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Milburn Burroughs

Muscatine,IA

Summary

Seasoned Inspector with wide range of skills and field experience. Consistently selected to serve as leader and mentor due to extensive background in detailed workmanship, outstanding customer service and team-oriented work ethic. Work efficiently in fast-pace and demanding atmospheres.

Experienced with operating heavy machinery and performing manual labor tasks efficiently. Utilizes problem-solving skills to address on-site challenges and ensure project continuity. Knowledge of safety protocols and team collaboration, contributing to successful project outcomes.

Knowledgeable [Desired Position] with solid background in manual labor and hands-on construction work. Proven track record of contributing to various projects, ensuring timely completion and maintaining safety standards. Demonstrated skills in operating heavy machinery and working collaboratively within team environment.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Laborer

Team Staffing Solutions
08.2024 - Current
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Expanded skill set through continuous learning of new techniques, tools, and equipment related to laborer tasks.
  • Improved worksite efficiency by maintaining clean and organized work areas.
  • Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.

Production Lead

Team Staffing Solutions
02.2024 - 06.2024
  • 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.
  • Participated in safety training programs to maintain a thorough understanding of best practices, ensuring full compliance within the team.
  • Communicated clear instructions for general operations and product-specific runs to prevent errors and rework.
  • Collaborated with Quality Control teams to address any issues identified during inspections, implementing corrective actions as necessary to prevent reoccurrence.
  • Maintained accurate inventory records, placing orders for raw materials and supplies as needed to avoid stock shortages or delays in production schedules.
  • Monitored employee activities to verify consistent use of good manufacturing principles.
  • Coordinated effective schedules for production employees.
  • Operated equipment such as forklifts and overhead cranes to safely move heavy loads.

Write up Inspector

UNION TANK CAR
10.2022 - 12.2023
  • Approved in-process production by confirming specifications, conducting visual and measurement tests and communicating required adjustments to production supervisor
  • Obtained evidence and prepared reports highlighting overlooked violations and required corrective actions
  • Prepared inspection and financial reports tied to final contractor payments
  • Checked on deficiencies to complete follow-up inspections and validate corrections
  • Documented inspections and collected photographic evidence of work completed
  • Maintained safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures, complying with legal regulations
  • Helped resolve production problems by notifying supervisors and working on corrective actions

Valve Technician

UNION TANK CAR
08.2019 - 10.2022
  • Documented maintenance data and repair actions, including testing results and materials used
  • Regulated pressure, temperature and flow by properly calibrating instrumentation
  • Reached and corrected problems with mechanical control devices by disassembling regulators, thermostats and other components

Material Handler

ES3
10.2017 - 02.2018
  • Kept material-handling equipment in good working order with frequent inspections and basic repairs
  • Uphold strict quality assurance standards, inspecting materials and shipments for defects or compliance issues
  • Contributed to successful inventory control with proper handling and regular cycle counting
  • Recognized safety, shipment and storage issues and notified supervisor

Education

Diploma -

Muscatine High School
Muscatine, IA
06.2016

Skills

  • Equipment Operation
  • Corrective Action Planning
  • Evidence Collection
  • Drawing Interpretation
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Quality Control
  • Project Management
  • Inspection Reporting
  • Report Writing
  • Materials Testing
  • Sample Collection
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Strategic Planning
  • Business Management
  • Progress Monitoring
  • Environmental Regulations
  • Product Testing
  • Budget Administration
  • Business Marketing
  • Hospitality and Accommodation
  • Compliance Training
  • Production Assessment
  • Industry Standards
  • Clean Driving Record
  • Training and Mentoring
  • Process Improvements
  • Heavy lifting
  • Safety awareness
  • Attention to detail
  • Willingness to learn
  • Time management
  • Job site cleanup
  • Customer service
  • Physical strength
  • Job site safety
  • Material handling
  • Repetitive work
  • Truck loading and unloading
  • Job site organization
  • Safety procedures
  • Hand-eye coordination
  • Carrying heavy loads
  • Team collaboration
  • Equipment operation
  • IOWA Driver's license
  • Basic carpentry
  • Clean driving record
  • Painting
  • Machinery maintenance
  • Lawn and grounds maintenance
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Concrete work
  • Landscaping
  • Residential construction
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Construction techniques
  • Commercial construction experience
  • Tool retrieval
  • Drywalling
  • Scaffolding assembly and disassembly
  • Drywall installation
  • Blueprint reading
  • Flooring installation
  • Project management
  • Construction management
  • Roofing
  • Painting proficiency
  • Plumbing
  • Scaffolding setup
  • Window installation
  • Resource management
  • Supply management
  • Tiling experience
  • Insulation application
  • Project estimation and bidding
  • Masonry techniques
  • Chemical mixing
  • HVAC systems
  • Roof repair
  • Cement mixing
  • Hand and power tools
  • Construction
  • Verbal and written communication

Timeline

Laborer

Team Staffing Solutions
08.2024 - Current

Production Lead

Team Staffing Solutions
02.2024 - 06.2024

Write up Inspector

UNION TANK CAR
10.2022 - 12.2023

Valve Technician

UNION TANK CAR
08.2019 - 10.2022

Material Handler

ES3
10.2017 - 02.2018

Diploma -

Muscatine High School
Milburn Burroughs