operation
- Machine setup
- Quality control
- Warehouse organization
- Equipment maintenance
- Team collaboration
- Safety protocols
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Detail orientation
- Customer service
- Training & Development
- Critical thinking
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Recordkeeping
- Friendly, positive attitude
Personal Information
Authorized To Work: US
Timeline
Maintenance/Warehouse
Smith & Waters Inc.
08.2024 - Current
Machine Operator
ASI Manufacturing
03.2024 - 08.2024
Machine Operator
East Teak Fine Hardwoods
05.2008 - 03.2024
Stocker
Ingles Markets
02.2008 - 05.2008
Vendor
CRS
03.2007 - 11.2007
Wal-Mart Associate
Walmart
04.2003 - 05.2004
Forklift Operator/Order Puller
Michelin tire warehouse
05.2002 - 02.2003
Machine Operator
Ackerson-Stevens Inc.
09.1996 - 04.2002
High school or equivalent -
Ware Shoals High School