Elijah Gardner
Nacogdoches,TX
Summary
Shipping and receiving with 12 years of experience.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Control Room Operator
TFP Nutrition
Nacogdoches, TX
10.2024 - Current
- Calibrated and troubleshot automation, power and building interface systems.
- Recorded and compiled operational data by completing and maintaining forms, logs or reports.
- Inspected records or log book entries or communicated with plant personnel to assess equipment operating status.
- Maintained plant cleanliness and completed general housekeeping tasks to keep operations audit-ready.
- Analyzed variations in operating conditions and interpreted meter and gauge readings to troubleshoot plant equipment and resolve operational problems.
- Performed routine maintenance on equipment, troubleshooting issues as they arose.
- Opened and closed valves and switches in sequence to start or shut down auxiliary units.
- Monitored and tracked the progress of equipment in process, ensuring that all operations were running smoothly.
- Adjusted controls to generate electrical power or regulate flow of power between generating stations and substations.
- Collaborated with engineers and technicians on projects requiring technical expertise.
- Communicated effectively with other team members regarding changes or updates related to production operations.
- Observed production tank fluid levels and organized crews for tank switches to reduce spills.
- Maintained high-level communication with direct supervisors to support rapid issue resolution.
- Conducted regular inspections of machinery and equipment in order to ensure optimal functioning.
- Responded quickly to alarms and system failures, taking appropriate action to resolve them promptly.
- Regulated power-generating equipment using control boards or semi-automatic equipment.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
Painter, Maintenance
Eaton Corporation
Nacogdoches, TX
10.2022 - 04.2024
- Selected and purchased tools or finishes for surfaces to be covered.
- Applied coats of primer or sealer prior to finish coats.
- Documented progress and provided estimated completion time for clients.
- Identified surface to be covered and characteristics of finish to properly select roller, power sprayer and right size brush.
- Monitored paint supplies, placing orders whenever needed and properly and safely disposed of old paint.
- Maintained thorough inventory of paint equipment and supplies by checking product levels.
- Cleaned and properly stored paint equipment and supplies at end of each workday.
- Mixed paints and solutions and monitored consistencies.
- Utilized inventory management software for tracking and reporting purposes.
- Troubleshot issues related to shipping and receiving in compliance with corporate procedures.
- Oversaw the receiving, storing, and issuing of stock to ensure efficiency.
- Conducted periodic inventories and physical counts of product supplies.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date inventory records.
- Conducted regular inventory audits to maintain accuracy.
- Removed physical refuse and debris and organized tools to maintain safe work environment.
- Performed quality checks on products and documented discrepancies.
- Utilized computers for tracking inventory levels and updating databases with relevant information.
- Recognized defective material and reported issues to management.
- Stacked finished products onto pallets in preparation for shipment from the facility.
- Operated powered industrial vehicles such as forklifts for transporting goods around the facility.
- Inspected finished parts and components to enforce QA standards and uncover defects prior to packaging.
- Reviewed finished products for quality and conformance to work orders, assigned grades and removed non-conforming pieces for recycling or correction.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
- Moved levers or controls of lifting devices to load, unload or stack material.
- Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer.
- Inspected loads prior to lifting to determine weight distribution and stability.
- Utilized RF scanner technology while moving stock within facility in order to maintain accurate inventory levels.
- Estimated weights, heights, and centers of balance to make precise placements.
- Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
- Planned and laid out repair work using diagrams, drawings or schematic diagrams.
- Read and interpreted equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
- Dismantled machines, equipment, or devices to access and remove defective parts.
- Repaired minor damages to walls, floors and ceilings caused by wear-and-tear or vandalism.
- Followed safety protocols while operating maintenance machinery and tools.
- Assisted in the setup and breakdown of company events and meetings.
- Repaired machines, equipment or structures using tools or equipment.
- Diagnosed and corrected mechanical problems using blueprints, repair manuals or parts catalogs.
- Installed equipment to improve energy or operational efficiency of residential or commercial buildings.
- Assembled, installed or repaired electrical or electronic components and pipe systems.
Shipping and Receiving Specialist
Quad Graphics
Lufkin, US
09.2015 - 05.2022
- Managed incoming orders, organized deliveries, and transferred packages to other departments using Freight Management Systems and handheld scanner, and tablet equipment
- Prepared materials for shipment by packing, securing, labeling, and applying postage to them
- Drafted and managed work and shipping orders, bills of lading, and shipping route materials for accurate and compliant record keeping
- Kept accurate records of materials weights, bill amounts, and identified variances in online applications
- Used lift and hand trucks to transport shipment materials to and from designated areas
Clamp Truck Operator
QuadGraphics
Lufkin, US
09.2015 - 05.2022
- Preventive maintenance checks and basic vehicle repairs were completed by me
- Completed basic maintenance and minor repairs to keep the vehicle clean and running properly
- Double-checked the contents of inventory loads against the shipping documents
- Maintained a clean, neat appearance in order to maintain a professional company image throughout each shift
- Completed daily logs on time to keep internal records up to date and meet DOT requirements
Material Handler
QuadGraphics
Lufkin, US
09.2015 - 05.2022
- Was in charge of transporting inventory items to their proper locations
- Demonstrated and applied all of the company's product knowledge
Mailroom Manager
QuadGraphics
Lufkin, US
05.2007 - 10.2014
- Interacted with customers professionally by phone, email or in-person to provide information and directed to desired staff members
- Improved team collaboration by preparing meeting materials and taking thorough notes to distribute to stakeholders
- Integrated logistic systems into company processes to improve operations and manage work orders and price changes
- Tracked and recorded expenses and reconciled accounts to keep accurate, current, and compliant financial records
Education
High School -
Hudson High School
Lufkin, TX01.2004
Skills
- Forklift and clamp truck equipment
- Hardware evaluation
- Data entry
- Quality control
- Document scanning
- Package labeling
- Project organization
- Customer service
- Vendor relationship management
- Inspection reviews
- Data Management
- Strong verbal communication
- Materials preparation
- Organization
Certification
- Forklift operator
- Clamp truck driver
- Painter 1 & 2
- Maintenance Assistant
Timeline
Control Room Operator
TFP Nutrition
10.2024 - Current
Painter, Maintenance
Eaton Corporation
10.2022 - 04.2024
Shipping and Receiving Specialist
Quad Graphics
09.2015 - 05.2022
Clamp Truck Operator
QuadGraphics
09.2015 - 05.2022
Material Handler
QuadGraphics
09.2015 - 05.2022
Mailroom Manager
QuadGraphics
05.2007 - 10.2014
High School -
Hudson High School
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