Dennis Ramsey
Summary
Seasoned handler focused on compliance, productivity and safety. Talent for understanding instructions and operating a wide range of tools to sort materials with a deadline-driven approach.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Bulk cheese handler
Great Lakes Cheese
Manchester, Tennessee
02.2016 - Current
- Maintained continuous supply of 40-pound cheese blocks on production line to support production flow.
- Operated packaging equipment to ensure safe and efficient processing of cheese products.
- Monitored product quality during production to ensure compliance with standards.
- Sorted and organized cheese inventory to enhance storage efficiency and retrieval speed.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance workflow efficiency in packaging area.
- Assisted in training new handlers on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Maintained accurate records of production activities and inventory levels.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding equipment issues or concerns.
Welder and brazer
EJ Company
Woodbury, TN
09.1993 - 01.2016
- Fabricated and assembled complex metal components using TIG and MIG welding techniques.
- Implemented advanced brazing methods to enhance joint strength and corrosion resistance in high-temperature applications, ensuring reliability in critical environments.
- Maintaining and calibration welding equipment to optimize performance and reduce operational down time by 20%.
- Diagnosed and resolved welding defects through root cause analysis, reducing rework and material waste while improving overall production quality.
- Developed custom welding jigs and fixtures to improve assembly accuracy and reduce setup time, streamlining workflow and enhancing operational efficiency.
Education
Cannon County High School
Woodbury, TNSkills
- Quality control
- Safety protocols
- Safety training and compliance
- Equipment operation
- Material handling
- Inventory management
- Electric pallet jack operation
- MES operations
- Ticket scanning and documentation
Timeline
Bulk cheese handler
Great Lakes Cheese
02.2016 - Current
Welder and brazer
EJ Company
09.1993 - 01.2016
Cannon County High School