Eric Smart
McKee,KY
Summary
Diligent and hard-working candidate ready to contribute solid effort as team member. Thorough and highly organized with excellent communication skills. Reliable worker with strong work ethic. Safety-oriented Forklift Operator knowledgeable about proper handling of heavy machinery, pallet jacks, cherry pickers and forklifts. Works well independently and as part of team. Excellent interpersonal communication skills. Hardworking individual with extensive background operating heavy duty machinery on diverse range of construction sites and projects. Proactive team player troubleshoots issues with machinery and equipment to promote longevity of use and precisely manipulates controls and levers to navigate and operate machinery. Committed to maintaining service standards. Seasoned candidate operates variety of heavy machinery to perform stacking, lifting and moving functions. Comfortable in high-speed industrial environments and working with people of varying personalities and backgrounds. Dedicated to learning new tasks and trades.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator
KI, USA
10.2022 - 11.2023
- Prevented stock discrepancies by performing routine inventory checks using both manual methods and automated systems.
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Enhanced workplace safety by diligently inspecting forklifts before each shift and reporting any issues promptly.
- Ensured timely delivery of products by accurately picking orders from storage areas.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Weighed materials or products to record weight or other production data on tags or labels.
Machine Operator
RAPT
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Performed preventative maintenance tasks consistently which resulted in fewer breakdowns requiring costly repairs.
- Trained new employees on proper machine operation, ensuring adherence to company standards and safety guidelines.
- Maintained open communication lines with supervisors regarding project status updates, potential delays, or any concerns affecting production timelines.
- Reduced downtime by conducting regular equipment inspections and identifying necessary repairs.
- Enhanced production efficiency by performing routine machine maintenance and troubleshooting issues.
- Updated daily production logs and informed management of production incidents or non-conformance issues.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
- Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
Production Forklift Operator
Hitachi
04.2020 - 01.2022
- Prevented workflow disruptions by performing routine maintenance checks on forklifts, addressing potential issues proactively.
- Optimized warehouse functionality by assisting with equipment maintenance, battery charging, and other routine tasks.
- Reduced product damages by carefully transporting materials within the warehouse, ensuring proper handling.
- Enhanced warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts and moving products to designated locations.
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
- Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
- Assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life, and fluid levels.
Press Operator
Thunder
01.2015 - 10.2018
- Multi-tasked to keep all assigned projects running effectively and efficiently.
- Loaded and positioned raw materials in loading and feeding mechanisms.
- Reviewed completed orders for quality and accuracy.
- Promptly removed completed loads from press.
- Operated press to achieve highest print quality and productivity with minimal scrap.
- Maintained strict adherence to safety protocols, ensuring a safe working environment for all team members.
- Performed regular maintenance on press machinery to optimize performance.
- Maintained accurate records of completed jobs, including relevant data such as run times, material usage, and any issues encountered during production runs.
- Moved materials and fixtures such as paperboard rolls, dies and repeats using pallet jacks, hand carts, and forklifts.
- Removed excess materials during and after runs and collected for reuse or put into removal bins.
- Used gauges, calipers, and other devices to take measurements and identify problems.
OMCG Machine Operator
Precision Tube Inc
01.2015 - 10.2018
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Operated multiple machines simultaneously to meet production requirements.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Trained new employees on proper machine operation, ensuring adherence to company standards and safety guidelines.
- Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
- Maintained equipment performance by lubricating and cleaning components.
- Replenished materials and supplies as needed to maintain production.
- Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
- Ensured accurate documentation of production data for analysis and continuous improvement efforts.
- Performed preventative maintenance tasks consistently which resulted in fewer breakdowns requiring costly repairs.
- Kept detailed production records and identified hold-ups.
- Used precision measuring tools, micrometers and calipers to meet required product specifications.
- Updated daily production logs and informed management of production incidents or non-conformance issues.
Education
GED -
Somerset Community College
Somerset, KY10.1999
Skills
- Forklift Operation
- Forklift Operator Certification
- Safe driver
- Warehouse Safety
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Materials Handling
- Warehouse Operations
- Inventory Control
- Inventory staging
- Punctual and Reliable
- Materials Transport
- Production Reporting
- Assembly line experience
- Heavy industrial equipment
- Reliability
- Adaptability and Flexibility
Timeline
Forklift Operator
KI, USA
10.2022 - 11.2023
Machine Operator
RAPT
01.2022 - 07.2022
Production Forklift Operator
Hitachi
04.2020 - 01.2022
Press Operator
Thunder
01.2015 - 10.2018
OMCG Machine Operator
Precision Tube Inc
01.2015 - 10.2018
GED -
Somerset Community College
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