Ricky Crowe
Girard,KS
Summary
Seasoned Machine Operator with many years of experience operating and maintaining various types of manufacturing equipment. Polished in performing equipment inspections and preventive maintenance functions. Safety-conscious individual comfortable operating forklifts, overhead cranes, and jib cranes.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Machine Operator
Johnson Controls
Wichita, KS
05.2023 - 06.2024
- Load raw materials into machines according to specified measurements.
- Carry out regular safety checks on machinery prior to operation.
- Replace worn tools, sharpen cutting tools, adjust machinery components.
- Performed regular maintenance on machines to ensure optimal performance.
- Observe machine operations to detect any problems or defects in the finished product.
- Adjust machine settings to complete tasks accurately.
- Record production information such as quantities produced and materials used on daily logs.
- Identify areas where improvements can be made in terms of efficiency or cost savings.
- Unload finished products from machines onto conveyors or other transport systems.
- Collaborate with other departments when necessary for successful completion of projects.
- Inspect finished workpieces to ensure conformance with specifications.
- Adjusted machine settings according to production requirements.
- Troubleshoot malfunctions in equipment or processes.
- Maintain records of completed work and production data including volume produced and time required for each task.
- Unloaded delivery trucks with product by hand or utilizing lift-gate truck when needed.
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
Cone Hang
Butterball
Carthage, MO
09.2020 - 03.2022
- Inspected product quality prior to packaging and shipment.
- Cleaned up work area at end of shift to maintain safe working environment.
- Operated forklift to move materials and finished products within warehouse.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machines and equipment.
- Identified defective parts or components and removed them from production line.
- Loaded and unloaded delivery trucks with pallet jacks and hand carts.
- Provided assistance in loading and unloading containers onto trailers for transport.
Production Worker
Sugarcreek
Frontenac, KS
04.2018 - 03.2022
- Unloaded delivery trucks with product by hand or utilizing lift-gate truck when needed.
- Inspected loads prior to lifting to determine weight distribution and stability.
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
- Adhered strictly to company policies concerning operation of material handling equipment.
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
- Followed standard work instructions accurately when picking, sorting, staging and scanning products.
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
- Checked expiration dates on products prior to stocking shelves or shipping out orders.
- Utilized RF scanner technology while moving stock within facility in order to maintain accurate inventory levels.
- Maintained yard appearance, keeping ground clean and clear.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
- Organized storage areas for efficient retrieval of items when needed.
- Cleaned up work area at end of shift to maintain safe working environment.
- Operated forklift to move materials and finished products within warehouse.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machines and equipment.
- Loaded and unloaded delivery trucks with pallet jacks and hand carts.
Production Worker
Triple T Foods
Frontenac, KS
01.2007 - 01.2018
- Organized storage areas for efficient retrieval of items when needed.
- Inspected product quality prior to packaging and shipment.
- Cleaned up work area at end of shift to maintain safe working environment.
- Operated forklift to move materials and finished products within warehouse.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machines and equipment.
- Identified defective parts or components and removed them from production line.
Heat Treat Operator
Superior Wheels
Pittsburg, KS
01.2002 - 01.2006
- Loaded and unloaded materials into furnaces manually or using overhead crane equipment as needed.
- Checked hardness levels of metals after being subjected to a variety of heat treat processes.
- Monitored furnace temperatures and adjusted accordingly to ensure accuracy of heat treat processes.
- Assisted in troubleshooting problems during the heat treating process.
- Performed pre-heat treatments on materials in accordance with established procedures.
- Prepared work orders detailing specific instructions for each job assignment.
- Repaired or replaced damaged parts as necessary prior to beginning the next production run.
- Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
- Operated powered industrial trucks in accordance with OSHA regulations.
- Complied with safety regulations at all times while operating heavy machinery like forklifts.
- Tested samples from each run for strength, ductility, grain structure and other properties according to customer requirements.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kingman High School
Kingman, KS05-1996
Skills
- Regulatory Compliance
- Materials Management
- Parts Fabrication
- Equipment Inspection
- Equipment Operation
- Equipment monitoring
- Machine Maintenance
- Machinery Operation
- Workplace Safety
- Problem-Solving
- Assembly and production
- Attention to Detail
- Forklift and Pallet Jack Operation
Timeline
Machine Operator
Johnson Controls
05.2023 - 06.2024
Cone Hang
Butterball
09.2020 - 03.2022
Production Worker
Sugarcreek
04.2018 - 03.2022
Production Worker
Triple T Foods
01.2007 - 01.2018
Heat Treat Operator
Superior Wheels
01.2002 - 01.2006
High School Diploma -
Kingman High School
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