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Kevin Chitwood

Oskaloosa,IA

Summary

  • 20 Years of manufacturing experience. I'm a hard worker, quick learner, and very eager to learn new things. Willing to help where I'm to needed to help meet customer demand.
  • Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Ability to overcome professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent time management
  • Problem-solving skills.
  • Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills.
  • Eager to secure a leadership position.
  • Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Compounding Technician

3M
09.2021 - Current

I make glue by mixing different resins with solvents. After making or mixing the products. We make load tickets on a computer adding comments or products materials to reports, so the product can go to the next customer.

Manage logistics of the chemicals to there correct locations. Have to drive various different vehicles to move products around.

Utility Operator/Lead Position

Pella Corp.
04.2004 - 09.2021
  • Monitored employee actions for adherence to safety procedures.
  • Kept accurate records of defective units or products.
  • Set up machines to start production cycles and controlled machine settings.
  • Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
  • Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
  • Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
  • Assembled products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.
  • Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
  • Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.
  • Prepared reports and technical documentation of day-to-day production processes.
  • Tested products or subassemblies for functionality or quality and troubleshot problems with equipment, devices or products.
  • Drove Fork Trucks to move door racks from place to place.
  • Drove cushman trucks to pull parts from one area to either a CNC or a final line.
  • CNC tech for a couple years. Where I would teach new operators how to run the CNC do quality checks, set up machines, and certify operators.

Grocery Clerk

Fareway
05.2000 - 04.2004
  • Take groceries out for customers and put in their vehicle.
  • Product handling/ Merchandise handling.
  • Inventory management.
  • Unloaded shipments.
  • Stocked shelves and organized merchandise displays for easy retrieval
  • Pleasantly greeted customers and provided prompt and courteous service
  • Rotated grocery products ensuring that expired or spoiled items were immediately removed and adhered to "first in, first out" rule
  • Cleaned and maintained store aisles and merchandise displays to provide customers with positive experience
  • Assisted customers by finding items quickly to boost store satisfaction rates
  • Used pallet jacks and hand trucks to move merchandise to sales floor for stocking
  • Retrieved items for customers and verified prices
  • Inspected floor displays, noted missing items, and immediately replenished merchandise
  • Removed trash, swept, and mopped floors for professional appearance
  • Helped customers complete purchases by moving heavy items, collecting payments, and bagging purchases
  • Operated cash register to accurately process and record customer payments
  • Learned duties for various positions and provided backup at key times
  • Responded promptly to requests for assistance, spills and customer inquiries
  • Conducted inventory counts by adding each item in stock and documenting in computer system
  • Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases

Education

No Degree - Worked 1 Year Towards Associates Degree

Indian Hills Community College
Ottumwa, IA

High School Diploma -

Oskaloosa High School
Oskaloosa, IA
05.2003

Skills

    Quick Learner

  • Critical Thinking
  • Problem-Solving Skills
  • Proper Labeling Procedures
  • Troubleshooting Malfunctioning Equipment
  • Time Management
  • Quality Assurance and Control
  • Workflow Optimization
  • Verifying Orders
  • High-Volume Environments
  • Leadership Skills/Experience
  • Production Processes
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Service Quality

Timeline

Compounding Technician

3M
09.2021 - Current

Utility Operator/Lead Position

Pella Corp.
04.2004 - 09.2021

Grocery Clerk

Fareway
05.2000 - 04.2004

No Degree - Worked 1 Year Towards Associates Degree

Indian Hills Community College

High School Diploma -

Oskaloosa High School
Kevin Chitwood