Mark Free
Columbus,OH
Summary
Skilled in machine operation and fostering team collaboration, I enhanced production efficiency and quality at Smithfield by streamlining processes and mentoring staff. My forklift certification and attention to detail, honed at Worthington Steel, underpin my ability to meet tight deadlines and maintain high safety standards. Achieved a significant reduction in waste, contributing to a more sustainable operation.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Associate
Acloche
02.2024 - Current
- Prepared orders for shipment by picking, packing, and labeling merchandise.
- Worked safely around moving machinery.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve daily targets and complete tasks efficiently.
- Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
- Assembled orders and packed items for shipment, conveying orders to shipping personnel
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
Welding Fabricator
Worthington Steel
02.2016 - 02.2024
- Achieved consistent weld quality through careful preparation of materials and attention to detail during execution.
- Maintained superior craftsmanship standards while working under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Completed complex fabrication projects with precision, ensuring the final product met client specifications.
- Contributed to the successful completion of large-scale projects as an integral member of a highly-skilled team.
Production Lead
Smithfield
03.2013 - 04.2016
- Trained new hires on production procedures, ensuring a quick ramp-up time and consistent performance levels across the team.
- Managed a team of production workers, ensuring timely completion of tasks and adherence to safety protocols.
- Maintained safe work areas by keeping pathways and stations free of hazards and excess waste or materials.
- Improved production efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing effective scheduling techniques.
- Increased overall product quality by closely monitoring production processes and providing constructive feedback.
Meat Processor
JBS Beef Plant
12.2004 - 03.2013
- Maintained sharpness of tools for precise cuts and optimal safety during meat processing tasks.
- Achieved compliance with all health regulations through diligent attention to cleanliness standards during processing operations.
- Reduced waste and improved yield through careful monitoring of cutting and trimming procedures.
- Participated in ongoing training initiatives to stay current on industry trends and best practices for meat processing operations.
- Mitigated risk of cross-contamination by strictly adhering to company guidelines on separation protocols for different types of meats.
Skills
- Lifting and sorting
- Labeling and boxing
- Shipping and receiving
- Order picking and processing
- Forklift certified
- Forklift Operation
- Machine Operation
Timeline
Warehouse Associate
Acloche
02.2024 - Current
Welding Fabricator
Worthington Steel
02.2016 - 02.2024
Production Lead
Smithfield
03.2013 - 04.2016
Meat Processor
JBS Beef Plant
12.2004 - 03.2013
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