Chester Hakala
Princeton,WI
Summary
- Experienced Assembler knowledgeable about general warehouse operations. Works quickly and stays focused under strict deadlines. Skilled in managing multiple tasks with frequently changing priorities. Continuously projects positive attitude and seeks opportunities to help team members.
- Dependable self-starter experienced in manufacturing production, assembly, quality assurance and machine operation and maintenance.
- Reliable employee seeking assembly position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment.
- Experienced Commercial Truck Driver handles different types of loads with skill and efficiency. Well-organized and resourceful with superior work ethic and eight+ years in logistics.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Assembler
Alliance Laundry Systems
Ripon, WI
07.2013 - 03.2022
- Practiced standard operating procedures for consistent production results.
- Met daily quotas consistently by always working hard and efficiently with little downtime.
- Restocked other stations and moved completed items to other stations for additional processing.
- Protected team members by identifying and removing safety hazards, keeping pathways clear and equipment properly stored.
- Removed imperfections in component pieces and finished work.
- Followed specifics of each production run to perform high-quality work within specified tolerances.
- Completed skilled work using electrical, hydraulic and air-activated hand tools.
- Connected small parts using glues, fasteners or basic welding abilities depending on particulars of each assembly.
- Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
- Completed durable assemblies and subassemblies with hand and power tools.
- Inspected and tested components, assemblies and power tools for proper functionality.
- Used established assembly instructions to complete jobs quickly, accurately and with zero errors.
- Followed outlined specifications to implement assembly plans.
- Used basic mathematical abilities to calculate materials, hourly rates and other relevant details.
- Compared parts to stock lists and material parameters to check compliance and identify non-conforming parts.
- Used hand trucks, forklifts and scissor lifts to complete tasks and transport items.
Truck Driver
Larry's Trucking
Ripon, WI
06.2005 - 06.2013
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Inspected vehicle before and after every trip and conducted minor repairs.
- Maintained safe driving record by observing road rules, remaining cautious and alert in unfamiliar areas and keeping control of vehicle.
- Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements.
- Secured loads with proper strapping and bracing techniques to prevent damage to valuable assets across long-haul transports.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Contacted dispatch to report delivery incidents and determine best methods for resolution.
- Reported driving hours and data into shift logs for submission to boss, maintaining high level of accuracy and detail.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Contacted customers to report delayed delivery times.
- Executed safety practices and inventory loading without customer complaints, accidents or lost-time.
- Pushed and pulled dollies into place and raised and lowered landing gear on semi-trailers.
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks and forklifts.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kelly High School
Chicago, IL06.1981
Skills
- Work Area Cleaning
- Product and Parts Inspection
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Component Installation
- Dependable and Responsible
- Defect Identification
- Wrench and Torque Driver Operation
- Forklift Operation
- Spray Gun Operation
- Tool Use and Repair
- Attention to Detail
- Product Assembly
- Defective Parts Disassembly
- Team Communication and Collaboration
- Delivery Documentation
- Cargo Security
- Tractor-Trailer Operation
- State and Federal Regulations
- Safety and Emergency Equipment
- Truck Weighing
- Truck Maneuvering
- Map Reading
- Work Logging
- Time Management
- Vehicle Inspection
- Vehicle Defect or Damage Reporting
- Loading and Unloading
- Trailer Coupling and Uncoupling
- CB Radio Communication
- Visual Inspection
- Electric Hand Trucks
- Hydraulic and Manual Lifts
Timeline
Line Assembler
Alliance Laundry Systems
07.2013 - 03.2022
Truck Driver
Larry's Trucking
06.2005 - 06.2013
High School Diploma -
Kelly High School