Kendall Darden
Saint Peter,MN
Summary
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Hard-worker looking for slitting or lamination work. 2 year experience, effective time management and detail oriented. I have also been trained on standing forklift operations and am able to maintain a stable consistent production speed throughout a shift. SKILLS Lamination/Slitting Pouching Assistant Exp. Warehouse coordinator. Quick and efficient. Detail oriented. Slitter Operator offering more than 1 year experience. Committed to maintaining highest safety and quality standards. Diligent Material Handler offering experience moving loads quickly and without damage. Attentive and safety-focused with proven history of identifying potential hazards. Works well in both team and independent roles.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Material Handler
Atlas Staffing
03.2023 - 08.2023
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transfer large products from one area of warehouse to another, allowing for easier accessibility.
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
- Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
- Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
Machine Operator LV2; Lamination/HSA/Imaging Associate
Taylor Corporation
11.2022 - 03.2023
- Maintained equipment performance by lubricating and cleaning components.
- Prepared reports and technical documentation of day-to-day production processes.
- Operated multiple machines simultaneously to meet production requirements.
- Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Collaborated with other departments to optimize production workflows.
- Organized and prepared workstations and materials needed for operations to maximize productivity.
- Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
- Kept detailed production records and identified hold-ups.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Used precision measuring tools, micrometers and calipers to meet required product specifications.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.
- Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
Slitter Machine Operator/ Lamination Machine Oper
Taylor Corporation
04.2022 - 11.2022
- Maintained equipment performance by lubricating and cleaning components.
- Prepared reports and technical documentation of day-to-day production processes.
- Operated multiple machines simultaneously to meet production requirements.
- Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Organized and prepared workstations and materials needed for operations to maximize productivity.
- Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
- Trained new production staff members on safe and efficient production procedures and proper machine operations.
- Used precision measuring tools, micrometers and calipers to meet required product specifications.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
- Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.
- Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
- Removed excess materials during and after runs and collected for reuse or put into removal bins.
- Restocked workstations with supplies to prevent work delays.
- Used gauges, calipers, and other devices to take measurements and identify problems.
- Loaded and positioned raw materials in loading and feeding mechanisms.
- Troubleshot and resolved various issues with machinery, maintaining quality and performance.
Lamination/Slitting/Warehouse coordinator
EPac Flexible Packaging
04.2021 - 02.2022
- Shortly after starting and learning the lamination asset I switched into learning slitting
- After learning slitting I was also tasked with learning the warehouse coordinator position
- I am fully trained on lamination and slitting assets and can cross train other associates on the slitter.
FACILITY MANAGER/U-Haul Dealer
Acorn Mini Storage
09.2016 - 04.2021
- Rented out storage facility units above expected growth
- Collection calls, managed side tasks, and security checks
- Responsible: maintaining customer accounts, bank deposits and transactions, training new associates, shipping and receiving for a non profit called the Diaper Bank of Minnesota and snow removal/landscaping
- Handled all U-Haul dealership transactions
Material Handler
Mikros Engineering
08.2023 - Current
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transfer large products from one area of warehouse to another, allowing for easier accessibility.
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
- Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
- Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
Education
High School Diploma -
Osseo Senior High School
Osseo, MNSkills
- Production Records
- Quality Control
- Records Management
- Equipment Maintenance
- Staff Training
- Daily Logs
- Machine Setting
- Routine Maintenance
- Machine Tools
- Waste Reduction
- Material Handling
- Forklift Operations
Timeline
Material Handler
Mikros Engineering
08.2023 - Current
Material Handler
Atlas Staffing
03.2023 - 08.2023
Machine Operator LV2; Lamination/HSA/Imaging Associate
Taylor Corporation
11.2022 - 03.2023
Slitter Machine Operator/ Lamination Machine Oper
Taylor Corporation
04.2022 - 11.2022
Lamination/Slitting/Warehouse coordinator
EPac Flexible Packaging
04.2021 - 02.2022
FACILITY MANAGER/U-Haul Dealer
Acorn Mini Storage
09.2016 - 04.2021
High School Diploma -
Osseo Senior High School
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