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Ronald Wingeart

Ronald Wingeart

South Bend,IN

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Experienced Forklift Driver with 15 years of work history precisely moving and tracking goods in warehouse environments. Skilled in operating scanners and heavy equipment. Expertise in maintenance, safety and inventory organization.

Hardworking Machine Operator well-versed in keeping components running at peak levels to produce high-quality [Type] products. Comfortable working alone or with team members to identify and resolve defects. Expert approach to tackling maintenance and inspection tasks.

Overview

46
46
years of professional experience

Work History

Custodial Maintenance /Patient Transporter

Healthwin Specialized Care
South Bend , IN
04.2021 - Current
  • Provided technical support to other departments within the organization as needed.
  • Provided information to government representatives, employers and general public groups on issues of public health, environmental protection and workplace safety.
  • Greeted patients and provided assistance to ensure they arrived at their destination safely.
  • Provided wheelchair assistance when necessary to transport patients between locations within the facility.
  • Utilized a strher to move patients from one location to another as needed.
  • Adhered to safety protocols while transporting patients throughout the hospital or healthcare facility premises.
  • Ensured patient comfort during transport by providing verbal reassurance and support.
  • Maintained cleanliness of ambulatory vehicles; emptied trash receptacles and restocked supplies such as blankets, linens.
  • Coordinated with medical staff regarding patient information prior to transport initiation.
  • Communicated effectively with nursing staff regarding scheduling conflicts or delays in order to minimize disruptions in patient care services.
  • Conducted regular vehicle inspections; checked fluid levels, tire pressure, brakes, lights, ensuring that vehicles were safe for operation on public roadways.
  • Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
  • Disinfected and properly stored transport equipment.
  • Sweep, mop, and scrub floors; vacuum carpets; empty trash receptacles; clean windows, walls, and ceilings; replenish restroom supplies.
  • Maintain janitorial equipment in a safe and orderly manner; perform minor repairs on custodial equipment as needed.
  • Clean spills or other hazardous materials according to safety protocols; respond to emergency cleaning situations.
  • Perform snow removal duties such as shoveling sidewalks, salting walkways, plowing parking lots.
  • Provide assistance to other staff members as requested by supervisor.
  • Inspect buildings regularly for safety hazards and potential repairs.
  • Follow established safety procedures when handling chemicals used in cleaning products.
  • Enforce rules regarding use of building facilities; ensure proper usage by tenants or visitors.
  • Respond promptly to tenant requests for service in a courteous manner.
  • Participate in training sessions related to custodial maintenance tasks.
  • Report any suspicious activity observed while performing duties to management team.
  • Mowed or trimmed lawns or shrubbery using mowers or hand or power trimmers.
  • Monitored building security and safety by locking doors or avoiding hazards.

Manufacturing Operator

Elixer
Cassopolis, MI
10.2020 - 04.2021
  • Maintained accurate records of production output and quality inspections.
  • Performed daily maintenance on machines, including cleaning and lubrication.
  • Identified and reported any machine malfunctions or irregularities to supervisors.
  • Ensured all safety protocols were followed at all times during operation of machinery.
  • Operated automated manufacturing equipment to produce parts in accordance with established standards.
  • Loaded raw materials into hoppers for processing by the machines.
  • Monitored feed rates, temperatures, pressures, and other variables throughout the production process.
  • Inspected finished products for defects or deviations from specifications before packaging them for shipment.
  • Adjusted machine settings as needed to maintain product quality standards.
  • Troubleshot problems related to machinery operations and took corrective action when necessary.
  • Conducted visual inspections of components prior to loading onto machinery.
  • Followed detailed instructions provided by engineers regarding setup and operation of machinery.
  • Assisted in training new operators on proper use of equipment and safety procedures.
  • Verified that all necessary supplies were stocked for uninterrupted production flow.
  • Replaced worn tools, blades, or other parts as needed on machines.
  • Kept work area clean and organized according to established guidelines.
  • Participated in regular team meetings focused on improving productivity goals.
  • Reported any identified issues with quality control procedures immediately.
  • Prepared paperwork associated with product shipments accurately and timely.
  • Prepared machine for production processes by equipping with required tools and parts.
  • Documented daily production data and submitted accurate time logs to keep management up-to-date.
  • Detected work-piece defects and machine malfunctions, maintaining apparatus to prevent future issues.
  • Set up machines for various jobs to maintain compliance with manufacturing thresholds and waste reduction initiatives.
  • Organized pallets and secured materials with plastic wrap to prepare for movement to skids.
  • Manipulated controls to set, activate and adjust mechanisms on machinery.
  • Verified production orders prior to starting set-up.
  • Conducted preventable maintenance on process line and quickly resolved production problems to minimize downtime.
  • Monitored and observed production line to watch for pile-ups and jams.
  • Lubricated parts and performed minor maintenance to improve machine function.
  • Established and adjusted feed rates and cutting parameters to keep operations in line with production demands.
  • Operated multiple fabricating machines, cutoff saws, shears and forming or spinning machines.
  • Operated forklift to place finished products on skids and transport to warehouse.
  • Reduced health and safety risks with strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
  • Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments.
  • Separated products according to weight, grade and size of material to produce final product.
  • Used hand trucks and forklifts to unload, load and transport items.
  • Attached identification labels to finished packaged items or stamped lot number and shipping destination information on containers.

Lift Truck Operator

Formica Corporation
Rocklin, CA
07.1998 - 07.2003
  • Organized stock on shelves according to predetermined sequence.
  • Operated electric pallet jacks and forklifts to transport products between warehouse aisles.
  • Checked inventory levels and restocked shelves as needed.
  • Confirmed shipments against purchase orders for correctness of items, quantity, and quality.
  • Executed the picking, packing, shipping, and unloading of goods in an efficient manner.
  • Maintained cleanliness of work area by sweeping floors, removing debris from racks and shelves.
  • Inspected product for damages or defects before placing them into containers.
  • Followed established procedures regarding hazardous materials handling and packaging requirements.
  • Performed regular cycle counts of inventory in designated areas.
  • Assisted other personnel in the loading and unloading process if needed.
  • Stayed abreast of new developments in warehouse operations technologies and processes.
  • Operated warehouse equipment with caution and according to manufacturer instructions to reduce risk of accidents and malfunctions.
  • Used handheld scanners to key in data for packages.
  • Prepared products for packaging and shipping according to company specifications.
  • Attended company safety meetings to maintain knowledge of new and important information.
  • Unloaded merchandise from delivery trucks quickly and efficiently.
  • Mentored newly hired employees on warehouse safety procedures and demonstrated proper operation of tools to avoid mishaps.
  • Picked up heavy objects using proper lifting techniques to avoid personal injuries.
  • Fulfilled orders quickly to accomplish challenging daily objectives.
  • Selected products and items from shelves and pallets for customer orders.
  • Cleaned and organized aisles, work stations and floors to promote operational productivity.
  • Achieved productivity and accuracy standards to meet company guidelines.
  • Carried or transported orders to shipping locations or delivery platforms with material handling equipment.
  • Read orders to ascertain catalog numbers, sizes and quantities of merchandise.
  • Limited damage to products and orders by using care when choosing items.
  • Completed shipping paperwork, attached appropriate labels and scanned barcodes for tracking.
  • Packaged fragile items with protective padding to prevent damages during shipments.
  • Confirmed items picked for orders by keying codes into system.
  • Labeled boxes and placed in outbound collection areas.
  • Verified accuracy of orders prior to loading onto delivery trucks.
  • Performed daily inspections of lift truck to ensure proper functioning and safety.
  • Loaded and unloaded materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves using the lift truck.
  • Moved pallets within warehouse locations as required.
  • Organized stockroom by placing items in designated areas.
  • Assisted with inventory control activities including cycle counts.
  • Followed all safety regulations when operating the lift truck.
  • Stacked products on pallets in a safe manner for transport or storage purposes.
  • Ensured that product was loaded properly to prevent damage during transportation.
  • Checked orders against shipping documents to verify accuracy of order fulfillment.
  • Transported goods between various departments in the facility utilizing the lift truck.
  • Retrieved customer orders by locating them in the warehouse with the lift truck.
  • Accurately recorded any discrepancies found while unloading or loading merchandise into computer system.
  • Operated forklift safely and efficiently throughout entire shift according to company guidelines and OSHA regulations.
  • Managed incoming and outgoing shipments from dock area using lift truck.
  • Coordinated with other workers regarding product movement needs.
  • Regularly maintained cleanliness of work area to meet health standards.
  • Provided assistance with physical inventories as needed.
  • Reported any damages or malfunctions encountered during operation of lift truck to supervisor immediately.
  • Adhered strictly to all safety protocols when driving forklift at high speeds through tight spaces.
  • Conducted regular maintenance checks on the lift truck equipment before each shift began.
  • Loaded items to maximize work efficiency.
  • Used loaders, hand trucks, forklifts and cranes.
  • Collaborated in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
  • Secured loads on pallets to minimize damage and worker injuries.
  • Positioned lifting devices around loaded pallets, skids and boxes to secure materials for transport to designated areas.
  • Employed hand signals to communicate effectively with coworkers operating transport vehicles and direct movements from floor.
  • Drove gasoline- or electric-powered vehicles to transport materials between loading, processing and storage areas.
  • Visually assessed materials for conformance to quality standards and shipping orders, removing nonconforming products and reporting for further action.

Christmas Tree Growing and Farm

Wingeart Pines
Cassopolis, MI
05.1978 - 11.1989
  • Greeted customers and provided assistance in selecting the perfect Christmas tree.
  • Assisted with loading trees onto customer vehicles.
  • Adhered to all safety regulations while operating machinery used for cutting and trimming trees.
  • Performed minor repairs on equipment such as saws and trimmers when needed.
  • Selected trees for cutting according to species, age and size.
  • Pruned and hand-sheared tops and limb tips to shape evergreen trees.
  • Prepared fields for planting by removing cull stock, debris and tree stumps.
  • Kept calm and applied strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills to resolve conflicts.
  • Operated, Maintained of all Tree Farm Equipment( Tractors, Planters, Balling Machines, Chain saws and Trimers,
  • Supervision and safety of other seasonal workers.

Education

660 Hours For Custodial Supervision And Maintenance - Environmental Service Tech

Twin Rivers Adult School, North Highlands, CA
09-2012

GED -

Niles Senior High School, Niles, MI
07-1984
  • 12 grade completed, mius half credit and GED

Art History

American River College, Sacramento, CA
  • 1 semester completed

Skills

  • Assembly Line Experience
  • Machine Operation
  • Picking and Packing
  • Machine Setup and Shutdown
  • Defects Identification
  • Forklift Operation
  • Attention to Detail
  • Production Documentation
  • Punctual and Reliable
  • Reading and Determining Measurements
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Banding Tools Operation
  • Teamwork and Coordination
  • Materials Assembly
  • Safe Machine Operation
  • Production Processes Knowledge
  • Safety Standards Compliance
  • Quality Inspections and Reporting
  • Health and Safety Regulations
  • Good Communication
  • Tool Repairs
  • Problem-Solving
  • Goal Setting
  • Parts Assembly
  • Equipment Repair
  • Weights and Measurements
  • Checking and Gauging
  • Multitasking
  • Time Management Abilities
  • Production Deadline Management
  • OSHA Guidelines
  • Decision-Making
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Warehouse Operations
  • Inventory and Stocking
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Assembly Line Operations
  • Equipment Operation
  • Order Picking
  • Stock Rotation
  • Loading and Unloading
  • Warehouse Safety
  • Hazardous Materials Handling
  • Dock Operations
  • Shipping and Receiving
  • Inventory Staging
  • OSHA Training
  • Forklift Certification
  • Warehouse Best Practices
  • Safety Awareness
  • Storage Organization
  • Shipment Preparation

Timeline

Custodial Maintenance /Patient Transporter - Healthwin Specialized Care
04.2021 - Current
Manufacturing Operator - Elixer
10.2020 - 04.2021
Lift Truck Operator - Formica Corporation
07.1998 - 07.2003
Christmas Tree Growing and Farm - Wingeart Pines
05.1978 - 11.1989
Twin Rivers Adult School - 660 Hours For Custodial Supervision And Maintenance , Environmental Service Tech
Niles Senior High School - GED,
American River College - , Art History
Ronald Wingeart