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Elgin Lawill

Elgin Lawill

Mount Sterling,KY

Summary

Skilled Assembler with background in diverse manufacturing settings. Possess keen knowledge of assembly procedures, use of hand tools and ability to interpret technical drawings. Strengths include problem-solving abilities, fine motor skills, and proficiency in quality control measures. Notable for improving efficiency and minimizing production errors in previous roles.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Assembler

Roger's Foam
Mt.Sterling, KY
01.2012 - 01.2014
  • Retrieved correct materials from product inventory to perform various fabrication duties.
  • Assessed work for errors or compliance issues and made corrections or modifications.
  • Sorted, graded, weighed, and inspected products, verifying and adjusting product weight or measurement to meet specifications.
  • Inspect finished products for defects and conformance to customer requirements.
  • Packed finished products for shipment and prepared them according to shipping specifications.
  • Collaborated with a team to meet or exceed production targets.
  • Record production data such as number of units produced, rejected items.
  • Suggested operational modifications to improve quality and production times and reduce costs.
  • Assembled and completed products according to production schedules.
  • Adhered to safety protocols and procedures to prevent accidents or injuries.
  • Assemble components according to specifications using hand tools, power tools, and other equipment.
  • Set up and performed hand and automatic assembly operations on components, sub-assemblies and assemblies.
  • Follow established assembly methods and procedures to ensure product quality standards are met.
  • Maintained inventory of job materials.
  • Operated precision tools and equipment to perform dimensions without error.
  • Performed visual and mechanical quality verifications to meet customer specifications.
  • Collaborate with team members to optimize workflow processes within the department.
  • Tracked material inventories and ordered new parts to prevent shortages.
  • Test assembled products for accuracy and functionality prior to final packaging.
  • Powered up, calibrated and shut down fabricating machinery according to company regulations.
  • Sorted and placed materials or items on racks, shelves or in bins according to predetermined sequence.
  • Recorded and reported product damages and malfunctions for supervisor review.
  • Assist in training new employees on proper safety procedures while operating machinery.
  • Maintain a clean work area by sweeping up debris from assembly operations.
  • Monitored processes, reporting abnormalities to management team.
  • Align components for proper fit and adjust as necessary during the assembly process.
  • Identify problems that may affect product quality and take corrective action when required.
  • Inspected finished parts and components to enforce QA standards and uncover defects prior to packaging.
  • Identified and resolved assembly and production issues or malfunctions.
  • Conducted testing of software and systems to ensure quality and reliability.
  • Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
  • Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
  • Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.

Truck Loader

Greif Bros. Inc.
Mt.Sterling, KY
09.2009 - 10.2010
  • Inspected merchandise for damage prior to loading or unloading.
  • Kept track of inventory levels while loading and unloading vehicles and ensured accuracy at all times.
  • Unloaded initial shipments and placed on correct delivery trucks.
  • Filled in and organized partial pallets.
  • Unloaded products from incoming transports.
  • Verified tank car, barge or truck load numbers to maintain car placement accuracy.
  • Assisted in the organization of the warehouse by placing incoming items in designated areas.
  • Assisted sorters by loading trucks with assigned packages for routes.
  • Maximized truck space by loading efficiently.
  • Unloaded materials by hand or with equipment to help team meet work demands.
  • Corrected pallets of damaged or mislabeled products to reduce errors and losses.
  • Followed safety procedures when handling hazardous materials or operating heavy machinery.
  • Maintained cleanliness of work area at all times by sweeping floors, cleaning up spills.
  • Shrink-wrapped products on many pallets per day.
  • Prepared shipments for pickup by labeling and weighing packages.
  • Reported any incidents or accidents immediately to supervisors.
  • Communicated load, product or pallet issues to supervisor.
  • Inspected unloaded product for shortages, damage, quality or deterioration of packing and reported findings to supervisor.
  • Observed proper lifting techniques when manually loading or unloading freight from trucks.
  • Read and attached appropriate labels and tags to products and packages for identification purposes.
  • Returned unused or empty pallets back to correct warehouse space.
  • Provided assistance in receiving dock area including helping unload trailers when necessary.
  • Applied shrink wrap to pallets, securing product for storage and shipment.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
  • Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.

Logistics Associate

Nestle (TLC)
Mt.Sterling , KY
01.2009 - 07.2009
  • Maintained accurate records for all shipments, including tracking numbers, cost information, and delivery dates.
  • Packed boxes and stock using organizational guidelines.
  • Protected items by wrapping in cling film, padded moving blankets and tape.
  • Coordinated daily logistics operations, including shipment scheduling and tracking.
  • Assisted in the development of logistics strategies to support business growth and expansion.
  • Counted number of boxes or units in loading docks to confirm proper completion of work orders.
  • Used scanners to track parcel information, condition or receipt.
  • Monitored and reported on transportation costs, ensuring adherence to budget constraints.
  • Applied barcodes to cargo and used digital scanners to track and locate materials during transportation.
  • Loaded and unloaded shipments from trucks and picked up and moved heavy packages and items using forklifts.
  • Carried necessary tools and supplies to transportation vehicles and returned to proper storage areas after use.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.

Line Assembler

KDMK
Mt.Sterling, KY
01.2006 - 11.2008
  • Completed component assembly with minimal supervision to meet deadlines.
  • Followed safety protocols while operating machinery and working with hazardous materials.
  • Ensured compliance with company policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
  • Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
  • Contributed ideas for improving production methods that increased efficiency.
  • Identified defective parts or assemblies during inspection process and notified supervisor immediately.
  • Placed finished products in completed box in preparation for packing and distribution.
  • Used machinery safely and according to manufacturer instructions to prevent workplace accidents.
  • Tracked counts of work cycles for accuracy.
  • Followed work orders to correctly assemble building components.
  • Packaged products and double-checked package labels for accuracy.
  • Worked with team members to ensure the timely completion of projects.
  • Worked through each required task and step in production processes.
  • Built and packaged products to comply with multiple work orders and deadlines.
  • Recognized defective material and reported issues to management.
  • Kept track of production goals set by management and worked towards achieving them.
  • Used established assembly instructions to complete jobs.
  • Provided assistance in training new line assemblers on proper use of equipment.
  • Inspected finished products for defects and conformance to quality standards.
  • Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates.
  • Repaired damaged parts using appropriate tools and techniques.
  • Performed quality checks on products and documented discrepancies.
  • Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
  • Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.

Education

Associate of Arts - Psychology / Comparative Religion

Bluegrass Community And Technical College
Winchester
01-2020

Skills

  • Manufacturing
  • Electrical wiring
  • Problem-solving
  • Quality control
  • Workplace safety
  • Team collaboration
  • Component assembly techniques
  • Logistics
  • Basic math
  • Written instructions comprehension
  • Safety regulations adherence
  • Production line collaboration
  • Sheet metal cutting
  • Assembly and production
  • Background in shipping and receiving
  • Time management
  • Physical stamina
  • Hand tools proficiency
  • Critical thinking
  • Product assembly
  • QA

Affiliations

  • Independent Pro-Wrestling Referee / Wrestler (Hobby)

Work Availability

monday
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Interests

Media Productions

Independent Pro-Wrestling

Timeline

Assembler

Roger's Foam
01.2012 - 01.2014

Truck Loader

Greif Bros. Inc.
09.2009 - 10.2010

Logistics Associate

Nestle (TLC)
01.2009 - 07.2009

Line Assembler

KDMK
01.2006 - 11.2008

Associate of Arts - Psychology / Comparative Religion

Bluegrass Community And Technical College
Elgin Lawill