Rick Stokes
Machine Operator/ CDL Truck Driver
East Chicago,IN
Summary
Organized Truck Driver with proven track record of delivering within specified time frames. Customer-focused and strong communicator to effectively interact with others. Quick learner with management potential.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Machine Operator
Alliance Steel
01.2023 - 04.2025
- Maintain Production logs and record production qualities and scrap rates
- Improved fuel efficiency by closely monitoring usage patterns during operation of heavy machinery.
- Operated mobile crane and moved materials to various locations to meet job schedule demands.
- Inspected, cleaned, and performed operator level maintenance on equipment in accordance with standards.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Drove construction equipment to excavate and grade land on road beds.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
Team Lead /Forklift Driver
UGN
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Lift 50lbs or up to 75lbs
- Assist with packing inventory for shipment
- Perform setup and line service for production in a timely matter
- Considerable knowledge of warehouse layout
- Check or count freight for accuracy and/or damage
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Managed schedules, accepted time off requests and found coverage for short shifts.
Production Worker
M&M Mars
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Ensure machines run to manufacturer specifications
- Document low stock and report for reordering purposes
- Package finished product for transport and load onto pallets or trucks
- Loaded material onto machine for production
- Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
- Maintained cleanliness of workstations, contributing to a well-organized work environment for increased productivity.
- Followed safety procedures and guidelines to maintain safe working environments.
- Performed routine quality checks on finished products, ensuring adherence to company standards before shipping out units.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hammond High
Hammond, IN 08.2000 - 06.2004
Forklift Training - Heavy Machine Operator
Prairie State College
Chicago, IL 01.2008 - 01.2009
Skills
Quality control
Workplace safety
Machinery operation
Machinery cleaning
Safety compliance
Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
DriveCo CDL Learning Center
Timeline
DriveCo CDL Learning Center
05-2025
Machine Operator
Alliance Steel
01.2023 - 04.2025
Team Lead /Forklift Driver
UGN
01.2009 - 01.2010
Forklift Training - Heavy Machine Operator
Prairie State College
01.2008 - 01.2009
Production Worker
M&M Mars
01.2007 - 01.2009
High School Diploma -
Hammond High
08.2000 - 06.2004
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