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Rodney Hewitt

Charleston,AR

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience at Whirlpool Corporation, excelling in machine setup and production monitoring. Proven ability to enhance product quality and train new team members, fostering a collaborative environment. Skilled in hand tool proficiency and committed to maintaining safety standards while achieving operational excellence.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience

Work History

Operator Helper

Alpha Packaging
05.2015 - 07.2025
  • Participated in cross-functional teams focused on improving processes throughout the facility, contributing valuable insights from an operator helper perspective.
  • Assisted in training new team members, ensuring they quickly became proficient in their roles and responsibilities.
  • Enhanced product quality by conducting regular inspections and promptly addressing any defects
  • Heat welded foam Products
  • Glued Products

Laborer Worker

Gerdau Ameristeel
01.2015 - 05.2015
  • Cover Metal Bars
  • Grinded burs off Metal Bars
  • Cleaned Machinery
  • Housekeeping

Operator

Whirlpool Corporation
02.1984 - 06.2012
  • Operated various types of machinery, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments.
  • Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols.
  • Assisted in training new operators, sharing knowledge of best practices and promoting a culture of teamwork amongst peers.
  • Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members
  • Team Leader/Utility
  • Made sure of line rate
  • Printed out daily schedule
  • Did hourly count
  • Turned in daily repairs
  • Turned in end of the day count


Education

Associate of Applied Science - Computer-Aided Drafting And Design

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR
12-2014

Skills

  • Hand tool proficiency
  • Machine setup
  • Production monitoring

Accomplishments

  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Microsoft Word
  • Powerpoint
  • Revit
  • 3D Max
  • AutoCAD

Timeline

Operator Helper

Alpha Packaging
05.2015 - 07.2025

Laborer Worker

Gerdau Ameristeel
01.2015 - 05.2015

Operator

Whirlpool Corporation
02.1984 - 06.2012

Associate of Applied Science - Computer-Aided Drafting And Design

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith

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