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Michael Evans

Owensboro,KY

Summary

Hardworking and dependable with experience in safety procedures and training, incident reports, audits and production procedures.  Looking for an opportunity at career growth.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Material Handler/Forklift Operator

OMICO Plastics Inc.
Owensboro, KY
06.2018 - Current
  • Identified and troubleshoot issues with equipment and completed basic repairs to restore functionality.
  • Secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items.
  • Collaborated with team members to coordinate efficient and accurate movements.
  • Visually assessed materials for conformance to quality standards and shipping orders, removing nonconforming products and reporting for further action.
  • Positioned lifting devices around loaded pallets, skids and boxes to secure materials for transport to designated areas.
  • Carefully and precisely manipulated controls of forklift-powered vehicles to navigate throughout facility, thoughtfully selecting routes to avoid obstructions and crowded areas.

Production Welder

Metalsa Structural Products
Owensboro, KY
01.2012 - 06.2016
  • Monitored line for signs of persistent errors and brought concerns to production supervisor.
  • Fixed defective components by removing errors and rewelding parts.
  • Removed loose materials and thick scale, slag or rust to prepare material surfaces for welding.
  • Obtained desired configurations by clamping and tack-welding components.
  • Combined welding techniques, knowledge of metallurgy and engineering requirements to produce quality work.

Production Supervisor

Toyotetsu Mid America, LLC
Owensboro, KY
08.2000 - 12.2011
  • Reviewed quality and amounts of incoming materials.
  • Monitored equipment efficiency, checked materials supplies and coordinated manpower requirements to meet expected demand. 
  • Maintained work environments safe and efficient at all times.
  • Designed and implemented project workflows for copy-editing, editorial and design department, including adjusting deadlines to meet project changes.
  • Established and enforced 5s program successful in increasing line efficiency and dropping accidents by 50%  per quarter.
  • Established and updated production schedules to meet changing demands.
  • Managed and supervised daily activities of 30+ team members to verify fulfillment of customer orders and adherence to general warehouse operations.
  • Identified areas of improvement by conducting performance reviews.
  • Maintained material inventories to ensure that production schedules were met.

Education

High School Diploma -

Apollo High School
Owensboro, KY
1994

Introduction to Computers, Industrial Safety

Owensboro Community and Technical College
Owensboro, KY
2015

Skills

  • Safety documentation and materials
  • Safety training
  • Incident investigations
  • Accident reviewing
  • Risk management
  • Safety assessment
  • Deadline driven
  • Intro to Computers   (Microsoft Office) 
  •  Industrial Safety class

Timeline

Material Handler/Forklift Operator

OMICO Plastics Inc.
06.2018 - Current

Production Welder

Metalsa Structural Products
01.2012 - 06.2016

Production Supervisor

Toyotetsu Mid America, LLC
08.2000 - 12.2011

High School Diploma -

Apollo High School

Introduction to Computers, Industrial Safety

Owensboro Community and Technical College
Michael Evans