Gerrod McGhee
Warner Robins,Ga
Summary
Friendly, Enthusiastic, passionate and motivated with a drive for excellence. Able to learn new tasks quickly and proficient in growing key customer relationships. Represent establishment with friendly, professional demeanor at all times. Seasoned Job Title gifted in equipment inspection, maintenance and operation. Responsible team player with strong patience, attention to detail and systematic approach to completing accurate work. Excellent materials management abilities and understanding of safety zones. 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. Focused on supporting jobsite work and meeting requirements by safely and efficiently operating heavy equipment. Worked closely with ground crew and equipment operators to complete on-time jobs with no safety incidents. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Job Title position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Equipment Operator
Academy Distribution Center
Jeffersonville, GA
02.2024 - Current
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Maintained and cleaned equipment after each job and inspected.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Ensured safe working environment through adherence to safety guidelines and protocols for equipment operation.
- Assisted in training new operators, providing guidance on proper equipment usage and safety procedures.
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- Used forklifts, hand trucks, scissor lifts, and other equipment to move materials around work sites and organized according to need.
- Maintained strict adherence to safety and quality standards while operating equipment in dynamic environmental conditions.
- Participated in regular safety meetings to reinforce best practices within the team and ensure a hazard-free workplace.
- Communicated with ground team members and fellow operators to prevent safety hazards and keep materials moving.
- Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize work processes, streamlining operations for increased efficiency.
- Enforced compliance with safety standards and regulations related to proper PPE, hand signals and equipment movements.
- Demonstrated adaptability in handling diverse assignments, swiftly transitioning between different types of equipment as needed.
- Reduced downtime by conducting pre-use inspections and addressing potential issues proactively.
Machine Operator
Armstrong World Industries
Macon, GA
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Trained new employees on proper machine operation, ensuring adherence to company standards and safety guidelines.
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
- Maintained open communication lines with supervisors regarding project status updates, potential delays, or any concerns affecting production timelines.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Streamlined workflow by maintaining a clean and organized workstation, adhering to safety protocols.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning how to operate new machinery and implementing newly introduced processes within the production environment.
- Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
Production
Blue Bird Body Co
Fort Valley
06.2016 - 01.2022
- Chassis assembly(BBCV), Drive shaft installation, midshaft installation, air ride leveling valve installation, Quality, Finish line 3, Underbody inspection, Exterior inspection, Interior inspection, PDI verification process inspection, Perform heater system pressure checks, Orange Dot verification process inspection, Red Dot verification process inspection
- Sheetmetal installation, rivet driver , cut out wheel well in front and rear with dye grinder
- Developed custom value stream mapping to monitor production efficiency.
- Updated daily production logs and informed management of production incidents or non-conformance issues.
- Teamed with other production staff to collaborate on final production products and project timelines.
- Collaborated with team members to efficiently meet production goals.
- Monitored production rates to plan rework processes to improve production.
- Developed and implemented new production processes.
- Interpreted and followed production orders to maintain compliance with production standards and unique product specifications.
- Monitored production targets to meet company and customer demands.
- Read and stuck to detailed production schedules.
- Generated and distributed production reports to meet deadlines.
- Practiced standard operating procedures for consistent production results.
- Improved production efficiency by assembling components quickly and accurately.
- Troubleshot technical issues promptly, minimizing disruptions to production schedules.
- Notified supervisor of issues with equipment or production.
- Assisted in reducing production downtime by promptly communicating inspection results to the production team.
- Tracked production progress and made changes for efficiency.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
Deli clerk/Bakery
Kroger
Bonaire
01.2016 - 06.2016
- Slice different types of meat and cheese, Cook food for the hot bar of the deli section, Stock bread on the floor for the bakery section, Bake, Take slicers apart and sharpen the blades
Auto Debone/Pallet Jack Operator
Perdue Farms
Perry
08.2014 - 07.2015
- Hang breast meat on hooks that were going 100 mph, without missing any hooks, Work at a constant fast pace, Make sure machines has chicken inside hopper, Remove parts, such as skin, feathers, scales or bones, from carcass, Inspect meat products for defects, bruises or blemishes and remove them along with any excess fat, Separate meats and byproducts into specified containers and seal contains, Move combos of chicken from one side to the other
Cook
Pizza Hut
Fort Valley
06.2013 - 08.2014
- Clean food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils, Verify that prepared food meets requirements for quality and quantity, Read food order slips or receive verbal instructions as to food required by patron, and prepare and cook food according to instructions, Measure ingredients required for specific food items being prepared, Clean, stock, and restock workstations and display cases, Cook the exact number of items ordered by each customer, working on several different orders simultaneously, Wash, cut, and prepare foods designated for cooking, Prepare dough, following recipe
Education
High School Diploma -
Peach County High School
Fort Valley, GA05.2011
Skills
- Production and Processing
- Equipment Maintenance
- Time Management
- Defect Recognition
- Adaptability
- Effective Communication Skills
- Visual Inspection Speed and Accuracy
- Self-Motivation
- Active Learning
- Operation and Control
- Learning Strategies
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Worksite safety
- Equipment Inspections
- Equipment operations
- Safety Compliance
- Loader Operation
- General Labor
- Following Instructions
- Grading expertise
- Proficient with Equipment
- Daily Reporting
- Materials Movement
- Hazardous Materials
- Materials transportation
- Equipment testing
- Critical Thinking
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- OSHA Compliance
- Decision-Making
- Vehicle Inspection
- Worksite Safety and Maintenance
- Attention to Detail
- Preventive Maintenance
- Equipment Cleaning
- Team Communication
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Dependable and Punctual
- Grease and Lubricant Application
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Workflow Management
- Heavy Lifting
- Safety Monitoring
- Quality Control
- Attachment Installation
Timeline
Equipment Operator
Academy Distribution Center
02.2024 - Current
Machine Operator
Armstrong World Industries
01.2022 - 12.2023
Production
Blue Bird Body Co
06.2016 - 01.2022
Deli clerk/Bakery
Kroger
01.2016 - 06.2016
Auto Debone/Pallet Jack Operator
Perdue Farms
08.2014 - 07.2015
Cook
Pizza Hut
06.2013 - 08.2014
High School Diploma -
Peach County High School