Kenneth Sanders
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Dynamic production professional with extensive experience at Chairman's Food, excelling in machine operation and quality assurance. Proven track record in enhancing production efficiency and fostering teamwork, while ensuring compliance with safety standards. Adept at training new hires and implementing process improvements, contributing to a positive and productive work environment.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Worker
Chairman's Food
11.2022 - 08.2025
- Trained new hires on production procedures, ensuring a quick ramp-up time and consistent performance levels across the team.
- Managed a team of production workers, ensuring timely completion of tasks and adherence to safety protocols.
- Maintained safe work areas by keeping pathways and stations free of hazards and excess waste or materials.
- Improved production efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing effective scheduling techniques.
- Participated in safety training programs to maintain a thorough understanding of best practices, ensuring full compliance within the team.
- Collaborated with Quality Control teams to address any issues identified during inspections, implementing corrective actions as necessary to prevent reoccurrence.
- Communicated clear instructions for general operations and product-specific runs to prevent errors and rework.
- Maintained accurate inventory records, placing orders for raw materials and supplies as needed to avoid stock shortages or delays in production schedules.
- Increased overall product quality by closely monitoring production processes and providing constructive feedback.
- Monitored employee activities to verify consistent use of good manufacturing principles.
- Operated equipment such as forklifts and overhead cranes to safely move heavy loads.
- Trained workers in proper operation, calibration, and maintenance of production line equipment.
- Facilitated open communication channels between team members, fostering a positive work environment conducive to high performance levels.
- Coordinated with other departments for seamless integration of cross-functional tasks, resulting in smoother operations.
- Worked with supervisor and other team leads to manage and prioritize staffing assignments to meet customer demand and production schedules.
- Monitored workers on site during production activities for safety procedures compliance.
Machine Operator
Chairman's Food
11.2022 - 08.2025
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Trained new employees on proper machine operation, ensuring adherence to company standards and safety guidelines.
- Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning how to operate new machinery and implementing newly introduced processes within the production environment.
Production Floater
Chairman's Food
11.2022 - 08.2025
- Participated actively in continuous improvement initiatives, suggesting process improvements for increased efficiency.
- Collaborated with quality control teams to maintain product consistency and adherence to industry standards.
- Improved communication between departments, fostering collaborative problem-solving for production challenges.
- Displayed strong problem-solving skills when faced with unexpected issues or obstacles during daily operations.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to changing production demands, minimizing disruptions to schedules.
Production Lead
Chairman's Food
11.2022 - 08.2025
- Trained new hires on production procedures, ensuring a quick ramp-up time and consistent performance levels across the team.
- Managed a team of production workers, ensuring timely completion of tasks and adherence to safety protocols.
- Maintained safe work areas by keeping pathways and stations free of hazards and excess waste or materials.
- Improved production efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing effective scheduling techniques.
- Participated in safety training programs to maintain a thorough understanding of best practices, ensuring full compliance within the team.
- Collaborated with Quality Control teams to address any issues identified during inspections, implementing corrective actions as necessary to prevent reoccurrence.
- Communicated clear instructions for general operations and product-specific runs to prevent errors and rework.
- Maintained accurate inventory records, placing orders for raw materials and supplies as needed to avoid stock shortages or delays in production schedules.
- Increased overall product quality by closely monitoring production processes and providing constructive feedback.
- Monitored employee activities to verify consistent use of good manufacturing principles.
- Operated equipment such as forklifts and overhead cranes to safely move heavy loads.
- Trained workers in proper operation, calibration, and maintenance of production line equipment.
- Facilitated open communication channels between team members, fostering a positive work environment conducive to high performance levels.
- Coordinated with other departments for seamless integration of cross-functional tasks, resulting in smoother operations.
- Worked with supervisor and other team leads to manage and prioritize staffing assignments to meet customer demand and production schedules.
- Monitored workers on site during production activities for safety procedures compliance.
Forklift Operator
SAPNA Foods
01.2019 - 08.2021
- 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.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
Material Handler
Prologistics
03.2017 - 06.2018
- Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
- Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
- Maintained a safe work environment by following proper safety protocols and conducting regular inspections.
- Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
Forklift Operator
Fresh Express Salads
02.2005 - 12.2008
- Reviewed daily production schedules to inform effective prioritization and delegation of tasks.
- Kept accurate records of materials moved within warehouse to quickly locate inventory and keep facility operating smoothly.
- Coordinated with supervisors to prioritize tasks, ensuring the most urgent shipments were processed first.
- Achieved high levels of product security by following best practices in cargo handling.
- Contributed to warehouse organization by efficiently utilizing storage spaces and aisles.
- Supported warehouse staff in meeting tight deadlines by prioritizing tasks based on shipment schedules.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Positioned lifting devices under, over or around loaded pallets or boxes to secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
- Moved levers or controls to operate forklifts, lifting beams with swivel-hooks and hoists to transport and load materials.
- Streamlined order processing, organizing goods for easy access and quick dispatch.
Education
Marketing
Fredrick Douglass Highschool
Atlanta, GA05.2005
Skills
- Workplace cleanliness
- Product packing
- Product packaging
- Heavy lifting
- Product assembly
- Product inspection
- Machine operation
- Materials handling
- Quality assurance
- Safety management
- Complex Problem-solving
- Equipment operation
- Quality inspections
- Assembly procedures
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Quality inspection
- Efficient communication
- Shipment preparation
- Machine setups
- Quality assurance standards
- Waste reduction
- Defect monitoring
- Machinery operation
- Assembly line expertise
- OSHA compliance
- Hazardous material handling
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Customer focus
- Documentation expertise
- Emergency response planning
- Shipping coordination
- Mechanical aptitude
- Electrical safety
- Team collaboration
- Heavy equipment handling
- Packing and shipping
- Documentation
- Forklift certification
- Cross-training
- Counting accuracy
- Measuring instrument proficiency
- Loading and unloading protocols
- GMP compliance
- Deadline compliance
- Batch production
- Manufacturing support
- Production line support
- Label application
- Positive attitude
- Teamwork and communication
- Good communication
- Strong work ethic
- Teamwork and coordination
- Following instructions
- Attention to detail
- Punctual and dependable
- Picking and packing
- Production line work
- Production operations
- Computer skills
- Line work
- Warehouse operations
- Material handling
- Punctual and reliable
- Safe machine operation
- Pallet jacks
- Visual inspection
- Flexible schedule
- Assembly line operations
- Safety standards compliance
- Health and safety regulations
- Materials assembly
- Inventory and stocking
- Weights and measurements
Certification
Forklift certification
- Certified
Timeline
Production Worker
Chairman's Food
11.2022 - 08.2025
Machine Operator
Chairman's Food
11.2022 - 08.2025
Production Floater
Chairman's Food
11.2022 - 08.2025
Production Lead
Chairman's Food
11.2022 - 08.2025
Forklift Operator
SAPNA Foods
01.2019 - 08.2021
Material Handler
Prologistics
03.2017 - 06.2018
Forklift Operator
Fresh Express Salads
02.2005 - 12.2008
Marketing
Fredrick Douglass Highschool
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