Richard Brewer
Elizabethtown,KY
Summary
Professional operator with strong experience in material handling and warehouse operations. Skilled in safely maneuvering forklifts, managing inventory, and loading/unloading goods. Reliable team collaborator focused on achieving results and adapting to changing needs. Recognized for attention to safety protocols and effective communication skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Punch Press Operator
New Flyer of America
Shepherdsville, KY
03.2026 - Current
- Operated and maintained punch press machinery for precision part production.
- Monitored production processes to ensure quality standards were met consistently.
- Adjusted machine settings based on specifications for optimal performance.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks to prevent equipment malfunctions.
- Optimized material usage, accurately measuring raw materials before processing through the punch press machine.
- Used gauges, calipers, and other devices to take measurements and identify problems.
Production Operator
Blueovalsk
Glendale, KY
10.2023 - 02.2026
- Operated machinery to produce high-quality automotive components efficiently.
- Monitored production processes to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Conducted routine maintenance on equipment to minimize downtime and enhance productivity.
- Assisted in training new operators on equipment operation and safety protocols.
- Inspected final products for defects and flaws using proper QA procedures.
- Improved production efficiency by optimizing machine settings and conducting routine maintenance.
- Handled raw materials efficiently, minimizing waste during the production process.
- Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
Forklift Operator
GE Appliances, A Haier
Louisville, KY
05.2014 - 10.2023
- Operated forklifts to transport materials within warehouse efficiently.
- Conducted daily safety inspections of equipment to ensure compliance with standards.
- Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using Skill and Technique.
- Reduced loading times for shipping trucks by efficiently organizing and staging pallets.
- Minimized product damage through careful maneuvering and transporting of fragile items.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
General Manager
Papa John's Pizza
Leitchfield, KY
06.2013 - 05.2014
- Managed daily operations to maintain quality and safety standards.
- Implemented training programs for staff to enhance service efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Streamlined inventory management processes, reducing waste and improving supply chain efficiency.
- Developed and maintained budgets, ensuring alignment with financial goals and operational needs.
- Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Addressed customer complaints and feedback with immediate action, turning dissatisfied customers into loyal patrons.
Education
High School Diploma -
Elizabethtown Community And Technical College
Elizabethtown, KYSkills
Reliability and punctuality
- Material handling
- Material sorting and categorizing
- Forklift operation
- Material transport
- Quality assurance
- Time management abilities
- Measurements and calculations
- Die changes and stop sets
- Task prioritization
- Equipment maintenance and repair
- Materials knowledge
- Metal fabrication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
Manufacturing
Adaptable to change
Material quality control
Assembly and production
Materials handling
Equipment operation
Forklift operations
Training new hires
Timeline
Punch Press Operator
New Flyer of America
03.2026 - Current
Production Operator
Blueovalsk
10.2023 - 02.2026
Forklift Operator
GE Appliances, A Haier
05.2014 - 10.2023
General Manager
Papa John's Pizza
06.2013 - 05.2014
High School Diploma -
Elizabethtown Community And Technical College