Joshua Newsome
Corbin,KY
Summary
Qualified Factory Worker with proven abilities in product processing, finishing and packaging. Safety-oriented with a great attention to detail and a high level of accuracy. Expert in performing work using specialized heavy machinery. Motivated employee learns quickly in fast-paced, high-volume environments. Consistently adheres to safety standards. Maintains open availability and flexibility to work various shifts.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Factory Production Worker
Hearthside Food Soulutions
London, KY
11.2018 - 04.2022
- Carefully packaged finished products and prepared for shipment.
- Unloaded and loaded items from conveyors, machines, and conveyances.
- Operated 4 machines proficiently and in compliance to safety standards.
- Demonstrated proper use of equipment to newly hired employees to avoid workplace injuries.
- Conducted quality inspections of finished products and made minor repairs to meet project expectations.
- Supported current production needs by moving items between equipment, conveyors and staging areas.
- Maintained machinery to prevent overloads and avoid malfunctions.
- Took part in company-offered training sessions to improve skills and knowledge.
- Inspected final products to assess compliance with quality standards and established tolerances.
- Monitored machinery in operation to identify concerns and make corrections or report complex problems.
- Graded and packaged finished products, transporting items for additional processing, storage or shipment off-site.
- Reviewed production specifications to verify accurate weights and measurements prior to mixing ingredients.
- Reviewed job specifications to determine appropriate setups for production runs.
- Calibrated and repaired machinery and equipment.
- Cultivated professional working relationships with peers and supervisors.
- Maximized productivity by keeping detailed records of daily progress and identifying and rectifying areas for improvement.
- Oversaw loading and unloading of packages in warehouse.
- Interpreted work order information and specifications to plan, schedule and complete jobs precisely.
- Reviewed documentation such as invoices and shipping paperwork for accuracy and compliance.
- Cleaned certain pieces daily and maintained weekly, monthly and semi-annual procedures for less critical lines.
- Mixed required chemicals according to procedures to form cleaning solutions, completing chemical concentration monitoring as described in procedural manual.
- Handled spills in work and common areas and used proper methods to clean and sanitize each material.
- Washed down facility walls, floors and doors regularly with cleaning solutions and sprayers.
- Collected, sorted and disposed of garbage and recycling from production work areas.
- Worked with team members from multiple departments to maintain strict cleanliness standards.
- 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.
- Maintained spotless restrooms and break rooms with detail-oriented approach and consistent attention.
- Implemented extra protections during seasons with higher risks of infections such as flu.
- Disassembled production lines fully to avoid equipment breakdown.
- Swept, mopped, and sanitized facility.
- Employed power equipment and hand tools in cleaning and general maintenance.
- Maintained cleanliness of restrooms by washing down and properly sanitizing walls, floors and toilets.
- Performed daily facility checklists for cleaning floors, wiping down glass entryways and collecting trash.
- Emptied waste paper and other trash from premises and moved to appropriate receptacles.
- Responded immediately to calls from personnel to clean up spills and wet floors.
- Maintained floor cleaning and waxing equipment.
- Maintained optimal supply levels to meet daily and special cleaning needs.
- Identified repair needs and major maintenance concerns, and escalated issues to management.
- Assisted with special facility events by preparing rooms, installing decorations and transporting supplies.
- Used hand trucks or manually lifted supplies, equipment and heavy furniture.
Vendor
R&B Wholesale
Forest Hills, KY
05.2018 - 10.2018
- Answered questions and assisted customers with item selection and location.
- Set up displays and signage to attract customers and boost sales for workwear.
- Processed transactions by calculating purchase totals and collecting payments.
- Stayed current on product specs and prices and accurately updated display product literature.
- Communicated with store employees to maintain conditions and appearance of retail area.
- Loaded and unloaded boxes and pallets of merchandise weighing as much as 80 pounds.
- Built and maintained strong relationships with wholesalers.
- Fostered client base by offering superior quality and low prices.
- Installed, upgraded and removed onsite vending machines and products.
- Visited customers to stock retail shelves and document inventory levels.
- Set up displays and signage to attract customers and boost sales for workwear or offered services in having appropriate attire for jobs they have.
- Reconciled inventory and customer orders regularly to monitor product availability.
- Recorded merchandise levels and frequently purchased products to reorder appropriate amounts.
Education
High School Diploma -
South Floyd High School
Bevinsville05.2011
Skills
- Safety Standards Compliance
- Defect Identification
- Conveyor Loading and Unloading
- Machine Setup and Shutdown
- Assembly and Production
- Knowledge of Production Processes
- Coordinating Daily Operations
- Materials Assembly
- Teamwork and Communication
- Machinery Monitoring
- Workstation Equipment Monitoring
- Machine Maintenance
- Raw Materials Handling
- Line Work
- Job Assignments
- Operating Procedure Updates
- Machinery Cleaning
- Waste Elimination
Timeline
Factory Production Worker
Hearthside Food Soulutions
11.2018 - 04.2022
Vendor
R&B Wholesale
05.2018 - 10.2018
High School Diploma -
South Floyd High School
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