Rashid McDonald
Crown Point,IN
Summary
Experienced and dependable general worker with a proven track record of efficiently completing tasks in various settings. Skilled in manual labor, equipment operation, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Safety-conscious with a strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to different environments. Ready to contribute to a dynamic team and make a positive impact.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Automotive Paint Technician
Ford Motor Company
Chicago, Illinois
04.2011 - 09.2021
- Mixed and matched paint colors to match customer specifications.
- Prepared surfaces for painting by sanding, cleaning, and removing rust.
- Applied primers, sealers, base coats and clear coat finishes to vehicles according to manufacturer's specifications.
- Maintained a clean work area in compliance with safety regulations.
- Inspected painted vehicles for defects such as runs or sags in the finish before returning them to customers.
- Cleaned up after each job with solvents and cleaners as needed.
- Followed all safety protocols while handling hazardous materials such as thinners or paint strippers.
- Operated hoists, lifts and other equipment necessary for completing automotive painting tasks.
- Regularly checked finished products for quality assurance purposes.
- Operated equipment and made adjustments to settings to achieve proper quality and adherence to requirements.
- Loaded paint into equipment and adjusted controls to maintain consistent paint flow.
Automotive Assembler
Ford Motor Company
Chicago, Illinois
04.2011 - 09.2021
- Read assembly blueprints and diagrams to determine the specific parts needed for assembly.
- Check parts to ensure they meet specifications using measuring instruments such as calipers, gauges, and micrometers.
- Use hand tools, pneumatic tools, and power tools to assemble parts into sub-assemblies or complete units.
- Operate forklifts and cranes to move large assemblies within the facility.
- Inspect parts for defects such as cracks, chips or scratches before assembling them together.
- Test assembled vehicles for proper operation by driving them around a test track.
- Troubleshoot mechanical issues that arise during assembly process.
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations while operating heavy machinery.
- Clean work areas regularly to maintain a safe working environment.
- Rotated to different workstations to support successful production operations.
- Review work orders
- Make sure production numbers are on display board
- Determine work assignment and procedures
- Move 500 to 600 cars weekly to different lot locations
Meat Department Supervisor
Walmart
Country Club Hills, Illinois
06.2005 - 03.2011
- Provided guidance and support to employees in the Meat Department.
- Ensured that all products were fresh, safe, and properly displayed.
- Maintained records of inventory, sales, and shrinkage.
- Monitored daily operations to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Managed ordering, receiving, storage, and distribution of meat products.
- Trained new staff members in proper food handling techniques and safety protocols.
- Performed daily inspections to ensure sanitation standards were met.
- Ordered supplies as needed for the Meat Department.
- Stocked shelves according to company guidelines.
- Monitored inventory usage, placed supply orders, and oversaw stocking of new goods.
- Priced items correctly and created all related signs and tags to notify customers of sales and special promotions.
- Packed display case with meat and poultry products, checking price tags for accuracy.
- Used empathy and persuasive negotiation skills to deliver positive customer experience.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
Shift Supervisor
Jack N The Box
St Louis, Missouri
07.2002 - 12.2004
- Provided on-the-job training to new staff members.
- Ensured all safety and sanitation regulations were met throughout the shift.
- Conducted weekly inventory of supplies, equipment, and food items.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner.
- Communicated clearly with employees regarding job duties, expectations, and policies.
- Served as a role model for other employees by demonstrating professional behavior at all times.
- Patrolled work areas to inspect operations, identify concerns, and implement corrective actions.
Custodian
CARRLANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
St Louis
05.1998 - 12.2004
- Sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming floors; cleaning bathrooms, kitchens, and other common areas; emptying trash cans and disposing of waste appropriately.
- Replacing light bulbs and repairing or replacing faulty electrical outlets; performing minor plumbing repairs such as unclogging toilets.
- Cleaning windows, mirrors, walls, and ceilings; dusting furniture and wiping down surfaces.
- Inspecting buildings for safety hazards or damages that need to be addressed; reporting any issues to management immediately.
- Setting up chairs and tables for events taking place in the building's common areas; organizing supplies for upcoming events.
- Operating floor buffers, pressure washers, carpet cleaners, vacuums, ladders, snow blowers, leaf blowers safely.
- Stocking restrooms with necessary paper products such as toilet paper and paper towels; replenishing soap dispensers when needed.
- Responding quickly to emergency situations such as flooding or spills in order to minimize damage to property or injury to personnel.
- Assisting with special projects related to custodial care as assigned by supervisor or manager.
- Disinfecting high-touch areas including doorknobs, handrails on stairs, escalators., elevator buttons.
Education
High School Diploma -
Vashon High School
St Louis, MO05-1993
Skills
- Primer Application
- Damage Assessment
- Environmental Compliance
- Spray Gun Operation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Safety Procedures
- Time management abilities
- Self Motivation
- Problem-solving abilities
- Analytical Thinking
- Hazardous waste management
- Hand tool use
- Paint mixing
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Reliability
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Decision-Making
- Paint Sprayer Operation
- Equipment Operation
- Multitasking
- Food Production
- Assembly Line Worker
Timeline
Automotive Paint Technician
Ford Motor Company
04.2011 - 09.2021
Automotive Assembler
Ford Motor Company
04.2011 - 09.2021
Meat Department Supervisor
Walmart
06.2005 - 03.2011
Shift Supervisor
Jack N The Box
07.2002 - 12.2004
Custodian
CARRLANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
05.1998 - 12.2004
High School Diploma -
Vashon High School