Kelvin Sullivan
Augusta Rescue Mission
Augusta,GA
13
years of professional experience
Reliable operations professional with experience in forklift operation, machine operation, and quality control. Strong focus on safety, teamwork, and time management while keeping materials moving smoothly and supporting quality results.
Work History
Mission Intern
2 Years 1 MonthForklift Operator
10 Months- Operated forklift to transport materials safely across warehouse and production areas.
- Loaded and unloaded trailers, verifying pallets against shipping and receiving documents.
- Staged inventory for production lines, maintaining steady material flow and worksite organization.
- Inspected forklift equipment daily, reporting defects and supporting preventive maintenance.
- Retrieved and stored finished goods using inventory locations and warehouse scanning systems.
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks quickly and increase overall productivity.
- Coordinated with supervisors to prioritize tasks, ensuring the most urgent shipments were processed first.
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
Quality Control Inspector
2 Years 7 Months- Inspected automotive parts for defects, dimensional accuracy, and visual conformity to quality standards.
- Documented inspection results, nonconformances, and corrective actions using quality tracking systems.
- Verified parts against work instructions, blueprints, and customer specifications before release.
- Segregated suspect material and initiated containment actions to prevent defective product flow.
- Supported root-cause investigations by reporting recurring defects and process deviations.
- Coordinated with production teams to resolve quality issues and maintain consistent output.
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
- Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
- Improved product quality by conducting thorough inspections and identifying defects in a timely manner.
- Completed precise measurements using special tools.
- Reduced product rejection rates by collaborating with production teams to address quality issues proactively.
- Played an integral role in achieving company-wide safety goals by diligently enforcing proper handling practices during all stages of the inspection process.
- Supported continuous improvement initiatives by providing insightful quality control data and analysis.
- Examined products for imperfections and defects.
- Updated quality control records and reports.
Machine Operator
3 Years 6 Months- Operated carbon dioxide filling equipment, maintaining consistent production flow and safe machine startup procedures.
- Monitored gauges, controls, and pressures to verify product quality and equipment performance.
- Inspected cylinders, valves, and tanks for defects before filling and shipment preparation.
- Performed routine maintenance checks to reduce downtime and support reliable operations.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
- Reduced downtime by conducting regular equipment inspections and identifying necessary repairs.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Monitoring and evaluation
Creativity and innovation
Reporting skills
First aid training
Teamwork
Problem-solving
Time management
Problem-solving abilities
Cleaning and sanitizing
Multitasking
Reliability
Excellent communication
Cross-cultural communication
Timeline
Mission Intern
Augusta Rescue Mission
09.2024 - CurrentRead More
Forklift Operator
MAU/ Kimberley Clark
03.2023 - 01.2024Read More
Quality Control Inspector
MAU/Autoneum
05.2017 - 12.2019Read More
Machine Operator
Airgas Carbonic
03.2014 - 09.2017Read More
Glenn Hills High School
High School Diploma
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