Deja Bush
Tuscaloosa,AL
Summary
Versatile and adaptable, excelled at Phifer by mastering diverse machinery and enhancing product quality through meticulous attention to detail, a key hard skill. Demonstrated exceptional teamwork and collaboration, a vital soft skill, by training peers and fostering a culture of safety and efficiency, significantly reducing equipment downtime.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Testa Operator/ Grader
Phifer
Tuscaloosa, AL
02.2023 - Current
- Operated various types of machinery, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols.
- Assisted in training new operators, sharing knowledge of best practices and promoting a culture of teamwork amongst peers.
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
- Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
- Reduced equipment downtime by troubleshooting issues and performing timely repairs.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure seamless coordination of tasks and efficient completion of projects.
- Increased overall product quality through meticulous attention to detail during operation processes.
Machine Operator Technician
Graphic Packaging International
Northport, AL
01.2022 - 02.2023
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Achieved consistent product quality by performing regular quality checks and adjusting machine settings accordingly.
- Maintained equipment performance by lubricating and cleaning components.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Coordinated with other departments such as Quality Control and Maintenance for seamless workflow management.
- Provided technical support for various projects, resulting in improved product development timelines and reduced costs.
Machine Operator
Saddle Creek Logistics
Bessemer, AL
12.2020 - 01.2022
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Trained new employees on proper machine operation, ensuring adherence to company standards and safety guidelines.
- Managed inventory levels by tracking material usage and coordinating timely replenishment orders with suppliers.
- Participated in cross-functional teams focused on achieving company-wide goals related to safety, quality, and productivity improvements.
- Managed and monitored processes and machine systems by observing readings on control boards.
Warehouse Forklift Operator
SMP Automotive
Cottondale, AL
02.2018 - 11.2020
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Built pallets and loads for partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets and staged pallets and loads into truck when ready for shipment.
- Worked with racking systems and loaded or unloaded pallets, pulling and placing pallets on or off of vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically.
- Received products using frequency scanners, unloaded shipments from trucks and fulfilled and organized orders to streamline customer delivery processes.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Supported the shipping department with prompt loading and unloading tasks utilizing a variety of specialized attachments on the forklift as needed.
- Expedited shipment processes by accurately pulling orders from inventory shelves using a forklift following pick tickets specifications.
Education
Diploma - Medical Billing And Coding Specialist
Fortis College
Birmingham, AL11.2021
Diploma With Career And Technical Endorsement - Career And Technical Education
Central High School
Tuscaloosa, AL05.2014
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-Solving
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Troubleshooting
- Machine Operation
- Equipment Operation
- Effective Communication
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Hand and power tools
- Production work
- Machine setup
- Production procedures
- Flexible Schedule
- Data Entry
- Loading and unloading
- Manufacturing Procedures
- Customer Service
- Warehouse Operations
- Work Scheduling
- Computer Skills
- Safe Machine Operation
- Forklift Operation
- Material Handling
- Production Processes Knowledge
- Materials Assembly
- Inventory and Stocking
Timeline
Testa Operator/ Grader
Phifer
02.2023 - Current
Machine Operator Technician
Graphic Packaging International
01.2022 - 02.2023
Machine Operator
Saddle Creek Logistics
12.2020 - 01.2022
Warehouse Forklift Operator
SMP Automotive
02.2018 - 11.2020
Diploma - Medical Billing And Coding Specialist
Fortis College
Diploma With Career And Technical Endorsement - Career And Technical Education
Central High School