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Kenneth Gregory

Aiken

Summary

Safety conscious plant operator with no will to quit in sight. Driven to get the job done right the first time, and no refusal to work hard, even in the harshest conditions, even when the end goal doesn't seem easy to achieve. Willing to go the extra mile, even when no one is watching.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Chemical Plant B Operator

Allnex Industrial Coatings
06.2022 - Current
  • Plays am important role in creating in specification batches that met customer requirements.
  • Works alongside others to fix issues in the plant, including but not limited to product releases, issues with raw materials, and issues with equipment.
  • Spots safety issues and helps remedy them in a safe way to keep employees and contractors from being seriously hurt or worse.
  • Follows standard operating procedures for making up batches, releasing the lot numbers and running the equipment provided by the company.
  • Safely operated in the work area assigned to me, and kept a tidy work area all throughout my shift.

Roofing Salesman

RL Groves and Sons
04.2022 - 06.2022
  • Developed strong client relationships through consistent communication and exceptional customer service.
  • Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
  • Assisted customers in selecting appropriate products based on their needs, boosting satisfaction rates.
  • Increased sales revenue by identifying potential clients and conducting persuasive product presentations.
  • Continuously updated product knowledge, staying informed of industry trends and competitor offerings.

Fill Plant Operator

American Welding and Gases
08.2021 - 04.2022
  • Filled welding gas cylinders with the correct gas mixtures including: 70% argon 30% carbon dioxide
  • moved heavy cylinders (full and empty) that weighed up to 100 pounds, multiple times per day.
  • filled propane cylinders according to customers needs and orders.
  • loaded the correct order amount onto the "hot shot" delivery truck, and made delivers on time with the proper paperwork
  • kept a tidy work area, free of trash
  • filled medical oxygen cylinders, keeping them free of contaminants such as oil, grease, dirt, and other potentially dangerous materials
  • loaded the semi-trucks with the proper amount of pallets with the correct number of specific cylinders

Automotive Lube Technician

Walmart
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Conducted safety checks for leaks to repair damage on undercarriage of vehicles.
  • Topped off fluids in vehicle engines to lubricate, protect, and cool engine.
  • Performed thorough vehicle inspections to identify potential problems before they escalated into costly repairs.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate automotive maintenance services.
  • Kept shop areas neat, clean, and free of safety hazards.
  • Dismounted and mounted tires to perform air checks, rotations, and rebalances.


Assistant Radiographer

Team Industrial Services Inc
07.2019 - 06.2021
  • traveled between industrial worksites, conducting most types of industrial NDT inspections
  • worked alongside many technicians depending on the job, size of the job, and the needs and requirements of the job
  • kept the shop/storage area clean and organized for optimal inventory control
  • worked in the field of mechanical work, as in fixing leaks on piping that could not be taken out of service and technical bolting activities
  • used a company provided gas card and retained the receipts for the company to keep track of where the gas card had been used

Material Handler

HWI
08.2018 - 03.2019
  • worked inside the Bridgestone PSR plant removing waste and recyclable materials
  • kept the trash cans and cardboard bins empty and kept track of which areas needed more attention
  • removed trash from the bins on the first, second and third floors
  • made sure recyclable rubber was properly loaded on the proper trailer that went to the proper facility to be retained
  • kept a clean and tidy work area in the area assigned to me

Floor Scrubber Operator

Newbold Services
08.2017 - 08.2018
  • operated a floor scrubber in the vast majority of the bridgestone PSR plant
  • kept the machine assigned to me in clean, operable state to insure the fast reaction time to emergencies in the plant, including but not limited to: oil spills near the curing presses, spilt raw materials, or other messes that had been accidentally made during the process
  • operated in tight spaces and hard to reach areas to keep the plant floor clean of debris, trash, or dust in applicable areas
  • had access to the phone bridgestone assigned to the scrubbers and answered the calls when we were needed
  • made sure to use the proper floor cleaner and water mixture when called to an emergency spill or mess

Education

High School Diploma -

Aiken High School
Aiken, SC
06-2017

Skills

  • Safety aware
  • Attention to detail
  • Adaptability to learn new processes
  • Preventive maintenance execution
  • Adaptability to change
  • Stress tolerance
  • Ability to execute orders in as timely fasion
  • Works well with others

Timeline

Chemical Plant B Operator

Allnex Industrial Coatings
06.2022 - Current

Roofing Salesman

RL Groves and Sons
04.2022 - 06.2022

Fill Plant Operator

American Welding and Gases
08.2021 - 04.2022

Automotive Lube Technician

Walmart
06.2021 - 08.2021

Assistant Radiographer

Team Industrial Services Inc
07.2019 - 06.2021

Material Handler

HWI
08.2018 - 03.2019

Floor Scrubber Operator

Newbold Services
08.2017 - 08.2018

High School Diploma -

Aiken High School