Nathaniel Dodson
Pikeville
Summary
Results-driven professional with experience at USPS and TenCate, excelling in safety awareness and problem-solving. Proven ability to enhance productivity through effective teamwork and process improvements, while maintaining high-quality standards. Demonstrated expertise in technology use and schedule management, consistently achieving production targets and minimizing downtime. Spent 5 years on the safety committee at Tencate. I was a fill-in lead operator for 7 of my 8 years at Tencate, gaining strong leadership skills in the process.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Mail Carrier
USPS
Dayton, TN
06.2025 - 02.2026
- Delivered mail efficiently across designated routes, ensuring timely service to residential and business customers.
- Sorted and organized mail utilizing automated systems, maintaining accuracy in delivery schedules.
- Conducted regular vehicle inspections and maintenance to ensure operational readiness for daily deliveries.
Film Line Operator
TenCate
Dayton, TN
11.2015 - 12.2023
- Operated production machinery to maintain efficient workflow and ensure product quality.
- Conducted routine equipment inspections to identify potential issues and minimize downtime.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot operational challenges and implement solutions swiftly.
- Monitored production processes, adhering to safety standards and quality control protocols consistently.
- Assisted in training new operators on equipment handling and safety procedures effectively.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced productivity and reduced waste within the production line.
- Coordinated with maintenance teams to schedule repairs, ensuring minimal impact on production schedules.
- Recorded production data accurately for reporting purposes, supporting management in decision-making processes.
- Loaded and unloaded product on and off conveyor line by routinely lifting up to 50 pounds.
- Communicated effectively with team members across departments for seamless coordination during shift transitions and critical operations updates.
- Followed job order for product specifications, dimensions, tolerances, and sequence of operations.
- Provided timely feedback to supervisors regarding any potential issues or areas for improvement in the production process.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve daily production targets and consistently meet deadlines.
- Exhibited excellent multitasking abilities, efficiently managing multiple machines simultaneously without sacrificing performance or quality standards.
- Reduced downtime through proactive troubleshooting and implementing effective solutions to line issues.
Education
High School Diploma -
Van Buren County High School
Spencer, TN05-2013
Skills
- Safety awareness
- Weather tolerance
- Hand-eye coordination
- Technology use
- Schedule management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
Timeline
Mail Carrier
USPS
06.2025 - 02.2026
Film Line Operator
TenCate
11.2015 - 12.2023
High School Diploma -
Van Buren County High School