Kendra Easter
Plains,MT
Summary
Experienced General Operator with over 7 years of experience working in a high noise environment while operating various machines. Superb critical thinking and organizational abilities. Expertise in understanding machine schematics and models. Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
TMT Operator
Thompson River Lumber
Thompson Falls, MT
02.2024 - 06.2024
- Performed setup and operation of TMT machines for production runs.
- Flip boards for the wayne side up for the scanner.
- fix wrecks on the reman belt, unscrambler, edger feed works, out feed belts and chains.
- watch cameras for wrecks in the chipper and transfer chains to the TMT.
- call for off set or scratching.
Stacker Operator
Thompson River Lumber
Thompson Falls, MT
12.2022 - 02.2024
- called for wrecks on the sorter.
- dropped bays.
- stacked wood.
- fixed wrecks.
- cleaned up with down time.
- printed tags for the units.
- called maintenance and or an electrician for anything that was broke or not working right.
Detention Officer
Mineral County Sheriffs Office
Superior, MT
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Assisted in the intake of new inmates, ensuring all necessary paperwork was completed and filed correctly.
- Supervised inmates during recreational activities, providing guidance when needed.
- Conducted searches of cells for contraband items such as drugs, weapons or other prohibited materials.
- Enforced disciplinary action when appropriate according to established guidelines.
- Performed administrative duties such as filing, data entry, mail sorting and answering telephones.
- Escorted inmates from one area of the detention center to another safely and securely.
- Served meals in a timely manner while enforcing mealtime regulations for inmates.
- Followed daily routine schedule and took head counts of all inmates in assigned cell block.
Chip and Saw
Idaho Forest Group
St.regis , MT
01.2020 - 10.2021
- Prepared machines to begin production cycles and properly adjusted settings.
- Blow down and clean eyes for proper production.
- Evaluate log to determine quality.
- Make sure the quality of lumber is up to standard.
- Clock down time.
- Call for saw changes.
- Call for mechanical issues
Trimmer Operator
Idaho Forest Group
Saint Regis, MT
05.2014 - 10.2021
- Read marks to determine the size and what end to cut off.
- Retrieve wrongly marked or uncut wood to trim ends or cut to size.
- Report bad saws to keep the grade of the wood in good standings
2x6 Operator, Lead Relief
Idaho Forest Group 2087626630
Saint Regis , MT
05.2014 - 10.2021
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Monitored team progress and enforced deadlines.
- Counted inventory, resolved discrepancies and completed paperwork to keep system accurate and current.
- Rotated through series of different stations based on team needs.
- Followed staffing strategies to achieve production goals.
- Operated hand and power tools to clear jams, adjust positions and trim rough edges.
Paper Warper
Idaho Forest Group 2087626630
Saint Regis, MT
05.2014 - 07.2020
- Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
- Banding dunnage and corner protectors to proper units.
- Printing proper tags for units Making sure the ends of the units are presentable and covered properly
Lumber Grader
Idaho Forest Group 2087626630
Saint Regis , MT
11.2018 - 12.2018
- Evaluated lumber and marked them by grade.
- Discarded broken lumber.
- Called for planer marks or defects on lumber.
- Checked for moisture in lumber.
- Lumber grade checks to become a qualified lumber grader.
Education
High School Diploma -
Thompson Falls High School
Thompson Falls, MT05-2010
Skills
- Statistical process control
- Workplace Safety Compliance
- Quality Control Standards
- Experience operating complex machinery
- Equipment operation
- Quality assurance standards
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Problem resolution
- Working collaboratively
- Time management abilities
- Adaptability
Timeline
TMT Operator
Thompson River Lumber
02.2024 - 06.2024
Stacker Operator
Thompson River Lumber
12.2022 - 02.2024
Detention Officer
Mineral County Sheriffs Office
01.2022 - 12.2022
Chip and Saw
Idaho Forest Group
01.2020 - 10.2021
Lumber Grader
Idaho Forest Group 2087626630
11.2018 - 12.2018
Trimmer Operator
Idaho Forest Group
05.2014 - 10.2021
2x6 Operator, Lead Relief
Idaho Forest Group 2087626630
05.2014 - 10.2021
Paper Warper
Idaho Forest Group 2087626630
05.2014 - 07.2020
High School Diploma -
Thompson Falls High School
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