Eric Kring
Farmland,IN
Summary
Motivated employee learns quickly in fast-paced, high-volume environments. Consistently adheres to safety standards. Skilled Production Worker offering three years of experience in warehouse and manufacturing environments. Focused on being productive and safety-minded at all times.
Talented sawmill worker proficient in sawmill safety and operations protocols. Team-oriented and reliable in moving materials, completing cuts and processing finished products.
Diligent Yardman/ Heavy Equipment Operator trained to run multiple types of equipment on construction sites and topside mining. Works great with team members to maintain open communication and strict safety standards. Reliable in completing accurate work and keeping machinery in peak condition.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Worker
Whirpool Kitchenaid
06.2023 - Current
- Followed safety procedures and guidelines to maintain safe working environments.
- Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
- Maintained cleanliness of workstations, contributing to a well-organized work environment for increased productivity.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Met or exceeded daily production targets consistently through efficient task execution and effective time management skills.
- Performed routine quality checks on finished products, ensuring adherence to company standards before shipping out units.
Production Worker
Addeco Staffing
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Followed safety procedures and guidelines to maintain safe working environments.
- Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
Production Worker
Kelly Services
08.2021 - 10.2022
- Followed safety procedures and guidelines to maintain safe working environments.
- Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
Sawmill Worker
Northern Wood Products
05.2018 - 09.2019
- Checked operational safety of assigned mill equipment to report any quality or maintenance problems or issues to supervisor.
- Identified stock imperfections, assigned grades and noted production concerns.
- Trained newly hired employees on machine operations and control set ups and explained all safety procedures to prevent injuries.
- Followed strict safety guidelines regarding head saw, edging saw, and chain saw equipment resulting in 90% decrease in bodily injury accidents.
- Inspected equipment before, during and after shifts to initiate fixes for saws, and conveyor and roller systems issues that could delay projects.
- Determined proper settings for head saw and edger saw equipment to manufacture rough cut lumber goods.
- Kept equipment running by clearing jams using various hand tools and rakes, shovels and forks.
- Maximized efficiency by removing safety hazards and debris from work areas.
- Set up and calibrated machinery to meet specific production requirements and meet desired tolerances.
- Monitored machines and made appropriate adjustments for speed control and wood feeds, which boosted production of quality rough cut lumber products.
Yardman/Heavy Equipment Operator
Longhorn Sand & Gravel
04.2013 - 05.2015
- Loaded and unloaded stone and sand materials and stored in correct locations in yard or warehouse.
- Inspected product loads for accuracy.
- Diagnosed problems with equipment and performed regular maintenance to keep equipment functional.
- Communicated with ground team members and fellow operators to prevent safety hazards and keep materials moving.
- Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery.
- Operated haul truck, rubber wheeled loader and excavator on regular basis.
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle any team need.
- Observed all safety protocols and procedures to avoid injuries and accidents during each shift.
- Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed all equipment logs and reports.
- Placed tools and job site machinery in locked areas and secured location at end of each shift.
- Moved materials around construction sites to work locations.
- Kept careful records of all fuel that was used for front end loader, turning logs in weekly to supervisor.
Manufacturing Production Associate
People Link Staffing
10.2009 - 09.2012
- Adjusted alignment of drills, cutters, dies, guides, and holding devices.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
- Inspected products and machines to ensure quality and efficiency.
- Made repairs to various types of mechanical production equipment and performed general equipment maintenance.
- Reviewed production specifications to verify accurate weights and measurements prior to mixing ingredients.
- Kept work area clean, neat and organized to prevent accidents, mishaps and misplaced tools.
- Supported machine operators in setup and operation of production equipment resulting in efficient runs.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Inspected final products to assess compliance with quality standards and established tolerances.
- Supported current production needs by moving items between equipment, conveyors and staging areas.
- Documented production information via daily system logs and discussed non-conformance issues with management.
- Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ross Beatty High School
Cassopolis, MISkills
- Strict adherence to protocols
- Heavy equipment operation
- Effective communication skills
- Product packing and movement
- Workplace Cleanliness
- Assembly line proficiency
- Proficient with various hand tools (air, electric, and hydraulic)
- Metal fab experience
Timeline
Production Worker
Whirpool Kitchenaid
06.2023 - Current
Production Worker
Addeco Staffing
01.2023 - 06.2023
Production Worker
Kelly Services
08.2021 - 10.2022
Sawmill Worker
Northern Wood Products
05.2018 - 09.2019
Yardman/Heavy Equipment Operator
Longhorn Sand & Gravel
04.2013 - 05.2015
Manufacturing Production Associate
People Link Staffing
10.2009 - 09.2012
High School Diploma -
Ross Beatty High School
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