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Christopher Thomas

Atmore

Summary

Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in manufacturing and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Track record of maintaining safety standards and promoting effective teamwork. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

General Laborer-Warehouse

GREIF
06.2024 - Current
  • Loading and unloading trailers, performing hands-on operations such as assisting on machine lines, completing general housekeeping in the warehouse (sweeping, cleaning, straightening), and other duties on a needed basis.

Forklift Operator

Coastal Growers, LLC
04.2022 - 05.2024
  • Competent forklift driver with over 20 years of experience driving stand-up and sit-down forklifts. Others include Push Pull, Poke Hyster and Single Double. Maintained 100% safety rating. OSHA Forklift Certification. Fulfill company orders by using Pick-n-Pull system, bring them down from racks, and ship products by loading trucks.

Forklift Warehouse Tech

Spherion
10.2020 - 04.2022
  • Warehouse Tech: Primarily responsible for operating and maintaining forklift equipment. Safely stack and unstack large quantities of goods onto shelves or pallets, moving goods from storage areas to loading areas for transport, unloading deliveries and safely relocating the goods to their designated storage areas, regularly checking forklift equipment for faults or damages etc. etc. Additionally, assist with warehouse operations as needed such as helping with 'on the floor' operations as a material handler.

Sew-in Technician/Final Inspector, Utility Helper

Masland Carpets LLC
08.2006 - 10.2020
  • Sew-in Technician: Performs quality inspection during production runs, mends voids in carpets as required. Changes backing as required. Doffs off carpet rolls as required. Frequently lift and/or move 10 to 25 pounds of unfinished/finished materials. Constantly push/pull fabric through the sewing machine and off machine into buggies or onto the conveyor using arms and hands. Specific vision abilities are required to ensure the correct product is being produced for our customers. Enter notes/date into the computer system. Comply with specific safety regulations.
  • Utility Helper- Responsible for retaining and reading formulas, precisely measuring and weighing chemicals in order to mix with dyes to ensure proper coloring of carpets. Also, loaded and unloaded chemicals from trailers to bins.
  • Final Inspector (2years): Responsible for a final in-depth inspection, before signing off and approving the carpet to be shipped. My main duty is to find faults/defects in the carpet that may have been missed during the manufacturing process. If faults/defects are found, I have to tag that piece of carpet and decide if it can be corrected to ensure a better-finished product for the consumer or if it needs to be declined/disposed of. The goal is to ensure first time quality in a safe and timely manner and to ensure the product (carpet) meets company standards. Create and maintain records of all faults/defects to carpet in the computer. Additionally, accurately enter rolls in the computer and monitor the sew in the machine as it sews the carpet. Operated the forklift, as needed.

Machine Operator

Southern Aluminum
02.2001 - 03.2006
  • Operate the assigned machine according to instructions. Adjust machine settings according to assigned daily duties. Perform periodic checks and quality assurance. Maintain a detailed activity log of daily duties. Troubleshoot issues with machinery as needed. Communicate with other machine operators and team members to guarantee safety on the floor. Maintain a clean and organized production space.

Education

Some College -

Faulkner State Community College
Bay Minette, AL
01.2002

H.S. Diploma - undefined

Escambia County High School
Atmore, AL
01.2000

Skills

  • Self-motivated and disciplined
  • Safety protocols
  • Forklift operation
  • Collaborative team player
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Assembly line proficiency
  • Heavy lifting
  • Machine operation

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

General Laborer-Warehouse

GREIF
06.2024 - Current

Forklift Operator

Coastal Growers, LLC
04.2022 - 05.2024

Forklift Warehouse Tech

Spherion
10.2020 - 04.2022

Sew-in Technician/Final Inspector, Utility Helper

Masland Carpets LLC
08.2006 - 10.2020

Machine Operator

Southern Aluminum
02.2001 - 03.2006

H.S. Diploma - undefined

Escambia County High School

Some College -

Faulkner State Community College

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