DANTE COMBS
American Licorice Com.
Michigan City,IN
1
Language
1
Certification
3
years of professional experience
Detail-oriented Manufacturing and Warehouse Professional with over 5 years of experience in production, assembly, and metal fabrication. Operated production equipment, conducted quality inspections, and thrived in fast-paced environments. Contributed to team success in meeting production goals while prioritizing quality and safety. Completed over 120 hours at a Commercial Driving School, with familiarity with Semi-Tractor Trailer operations.
Work History
Production Associate
6 Months- Operated production equipment to ensure efficient workflow on the production line. while following all safety and quality procedures.
- Monitored product quality, identified defects during production runs, and completed accurate production and safety reports.
- Maintained clean and organized work area, supporting efficient operations.
Production Worker
3 Months- Loaded and unloaded semi-trailers with foam materials, built and secured pallets using industrial banding equipment to ensure safe transport.
- Prepared shipping documentation and coordinated with truck drivers, maintaining production efficiency and adhering to warehouse safety standards.
- Assembled components and prepared finished products according to production specifications.
- Inspected materials and completed quality checks to identify defects and prevent rework.
- Operated production equipment while following safety procedures and work instructions.
Metal Burner
7 Months- Operated oxygen-fuel cutting torches for efficient scrap metal processing and recycling onsite at Cleveland Cliffs, adhering to strict safety protocols.
- Monitored and maintained brand consistency across all marketing channels and materials to ensure cohesive messaging and alignment with company standards.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Metal Cell Operator
11 Months- Finished and inspected aerospace metal castings, ensuring compliance with customer specifications. Used grinders, sandblasting equipment and hand tools.
- Performed detailed quality inspections on finished components, verifying adherence to quality standards.
- Operated metal cell equipment to support casting and production flow.
- Monitored furnace conditions and adjusted controls to maintain process stability.
- Inspected parts for defects and verified quality against production specifications.
Education
Associates Degree - General Studies
GPA: 3.0 / 4.0
Core 40 Diploma - High School Graduate
GPA: 2.9 / 4.0
Commercial Driving License - Class A
Skills
Manufacturing Operations
Machine Operations
Warehouse/Shipping and Receiving Operations
Forklift Operations
OSHA Safety Practices
Quality Control
Heavy Lifting
Critical Thinking
Material Handling
Teamwork
Certification
- [Commercial Driver's License Class A] Training - [Expected graduation October 2026]
LANGUAGES
English (Fluent)
Timeline
Production Associate
American Licorice Com.
01.2026 - 07.2026Read More
Production Worker
Elwood Staffing
10.2025 - 01.2026Read More
Metal Burner
Scrap Metal Services
01.2025 - 08.2025Read More
Metal Cell Operator
Howmet Aerospace
01.2024 - 12.2024Read More
Michigan City HS
Core 40 Diploma from High School Graduate
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Lincoln Trail College
Associates Degree from General Studies
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Driver's Academy
Commercial Driving License from Class A
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Personal Information
Title: Class A Commercial Driver