Craig Taylor
Battle Creek ,MI
Summary
Determined professional with dedication to hard work and team player attitude. Offers strong inventory management and product packaging abilities. Punctual and focused with physical strength to accommodate lifts up to 60 pounds.
Work History
Warehouse Associate
Target Distribution
Galesburg Michigan
08 2025 - Current
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 60 pounds.
- Increased accuracy in order picking by utilizing electronic scanning devices and following established procedures.
- Prepared orders for shipment by picking, packing, and labeling merchandise.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve daily targets and complete tasks efficiently.
- Displayed adaptability by taking on various roles within the warehouse as needed, including receiving, shipping, or inventory control duties.
- Consistently met or exceeded productivity targets while maintaining high standards for quality and safety.
- Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction through timely shipment of orders, ensuring proper packaging and labeling.
- Operated various types of equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, or hand trucks safely while moving products throughout the facility.
- Assembled orders and packed items for shipment, conveying orders to shipping personnel
- Contributed to a cleaner workspace with daily upkeep and scheduled deep cleaning sessions.
- Worked safely around moving machinery.
- Manually or mechanically loaded and unloaded materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles
- Assisted in reducing product damage by properly handling and storing materials.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.
Harvest Worker
Common Citizen
Marshall Michigan
03 2025 - 08 2025
- Enhanced team productivity by consistently meeting daily harvesting quotas.
- Prepared harvested products for shipment following company protocols and standards for quality control.
- Identified potential issues affecting crop growth or quality, communicating findings to supervisors.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment to promote safety and efficiency during harvest operations.
- Contributed to improved workflow efficiency by participating in regular team meetings and offering suggestions for improvement.
- Reduced crop waste by carefully sorting and handling harvested produce.
- Ensured top-quality products were delivered to market by adhering strictly to quality assurance procedures during harvesting.
- Collaborated with fellow workers to ensure timely completion of seasonal harvests.
Table Games Dealer
Firekeepers Casino
Battle Creek Michigan
07 2009 - 03 2025
- Promoted customer retention and satisfaction by greeting guests and encouraging fun gameplay environment.
- Kept track of game outcomes and reported to supervisor for accurate record keeping.
- Answered players questions and resolved disputes to provide excellent customer service.
- Learned and followed company procedures to maintain consistency and standards.
- Created enjoyable atmosphere for players by engaging patrons in positive and entertaining conversation.
- Assisted players with placing bets, educating on game rules to increase understanding.
- Monitored players behavior, taking appropriate action against rule violations.
- Managed chips and money transactions with attention to detail to prevent fraud.
- Maintained fast game pace by handling chips, cards, money, and gaming equipment efficiently.
- Kept gaming areas clean and organized to maintain safe and secure environment.
- Adhered to all gaming regulations and procedures to maintain legal and ethical operation.
- Enforced game rules to maintain fair paly and avoid disputes.
- Monitored game for potential security risk to protect operation and players.
- Handled and shuffled cards and playing pieces to maintain game integrity.
- Facilitated welcoming and inclusive atmosphere, attracting diverse group of players to tables.
- Contributed to casino revenue growth by effectively managing multiple table games simultaneously.
- Maintained high level of concentration and accuracy under pressure, ensuring smooth game flow.
- Developed and maintained rapport with regular patrons, encouraging repeat visits and loyalty to casino.
- Managed large sums of money, ensuring accurate transactions and payouts to maintain casino integrity.
- Developed strong relationships with regular clients, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat visits to the casino.
- Assisted in training new dealers, sharing expert knowledge of game rules and best practices for customer service.
Manufacturing Production Associate
DENSO Manufacturing Michigan
Battle Creek Michigan
04 1994 - 07 2009
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Inspected final products to assess compliance with quality standards and established tolerances.
- Assembled products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.
- Utilized various tools such as calipers, micrometers, or gauges for precise measurements during the assembly process to ensure consistent product quality.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless communication and alignment of production goals across departments.
- Conducted root cause analysis for defects in finished products, implementing corrective actions to prevent future occurrences of similar issues.
- Coordinated with shipping departments to ensure timely delivery of finished goods to customers, thereby enhancing overall customer satisfaction.
- Operated complex machinery efficiently while adhering to all safety guidelines set forth by the company and regulatory agencies.
- Consistently met production targets through effective time management, prioritization of tasks, and teamwork.
- Enhanced production efficiency by implementing Lean Manufacturing principles and optimizing workflow processes.
- Assisted with the implementation of new manufacturing technologies, including training fellow associates on proper usage and maintenance procedures.
- Helped maintain clean workspaces that complied with 5S standards for optimal organization, efficiency, and productivity within the facility.
- Participated in troubleshooting efforts when problems arose during the manufacturing process in order to minimize disruptions to production schedules.
- Improved product quality by adhering to strict quality control measures, conducting inspections, and promptly addressing any issues.
- Reviewed and updated standard work instructions to reflect any changes in processes or equipment, ensuring accuracy and consistency for all team members.
- Participated in regular performance reviews with supervisors to discuss areas of strength and opportunities for growth within the company, striving for continuous professional development.
- Streamlined inventory management by accurately tracking materials usage and updating records accordingly.
- Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
- Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
- Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
- Followed safety protocols and utilized OSHA-approved PPE to foster safe working environment.
- Monitored and adjusted machine settings for optimal production output.
- Assembled products to meet production requirements and daily established quotas.
- Loaded and unloaded materials from conveyor belts to support continuous production.
Education
Associate - General Business Studies
01.1991
Skills
- Trained in the usage of electronic devices for tracking product inventory
- Experience with multiple powered industrial vehicles such as forklifts, stand up forklifts, tuggers and powered pallet jacks
- Trained in the usage of measuring equipment, such as calipers and scales, to ensure standards and quality of product
Timeline
Warehouse Associate - Target Distribution
08 2025 - Current
Harvest Worker - Common Citizen
03 2025 - 08 2025
Table Games Dealer - Firekeepers Casino
07 2009 - 03 2025
Manufacturing Production Associate - DENSO Manufacturing Michigan
04 1994 - 07 2009
Western Michigan University - Associate , General Business Studies