Ray Parham Jr
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Technician
Ingredion
Indianapolis, Indiana
11.2022 - 04.2023
- Inspected mechanical parts and reported repair needs to supervisors.
- Performed preventive maintenance on tools, machines, and support systems.
- Responded to urgent service requests during plant and facility operations.
- Documented maintenance work, inspections, and safety checks accurately.
- Coordinated with operations staff to support smooth site maintenance.
- Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Cleaned work areas to maintain a safe environment free from debris or hazardous materials.
- Responded promptly to emergency breakdowns at any time during shift hours.
Event Coordinator
Reliable Staffing Services LLC.
Indianapolis, Indiana
10.2022 - 11.2022
- Prepared event materials, timelines, and setup instructions for onsite teams.
- Tracked registration lists and attendance details for each assigned event.
- Supported venue setup, breakdown, and day-of coordination tasks.
- Provided onsite support during event day, including problem-solving when needed.
Water Jet Operator
Snailing staffing
Plainfield, IN
06.2018 - 02.2019
- Kept machines running at peak efficiency to meet demanding production targets.
- Followed work orders to select proper materials, make accurate cuts and complete precise finished products.
- Examined completed pieces to check for defects and sorted items according to identified flaws.
- Adhered to company and OSHA safety procedures to protect team members, products and equipment.
- Cleaned, lubricated and repaired machinery for optimal performance.
- Cut off excess materials for reuse or recycling.
Cherry Picker Operator
Seimens
Plainfield, IN
02.2015 - 07.2016
- Sorted, organized and stacked items in warehouse.
- Selected and transported items using forklift to complete customer orders.
- Transported offloaded inventory to proper storage area in warehouse.
- Arranged items on pallets according to size and weight.
- Collaborated with peers to complete tasks quickly.
- Maintained equipment, documented condition and performed minor repairs.
- Followed related safety regulations, contract requirements, company policies and operating procedures.
Pallet Jack Operator
US Foods
Benson, IL
08.2014 - 02.2015
- Transported pallets to storage in warehouse, loaded and unloaded trucks and retrieved customer orders with pallet jacks.
- Cleaned and organized warehouse work area through relocation or removal of empty pallets and other containers.
- Located, pulled and verified accuracy of customer orders, palletized and wrapped full pallet and prepared for shipment.
- Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations.
- Learned proper use of pallet jacks and when forklifts should be used instead, such as for lifting heavy loads high off ground.
- Operated pallet jacks in freezer and refrigerator warehouse environments safely and without equipment or product damage.
- Opened boxes, checked items against packing slips and documented damage.
Education
GED -
Arlington Community High School
Indianapolis, IN06.1992
Skills
- Specification Conformance
- Hand-Forming Workpieces
- Work Order Interpretation
- Attention to Detail
- Clear Communication
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Quality Inspections
- Hand Tools and Measuring Devices
- Problem-Solving
- Machine Start-Up and Shut-Down
- Time Management
- Forklift Operation
- Parts Replacement
- Active Listening
- Maintenance and Repair
- People Skills
Timeline
Laboratory Technician
Ingredion
11.2022 - 04.2023
Event Coordinator
Reliable Staffing Services LLC.
10.2022 - 11.2022
Water Jet Operator
Snailing staffing
06.2018 - 02.2019
Cherry Picker Operator
Seimens
02.2015 - 07.2016
Pallet Jack Operator
US Foods
08.2014 - 02.2015
GED -
Arlington Community High School