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Robert Gooden

Madison,AL

Summary

Reliable worker offering expertise gained over 6-year career in diverse labor roles. Versed in completing physically-challenging jobs and working long hours under all types of weather conditions. Familiar with all areas of general labor with history of quickly learning new techniques and equipment operation. I'm a great leader who also has the capacity to follow instructions.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Stocker

Ft. Bliss Commisary

Supervisor

Weartek,Inc.
Pell City, AL
09.2014 - Current
  • Maintained maximum organization and productivity by properly sorting project components on work tables.
  • Oversaw and optimized work of 15 employee's performing high-quality confinedspace work.
  • Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge and customer demands.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
  • Revitalized Mill area operational structures and procedures to successfully control turnover and waste, enhance output and boost overall quality.
  • Boosted group production 30% by devising and deploying improved strategic approach.
  • Oversaw talented team of 15 employee's by actively communicating project information, remedying issues and delivering positive feedback.
  • Utilized standard operating procedures, effective crew resource management, communication and procedures specified in company operation manual.
  • Evaluated employee performance monthly and coached and trained accordingly, increasing quality of work and employee retention.

General Laborer

WKW Erbsloeh North America, Inc
Pell City, AL
02.2013 - 08.2014
  • Produced parts and assemblies quickly and efficiently within tolerances.
  • Loaded, unloaded and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Performed thorough quality checks on products and materials to identify any defects.
  • Assisted team members with tasks that require group effort.
  • Notified supervisors of defective equipment or material.
  • Maintained and repaired facilities, equipment and tools to achieve operational readiness, safety and cleanliness.

Line Worker

New South Express
Talladega, AL
06.2011 - 08.2013
  • Inspected and tested components, assemblies and power tools for proper functionality.
  • Supported current production needs by moving items between equipment, conveyors and staging areas.
  • Used hand trucks, forklifts and scissor lifts to complete tasks and transport items.
  • Conducted quality inspections of finished products and made minor repairs to meet project expectations.
  • Kept work area clean, neat and organized to prevent accidents, mishaps and misplaced tools.
  • Demonstrated proper use of heavy equipment to newly hired employees to avoid workplace injuries.
  • Monitored machinery in operation to identify concerns and make corrections or report complex problems.
  • Inspected final products to assess compliance with quality standards and established tolerances.

Education

Associate of Arts - Telecommunications

Central Alabama Community College
Alexander City, AL

GED -

Calhoun Community College
Tanner, AL

Skills

  • Forklift Operation
  • Packaging
  • Merchandise Stocking
  • Inventory Planning
  • Equipment monitoring
  • Performance improvement
  • Equipment operation
  • Heavy lifting
  • Warehouse safety
  • Safety processes and procedures
  • Inventory management
  • Materials transport
  • Receiving
  • Product organization
  • OSHA Standards
  • Loss prevention
  • Organization
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Teamwork
  • Time management
  • Warehousing functions

Timeline

Supervisor

Weartek,Inc.
09.2014 - Current

General Laborer

WKW Erbsloeh North America, Inc
02.2013 - 08.2014

Line Worker

New South Express
06.2011 - 08.2013

Stocker

Ft. Bliss Commisary

Associate of Arts - Telecommunications

Central Alabama Community College

GED -

Calhoun Community College
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