Kimberly Luanne Hiniker
Fernley
Summary
Conscientious, meticulous individual with an outstanding background of service as a front-line administrative clerk in the United States Navy and Air Force. Consistently recognized for superior performance, receiving numerous awards that include the National Defense Service Medal, the Navy Achievement Medal (NAM), the Meritorious Service Medal (with bronze star), the Division Officer’s Letter of Appreciation, and the Humanitarian Service Medal. Dependable and ethical: Obtained a Secret Security Clearance in 2009. Computer literacy encompasses comprehensive experience in all warehouse operations and office functions.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
6037
6037
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Material Flow Lead
Redwood Materials
08.2024 - Current
- In a culture of safety compliance, especially as it pertains to material handling equipment and adhering to area PPE requirements.
- Wearing Respirator or Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) (Up to 100% of the time in some production areas).
- Cleaning up powdered spills using PAPR and HEPA Vacuums.
- Implementing and sustaining 5S programs and standards.
- Perform trailer entries using forklift, placing trailer lock out restraints, driving up and down ramps and slopes.
- Working with and maintaining tools and equipment necessary to perform work duties problems and attempt to develop solutions for them.
- Submitting equipment and facilities issues through internal maintenance request tool (CMMS).
- Managing consumable parts and performing consumable cycle counting.
- Receiving finished goods from production in Manufacturing Execution System (MES).
- Working with supervisor to coordinate task distribution.
- Training and leading material handlers in discrete work streams such as receiving, inventory control or loading activities.
- At times, conducts mentoring and coaching to help peers to have better safety and quality.
- Picking and loading inventory needed for production areas.
- Manage data and transactions within a Warehouse Management System and create reports to support management decision making.
- Establish and model quality control mechanisms.
- Complete physical tasks as directed, including but not limited to pushing, pulling, gripping, twisting, reaching, etc.
- Maintaining a clean and orderly work area.
- Managing the internal flow of material to support production requirements.
- Receiving inbound shipments from suppliers of raw materials, maintenance parts, and engineering equipment.
- Developing and implementing material flow strategies to improve operational efficiency.
- Operate PIT equipment, including but not limited to forklift.
- Microsoft Office familiarity.
Lead Quality Control
Panasonic
08.2021 - 08.2024
- Experienced in operating numerous lithium-ion batteries producing machines.
- Types of machines may be roll presses, punch presses, inspection, and conveyance machines.
- Has the authority to stop the process to avoid making sub-standard product.
- Highly trained in all aspects of chemical mixing and safety protocols therein for the production, transporting and disposal of Class 9 Miscellaneous Hazardous materials.
- Reads all SDS' and possesses thorough knowledge of all oil and chemical labeling and storage requirements.
- Operates and starts-up the machines.
- Ability to identify problems and minor troubleshooting.
- Delivery of materials to production floor.
- Ability to analyze, estimate workload and perform multi-tasking.
- Assist Maintenance Technicians in preventative maintenance procedures such as lubricating machinery.
- Monitors production process.
- Performs meticulous image inspections.
- Firsthand quality and safety checks of product to ensure acceptance standards are met.
- Basic skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Ability to use material bar code scanners.
- Able to follow work instructions and standard operating procedures (SOP’s).
- Prepares compliance documentation as required by OSHA and posts to the MDS.
- Maintains a clean and safe work area '5s' (Sort, Shine, Set-in Order, Standardize, Sustain).
- Understands department workflow, process & detail oriented.
- Excellent communication with co-workers both verbally with good written skills.
Forklift Driver
Warehouse Shift Lead
08.2018 - 02.2021
- Inspecting the forklift.
- If repairs are necessary, a qualified mechanic will have to make them before anyone can use the truck in the field.
- Once the repairs are finally finished, the forklift operator must inspect the truck once more.
- Using production schedules to understand handling and transportation details about loads.
- Placing loads securely on the forklift.
- Following safe driving guidelines to and from locations in the facility.
- Accurately monitoring and updating inventory records when necessary.
Owner-Manager
KimberCare Services
Inland Empire
10.2016 - 08.2018
- Provide assisted daily living care to elderly clients in the Inland Empire.
- Taking vital signs, giving medicine under a nurse’s direction.
- Record and report data as medically necessary.
- Help patients with their daily functions, such as dressing or taking a bath.
- Assist with planning for doctor’s appointments or other meetings and organize transportation to and from events or outings.
- Housekeeping, such as vacuuming or doing laundry, cooking meals, Grocery shopping.
- Reporting to nurses about patient’s health status.
- Teaching patient self-care skills.
Warehouse Supervisor
Hiniker Plumbing
Riverside
08.2014 - 08.2018
- Duties-procuring new clients for the business.
- Public relations, setting appointments, networking products and services.
- Gaining customer trust and maintaining overall satisfaction.
- Shipping & Receiving.
Security Forces Specialist
U.S. Air Force
05.2001 - 08.2014
- Activated for 9/11.
- Duties include Air Base Defense, Daily Mobile, and Foot Patrols of interior and exterior base perimeters.
- Responding to emergency calls, drills, restricted flight line protection jail supervision.
- Public Relations.
Manager
GH Maintenance
Riverside
12.2009 - 01.2011
- Duties not limited to, typing, filing, data entry, answering phones, setting appointments, customer service/relations, troubleshooting customer problems and concerns, daily reports to owner, employee scheduling, fork-lift driving.
Correctional Officer
Lovelock Correctional Center
Lovelock
12.1998 - 05.2001
- Duties include Custody and Control of over 1,600 medium custody male inmates.
- Controlled inmate movements, bed counts, activity supervision, personal and cell searches, Compliance.
Owner/Manager Home-Daycare
KimberCare
Fernley
12.1997 - 12.1998
- Duties include care and supervision of up to 12 children (0-17 yrs.).
- Provided daily meals, activities, exercise outings, arts and crafts.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Life Care Center of Reno
Reno
12.1995 - 12.1997
- Duties include care and supervision of elderly individuals and providing personal care, feeding, activities, physical therapy.
Blackjack Dealer
Licensed Gaming Employee
Fallon
02.1990 - 02.1997
- Lead several table games, including blackjack, craps, keno, poker, roulette, and others, while assisting customers with game-related needs.
- Distribute cards, dice, chips, and other equipment to patrons according to the table game, and monitor returned equipment for any tampering.
- Provide information about the rules of the game, and observe players for appropriate activity while at the table.
- Interact with floor supervisors to share concerns and information, as well as any misconduct or suspicious behavior during gameplay.
- Exchange money for chips, collect chips for losing bets, and direct winning patrons to the cashier at the end of the gaming session for payout.
- Monitor game pace and play while maintaining a positive, fun environment for patrons.
- Prepare any end-of-shift reports, bookkeeping, and other administrative duties as determined by supervisors, and tidy the area for the next dealer.
- Attend monthly staff meetings to address issues, maintain quality, and ensure brand representation on the game floor.
Yeoman
U.S. Navy Reserves
05.1985 - 05.1993
- Duties include enlisted evaluations, commissioned officer fitness reports, naval messages, visitor relations, telephone calls and mail (both conventional and electronic).
- Organizes military files, operates office equipment, orders, and distributes office supplies.
- Write and types business and social letters, notices, directives, forms and reports.
- Yeoman typically at the 1st class petty officer (E-6) level or higher, who serves on the personal staffs or flag and/or general officers and certain other senior officers.
- Functions independently and conducts required duties, able to draft personal and professional correspondence, acts on matters of social usage, protocol, honors and ceremonies, prepares and liquidates travel orders, and prepares officer reports of fitness for signature by a flag or general officer.
- Individuals serving as flag writers are in a highly visible position and must conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times.
- Additionally, members are required to satisfactorily meet any additional requirements of the flag officer.
- A rating of E-6 to E-9 to be eligible for flag writer must be obtained after school.
Education
Masters - Psychology & General Psychology with a focus on Early Childhood Development & Well-Being
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AzMilitary Police Officer -
Lackland Air Force Base Technical Training School
San Antonio, TxNevada Post lll Certificate - Peace Officer
Lovelock Correctional Center
Lovelock, NevadaBA - Criminal Justice with a concentration in Forensic Science & Investigation
American Intercontinental University
Hoffman Estates, IllTimeline
Material Flow Lead
Redwood Materials
08.2024 - Current
Lead Quality Control
Panasonic
08.2021 - 08.2024
Forklift Driver
Warehouse Shift Lead
08.2018 - 02.2021
Owner-Manager
KimberCare Services
10.2016 - 08.2018
Warehouse Supervisor
Hiniker Plumbing
08.2014 - 08.2018
Manager
GH Maintenance
12.2009 - 01.2011
Security Forces Specialist
U.S. Air Force
05.2001 - 08.2014
Correctional Officer
Lovelock Correctional Center
12.1998 - 05.2001
Owner/Manager Home-Daycare
KimberCare
12.1997 - 12.1998
Certified Nursing Assistant
Life Care Center of Reno
12.1995 - 12.1997
Blackjack Dealer
Licensed Gaming Employee
02.1990 - 02.1997
Yeoman
U.S. Navy Reserves
05.1985 - 05.1993
Masters - Psychology & General Psychology with a focus on Early Childhood Development & Well-Being
Grand Canyon University
Military Police Officer -
Lackland Air Force Base Technical Training School
Nevada Post lll Certificate - Peace Officer
Lovelock Correctional Center
BA - Criminal Justice with a concentration in Forensic Science & Investigation
American Intercontinental University