Joshua Adkins
Mansfield,OH
Summary
Strong and Intelligent Young Father/Husband, experienced in safely moving materials in high-volume warehouse environments. Strong knowledge of inventory management as well as Forklift operating and Machine maintenance. Ambitious and hardworking with drive to deliver top-quality results.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Temp-Operator
Metal Conversions
Mansfield, OH
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Performed routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area and equipment in accordance with safety regulations.
- Troubleshooted mechanical problems with machines, making repairs or adjustments when necessary.
- Adjusted feed rates and machine speeds as required during operation.
- Loaded raw materials into hoppers or other feeding devices prior to processing.
- Followed established safety procedures while operating machinery and working around hazardous materials.
- Set up tools, dies, jigs, fixtures, gauges and other related parts for use in production operations.
- Taught new employees machine operation techniques and important business procedures.
- Collaborated with coworkers to perform projects quickly and meet business goals.
- Utilized hand and power tools and heavy machinery during manufacturing processes.
- Used hand trucks and forklifts to unload, load and transport items.
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
- Stacked loaded pallets in designated areas using proper stacking methods according to company policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with team members on various tasks related to storage and transport operations.
- Complied with safety regulations at all times while operating heavy machinery like forklifts.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
- Tied and secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items.
- Picked up warehouse debris and deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked baled trash.
- Maintained yard appearance, keeping ground clean and clear.
- Squared stacked displayed materials for safe and orderly conditions.
- Drove gasoline- or electric-powered vehicles to transport materials between loading, processing and storage areas.
- Positioned lifting devices to secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
Master in Operations
Nilodor, Inc.
Bolivar, OH
01.2022 - 06.2023
- I became the lead operator of my department and had a few responsibilities aside from operating the machines like delegating tasks, getting everything setup during changeovers and at the end of the day, and driving a forklift to ship/receive what we made
- We lifted 50-100 lbs bags of powders such as dirt, corn grit, salt, and corn starch then mixed in 20-80 lbs of different fragrances/preservetives.
- Cleaned and maintained work area, including equipment and tools.
- Maintained accurate records of all mixing operations.
- Loaded raw materials into mixers as required by production orders.
- Ensured that all ingredients used in the mixes complied with health and safety regulations.
- Collaborated with Hazmat to clean up chemical and oil spills.
- Adhered to OSHA and Hazmat procedures for storing and handling materials.
- Managed inventory levels for supplies used in cleanup operations following a hazmat incident.
- Received training in HAZMAT compliance procedures regarding storage, handling and disposal of hazardous materials.
Security Officer
ICE FORCE SECURITY
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
03.2021 - 04.2022
- Mainly patrol officer for a wide range of accounts such as but not limited to Apartments, Banquet Halls, and Dispensaries
- I work very mixed hours and have many responsibilities pertaining to each individual account or client
- Enforced security regulations, ensured prohibited items were not brought into Banquet Halls, documented reports of suspicious activity, and patrolled Clutch Cannabis manufacturing.
Steel Worker
NEWMAN TECHNOLOGY
Mansfield, OH
06.2020 - 03.2021
- Responsible for the production of steel parts for cars
- Operating a steel press with 4, 6, or 8 presses in one machine
- Responsible for following specific order details such as packaging and quality
- I also 'reworked' parts that had flaws by either sanding, welding, or scrapping them.
Machine Operator
Next Generation Films
Lexington, OH
07.2019 - 05.2020
- Controlling machine to ensure no issues, pulling film, and data entry.
Pool Monitor/Breakfast Host
Comfort Inn/Quality Inn
Bellville, OH
04.2018 - 08.2018
- Assuring pool safety, enforcing pool policies, making and serving breakfast to the needs of Tenants, and keeping a clean work environment.
Cap 2 Associate
Walmart Possum-run Rd
Mansfield, OH
06.2017 - 06.2018
- Stocking shelves, assisting customers in finding what they need, crowd management associate prn, and throwing truck.
Pizza maker
Donatos Pizza
Mansfield, OH
11.2016 - 03.2017
- I made pizzas and sometimes Stromboli 5 days a week.
Busser/Dishwasher
Panera Bread
Mansfield, OH
07.2016 - 11.2016
- Bussed tables and washed dishes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ohio Virtual Academy
Ohio06-2019
Skills
- Base Skills / Attributes
- Fast learner
- Motivation
- Positive thinking
- Both Leadership and Teamwork
- Problem solving
- Physical Strength/Endurance
- Novice - Adv Beginner
- Customer service
- Landscaping
- Drywall
- Painting
- Assembly
- Packaging
- Roofing
- Construction
- Plastics Extrusion
- Manufacturing
- Food Safety
- Quality Assurance]
- Skills From High School
- Unity (VGD)
- Scripting C# C/C C
- Carpentry]
- Two - Six Years Of Experience
- Large/Small Machine Operation
- Forklift Operation (Classes 1, 4, and 5)
- Team Leader
- Hazmat Handling/Emergency
- Quality and Safety Assurance
- Tool operation
- Project Management
- Equipment Maintenance
- Materials Handling
- Hand and power tools
Certification
Driver's License
Additional Information
- SKILLS
- Roofing
- Carpeting
- Deconstruction
- Drywall
- Painting
- Entry level landscaping
- Customer Service
- Machine Operating
- Steel press Operating
- Steel parts rework
- Plastic Extrusion
- Quality Assurance
- Packaging
- Minor Forklift training
- Food safety
- Sanitation
- Handling of hazardous chemicals
- Windows Tools and Software
- Minor C++
- Unity Engine
- Unity Scripting
- Game Development
- Graphic Design (high school)
- Minor Animation
- Healthy person (Exercises)
- 6'3, 210lbs (Naturally strong)
- 3 years of Wing Chun (Martial Art)
- Lifting up to or above 75lbs
- Climbing any height
- Running (or Pursuing)
- Standing for long periods
- Detailing cars, vans, trucks, and RVs
Personal Information
Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
Timeline
Temp-Operator
Metal Conversions
09.2023 - 04.2024
Master in Operations
Nilodor, Inc.
01.2022 - 06.2023
Security Officer
ICE FORCE SECURITY
03.2021 - 04.2022
Steel Worker
NEWMAN TECHNOLOGY
06.2020 - 03.2021
Machine Operator
Next Generation Films
07.2019 - 05.2020
Pool Monitor/Breakfast Host
Comfort Inn/Quality Inn
04.2018 - 08.2018
Cap 2 Associate
Walmart Possum-run Rd
06.2017 - 06.2018
Pizza maker
Donatos Pizza
11.2016 - 03.2017
Busser/Dishwasher
Panera Bread
07.2016 - 11.2016
High School Diploma -
Ohio Virtual Academy