Scott Strong
Perry
Summary
Proven track record of enhancing operational efficiency and safety at Hammond Farms Landscape Supply, showcasing expertise in heavy machinery operation and a keen attention to detail. Achieved significant reductions in workplace accidents and material waste, demonstrating critical thinking and environmental awareness. Skilled in equipment inspection and fostering positive workplace environments, consistently meeting and exceeding project targets. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Yard Supervisor
Hammond Farms L:andscape Supply
05.2018 - Current
- Managed daily operations, coordinating staff schedules and allocating resources to ensure timely completion of tasks.
- Optimized space utilization in the yard through careful planning of storage areas and efficient use of available resources.
- Continuously evaluated yard operations for potential improvements, implementing changes as needed to maintain efficiency and meet business goals.
- Reduced workplace accidents with consistent enforcement of safety guidelines and conducting routine inspections.
- Collaborated with management to develop long-term strategies for optimizing workflow and resource allocation in the yard.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering open communication channels among employees at all levels of the organization.
- Trained new team members on proper and safe use of tools and equipment.
- Inspected work areas to keep free of hazards and maintain proper function of safety equipment.
- Enhanced inventory accuracy by conducting regular audits and reconciling discrepancies in a timely manner.
Sales Associate
Hammond Farms Landscape Supply
04.2016 - 05.2018
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Collaborated with team members to improve overall store performance, sharing best practices, and offering support as needed.
- Managed conflict resolution with dissatisfied customers professionally, resulting in improved customer retention rates.
- Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
- Managed efficient cash register operations.
- Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
CNC Laser Operator
Barnes Aerospace
11.2014 - 04.2016
- Reduced material waste by optimizing cutting patterns in the programming software.
- Increased overall productivity by performing routine maintenance on CNC laser machines and associated equipment.
- Managed inventory levels of raw materials, ensuring availability for ongoing production needs without delay.
- Maintained a safe working environment by following proper safety protocols and guidelines for CNC laser operation.
- Upheld strict quality control standards by conducting thorough inspections at various stages of the production process.
- Contributed to team success with efficient communication regarding job specifications and progress updates.
- Located proper tooling, checked heights and adjusted settings.
- Loaded, installed and set up tools required for laser operation.
- Set up and operated equipment in work area according to factory standards.
- Uploaded proper program from machine control and established optimal laser cutting conditions.
- Inspected completed work for conformance with specifications using visual and dimensional evaluations.
- Moved steel plates, laser cut items and scrap metal using safe lifting practices.
- Ran multiple CNC machines simultaneously to increase production capacity.
- Prevented machine breakdown by maintaining proper lubrication and cooling during operation.
- Assisted other machinists with set-up and troubleshooting of CNC machines.
- Operated CNC machines to produce components with tight tolerances.
- Followed detailed instructions to accurately produce complex components.
Industrial Sand Blaster
Barnes Aerospace
11.2013 - 11.2014
- Improved project turnaround time by efficiently managing resources and streamlining the sandblasting process.
- Delivered customized solutions for clients'' specific surface preparation needs using a variety of industrial sandblasting techniques.
- Exceeded client expectations for finished product quality with precision surface preparation techniques and attention to detail during sandblasting operations.
- Provided valuable technical input during project planning stages, assisting in accurate estimation of work scope, resource allocation, and timelines for completion.
- Ensured quality control with meticulous attention to detail during the sandblasting process, resulting in fewer defects and rework instances.
- Conducted thorough pre-blast inspections to ensure proper setup of equipment prior to commencement of work activities.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to safety protocols, wearing appropriate protective gear, and conducting regular safety training sessions for team members.
- Maximized equipment effectiveness with routine calibration checks, ensuring optimal performance at all times.
- Met production targets and tight deadlines by collaborating closely with team members.
- Collaborated with other departments to optimize production workflows.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
Loader Operator
Hammond Farms Landscape Supply
05.2008 - 11.2014
- Operated loaders in a variety of weather conditions and terrain types, demonstrating adaptability and resilience under challenging circumstances.
- Performed thorough pre-and post-operation equipment checks, ensuring optimal functionality and minimal downtime due to mechanical issues.
- Performed routine lubricating, fueling and cleaning loaders.
- Enhanced operational efficiency by expertly operating loaders and heavy equipment for timely material handling.
- Maximized productivity with efficient loading techniques, streamlining the transportation process at the job site.
- Skillfully maneuvered heavy machinery in tight spaces, demonstrating exceptional spatial awareness and adaptability to various job site conditions.
- Picked, received and loaded orders using forklift or pallet jack and inspected and maintained warehouse machines.
- Performed preventive maintenance to prolong life of equipment.
- Inspected and maintained heavy equipment used in construction projects.
- Lowered and tilted buckets and drove front-end loaders forward to force buckets into bulk material.
Landscape Worker
Xcel Lawn And Snow
10.2013 - 02.2014
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Maintained clean worksites throughout projects by removing debris, trimming overgrown plants, and keeping tools organized.
- Handled hedge, bush, and shrub trimming.
- Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
- Enhanced curb appeal by maintaining and improving landscape features such as lawns, gardens, and walkways.
- Completed snow removal tasks on time, ensuring accessibility during winter months.
- Maintained clean and safe environments for clients by regularly salting icy areas.
- Elevated overall property appearance by carefully disposing of collected leaves in designated composting areas or bags.
Yard Laborer
Hammond Farms Landscape Supply
05.2004 - 10.2008
- Improved yard organization by efficiently sorting and stacking materials according to type and size.
- Expedited material transportation around the yard using hand trucks, carts, and other manual handling equipment effectively.
- Performed manual labor, heavy lifting and shoveling to support plant clean-up and maintenance.
- Picked up debris and secured job site to eliminate potential hazards and reduce injury.
- Enhanced workplace safety by consistently maintaining a clean and hazard-free environment.
- Kept warehouse stations and equipment in good working order in line with OSHA requirements.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 75 pounds.
- Operated pallet jacks and material moving equipment to receive and transport items from various warehouse locations.
- Utilized power tools and landscaping machines to maintain outdoor areas.
Education
No Degree - Diesel Mechanics Technology
Baker College
Flint, MIHigh School Diploma -
Perry High School
Perry, MI06.2008
Skills
- Incident Reporting
- Environmental awareness
- Heavy Machinery Operation
- Positive Attitude
- Attention to Detail
- Loading and unloading
- Critical Thinking
- Material Handling and Moving
- Forklift Operation
- Basic Mathematics
- Materials Estimation
- Equipment Inspection
Timeline
Yard Supervisor
Hammond Farms L:andscape Supply
05.2018 - Current
Sales Associate
Hammond Farms Landscape Supply
04.2016 - 05.2018
CNC Laser Operator
Barnes Aerospace
11.2014 - 04.2016
Industrial Sand Blaster
Barnes Aerospace
11.2013 - 11.2014
Landscape Worker
Xcel Lawn And Snow
10.2013 - 02.2014
Loader Operator
Hammond Farms Landscape Supply
05.2008 - 11.2014
Yard Laborer
Hammond Farms Landscape Supply
05.2004 - 10.2008
No Degree - Diesel Mechanics Technology
Baker College
High School Diploma -
Perry High School
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