Ryan Melton
Florence
Summary
Hardworking professional known for observing all safety protocols and procedures during shift. Committed to daily inspections of equipment and vehicles. Meets and exceeds productivity standards and quickly adapts to changes in work environment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Slitter Machine Operator Trainee
Steel Technologies
2025.11 - Current
- Operated slitter machine to achieve precise cuts and maintain product quality.
- Adjusted machine settings based on material specifications and production requirements.
- Conducted routine maintenance to ensure optimal machine performance and minimize downtime.
- Monitored production output for consistency, identifying and resolving issues promptly.
Driller/Heavy Equipment Operator
Vulcan Materials
2022.06 - 2025.08
- Operated and maintained drilling equipment, such as pumps, compressors, top drives, swivels, tongs and hoists.
- Performed routine maintenance on all drilling equipment.
- Developed strategies for dealing with difficult terrain or weather conditions while operating a drill rig.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed at all times during the drilling process.
Enviromental Driller
Hawkston Drilling
2020.06 - 2022.05
- Inspected tools and equipment prior to use to ensure safety standards were met.
- Performed routine maintenance on drill rigs such as lubricating parts, changing filters.
- Assisted Driller with daily operations, including well site preparation, casing and tubing installation, and cementing operations.
- Conducted tests on samples taken from the wellbore to determine characteristics of the formation being drilled through.
- Assisted in the maintenance of drilling equipment and supplies.
- Provided assistance in troubleshooting mechanical issues with machinery onsite as needed.
Manager
Advance Auto Parts
2018.01 - 2020.11
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Monitored budgets and expenditures to ensure cost-effectiveness while maintaining quality standards.
- Provided leadership during times of organizational change or crisis situations.
- Established processes to ensure efficient workflow throughout the organization.
- Analyzed customer feedback data to develop action plans for improving services offered.
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
- Assessed team member's skillsets and assigned tasks accordingly for optimal efficiency.
- Enforced customer service standards and resolved customer problems to uphold quality service.
Forklift Operator
Southeast carriers
2016.11 - 2018.01
- Monitored warehouse aisles to prevent collisions with pedestrians or other equipment.
- Adhered strictly to company policies concerning operation of material handling equipment.
- Followed standard work instructions accurately when picking, sorting, staging and scanning products.
- Verified accuracy of incoming orders against packing slips before loading onto truck and trailer for shipment.
- Reported any damages or malfunctions of equipment immediately to supervisor and manager.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Waterloo High
Waterloo, AL2016-05
Skills
- Equipment maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Operational efficiency
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Adaptable learning
- Hydraulics management
- Equipment operation
- Inventory management
- Basic welding
- Forklift operator certification
Timeline
Slitter Machine Operator Trainee
Steel Technologies
2025.11 - Current
Driller/Heavy Equipment Operator
Vulcan Materials
2022.06 - 2025.08
Enviromental Driller
Hawkston Drilling
2020.06 - 2022.05
Manager
Advance Auto Parts
2018.01 - 2020.11
Forklift Operator
Southeast carriers
2016.11 - 2018.01
High School Diploma -
Waterloo High
References
References available upon request.
Education and Training
other