Chris Wakefield
Grantsville,UT
Summary
Detail-oriented metal forming specialist with strong expertise in machine operation and maintenance. Known for fostering teamwork and maintaining safety standards while achieving high-quality production. Adaptable to changing production needs, contributing to enhanced operational efficiency.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Worker
DHL Supply Chain
Salt Lake City, Utah
10.2025 - Current
- Operated forklifts to move products and materials efficiently within the warehouse.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments, ensuring accurate placement of items on shelves.
- Facilitated timely loading and unloading of trucks to maintain workflow and inventory accuracy. with hand-trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
- Inspected incoming goods for quality and accuracy before processing into inventory.
- Documented inventory movements using warehouse management systems for tracking purposes.
- Assisted in inventory counts to verify stock levels and identify discrepancies.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work areas to ensure safety standards.
- Followed safety protocols while handling hazardous materials and equipment in the facility.
- Operated scanners, computers, and other equipment to track orders.
- Assembled orders based on customer specifications.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed at all times while operating machinery.
Machine Operator
Hercules Industrials
09.2014 - 03.2025
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Trained new employees on proper machine operation, ensuring adherence to company standards and safety guidelines.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Assisted in training new operators, sharing knowledge and best practices for optimal performance.
- Maintained quality of product by checking labels, packaging and other factors.
- Helped with change-overs and set up to assist with job preparation and production functions.
- Managed inventory levels for raw materials, ensuring adequate supplies were available for uninterrupted production schedules.
- Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and were of good quality.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Documented production activity in logs and job tickets.
- Completed parts lubrication and other minor maintenance tasks to keep equipment running.
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
- Adhered to all applicable regulations and company policies, promoting a safe work environment at all times.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
Temp Worker
Temp Agency
04.2009 - 04.2014
- Contributed positively to workplace morale by maintaining a professional and positive attitude in all temporary assignments.
- Served as a reliable team player who consistently met or exceeded expectations in all tasks assigned throughout numerous temp jobs.
- Learned semi-skilled and advanced work by shadowing experienced workers.
- Cultivated positive relationships with coworkers, fostering collaboration and teamwork in diverse work environments.
- Checked raw materials and completed work for defects affecting product quality.
- Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Followed company protocols and procedures to minimize production waste and avoid unnecessary costs.
- Cleaned, lubricated and adjusted parts and components, keeping parts fully functional.
- Operated machinery effectively to maintain optimal production rates while minimizing waste materials.
- Maintained comprehensive documentation on machine operations and maintenance activities, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Maintained equipment performance by lubricating and cleaning components.
- Responded quickly to any malfunctions or breakdowns in machinery, minimizing disruptions to overall production timelines.
Fabrication Operator
Transwest Industrial
04.2003 - 04.2009
- Recommended and initiated improvements to production processes to increase manufacturing efficiency.
- Assigned work to department personnel to attain department objectives.
- Controlled procedures to drive production of conforming fabricated assembly components and compliance with quality standards.
- Provided training, support, direction and mentorship to continually develop employee work habits, job skills and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring optimal workflow and promoting a safe working environment.
- Increased equipment uptime with diligent maintenance, ensuring optimal performance during production runs.
- Provided training to new hires, increasing their skill sets and contributing to overall team success.
- Maintained clean and organized working environment to promote safety and efficiency.
- Operated welding machines and grinders to cut, shape and join metal workpieces.
- Cut bent, and formed sheet metal and other materials to create metal works.
- Used gauges, templates, and other measuring devices to inspect production parts.
- Assembled and welded components to create metal structures.
- Assembled products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
- Reduced waste and optimized material usage by accurately measuring and cutting materials for fabrication.
- Followed Operational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations to promote safe equipment operation and workplace safety.
Education
Granite Peaks Adult Education
Salt Lake City, UTSkills
- Strong work ethic
- Good communication
- Attention to detail
- Machinery operation
- Problem-solving
- Machinery operations
- Assembly and production
- Equipment operation
- Power and hand tools
- Machine maintenance
- Forklift and pallet jack operation
- Manufacturing experience
- Machinery cleaning
- Manufacturing
- [Equipment] operation
- Equipment monitoring
- Production equipment experience
- Materials management
- Inventory control
- Performance management
- Manual machining
- Start up procedures
- Shipping and labeling
- Workplace safety
- Forklift operation
- Inventory management
- Quality inspection
- Warehouse documentation
- Safety compliance
- Damage reports
- Barcode scanning
Mail Folders
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- Politics
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Profile
- Chris Wakefield
- wakefieldc@ymail.com
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Timeline
Warehouse Worker
DHL Supply Chain
10.2025 - Current
Machine Operator
Hercules Industrials
09.2014 - 03.2025
Temp Worker
Temp Agency
04.2009 - 04.2014
Fabrication Operator
Transwest Industrial
04.2003 - 04.2009
Granite Peaks Adult Education