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Dakota Kays

Delta

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience in logistics coordination and forklift operation at Southern Metal Processing. Proven ability to enhance team productivity through effective collaboration and employee training. Skilled in equipment maintenance and quality assurance, consistently ensuring operational excellence while fostering a positive work environment.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Night Watch

Southern Metal Processing
Oxford
05.2024 - 04.2025
  • Loaded, unloaded, transported and stacked materials through careful operation of various warehouse equipment.
  • Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
  • Relocated goods from dock area to appropriate storage locations.
  • Operated powered industrial trucks in accordance with OSHA regulations.
  • Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
  • Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.

Concrete Laborer

Henderson Constructors
Oxford
02.2021 - 07.2023
  • Mixed and poured concrete according to standard ratios.
  • Spread, leveled and smoothed concrete using rake or shovel.
  • Removed debris and waste to clean site after completing work.
  • Restored damaged and worn stonework on old buildings or sites.
  • Level ground prior to pouring foundation or slab with shovels or grading machines.
  • Finished surfaces by troweling, floating and brushing following project requirements and specifications.
  • Set forms for pouring concrete according to blueprints or instructions from supervisor.
  • Prepare and pour foundations for structures.

Floater

Royal Foods
Pell City
08.2020 - 02.2021
  • Inspected and tested final products to verify conformance to established tolerances.
  • Packaged products and double-checked package labels for accuracy.
  • Ensured that all safety regulations were followed at all times while operating machinery.
  • Operated powered industrial vehicles such as forklifts for transporting goods around the facility.
  • Assisted in training new employees on assembly line processes and procedures.
  • Boxed, labeled and moved items to keep production lines moving swiftly.
  • Completed team production and productivity level reports for management
  • Rotated through various positions on the assembly line as needed by management.
  • Inspected incoming raw materials prior to use in order to ensure quality assurance.
  • Supervised team of assembly employees, maintaining safety and cultivating productive atmosphere.
  • Operated machinery, forklifts and other heavy equipment.

Chiller Operator

Koch Foods
Gadsden
06.2017 - 11.2019
  • Monitored various parameters such as temperature, pressure, and flow rate in the chiller system.
  • Tracked and logged product temperatures, freezing times, transfers and expiration dates.
  • Checked refrigerant levels in chillers to ensure safe operation.
  • Communicated regularly with supervisors about any issues encountered during operation of the chillers.
  • Diagnosed problems with chillers using diagnostic tools such as multimeters and thermometers.
  • Modified HVAC components and refurbished chiller plants and refrigeration panels to modernize systems.
  • Trained new employees on proper usage and maintenance of chillers.
  • Recorded data related to chiller operations into log books or computer databases.
  • Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.

Education

High School Diploma -

Weaver High
Weaver, AL
05-2008

Skills

  • Forklift operation
  • Warehouse management
  • Concrete finishing
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Logistics coordination
  • Quality assurance
  • Employee training
  • Collaboration
  • Excellent communication
  • Project planning
  • Friendly, positive attitude

Timeline

Night Watch

Southern Metal Processing
05.2024 - 04.2025

Concrete Laborer

Henderson Constructors
02.2021 - 07.2023

Floater

Royal Foods
08.2020 - 02.2021

Chiller Operator

Koch Foods
06.2017 - 11.2019

High School Diploma -

Weaver High

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