Gary W. Pruitt Jr.
Bessemer
Summary
Experienced and dependable general worker with a proven track record of efficiently completing tasks in various settings. Skilled in manual labor, equipment operation, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Safety-conscious with a strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to different environments. Ready to contribute to a dynamic team and make a positive impact.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2008
2008
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Shipping Supervisor
AMICO
Bessemer
06.2017 - Current
- Supervised daily shipping operations to ensure timely order fulfillment.
- Coordinated logistics with carriers to optimize delivery schedules.
- Managed inventory levels for efficient shipping processes.
- Developed procedures for packaging and labeling shipments correctly.
- Trained staff on shipping protocols and safety standards.
- Collaborated with departments to resolve shipping discrepancies promptly.
- Monitored compliance with regulatory requirements in shipping practices.
- Implemented best practices to enhance workflow efficiency in shipping department.
- Conducted regular audits of inventory levels stored in warehouses to ensure accuracy.
- Supervised shipping personnel to ensure efficient and accurate completion of tasks.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed when loading and unloading trucks or containers.
- Maintained records of all outgoing shipments, ensuring that they were accurate and complete.
- Coordinated with carriers to schedule pick-up and delivery times for shipments.
- Monitored staff performance to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures regarding packaging, labeling, and shipping deadlines.
- Provided training to new employees on proper operation of packing equipment and safety protocols.
- Completed or assisted with difficult or skilled tasks.
- Inspected equipment for wear, specifications adherence and issues.
- Informed upper management or department heads of items loaded or problems encountered.
- Scheduled materials shipments and transportation for on-time delivery, reducing delays.
- Checked loaded materials compared to work orders for correctness.
- Assisted in developing strategies for improving efficiency within the shipping department.
- Resolved customer complaints related to shipment discrepancies or delays in a timely manner.
Press Operator
Amico
Birmingham
06.2017 - 01.2022
- Monitored production processes to ensure adherence to safety standards.
- Conducted routine maintenance on equipment to prevent downtime and malfunctions.
- Inspected finished products for defects and ensured compliance with specifications.
- Trained new operators on equipment usage and safety protocols effectively.
- Ensure that all safety regulations are followed while operating machinery.
- Maintain detailed logs of work performed including timesheets and materials used.
- Troubleshot press when product defects occurred and immediately remedied issues.
- Follow written instructions from supervisor regarding production jobs to be completed.
- Perform minor repairs to machines as needed.
- Perform maintenance tasks such as lubricating moving parts or cleaning presses after use.
- Set up and operated progressive presses to produce materials to customer specifications.
- Feed sheets into press manually if necessary.
- Collaborated with technicians to diagnose equipment breakdowns and address quality issues.
- Cleaned and lubricated presses and components using oil, solvents and rags.
- Adjusted machinery settings for optimal performance and quality control.
- Change dies top and bottom, and set up for the next order in a safe and efficient manner.
- Stack expanded metal neatly and nested on good wooden pallets.
- Listen for any signs of trouble.
- Read work orders or production schedules to determine materials, locations or dimensions and tolerances.
- Operated cranes, hi-los and other equipment safely to move materials around work areas.
- Measured completed workpieces to verify conformance to specifications with micrometers, and measurement tape.
- Examined completed pieces to check for defects and sorted items according to identified flaws.
- Kept machines running at peak efficiency to meet demanding production targets.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss production challenges and solutions.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and procedures.
- Verified dimensions of work piece and made adjustments if necessary.
- Updated job knowledge by participating in educational and training opportunities.
- Installed, adjusted, dismantled, reassembled and removed parts and equipment such as feed table grabber, die bed plates, dies.
- Monitor and adjust the speed of the machine according to the type of material being expanded.
- Reviewed daily production to identify continuous improvement opportunities.
Education
Hueytown High School
Hueytown, ALSkills
- Shipping coordination
- Inventory management
- Regulatory compliance
- Staff training
- Forklift Operator (stand-up and sit down)
- Safety Training
- Yard Dog Operator (48ft ,53ft trailers)
- Ex-Metal Press Operator
- Receiving Forklift
- Customer relationship management
- Quality control
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Safety and compliance
- Warehouse oversight
- Warehouse management
- Operating [equipment]
- Shipping procedures
- Stock control
- Freight management
- Receiving processes
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Reliability
- Loading and unloading
- Vendor relationships
- Power hoists
- Computer skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
Languages
English
Professional
Affiliations
- Team Player
- Car enthusiasts
- Horseback
- Outdoor enthusiasts
- Gym Member
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Shipping Supervisor
AMICO
06.2017 - Current
Press Operator
Amico
06.2017 - 01.2022
Hueytown High School