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Gordon Fikes

Emporia,VA

Summary

Diligent and reliable Hand Packer successful at handling high-volume, physically-challenging work, standing for long periods and moving with ease. Excellent physical stamina, teamwork capabilities and communication skills. Dedicated to surpassing production goals and maximizing customer satisfaction every day. Skilled in unloading trucks, moving merchandise and stocking shelves. Enthusiastic, positive and dedicated professional proficient in correct procedures for stocking and rotating merchandise. Physically fit and active. Proven skills in supporting warehouse operations by keeping accurate records and checking shipments. Detail-oriented in evaluating products, processing paperwork and coordinating movements around warehouse locations. Familiar with operating equipment and staying on top of maintenance demands. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Yard Associate

CIE Manufacturing
01.2021 - Current
  • Orchestrated effective materials management with strong stock rotation strategies, new order placements and shipping inspections.
  • Picked and packed order items.
  • Kept work areas neat, clean and free from debris.
  • Stocked shelves, racks and cases with new or transferred merchandise.
  • Completed inventory accounts to keep records current and promote accurate ordering.
  • Monitored packaging supply inventory and proactively requisitioned materials to avoid shortages.
  • Collaborated with stock manager to effectively cut down on defective items in storage and in shipments.
  • Filled shortages in available goods by requisitioning merchandise from suppliers based on space, demand and current pricing.

Railtrain Operator

CSX Railroad
01.2007 - 07.2019
  • Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
  • Performed inspections and routine maintenance on equipment.
  • Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
  • Set up machines to start production cycles and controlled machine settings.
  • Performed quality assurance tasks to promote accuracy and minimize mistakes.
  • Worked outside in all weather conditions.
  • Performed equipment tests, calibrations and repairs to keep machines running smoothly and prevent malfunctions.
  • Kept accurate records of defective units or products.
  • Recognized upset conditions, determining cause, and took appropriate corrective action.
  • Drafted reports detailing machine production outputs and material quantities.
  • Utilized blueprints and schematics to position machinery and meet product specifications.

Electrical Foreman

Godwin Electric
01.2004 - 01.2007
  • Supervised crew of electricians and maintained safe, efficient and structured work environment.
  • Provided technical guidance to employees on safe operation of equipment and tools.
  • Prioritized and distributed work assignments, selecting employees by strength in skills required for each task.
  • Read complex schematics and blueprints to install and repair electrical systems.
  • Performed electrical installations and repair for residential and commercial projects.
  • Facilitated work site safety by applying knowledge of safety protocol and awareness of potential hazards.
  • Evaluated job site and project specifications to determine supply needs, coordinating availability of equipment and materials.
  • Maintained detailed records of work activities and notable events.
  • Worked on various high-rise commercial and residential projects to rough, rehabilitate and maintain electrical systems.

Education

BBA - Master Mechanic

U S Army School Of Ordinance Mechanic
FT. Jackson South Carolina
01.1981

High School Diploma -

Hillside High School
Durham, NC
06.1980

Skills

  • Enter Data
  • Product Identification
  • Inventory Management and Planning
  • Audit Inventory
  • Shipment Procedures
  • Assembling Components

Timeline

Lead Yard Associate

CIE Manufacturing
01.2021 - Current

Railtrain Operator

CSX Railroad
01.2007 - 07.2019

Electrical Foreman

Godwin Electric
01.2004 - 01.2007

BBA - Master Mechanic

U S Army School Of Ordinance Mechanic

High School Diploma -

Hillside High School
Gordon Fikes