Grover Benton
Streetsboro,OH
Summary
Motivated equipment operations professional certified in forklifts. OSHA-trained and experienced in a range of settings.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Machine Operator
Sealed Air Corp.
Streetsboro, OH
04.2021 - 04.2024
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Trained new employees on proper machine operation, ensuring adherence to company standards and safety guidelines.
- Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
- Updated daily production logs and informed management of production incidents or non-conformance issues.
- Used precision measuring tools, micrometers and calipers to meet required product specifications.
Wiring Tempering
American Spring Wire Corporation
04.2019 - 06.2020
- Completed work order installations according to regulatory codes, requirements and safety guidelines.
- Worked closely with supervisors and designers to understand and meet production specifications.
- Distributed materials, supplies and subassemblies to work areas.
- Tagged components and tracked usage to maintain accurate inventory records.
- Isolated and removed defects to maintain specification compliance for every part.
- Measured voltages and adjusted setups to increase equipment longevity.
Forklift Operator
Premier Produce
08.2011 - 04.2013
- Filled out inspection logs at beginning of each shift.
- Communicated with team members to coordinate efficient and accurate movements.
- Checked inbound and outbound products, inspected for damage and recorded product code dates.
- Tied and secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items.
- Documented all tally sheets, slot changes, shuttle transfers and other paperwork.
- Secured loads on pallets to minimize damage and worker injuries.
Forklift Operator
Mazel Incorporation
11.2007 - 12.2009
- Completed routine post and pre-operation inspections of forklifts and other heavy equipment.
- Transferred materials to and from warehouses, production lines and packaging lines.
- Rotated stock and cleared sales floor of debris.
- Recorded count and condition of all cargo received.
- Used equipment such as loaders, hand trucks, forklifts and cranes safely.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Complied with OSHA regulations, company policies and protocols to maintain safe and efficient operations.
Delivery Driver
Corky and Lennys
06.1991 - 08.1995
- Located and selected merchandise to verify against delivery sheet specifications.
- Grouped and routed deliveries according to designated areas to maintain efficient delivery times.
- Handled merchandise in accordance with product handling standards.
- Handled customer service complaints with utmost professionalism and knowledgeable responses to maintain trust and company loyalty.
- Delivered rush merchandise on tight schedules to meet customer targets.
- Resolved customer complaints and adjusted orders.
Education
GED -
Department Of Education
Columbus, Ohio4 1990
Skills
- Physically fit and agile
- Material handling
- Supply chain and inventory management
- Palletizer
- Customer service-oriented
- Loading and unloading
- Staging and sorting
- Deadline-driven
- Certified forklift operator
Certification
- Forklift Operator, Youngstown University - 2007
Timeline
Machine Operator
Sealed Air Corp.
04.2021 - 04.2024
Wiring Tempering
American Spring Wire Corporation
04.2019 - 06.2020
Forklift Operator
Premier Produce
08.2011 - 04.2013
Forklift Operator
Mazel Incorporation
11.2007 - 12.2009
Delivery Driver
Corky and Lennys
06.1991 - 08.1995
GED -
Department Of Education