Zaire Walton
West Virginia ,WV
Summary
Hardworking Production Team Lead with experience organizing and prioritizing tasks, scheduling, and equipment operation. Safety, high-quality work, and following directions are all priorities. Machine Attendant who is able to read and follow standard operating procedures. Machine Attendant with extensive experience in keeping work areas clean and equipment running at peak efficiency. Working long hours and following instructions without supervision is a success.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Industrial Sand Blaster
Tri-State Machine
02.2023 - Current
- Optimized material usage through precise calculation of blasting media requirements for each job, minimizing waste and lowering project costs.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to safety protocols, wearing appropriate protective gear, and conducting regular safety training sessions for team members.
- Masked, grit blasted or chemically rinsed surfaces to prepare for sandblasting.
- Selected surfaces for blasting and masked specific parts.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
- Improved project turnaround time by efficiently managing resources and streamlining the sandblasting process.
- Maintained abrasive blasting equipment and performed minor repairs.
- Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
- Demonstrated commitment to safety by maintaining an accident-free work record throughout tenure in the role of Industrial Sand Blaster.
- Trained new production staff members on safe and efficient production procedures and proper machine operations.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
Sandblaster
IMIA, LLC
05.2022 - 10.2023
- Gathered and disposed of work site debris to eliminate safety hazards and increase team productivity
- Placed a high value on punctuality and worked hard to maintain an excellent attendance record, consistently arriving at work ready to work right away
- Used my skills to learn a variety of construction trades, including carpentry, painting, and plastering
- Masked specific parts and selected surfaces for blasting
- Erected and dismantled temporary structures such as wells and scaffolding to meet team needs
- Worked quickly and accurately to ensure that production standards were met on a consistent basis
- Masked, grit blasted, or chemically rinsed surfaces to prepare for sandblasting
- Cleaned, operated, and maintained machinery for maximum team productivity
Tank Cleaner
Mid Atlantic Coatings
07.2017 - 09.2021
- Followed safety standards and established SOPs when handling, mixing, and storing hazardous chemicals
- Light fixtures were dismantled, cleaned, and replaced
- Mixed, used, and stored hazardous chemical cleaners properly to reduce the risk of injury or illness
- Cleaned specialty spaces like chemistry laboratories with safe solvents to keep them clean
Fulfillment Lead
Amazon
01.2015 - 12.2016
- Operated warehouse equipment and reported instances of safety code violations to management to reduce the risk of accidents
- Alternated goods in inventory using the first-in/first-out method to keep shelves organized and properly stocked
- Noted potentially hazardous components inside packages and spoke with supervisors about my concerns
- Looked over printed tickets or digital orders for item numbers and locations of merchandise
- Checked inbound and outbound shipments for accuracy and to avoid mistakes
Education
High School -
Cleveland Heights High School
Cleveland Heights, OH01.2012
Skills
- Heavy lifting
- Money management
- Customer service
- Excellent verbal communication
- Shelf-cleaning
- Material handling expert
- Painting expertise
- Heavy equipment safety
- Assembly line production
- Exceptional organizational skills
- Organization
- In-depth OSHA knowledge
- Confined spaces master
- Abrasive stone master
- Extremely quick learner
Timeline
Industrial Sand Blaster
Tri-State Machine
02.2023 - Current
Sandblaster
IMIA, LLC
05.2022 - 10.2023
Tank Cleaner
Mid Atlantic Coatings
07.2017 - 09.2021
Fulfillment Lead
Amazon
01.2015 - 12.2016
High School -
Cleveland Heights High School
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