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Michael Barnes

Nashville,TN

Summary

I have 22+ years of manufacturing work. My skill set, and industry expertise are comprehensive, and up to date. I am dependable, a great team player, and a fast learner.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Independent Contractor/Transportation

Tella Diverse Commute
08.2021 - Current
  • Oversaw project workflows, ensuring timely deliverables and adherence to quality standards.
  • Developed strategic plans that enhanced operational efficiency and reduced overhead costs.
  • Mentored junior contractors, fostering skill development and knowledge sharing across teams.
  • Implemented process improvements that optimized resource allocation and increased productivity.
  • Assisted guests with transportation arrangements, ensuring timely pick-ups and dropoffs.
  • Mentored junior team members, fostering professional growth and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.

Warehouse Technician

Unilever Ice Cream Plant
04.2012 - 08.2021
  • -Operate packaging machinery and palletization systems in compliance with finished product specifications.
  • -Operate material handling equipment used to store and retrieve raw materials and finished product to adhere to production and transportation schedules.
  • -Manually load and unload delivery trucks using a forklift
  • -Issue to and return from production raw materials used to manufacture ice cream.
  • -Perform physical cycle counts for inventory verification.
  • -Package, palletize, wrap and store finished product and materials.
  • -Recycle cardboard and plastic.
  • -Ship and receive packages and distribute to appropriate locations.
  • -Stock and maintain employee ice cream freezers.
  • -Comply with all Safety and GMP guidelines.
  • -Maintain work area in a neat, orderly and clean manner.
  • -Take part on plant sub teams
  • -Operation of Powered Industrial Trucks
  • Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to efficiently transport materials within warehouse environment.

Machine Operator/Material Handler

Marvin Windows and Doors
10.1994 - 01.2012
  • -Worked on sash press assembling component parts according to specific work order requirements
  • -Set up machines for proper performance with material type being processed
  • -Painted component parts
  • -Placed metal on wood components using metal press
  • -Measured dimensions of the product to make sure the product met specifications of the work order
  • -Offloaded inbound merchandise, verified count and stock number, stacked on pallets, labeled pallets, processed documents, and relocated merchandise to proper location
  • -Read production schedule, work order, shipping order, or requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered or distributed.
  • -Maintained inventory of shipping materials and supplies.
  • -Arranged doors, and windows in specified sequence for assembly for other workers.
  • Moved materials and items from receiving or production areas to storage or to other designated areas using fork lift.

Customer Service Representative

Walmart
03.2004 - 01.2005
  • -Greet and acknowledge customers in a friendly, and professional manner
  • -Returned misplaced items to correct locations
  • -Provided product information including , price, location, and use of merchandise to customers
  • - Followed store policies for merchandise returns

Mold Machine Operator

Tupperware
02.1989 - 11.1994
  • - Sets up and operates injection-molding machines to cast products from thermoplastic materials: Installs dies on machine, according to work order specifications, using clamps, bolts, and handtools.
  • Sets machine controls, regulating molding temperature, volume of plastic, molding pressure and time, according to knowledge of plastics and molding procedures.
  • -Dumps premixed plastic powders or pellets into hopper, and starts machine.
  • -Pulls lever to close dies and inject plastic into dies to cast part.
  • -Removes finished product from dies, using handtools.
  • -Trims excess material from part, using knife.
  • -May mix thermoplastic materials and coloring pigments in mixing machine, according to formula.
  • - May grind scrap plastic into powder for reuse.

Education

Material Management, Inc. Powered Industrial Lift Truck Safety Training Program -

Paramount Training Center
Memphis, TN

Diploma - undefined

Ripley High School
01.1988

Skills

  • Basic understanding of Safety practices such as the use of PPE and MSDS Knowledge of GMPs sufficient to perform tasks in manufacturing areas
  • Basic understanding of the inventory address system sufficient to store and retrieve inventory
  • Basic understanding of the shipping & receiving process sufficient to ensure timely supply of raw ingredients to production and support the preservation of product integrity Material Handling/ Fork Lift (10 years)

Certification

Forklift Certification

Awards

Spotlight on Safety Team

Accomplishments

    Perfect Attendance

Additional Information

Over 25 years of experience as a production worker & material handler in a fast paced manufacturing environment; familiarity with pallet jack & forklift operation as well as machine operator experience to include computers and weigh-scales; proficient in basic hand tool operation with an ability to work within a diverse team under extreme pressure; Great organizational and leadership qualities.

Timeline

Independent Contractor/Transportation

Tella Diverse Commute
08.2021 - Current

Warehouse Technician

Unilever Ice Cream Plant
04.2012 - 08.2021

Customer Service Representative

Walmart
03.2004 - 01.2005

Machine Operator/Material Handler

Marvin Windows and Doors
10.1994 - 01.2012

Mold Machine Operator

Tupperware
02.1989 - 11.1994

Diploma - undefined

Ripley High School

Material Management, Inc. Powered Industrial Lift Truck Safety Training Program -

Paramount Training Center

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