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James Spencer

Tupelo,MS

Summary

Have many years working in fast paced environment handling problems and ensuring safety standards were met. Hardworking manufacturer offering five+ years supporting manufacturing needs. Successful working long hours in challenging environments, moving supplies, organizing products and packaging shipments. Excellent history of working well with other team members and pitching in to help achieve team goals. Highly trained Production Line Worker versed in safe hand and power tool operation. Skilled in reading and interpreting schematics. Efficient professional known for having attention to detail and excellent record of teamwork. Skilled Production Worker offering five+ years supporting manufacturing needs. Successful working long hours in challenging environments, moving supplies, organizing products and packaging shipments. Excellent history of working well with other team members and pitching in to help achieve team goals. Highly trained Production Line Worker versed in safe hand and power tool operation. Skilled in reading and interpreting schematics. Efficient professional known for having attention to detail and excellent record of teamwork. Skilled Production Worker offering five years of experience in warehouse and manufacturing environments. Focused on being productive and safety-minded at all times. Skilled Production Worker offering five years of experience in warehouse and manufacturing environments. Focused on being productive and safety-minded at all times. 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. Hardworking operator offering five+ years supporting manufacturing needs. Successful working long hours in challenging environments, moving supplies, organizing products and packaging shipments. Excellent history of working well with other team members and pitching in to help achieve team goals.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Manufacturing Production Associate

MTD Products Inc.
Tupelo, MS
05.2022 - Current
  • Inspected over 2900 finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
  • Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
  • Inspected final products to assess compliance with quality standards and established tolerances.
  • Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
  • Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
  • Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.
  • Assembled lawn mower and other outside equipment products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.

Kitchen Consultant

FMC Devin's
Ayers, MA
12.2018 - 02.2022
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently for 1,300 people
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.

Sanitation Technician

FCI Petersburg
Petersburg, VA
01.2016 - 12.2018
  • Handled spills in work and common areas and used proper methods to clean and sanitize each material.
  • Mixed required chemicals according to procedures to form cleaning solutions, completing chemical concentration monitoring as described in procedural manual.
  • Cleaned certain pieces daily and maintained weekly, monthly and semi-annual procedures for less critical lines.
  • Completed accurate inventory counts and kept equipment and chemical storage areas clean and tidy, following policies in storing chemicals and safety equipment properly.
  • Replaced trash bags in garbage disposal units and collected recyclable materials from receptacles, removing full bags to designated disposal areas.
  • Collected, sorted and disposed of garbage and recycling from production work areas.
  • Worked with 19 team members from multiple departments to maintain strict cleanliness standards.
  • Washed down facility walls, floors and doors regularly with cleaning solutions and sprayers.

Equipment Operator

Home Depot
Horn Lake, MS
01.2014 - 12.2015
  • Used forklifts, hand trucks, scissor lifts and other equipment to move materials around work sites and organized according to need.
  • Communicated with ground team members and 5 fellow operators to prevent safety hazards and keep materials moving.
  • Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.

Hazard Material Technician

B&P Enterprises
Walls, MS
01.2010 - 01.2014

Worked with over 900 persons and companies to provide safety for customers,

  • Determined ways to strengthen, combine or develop materials to use in products and applications.
  • Monitored inventory storage locations to guarantee safe and efficient movement of materials for stocking and issuing.
  • Performed daily floor walks and supervised receive docks to investigate and resolve material issues.

Construction Supervisor

Anderson Associates
Victoria, MS
03.2007 - 12.2009
  • Supervised 2 field crews to maximize quality and work efficiency.
  • Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
  • Complied with safety protocols and enforced proper equipment and material usage.
  • Delegated assignments based on plans, project needs and knowledge of individual team members.

Production and Maintenance

Tri- State Wire And Fence
West Memphis, AR
01.2005 - 04.2007
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
  • Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow and output.
  • Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
  • Standardized production procedures, job roles and quality assurance guidelines.
  • Sourced materials to keep up with production goals and meet customer demands usually resulting in at least 4 customers a day that returned.

Fireman and Rescue Technician

Desoto County Fire Department
Horn Lake, MS
02.2003 - 03.2007
  • Conducted thorough tests and inspections of gear, equipment and tools to stay ready for every type of fire.
  • Laid and connected hoses, held nozzles and directed water streams as part of fire suppression activities at active scenes.
  • Administered first aid and conducted emergent response management.
  • Effectively supported fire suppression by setting up and maintaining water supply lines.
  • Led team in fighting fires and exercised considerable judgment in deciding best way to extinguish based on type of fuel and environment.
  • Prepared incident reports detailing personnel, location and results of each call.
  • Participated in over 100 Rescue and Recovery training exercises and in-class training to improve Rescue knowledge.

Construction Foreman

McRae Construction
Olive Branch, MS
06.1994 - 12.2003
  • Supervised 3 field crews to maximize quality and work efficiency.
  • Maintained heavy equipment, tools and machinery.
  • Studied and interpreted blueprints to plan construction phases and team assignments.
  • Inspected work for compliance with applicable regulations and job specifications.
  • Asserted control over material usage and contractor man-hours to keep projects in line with budgetary restrictions.
  • Constructed Industrial, Residential and Commercial buildings with more than 2,000 square feet
  • Maintained zero site accidents and lost work days for 5 years

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Business Management

Northwest Community College
Senatobia, MS

High School Diploma -

Horn Lake High School
Horn Lake, MS
05.1994

Skills

Handled complaints and ensured all areas were up to Osha and Serve Safe requirements

  • Building Customer Relationships and Loyalty
  • Merchandising and Display
  • Quality Inspections and Reporting
  • Manufacturing Engineering
  • Hazardous Materials
  • Defect Identification
  • Adaptable and Flexible
  • Safe Machine Operation
  • Manufacturing Procedures
  • Environmental Compliance
  • Safety Procedures
  • Chemical Recovery Machine Operator

Certification

  • Certified Fire Fighter, Desoto County Fire Department - 2003-2007
  • Hazard Material Technician - B&P Enterprise 2010-2014
  • Forklift operator and Order Puller Training - Home Depot
  • 2014-2015

Timeline

Manufacturing Production Associate

MTD Products Inc.
05.2022 - Current

Kitchen Consultant

FMC Devin's
12.2018 - 02.2022

Sanitation Technician

FCI Petersburg
01.2016 - 12.2018

Equipment Operator

Home Depot
01.2014 - 12.2015

Hazard Material Technician

B&P Enterprises
01.2010 - 01.2014

Construction Supervisor

Anderson Associates
03.2007 - 12.2009

Production and Maintenance

Tri- State Wire And Fence
01.2005 - 04.2007

Fireman and Rescue Technician

Desoto County Fire Department
02.2003 - 03.2007

Construction Foreman

McRae Construction
06.1994 - 12.2003

Some College (No Degree) - Business Management

Northwest Community College

High School Diploma -

Horn Lake High School
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