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Erik Fountain

Eastman,GA

Summary

Forward-thinking individual proficient in generating high-quality work by leveraging a tenacious approach and a strong attention to detail. Service-oriented and performance-driven, with excellent organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving abilities. Demonstrated record of offering superior service to customers and staff. Proven history of detailed work and fast learning.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Supply Chain Specialist

Arconic
Eastman, GA
06.2024 - Current
  • Unload metal coils, adhesive, and other packing materials from flatbeds and container trucks, and ensure that there is no damage and that the correct amount came in.
  • Receive the correct amount of material and its new location into the system.
  • Backflush and box pack coil weight, adhesive, heavy gauge, and dollar amount out of the system, and ensure everything is correct with finance once the material has been used.
  • Update the return log, and let the quality department know when returns come back for inspection.
  • Do weekly audits of packing material within the plant, including adhesive, heavy gauge, and other packing materials.
  • Do quarterly audits within the plant to ensure the coils and their weight match what is in the system, as well as making sure the core used for production is up to company standards.

Quality Control Technician

Arconic
Eastman, GA
02.2023 - 06.2024
  • Performed visual and dimensional inspections on manufactured parts.
  • Completed routine inspections of components and products to fulfill quality assurance requirements.
  • Compared samples to standards and specifications by performing detailed measurements and tests.
  • Conducted tests on product samples and recorded results.
  • Identified and troubleshot equipment problems.

Machine Operator

Arconic
Eastman, GA
05.2022 - 02.2023
  • Detected workpiece defects and machine malfunctions, maintaining apparatus to prevent future issues.
  • Assembled the finished product for shipment by packing, crating, loading, and securing items.
  • Identified acceptable components, and rejected defective products.
  • Maneuvered palletized loads to and from production areas, shipping, labeling, and quality control areas.
  • Recommended improvement measures to the production process to meet quality control standards.
  • Set up machines for various jobs to maintain compliance with manufacturing thresholds, and waste reduction initiatives.
  • Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
  • Conducted audits on internal controls, and developed reports on findings.

Production Upholsterer

Flexsteel Industries
Dublin, GA
04.2021 - 05.2022
  • Worked on special projects such as reupholstering.
  • Stretched fabric and webbing using tools and neatly tacked pieces.
  • Followed instructions when measuring, cutting, and sewing materials.
  • Determined materials, tools and equipment needed for product order fulfillment.

Shipping & Receiving

Gilmer Warehouse & Logistics
Cochran, GA
01.2021 - 04.2021
  • Utilized correct and safe operating procedures when using equipment such as pallet jacks to load, unload and move materials.
  • Put merchandise in assigned area, added tags and secured larger pieces as required.
  • Maintained work areas in organized, safe and clean manner.
  • Unpacked and examined incoming shipments to confirm consistency with records and routed materials to appropriate department.
  • Rejected deliveries containing damaged items or shortages and corresponded with shipper to rectify issues.
  • Reviewed work orders to check correctness of deliveries.

Delivery Person

Farmers Home Furniture
Eastman, GA
08.2014 - 01.2021
  • Resolved customer problems and complaints effectively by fixing their furniture.
  • Collected payment from customers, made change and provided receipts.
  • Maintained solid connections with established customers to promote new products.
  • Completed order forms and collected payments to keep customer accounts current.
  • Forged and cultivated strong relationships with customers within fast-paced and constantly moving environment.
  • Consulted with customers to gain feedback and address concerns with products or services.
  • Utilized corporate vehicle to deliver and sell products to clients with focus on optimizing customer experience.
  • Ensured all product displays met company specifications regarding placement, date codes and pricing.

Cashier

Dairy Queen
Eastman, GA
02.2013 - 07.2014
  • Maximized customer satisfaction by quickly addressing and resolving complaints with food or service.
  • Recorded customer orders and communicated clearly to confirm each order.
  • Carefully maintained proper sanitation, health, and safety standards in all work areas by applying industry best practices and company requirements.
  • Operated large-volume cooking equipment such as grills, deep-fat fryers and griddles with caution and according to manufacturer directions.
  • Accepted payments and made change to process transactions.
  • Communicated clearly and positively with co-workers and management.
  • Monitored and counted food stock and supplies to reorder on time.

Education

Associates Degree - General Studies

Georgia Military College
Eastman, GA
03.2020

High School Diploma -

Dodge County High School
Eastman, GA
05.2014

Skills

  • Quality assurance
  • Material handling
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Effective communication
  • Quality controls
  • Visual inspection
  • Forklift and pallet jack operation
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Equipment troubleshooting
  • Inventory management
  • Customer service
  • Staff mentoring
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Shipping logistics
  • Logistics documentation

References

  • Scott Gurien, (478) 231-0448, Former Manager, 50 Industrial Boulevard, Eastman, GA, 31023
  • Ben Mullis, (478) 231-9197, Former Manager, 6201 Oak Street, Eastman, GA, 31023
  • Jason Horne, (478) 231-1751, Former Manager, 854 College Street, Eastman, GA, 31023

Timeline

Supply Chain Specialist

Arconic
06.2024 - Current

Quality Control Technician

Arconic
02.2023 - 06.2024

Machine Operator

Arconic
05.2022 - 02.2023

Production Upholsterer

Flexsteel Industries
04.2021 - 05.2022

Shipping & Receiving

Gilmer Warehouse & Logistics
01.2021 - 04.2021

Delivery Person

Farmers Home Furniture
08.2014 - 01.2021

Cashier

Dairy Queen
02.2013 - 07.2014

Associates Degree - General Studies

Georgia Military College

High School Diploma -

Dodge County High School