Kelvin Abney
Greenwood,SC
Summary
Seeking a competitive and challenging full-time position where I can use my skills and knowledge to serve your organization and establish an engaging career for myself.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Assembly Technician
ZF Transmissions
Gray Court, SC
11.2023 - 08.2024
- Performed routine maintenance on equipment ensuring minimal downtime and maximum operational efficiency.
- Reduced assembly errors through thorough quality control checks and adherence to standard operating procedures.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by actively seeking opportunities to enhance individual performance and overall manufacturing processes.
- Assisted in implementing new technologies and automation systems, resulting in higher throughput rates and improved product quality.
- Assembled parts correctly according to specifications, reducing quality issues.
- Completed tasks on time to meet quality and safety standards.
Technician-I MFG Production Fabrication
Eaton Corporation
Greenwood
08.2018 - 06.2023
- Responsible for sorting parts with forklift and distributing them to the different work areas
- Prepared and packaged parts and materials for delivery in house and to offsite locations.
Warehouse Associate
UTI-Integrated Logistics
Laurens
07.2016 - 08.2018
- Worked with managers to implement the company's policies and goals
- Maintained proper stock levels on a line
- Set up and operated production equipment in accordance with current acceptable manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures
- Adhered to all applicable regulations, policies and procedures for health, safety and environmental compliance
- Monitored and adjusted production processes or equipment for quality and productivity.
Shipping & Receiving
Kraft Heinz
Newberry
08.2015 - 07.2016
- Loaded 53-foot tractor trailers with maximum of 18 pallets
- Loaded bobtail trucks with forklift to drop freight
- Made deliveries with electric pallet jack
- Checked all load-related documentation to ensure that it is complete and accurate
- Positioned lifting devices under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, and boxes, and secure material or products for transport to designated areas
- Weighed materials or products, and recorded weight and other production data on tags or labels.
Machine Operator
Kraft Heinz
Newberry
08.2014 - 08.2015
- Observed safety practices and procedures to maintain a safe and clean work environment
- Met company standard times and individual productivity goals consistently
- Measured work piece dimensions to determine machine operation accuracy
- Assessed work for errors or compliance issues and made corrections.
Forklift Operator
Solutia
Greenwood
05.2000 - 07.2011
- Received incoming shipments, reviewed contents against Purchase Orders for accuracy
- Followed proper selection procedures per company policy & procedures
- Transported goods from racks to shelves by company standards to ensure safety
- Loaded flatbed pallets by forklift and hand trucks
- Cleared damaged items out of production areas as needed
- Loaded freight according to weight dimension.
Education
General Education Diploma -
01.2009
Credits towards Associates in Mechanical Engineering -
Piedmont Technical College
Greenwood, SC08.1996
Skills
- Certified Forklift Operator
- Ability to learn quickly
- Understand the importance of team work on assembly line
- Experience with assembly line production of small and large items
- Ability to communicate with others to ensure proper flow of the line
- Meticulous worker; attentive to quality and detail
- Able and willing to assist co-workers, supervisors, and clients in a cooperative manner
- Work cooperatively with a wide range of personalities
- Ability to work independently or as a production team member
- Ability to stand for long periods of time and lifting objects weighing over 50 lbs
Activities
- Perfect Attendance 2016 UTI Integrated Logistics
- Perfect Attendance 2014-2016 Kraft Heinz
- Forklift Operators License
- Jack-Slip Sheet License
- Completion of Bloodborne Pathogen Training 2012
- Work Keys/Work Ready Modules Completion 2011
Timeline
Manufacturing Assembly Technician
ZF Transmissions
11.2023 - 08.2024
Technician-I MFG Production Fabrication
Eaton Corporation
08.2018 - 06.2023
Warehouse Associate
UTI-Integrated Logistics
07.2016 - 08.2018
Shipping & Receiving
Kraft Heinz
08.2015 - 07.2016
Machine Operator
Kraft Heinz
08.2014 - 08.2015
Forklift Operator
Solutia
05.2000 - 07.2011
General Education Diploma -
Credits towards Associates in Mechanical Engineering -
Piedmont Technical College