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Leon Williams
Driver & Machine Operator
Arlington,TN
Summary
To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management, and problem-solving skills. A hardworking employee is enthusiastic about learning the manufacturing field inside and out. Pursues opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to group success. Offers strong administrative, relationship-building, and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
33
years of professional experience
Work History
IPS Corporation
Driver
07.2016 - Current
Job overview
- Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Maintained professional and friendly demeanor during deliveries to uphold company reputation.
- Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
- Followed proper safety procedures and protocols while loading, unloading and operating vehicles.
- Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
- Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
- Kept detailed mileage and fuel reports to track overall fuel costs.
- Achieved consistent safety targets by adjusting driving to different road and traffic conditions, balancing loads, and avoiding dangerous driving actions.
- Drove safely in various weather and road conditions to avoid accidents.
- Cleaned vehicle regularly to maintain professional appearance.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips to identify maintenance needs and handle regular upkeep.
Games Workshop
Material Handler
11.2005 - 05.2013
Job overview
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transfer large products from one area of warehouse to another, allowing for easier accessibility.
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
- Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
- Listened closely during team meetings to gain complete understanding of duties required for each shift, completing priority tasks first.
- Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
- Read production orders, work orders, shipping orders and requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.
- Performed cycle counts and inventory control to accurately track product levels.
- Inspected stocks to identify shortages, replenish supply and maintain consistent inventory.
- Received and unpacked shipments and new equipment as directed.
- Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
- Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
- Helped train new employees in safe practices and warehouse procedures.
- Used machinery and equipment such as box cutters, shrink-wrap guns and electric pallet jacks.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.
- Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
- Assisted in receiving, stocking and distribution of merchandise.
Hershey
Control Room Operator
07.1990 - 11.2001
Job overview
- Inspected plant activities on screens and computers to identify and troubleshoot issues.
- Performed emergency operations to shut down faulty equipment, maintain electric service and safeguard station machinery.
- Reported complex issues and conditions to management for specialized diagnosis and repair.
- Provided variance reports to field staff to assist with task prioritization.
- Tested fire protection systems and emergency backup equipment to detect and fix faults.
- Tracked and recorded the status of operational systems using applicable journals, and control system tools.
- Documented daily activities in internal system and submitted timely shift reports.
- Monitored control panel data to ensure plant operations were within parameters.
- Monitored operations to spot and report on issues for quick resolution.
- Followed safety protocols and procedures to maintain safe working environment.
- Observed equipment in operation, system activities and control readouts on continuous basis.
Education
Carver High SchoolMemphis TN
High School Diploma
05.1987
Skills
- Order Picking and Processing
- Shipping and Packaging
- Quality Control
- Forklift Operation
- Machinery Operation
- Manufacturing
- Quality Assurance Controls
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Forklift and Pallet Jack Operation
- Shipping and Labeling
- Computer Skills
- Equipment Operations
- Punctual and Reliable
- Problem-Solving
Timeline
Driver
IPS Corporation
07.2016 - Current
Material Handler
Games Workshop
11.2005 - 05.2013
Control Room Operator
Hershey
07.1990 - 11.2001
Carver High School
High School Diploma
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