Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Keith Kirby

Pauline,SC

Summary

Reliable maintenance technician with a positive attitude and dedication to deliver quality in all operational activities. I desire to grow into a better maintenance technician. I am Experienced in leading warehouse teams to accurately fulfill orders and completing work orders as well as displaying articulate communication skills and effectively partnering with management teams. My goal is to find a long-term career that will allow and further enhance the use of my knowledge, skills and abilities to create a mutually productive work environment.

Overview

1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Conveyor Maintenance Technician

Dollar General Distribution Center
01.2024 - 12.2024
  • Conducted regular inspections of equipment and machinery to ensure optimal performance.
  • Diagnosed mechanical issues and executed timely repairs, minimizing downtime.
  • Implemented preventative maintenance schedules to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot complex equipment failures effectively.
  • Trained new technicians on maintenance protocols and safety procedures.
  • Streamlined inventory management processes for maintenance supplies, reducing costs.
  • Developed standard operating procedures that improved workflow consistency across departments.
  • Led initiatives for safety compliance, enhancing workplace safety standards and practices.
  • Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
  • Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
  • Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
  • Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
  • Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
  • Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
  • Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
  • Successfully completed complex repair tasks within tight deadlines, minimizing disruptions to daily operations.
  • Improved equipment functionality by conducting regular maintenance checks and repairs.
  • Installed new locks, door handles, and door closers.
  • Contributed to a safer work environment, promptly addressing any identified hazards or concerns.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete larger repair projects efficiently.
  • Reduced downtime by quickly diagnosing and resolving technical issues on machinery.
  • Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.

Job Site Foreman

Kirby's Painting
09.2021 - 12.2023
  • Overseeing purchasing of materials per job site
  • Gave free estimates of cost per job site
  • Managed Paint Crew of 10 associates
  • Time efficiency/Time management, working with deadlines
  • Payroll distribution
  • Worked with Paint Crew to complete jobs (all duties involved with painting included)

Logistics Supervisor

Draexlmaier Automotive
02.2019 - 05.2020
  • Negotiated logistics costs/kept costs under established budget
  • Analyzed data to determine and maintain the most cost-effective procedures
  • Planned/arranged logistics required shipments, oversaw 80+ employees through evaluations, scheduling, and training
  • Established/maintained professional relationships with carriers, warehouses, customers, and sales force
  • Oversaw and monitored the availability of stock products
  • Entered updates into host system to record when shipments were received
  • Provided smooth operations by maintaining communication with supervisors of other departments
  • Analyzed operational performance and implemented plans to attain organizational/financial goals
  • Evaluated inventory levels to keep appropriate supply counts on hand at all times
  • Led/managed projects to support logistics efforts and plans
  • Handled all departmental scheduling to maintain proper staffing for all shifts

Forklift Operator (Team Lead)

Belk Fulfillment Center
06.2016 - 12.2018

Completed preventive maintenance to maintain production and equipment in accordance with safety

protocols and company policy.

Worked frequently with mechanical and plumbing systems to complete knowledgeable inspections

and skilled repairs.

Created and implemented maintenance program to optimize operational efficiency and reduce

downtime.

Conducted training, licensing, and vehicle inspections for new employees.

Rolled out improved training programs for maintenance employees.

Troubleshot and repaired conveyors, pneumatic systems and steam boilers.

Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to

complete on time.

Supervised technicians and assigned responsibilities.

Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.

Established and documented protocols for preventive maintenance procedures, decreasing equipment

issues, and reducing downtime.

Education

High School Diploma - Welding

Dorman High School
Roebuck, SC
09-2015

Skills

  • Forklift Operator
  • Proficient in AS400 Software
  • Warehouse Conveyor Maintenance Tech
  • Safety Minded
  • Very Quick Learner
  • SAP
  • Team Lead
  • Logistics
  • Material Handling
  • Project Planning/Scheduling
  • Logistics Oversight
  • Shipping Schedules
  • Hydraulic systems
  • Machine repair
  • Conveyor systems
  • Pneumatic systems
  • Lockout and tagout procedures
  • Mechanical aptitude
  • Six sigma principles
  • Electrical troubleshooting
  • Facility management
  • Team supervision
  • Job planning
  • Quality control
  • Performance monitoring
  • Work order processing
  • Employee performance evaluation
  • Staff management
  • Resource allocation
  • Emergency response
  • Employee scheduling
  • Inventory replenishment
  • Equipment troubleshooting
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Maintenance recordkeeping

Certification

Reach truck, sit down lift, stand up lift, order picker, turret truck, genie lift, man-up lift, 10k forklifts, 20k forklifts, and single/double walkie riders.

Additional Information

Welding, conveyor maintenance repair

Timeline

Senior Conveyor Maintenance Technician

Dollar General Distribution Center
01.2024 - 12.2024

Job Site Foreman

Kirby's Painting
09.2021 - 12.2023

Logistics Supervisor

Draexlmaier Automotive
02.2019 - 05.2020

Forklift Operator (Team Lead)

Belk Fulfillment Center
06.2016 - 12.2018

High School Diploma - Welding

Dorman High School
Keith Kirby