Franklin Faught
Bill Cox Furniture
KNOXVILLE,TN
2027
years of professional experience
Dependable Manufacturing Professional experienced in warehouse and factory operations. Achieved consistent support of production goals and damage reduction through effective equipment operation and product inspection. Focused on maintaining safety compliance and ensuring accurate order handling to enhance workflow efficiency.
Work History
Warehouse Operator
1 Year 5 Months- Picked and staged customer orders according to shipping and delivery requirements.
- Operated warehouse equipment safely to move, stack, and organize heavy inventory.
- Loaded and unloaded furniture shipments, protecting items from damage during handling.
- Inspected incoming products for quality issues and reported discrepancies promptly.
- Prepared outgoing orders for dispatch, verifying items against packing requirements.
- Assisted team members with material movement and daily warehouse workflow as needed.
- Checked packages and merchandise for damage and notified vendors.
- Reduced product damage rates by enforcing proper handling techniques and storage methods.
- Fostered a positive work environment by maintaining open communication channels with coworkers and supervisors, resolving conflicts promptly, and demonstrating respect for all team members.
- Provided excellent customer service by efficiently processing returns, exchanges, or damages according to company policies.
Factory Production Worker
5 Years- Operated production equipment to assemble components with consistent quality and cycle-time adherence.
- Inspected finished parts for defects and corrected issues to maintain manufacturing standards.
- Followed standardized work instructions to support safe, efficient line operations.
- Monitored machine performance and reported abnormalities to reduce downtime and scrap.
- Performed routine cleaning and preventive checks on equipment to support reliable operation.
- Assisted team members with assembly tasks and cross-trained on multiple production stations.
- Unloaded and loaded items from conveyors, machines, and conveyances.
- Documented output, quality checks, and material usage accurately for shift accountability.
- Exceeded daily production targets consistently due to efficient time management skills and strong attention to detail.
- Collaborated with team members to meet production deadlines, ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Enhanced production efficiency by operating various machinery and equipment in a timely manner.
- Ensured products met company standards through meticulous quality control inspections, resulting in fewer returns or defects.
- Upheld cleanliness standards throughout the factory floor, ensuring a hygienic work environment conducive to productivity.
- Inspected final products to assess compliance with quality standards and established tolerances.
- Maintained a safe work environment for all employees through strict adherence to safety protocols and guidelines.
- Optimized workflow processes by analyzing current methods and recommending improvements for increased efficiency.
- Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
- Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
Meter Reader Contracted
- Followed established routes to complete scheduled meter readings efficiently and on time.
- Read electric, water, and gas meters accurately using handheld data collection devices.
- Recorded consumption readings and reported irregular usage or damaged meter conditions.
- Inspected meters, lids, and service points for accessibility, safety, and operational issues.
Delivery Associate
- Delivered products promptly while following assigned routes and delivery schedules.
- Inspected items before departure to verify accuracy and condition.
- Loaded and secured furniture for safe transport to customer locations.
- Unloaded furniture carefully to prevent damage during placement and setup.
Tire Builder
- Operated tire building equipment to assemble components according to production specifications.
- Inspected green tires for defects and corrected issues before transfer to curing.
- Loaded and positioned materials accurately to maintain consistent tire construction flow.
- Followed safety procedures and quality standards throughout daily production tasks.
- Monitored machine performance and reported equipment concerns to minimize downtime.
- Stacked, labeled, and moved finished tires using proper handling practices.
- Maintained clean work areas to support efficient, organized manufacturing operations.
- Collaborated with production team to meet workflow demands and process requirements.
- Consistently met or exceeded tire production quotas by maintaining a strong work ethic and excellent time management skills.
- Contributed to a safer working environment by strictly adhering to safety protocols and guidelines during tire assembly operations.
- Maintained accurate records of daily production levels, allowing for effective tracking of team progress towards goals and objectives.
- Optimized inventory management, leading to reduced downtime and increased productivity in the tire-building process.
- Ensured strict adherence to quality control standards by carefully inspecting each tire for defects before passing it along to the next stage of production.
- Implemented preventative maintenance routines on machinery, prolonging equipment life and minimizing costly downtime due to repairs or malfunctions.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Manual material handling
Assembly protocols
Machinery operations
Production
Workplace safety protocols
Assembly line
Forklift operation
Machine operations
Production scheduling
Safety compliance
Safety procedures
Operating machinery
Heavy lifting
Hand-eye coordination
Assembly protocols
Production
Timeline
Warehouse Operator
Bill Cox Furniture
05.2025 - 10.2026Read More
Factory Production Worker
Denso Manufacturing
03.2020 - 03.2025Read More
Meter Reader Contracted
KUB
2019 - 2020Read More
Delivery Associate
Premier Furniture
2016 - 2018Read More
Tire Builder
Goodyear Tire & Rubber
1996 - 2012Read More
Union City High School
High School Diploma
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