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Penny Littlejohn

Graham,NC

Summary

Industrious Forklift Operator trained in all aspects of shipment inspections and transportation. Versed in using scanners and warehouse management systems (WMS) to promote safe and on-time shipment and delivery. Strong and robust individual comfortable lifting up to 3000 pounds. Reliable Machine Operator with a work history of good performance in fast-paced production environments. Knowledgeable in quality control measures and manufacturing quality standards. Demonstrated expertise in equipment operation. Reliable Machine Operator with a work history of good performance in fast-paced production environments. Knowledgeable in quality control measures and manufacturing quality standards. Demonstrated expertise in equipment operation and maintenance. The motivated employee learns quickly in fast-paced, high-volume environments. Consistently adheres to safety standards. Maintains open availability and flexibility to work various shifts. Professional Machine Operator with experience in CNC machining and tooling. Dedicated to exceeding production goals and known for quick learning and efficiency. Knowledgeable about equipment diagnostics and repair. Talented Machine Operator excels in equipment operation, setup and testing. Safely and efficiently lifts heavy loads daily, employing approved lifting techniques and protective support devices.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Forklift Operator

  • Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
  • Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
  • Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
  • Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
  • Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
  • Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
  • Boosted team performance by moving materials with forklifts, cranes and other equipment.
  • Monitored area for pedestrian and vehicular traffic while operating various types of equipment.
  • Monitored production schedule to keep proper amount of inventory on hand.

Overhead Crane Operator

  • Performed daily safety checks to achieve safe operating condition of equipment.
  • Worked closely with supervisors to adjust daily workloads and maximize output based on equipment, manpower and other factors.
  • Carefully operated cranes, and equipment while monitoring coworker, personal and overall workzone safety.
  • Operated overhead, gantry and remote control cranes in according to safety processes and established procedures.
  • Updated system to keep accurate track of materials.

Machine Operator

GKN Driveline
Mebane, NC
07.2001 - Current
  • Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
  • Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
  • Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
  • Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
  • Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
  • Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
  • Kept detailed production records and identified hold-ups.
  • Updated daily production logs and informed management of production incidents or non-conformance issues.
  • Identified malfunctions or failures by routinely monitoring and analyzing equipment operations.
  • Followed tooling instructions and product specifications to determine and implement operational sequences.
  • Manually set up machinery, lathes and grinders.

Education

High School Diploma -

Eastern Alamance High School
Mebane, NC

Bachelor of Science - Computer And Information Sciences

University Of Arizona Global Campus
San Diego, CA
09.2025

Skills

  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Fast Reaction Time
  • Load Inspection
  • Incident Reporting
  • Time Management
  • Scale Operation
  • Forklift Operator Certification
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Material Handling
  • PPE Compliance
  • Safe Moving Operations
  • Loading and Unloading
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Inventory Counts
  • OSHA Workplace Safety
  • Crane Operation

Accomplishments

  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Helped created spreadsheets in excel to help gather daily proformance for all department at GKN
  • I am the lead operator for the cropping department.

Timeline

Machine Operator

GKN Driveline
07.2001 - Current

Forklift Operator

Overhead Crane Operator

High School Diploma -

Eastern Alamance High School

Bachelor of Science - Computer And Information Sciences

University Of Arizona Global Campus
Penny Littlejohn