Kenny Ripley
Norris City,IL
Summary
Hardworking production worker offering 5+ years supporting manufacturing needs. Successful working long hours in challenging environments, moving supplies, organizing products and packaging shipments. Excellent history of working well with other team members and pitching in to help achieve team goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Worker
Zoltek
10.2018 - 11.2021
- Used established assembly instructions to complete jobs quickly, accurately, and with zero errors.
- Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
- Followed protocols to enhance protection and maintain safe work environment.
- Performed visual and functional inspection of components to determine quality and identify defects.
- Trained and mentored new employees to apply best practices on assembly line operations and comply with procedures and regulations.
- Conducted quality assurance inspections on finished components and identified issues.
- Troubleshot assembly line to repair malfunctions and avoid disruptions.
- Followed outlined specifications to implement assembly plans.
- Streamlined production process to maximize safety and productivity.
- Continuously checked products for quality assurance according to strict guidelines.
- Operated various machines used in production processes.
- Performed quality checks on finish products to verify compliance specifications and assign appropriate quality grades.
- Completed daily inspection of machines and equipment.
- Trained new employees, instructing each in use of machinery, standard operating procedures and company policies.
- Utilized safety devices and procedures to protect personnel and equipment.
- Investigated and resolved production issues.
- Operated Forklift
- Forklift Certified
Production Worker
John J. Steuby Co.
04.2014 - 02.2018
- Followed safety procedures and guidelines to maintain safe working environments.
- Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
- Maintained machinery to prevent overloads and avoid malfunctions.
- Supported machine operators in setup and operation of production equipment resulting in efficient runs.
- Troubleshot production issues and provided timely solutions.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
- Trained new production staff members on safe and efficient production procedures and proper machine operations.
- Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
- Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
- Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
NCOE High School
Norris City, IL05.2015
Skills
- Quality Assurance
- Defect Monitoring
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Product Assembly
- Machine Operation
- Quality Inspection
- Product Packing
- Equipment Operation
- Machinery Operation
- Quality Inspections
- Machine Setups
- Shipment Preparation
- Shipping Coordination
- Assembly Procedures
- Materials Handling
- Assembly Protocols
- Product Packaging
- OSHA Compliance
- Efficient Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Problem Solving
- Precision Measurement
- Assembly Line Expertise
- Equipment Maintenance
- Material Handling
- Hazardous Material Handling
- Critical Thinking
- Forklift Operation
- Product Inspection
- Safety Protocols
- Teamwork and Communication
- Safe Machine Operation
- Flexible Schedule
- Production Line Work
- Following Instructions
- Materials Assembly
- Heavy Lifting
- Machine Setup and Shutdown
- Good Communication
- Line Work
- Material Loading and Unloading
- Strong Work Ethic
- Picking and Packing
Timeline
Production Worker
Zoltek
10.2018 - 11.2021
Production Worker
John J. Steuby Co.
04.2014 - 02.2018
High School Diploma -
NCOE High School
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