Nathan Bowen
Richmond,IN
Summary
Detail-oriented Material Handler with 8 years of experience in shipping and distribution. Skilled in managing the movement of goods within warehouses and proficient in forklift operation. Strong problem-solving and organizational abilities, complemented by a proactive and team-oriented approach. Consistently dependable and efficient in multitasking in fast-paced environments.
Overview
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1
Certification
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Machine Operator Packer
Berry Global Group Inc.
Richmond, IN
09.2020 - Current
- Set up machines for various jobs, ensuring compliance with manufacturing standards and supporting waste reduction initiatives.
- Maintained optimal production schedules by safely and quickly operating packaging machinery of various types and at various stages of production lines.
- Detected work-piece defects and machine malfunctions, ensuring apparatus reliability and minimizing production disruptions.
- Read and understood blueprints, product specifications and tooling instructions to plan correct operational sequences and prevent materials waste.
- Lubricated parts and performed minor maintenance to improve machine function.
- Removed finished products from machines and separated rejected items based on standard grading qualifications.
- Applied labels and transferred products to final shipping area, ensuring synchronized operations and timely deliveries.
- Ensured a tidy workspace to promote safety and efficiency. and removed damaged or otherwise inferior materials from supplies to prepare raw products for processing.
Machine Operator
Transcendia Inc.
Richmond, IN
05.2017 - 05.2020
- Operated multiple fabricating machines, including cutoff saws, shears, rolls, brakes, presses and forming or spinning machines.
- Detected work-piece defects and machine malfunctions, maintaining apparatus to ensure consistent product quality.
- Read and understood blueprints, product specifications and tooling instructions to plan correct operational sequences and prevent materials waste.
- Detected work-piece defects and machine malfunctions, maintaining apparatus to prevent future issues.
- Secured necessary tooling for setups and fixtures to revise setups on calibrated test strands.
- Applied protective coatings to parts, preventing corrosion and extending product lifespan.
- Applied lubricant to machine parts and performed minor maintenance to improve machine function.
- Measured and inspected finished products for defects, and compared to work instructions for accuracy.
- Set up and operated machiness such as plastic roll coating machine to create high-quality plastic products. Such as book covers, shower molds, dry erase material, and stencils.
Shipping Lead
Qualitronics Inc.
Richmond, IN
12.2014 - 01.2016
- Informed customers of expected deliveries and delays to enhance satisfaction.
- Built strong relationships with FedEx, UPS, and DHL personnel to ensure smooth logistics operations.
- Prepared accurate shipping orders and bills of lading to direct and route materials.
- Maintained current knowledge of practices and regulations for freight movements and package shipments.
- Organized inventory and coordinated movement between receiving, storage and shipping to facilitate operations.
- Reviewed and followed pick sheets to prepare, pack and scan orders.
- Compared shipment contents with paperwork to support inventory accuracy and records management.
- Coordinated inventory organization and movement between receiving, storage, and shipping to streamline operations.
- Tagged product inventory to ensure accurate tracking and storage. for accurate tracking and storage.
- Investigated inventory discrepancies to maintain recordkeeping validity.
- Operated lift and hand trucks to transfer materials to and from target areas.
- Received, processed and reshelved returned products to facilitate accurate inventory.
- Prepared shipments for postage through careful packing, sealing and labeling of materials.
CNC Machine Operator
Mosey Manufacturing
Richmond, IN
02.2012 - 12.2015
- Set-up and operated lathes, mills and grinders to cut raw materials.
- Monitored and adjusted processes to enhance quality and ensure productivity targets were met.
- Fabricated various parts using multiple machines at once.
- Kept parts within close tolerances of design standards to maintain optimal quality.
- Set up and operated lathes, mills and grinders to cut raw materials.
- Maintained parts within close tolerances of design standards, ensuring high quality and precision.
- Observed company's strict safety rules during each shift to avoid job-related injuries.
- Managed various assigned tasks in a timely manner., including Material handling.
- Managed workflow independently, consistently meeting and exceeding production requirements.
Shipping and Receiving Supervisor
Iams Pet Food
Lewisburg , OH
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Handled all delegated tasks, including Shipping & Receiving Supervisor.
- Prioritized departmental tasks and led team to ensure on-time delivery of shipments.
- Prepared inventory for shipment by attaching tags and labels and executing shipment documents to facilitate delivery to proper customers.
- Maintained accurate order and shipment forms and inventory documentation to facilitate timely material flow.
- Prepared inventory for shipment by labeling and processing documentation to ensure timely delivery to customers.
- Examined incoming shipments to verify quality and quantity and returned unacceptable items to suppliers for refund or replacement.
- Tracked inventory, conducted cycle counts and audits, and resolved discrepancies to ensure accurate inventory records.
- Considered individual product requirements and accessibility needs to maximize efficiency of warehouse storage areas.
- Oversaw inventory levels to prevent stock shortages. to ensure stock availability, conducted cycle counts and audits and resolved issues to maintain accurate records.
Education
High School Diploma -
Richmond High School
Richmond, INSkills
- Machinery operations
- CNC Machines
- Machine operation experience
- Machining and production standards
- Preventive Maintenance
- Quality control
- Quality inspections
- Quality monitoring
- Process optimization
- Process efficiency
- Blueprint and schematic interpretation
- Safety procedures
- Safety training
- OSHA
- Power and hand tools
- Assembly procedures
- Packaging expertise
- Product loading
- Loading and unloading protocols
- Machine safety
- Machine diagnostics
- Machine monitoring
- Forklift and lift operation
- Material handling
- Equipment operation
- Equipment monitoring
- Operational coordination
- Production tracking
- Production scheduling
- Production flow
- Shift management
- Operations management
- Logistics coordination
- Inventory management
- Record keeping
- Risk assessment
- Situational awareness
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Process adherence
- Waste reduction
- Analytical tools
- QC
- Verbal communication
- Operational oversight
- Quality checks
- Process efficiency
- Machine diagnostics
- Record keeping
- Risk assessment
- Operational oversight
Certification
- First Aid/CPR
- Operator Permit For Powered Idustrial Trucks
- Certified Forklift Driver
- Qualified Aerial Lift Operator
Timeline
Machine Operator Packer
Berry Global Group Inc.
09.2020 - Current
Machine Operator
Transcendia Inc.
05.2017 - 05.2020
Shipping Lead
Qualitronics Inc.
12.2014 - 01.2016
CNC Machine Operator
Mosey Manufacturing
02.2012 - 12.2015
Shipping and Receiving Supervisor
Iams Pet Food
01.2011 - 01.2012
High School Diploma -
Richmond High School