Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
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LAMAR Hall

LAMAR Hall

production worker
Newberry,UNITED STATES

Summary

Machine Operator with positive attitude and a commitment to safety, quality, customer service and lean manufacturing. Talented Machine Operator with solid work history and proven ability to perform well in a team and individually. Responsible and hardworking warehouse assembler who can collaborate with a team and produce quality work on tight deadlines.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Shift Lead

West Fraser
Newberry, SC
03.2022 - Current
  • Trained and mentored new employees to maximize team performance.
  • Kept employees operating productively and working on task to meet business and customer needs.
  • Delivered superior training and leadership to teams to boost performance and help team members achieve performance targets.
  • Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
  • Enforced company policies and regulations with employees.
  • Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
  • Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
  • Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.
  • Oversaw talented team by actively communicating project information, remedying issues and delivering positive feedback.

Quality Control Inspector

West Fraser
Newberry, SC
09.2021 - Current
  • Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
  • Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
  • Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
  • Evaluated components and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications.
  • Monitored performance and generated reports detailing quality of product and defect rates.
  • Completed precise measurements using special tools.
  • Created and deployed best practices to improve efficiency and reduce defects.
  • Used Tool to inspect quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.
  • Monitored production processes to gain understanding of problematic steps and rectify issues.
  • Streamlined QA processes by working closely with development teams and staying abreast of changing product demands.
  • Noted trends in product quality and functionality to determine problem areas and plan for improvements to processes.
  • Used hand tools, instruments, gauges and equipment to complete accurate measurements and noted results for official records.
  • Checked color, shape, texture and grade of products and materials against established templates, charts and samples.
  • Examined Products for defects or issues, reported problems quickly and maintained high levels of accuracy.
  • Evaluated items to assign grades and marked quality level, rejection status or acceptance.
  • Located and investigated production concerns and helped management implement corrective actions.

Relief Operator

West Fraser
Newberry, SC
04.2018 - Current
  • Set up machines to start production cycles and controlled machine settings.
  • Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
  • Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
  • Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.
  • Monitored employee actions for adherence to safety procedures.

Forklift Operator

West Fraser
Newberry, SC
10.2017 - Current
  • Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
  • Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
  • Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
  • Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
  • Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using Skill and Technique.
  • Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
  • Operated all loaders, Type and Type equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
  • Verified functionality of forklifts through performance of preventive maintenance and effective troubleshooting of malfunctions.
  • Monitored area for pedestrian and vehicular traffic while operating various types of equipment.

Apprentice

West Fraser
Newberry, SC
08.2015 - Current
  • Cleaned worksite by safely removing hazardous materials and debris.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Prepared worksite by setting up required tools and supplies.

CATERPILLAR
NEWBERRY, SC
03.2015 - 06.2015
  • Supervised material flow, storage and global order fulfillment
  • Conducted monthly, quarterly and yearly inventories of warehouse stock
  • Oversaw warehousing and storage practices and housekeeping
  • Transported goods from racks, shelves and vehicles
  • Installed protective bracing, padding and strapping to prevent shifting and damage to items during transport
  • Operated powered lift trucks, floor sweepers, pallet jacks and forklifts safely, with a 0% incident rate
  • Used propane forklift to load trailer at warehouse.

PIONEER

, SC
07.2014 - 02.2015
  • Set up and operated production equipment in accordance with current good manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures.

BLENDER OPERATOR

KRAFT
NEWBERRY, SC
01.2010 - 08.2014
  • Adjusted machine feed and speed if machine malfunctioned
  • Changed equipment over to new product
  • Maintained proper stock levels on a line.

Education

High School Diploma - AUTOMECHANICS

AIKEN HIGH SCHOOL
2007

Skills

  • Certified Forklift
  • Crane and hoist expert
  • HAZMAT training
  • Packing and scanning orders
  • Overhead Crane Operator
  • Heavy industrial equipment operation
  • Quality inspection professional
  • Quality assurance authority
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Safety Orientation training
  • Natural leader
  • Manufacturing background

Accomplishments

  • Training
  • Used propane forklift to load trailer at warehouse.

Certification

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Timeline

Shift Lead

West Fraser
03.2022 - Current

Quality Control Inspector

West Fraser
09.2021 - Current

Relief Operator

West Fraser
04.2018 - Current

Forklift Operator

West Fraser
10.2017 - Current

Apprentice

West Fraser
08.2015 - Current

CATERPILLAR
03.2015 - 06.2015

PIONEER

07.2014 - 02.2015

BLENDER OPERATOR

KRAFT
01.2010 - 08.2014

High School Diploma - AUTOMECHANICS

AIKEN HIGH SCHOOL

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