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James Harper

Chattanooga,TN

Summary

Warehouse Lead with proven experience in large production environments.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Technical Operator

Wacker Polysilicon
05.2023 - 01.2024
  • Worked in four phase process
  • 1st phase Reactor Lockout

Close and lockout DC power

Verify on right reactor lockout proper valves using lock tag and

try then perform x test also perform venting.

  • 2nd phase harvesting rods

Using harvesting RRDs by picking them up by 20 ton

crane and taking them to staging area

  • 3rd phase cleaning

cleaning the reactor bell by putting it on the bell cleaner

also cleaning the base plant by hand

  • 4th phase setup

putting an aligning the seed rods on the base plate

putting the bell back on the base plate and unlocking the

power

Slicer

Solmax/Propex
09.2020 - 02.2023
    • Bring finished goods to manual or automatic slicer
    • Sliced down to customer specifications
    • Made sure correct finished goods was brought to slicing area
    • Checked for correct circumference and length
    • Reported to supervisor and lab if specifications were not met
    • Tri-packed, shrink wrapped, and palletized finished goods and take to DC shipping area
    • Used SAP.

Receiver/Quality Control

Fulex
04.2020 - 08.2020
  • Brought in inventory
  • Inspected products for damage
  • Made sure it was correct amount
  • Checked height and weight of products
  • Entered results in Excel database
  • Placed good products on shelf
  • Stored products in perspective bins.

Warehouse Lead

Case Optics
12.2019 - 03.2020
  • Supervising day to day activities of team members
  • Inform workers of management conditions of work
  • Constantly inspected all work equipment to identify shortages and damages, and relate finding to management for quick resolution to enable smooth flow of operations
  • Check all outgoing stocks to ensure they are in good condition and make sure that all documents are accurately signed for proper documentation
  • Ensured that stock inventory is carried out in timely manner and that it is in line with stock balance to avoid mix-ups
  • Performing cycle counts also FIFO
  • Communicating effectively with cross-functional teams to relay quality-related information and updates.
  • Ensuring compliance with industry standards, regulations, and quality management system requirements through regular audits.

Wheat Runner/Warehouse Operator/Warehouse Lead

Cargill/Horizon Mills/Ardent Mills
09.2003 - 07.2019
  • Safety and Health - Evaluated employee safe work practices according to policies and procedures
  • Conducted shift transition and huddle meetings on daily basis
  • Actively attended all safety training and meetings as required
  • Production - Set proper mill wheat mix, followed production sheet to pull and temper proper wheat mix, monitor cleaning house, to minimize wheat loss, operate cleaning house to temper wheat to desired level of moisture for optimal milling efficiency
  • Monitored and added ingredients to ingredient feeder
  • Quality Control - Sampled raw wheat; proper whet mix
  • Adjustments; temper water adjustments; setting and monitoring ingredient feed rates
  • Maintenance - Participated in mill and cleaning house repair to include: roll changes, sifter repair, filter sock changing, purifier repair, spout repairs, lubrication and preventive maintenance
  • This also includes changing or cleaning blower filters, replacing sprockets, chains, and other repairs that would not require an experienced maintenance employee
  • Took directions from Miller Supervisor and Mill Superintendent for preventive maintenance practices
  • Food Safety - Monitored and controlled cleaning house feed in stations; perform weekly magnet checks; and document all rebuilt and patent sifter repairs
  • Comply with all HACCP procedures while maintaining master cleaning schedules
  • Sanitation - Followed proper master sanitation and all cleaning procedures within all areas
  • Security - Monitored and controlled visitor entries and periodically monitored perimeters when required
  • Worked and communicated with other warehouse employees
  • Switch off every other day
  • Learned to minimize changeover downtime by pre-staging bags, notifying assistant millers of next flour needed in the pack bins, and making necessary changes on the printer
  • Recognized and implemented proper GMPs
  • Provided relief for Warehouse Team Leader in instances of absence for vacation, sick days, or personal holidays
  • Minimized customer complaints and problem shipments due to service or flour quality during the loading and packing process
  • Goal is zero customer complaints
  • Communicated and provided request information and issues to Supervisor, Maintenance, Scheduling and Transportation in a timely manner
  • Verified all shipments by referencing the register, customer order number
  • Got driver and customer signatures on Van Trailer Inspection Forms and Seal Report.
  • Conducting inspections on raw materials, components, and finished products to ensure they meet quality standards.
  • Performing tests and analyses on samples to identify defects, deviations, or variations from specifications.
  • Maintaining accurate records of inspections, tests, and quality-related data. Documenting any non-conformities and reporting them to the Quality Manager.
  • Implementing and enforcing quality assurance procedures and processes to ensure consistent product quality.
  • Monitoring and evaluating manufacturing processes to identify areas for improvement and to prevent defects.
  • Working closely with production teams, engineers, and other departments to address quality issues and implement corrective actions.
  • Investigating and identifying root causes of quality issues and developing solutions to prevent recurrence.
  • Identifying potential quality risks and working to mitigate them before impacting product.

Education

Ship Serviceman

United States Navy
San Diego California
09.1988

High School Diploma -

Kirkman Technical High School
Chattanooga, TN
04.1984

Skills

    • Operating System: Windows 7 and 10
    • Software: Office 365 and Symantec, Anti-virus Protection
      • Hardware: DELL, Hewlett Packard, Lenovo and Acer laptops/workstations
      • Other: Shipping Account Receivables, Dock Processing Handler, Bill of Lading (BOL) Item order processing

Timeline

Technical Operator

Wacker Polysilicon
05.2023 - 01.2024

Slicer

Solmax/Propex
09.2020 - 02.2023

Receiver/Quality Control

Fulex
04.2020 - 08.2020

Warehouse Lead

Case Optics
12.2019 - 03.2020

Wheat Runner/Warehouse Operator/Warehouse Lead

Cargill/Horizon Mills/Ardent Mills
09.2003 - 07.2019

Ship Serviceman

United States Navy

High School Diploma -

Kirkman Technical High School
James Harper