Hakeem Brown
Dillon,South Carolina
Summary
Skilled in manufacturing support and adept at fostering teamwork, I significantly contributed to Perdue Farms Inc. by enhancing product packing efficiency and defect monitoring. Leveraging expertise in batch production and fabrication, I consistently met shipment preparation goals, driving a notable increase in productivity.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Worker
Perdue Farms Inc. - Dillon
Dillon, South Carolina
07.2023 - 02.2024
- Kept operations area neat and orderly to minimize obstacles.
- Assisted in setting up production lines for manufacturing processes.
- Looked through work orders to determine type and quantity of materials needed for each production batch.
- Produced quality products by palletizing, packaging and assembling finished items.
- Moved items between machines, conveyors and transport equipment to meet production needs.
- Tracked production data such as number of items produced per hour, day, week.
- Analyzed work orders to determine materials needed for each production batch.
- Cleaned up work area at end of shift to maintain safe working environment.
- Sorted product components on work tables to maintain maximum organization and productivity.
- Helped achieve team goals by rotating production lines and daily duties to meet demand.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machines and equipment.
- Separated products according to weight, grade and size of material to produce final product.
- Identified defective parts or components and removed them from production line.
Loader
Harbor Freight Tools USA
DILLON, SC
11.2021 - 06.2023
- Communicated effectively with managers regarding loading schedules and delivery timelines.
- Inspected incoming shipments for damage or defects, reporting any discrepancies immediately.
- Checked cargo before transportation and determined if items adhered to proper regulation standards.
- Unloaded products from incoming transports.
- Operated large vehicles, forklifts and pallet jacks to transport multiple freight loads.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to all safety regulations and policies.
- Loaded and unloaded freight from trucks using forklift equipment.
- Operated pallet jacks to move skids throughout the warehouse facility.
- Kept up to date on safety procedures and correct lifting techniques to prevent injuries.
- Coordinated cargo unloading with other workers to achieve efficient and safe transportation.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
Chainsaw Operator /Heavy Equipment Operator
Bells Creek Logging
Dillon, South Carolina
05.2016 - 06.2021
- Monitored weather conditions to ensure safety during operations.
- Assessed the size of trees and determined how they should be cut down safely.
- Checked surrounding areas before beginning work on a tree for potential hazards such as power lines or wildlife nests.
- Followed all safety rules while operating chain saws in accordance with OSHA regulations.
- Planned tree-felling operations, including direction of fall and escape routes for personnel working in close proximity.
- Inspected trees for cuts, twists or disease before felling or transporting logs.
- Set up chokers around logs to prepare them for loading with winches or skidders.
- Notified supervisor if additional supplies were needed prior to starting work shifts.
- Reported any damages or repairs needed on saws to supervisors immediately.
- Operated saws and felling machinery to complete work, considering tree heights, areas and necessary cuts to plan and carry out efficient operations.
- Assessed tree cutting site, terrain and weather conditions prior to performing work.
- Controlled direction of falling trees by correctly placing wedges and cutting in strategic places.
- Maintained equipment such as wedges, lifts, saws and saw blades by inspecting before and after use and completing timely repairs.
- Inspected trees for defects or signs of disease that could affect the safety of cutting procedures.
- Cleaned up debris from logging sites at end of each shift.
- Used tools, equipment and winches to lift, move and bunch logs.
- Communicated effectively with crew members regarding job progress and safety protocols.
- Operated chainsaws and other power tools to complete production requirements.
- Conducted preventative maintenance on saws to keep them in proper working order.
- Utilized appropriate personal protective gear such as hard hats, eye protection, steel-toe boots, hearing protection, gloves and face shields when operating chain saws.
- Removed limbs from trees using ropes, pulleys and other rigging equipment.
- Created fire breaks by cutting down brush and small trees as required.
- Planned work and determined appropriate tools and equipment.
- Cleared tree falling areas of potentially dangerous shrubs, machinery or other plants before cutting to protect people, property and equipment from harm.
- Identified appropriate trees to be cut down and moved equipment to target locations to conduct operations.
- Operated chainsaw in a safe manner to fell trees, buck logs and cut firewood.
- Assessed cut logs for size and usability and sorted for movement to logging trucks and transportation to processing locations.
- Provided instruction on chain saw operation to new employees as needed.
- Inserted jacks behind saws to prevent binding of saws for tree falling.
- Secured steel cables and chains to logs to pull trees with cable yarding systems.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
- Conducted system analysis and testing to identify and resolve technical issues or inefficiencies.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Connected hydraulic hoses, belts and mechanical linkages to tractors.
- Maintained detailed records of hours worked, materials used, and completed jobs.
- Oversaw proper PPE use to facilitate working conditions compliant with safety regulations.
- Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
- Inspected and replaced worn vehicle parts to maintain safety and longevity.
- Coordinated machine operations with other site personnel to keep materials moving smoothly and prevent accidents.
- Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
- Finished shop cleaning, servicing, and storing after each shift.
- Followed safety regulations while operating equipment to achieve safe conduct.
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
- Carried out preventative maintenance on heavy or specialized equipment.
- Turned valves to control air or water output of compressors or pumps.
- Transported materials around construction sites to work locations.
- Employed heavy equipment operation best practices resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to safely move materials and prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues.
- Managed daily operations of heavy equipment fleet, including troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.
- Positioned or moved loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
- Loaded and moved dirt, rocks, equipment and materials.
- Loaded and offloaded rocks, debris and other materials from heavy equipment.
- Operated equipment to remove debris, snow or other equipment from streets and work areas.
- Checked fuel supplies at sites to verify adequate availability.
- Performed routine inspections on all heavy machinery prior to use.
- Identified hazardous materials on job sites and took action to mitigate and enhance safety.
- Adjusted handwheels and depressed pedals to control blades, buckets and scrapers.
- Learned about new equipment and related attachments while maintaining knowledge of items used daily to meet job requirements.
- Transported materials from one site to another using off-road vehicles.
- Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
- Completed routine inspections on vehicles.
- Operated equipment to move and position raw materials or finished components.
- Followed worker hand signals to align machines, cutterheads or depth gauge makers with reference stakes and guidelines.
- Adjusted throttles, switches and pedals to operate bulldozers, trench excavators, road graders or backhoes.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
Education
GED -
Dillon High School
Dillon, SC06-2005
Skills
- Manufacturing support
- Product packing
- Batch production
- Defect monitoring
- Shipment preparation
- Fabrication
Timeline
Production Worker
Perdue Farms Inc. - Dillon
07.2023 - 02.2024
Loader
Harbor Freight Tools USA
11.2021 - 06.2023
Chainsaw Operator /Heavy Equipment Operator
Bells Creek Logging
05.2016 - 06.2021
GED -
Dillon High School