Michael Hicks
Hartwell,GA
Summary
Dynamic production professional with a proven track record at Nestle Purina, excelling in teamwork and problem-solving. Recognized for exceeding performance goals and maintaining high-quality standards. Adaptable and detail-oriented, with strong organizational skills and a commitment to safety and efficiency in fast-paced environments.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Services
Nestle Purina
Hartwell, GA
03.2020 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Production Worker
First Quality
Anderson, SC
06.2011 - 03.2020
- Followed safety procedures and guidelines to maintain safe working environments.
- Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
- Maintained cleanliness of workstations, contributing to a well-organized work environment for increased productivity.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
Production Associate
Kautex Textron
Lavonia, GA
02.1998 - 06.2011
- Maintained a flexible approach to work assignments, willingly cross-training in other areas to support changing production needs.
- Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
- Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge.
- Inspected final products to assess compliance with quality standards and established tolerances.
- Prepared materials for assembly work to keep workflows running smoothly.
- Exceeded performance goals, consistently completing assigned tasks ahead of schedule without compromising on quality or safety standards.
- Contributed to the achievement of safety goals, promoting workplace safety through training sessions and regular equipment maintenance checks.
- Supported current production needs by moving items between equipment, conveyors, and staging areas.
- Boosted team morale, fostering a collaborative work environment through open communication and consistent feedback.
- Ensured adherence to industry standards, maintaining accurate documentation for compliance audits and certifications.
- Safely operated hand and power tools to complete repetitive tasks.
- Improved product quality with thorough inspections, identifying and addressing potential issues before shipment.
- Troubleshot machinery issues, minimizing downtime by quickly diagnosing problems and performing necessary repairs.
- Followed safety procedures and guidelines to maintain safe working environments.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Met production targets and tight deadlines by collaborating closely with team members.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
- Trained new production staff members on safe and efficient production procedures and proper machine operations.
- Assembled products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.
- Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
- Collaborated with other departments to optimize production workflows.
- Tested products or subassemblies for functionality or quality and troubleshot problems with equipment, devices, or products.
- Investigated processing errors and malfunctions, resolving issues with minor machine repairs.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
- Prepared reports and technical documentation of day-to-day production processes.
- Reviewed production schedules and streamlined processes.
Education
Micro Computer
North Georgia Technical College
Clarkesville, GAAthens Technical College
Athens, GAHigh School Diploma - Vocational-Technical Education
Hart County High School
Hartwell, GA06.1995
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Flexible and adaptable
- Dependable and responsible
- Multitasking Abilities
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Calm under pressure
- Active listening
- Organization and time management
- Problem resolution
- Decision-making
- Verbal communication
- Excellent communication
- Computer skills
- Multitasking
- Time management
Certification
Master forklift operator
Timeline
Production Services
Nestle Purina
03.2020 - Current
Production Worker
First Quality
06.2011 - 03.2020
Production Associate
Kautex Textron
02.1998 - 06.2011
Micro Computer
North Georgia Technical College
Athens Technical College
High School Diploma - Vocational-Technical Education
Hart County High School