Sherwood Handelong
Saylorsburg,PA
Summary
Veteran Production Worker adept at handling tasks efficiently. Knowledgeable about equipment operation, materials handling and documentation. Eager to contribute to all operations at company of any scale. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Organized Operator provides strong organizational and analytical skills. Specialized expertise in data management, analysis and communication. Thorough understanding of government mandates that dictate workplace safety enforcement.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Treater
Universal Forest Products, Inc.
Stockertown, PA
02.2008 - 02.2024
- Participated in continuous improvement initiatives to improve processes related to treating operations.
- Monitored the operation of treating equipment to ensure safety standards were met.
- Followed all safety rules and regulations while working with hazardous chemicals.
- Assisted in training new employees on operating procedures for treating equipment.
- Ensured that proper personal protective equipment was worn at all times while performing duties.
- Maintained accurate records of daily production activities.
- Analyzed samples taken from treated products using laboratory testing methods.
- Measured and monitored temperatures, pressures, levels and flows during processing operations.
- Inspected and tested finished products for quality assurance.
- Adjusted process parameters to meet product specifications.
- Troubleshot mechanical, electrical and process issues with treating equipment.
- Kept work area clean and organized according to plant guidelines.
- Utilized computer systems for tracking production activities and data entry purposes.
- Operated forklift to transport materials around the facility.
- Provided technical support to other personnel involved in the treating operations.
- Communicated effectively with other departments regarding production needs.
- Loaded and unloaded raw materials from trucks or railcars into storage tanks or hoppers as needed.
- Executed emergency shutdown procedures when necessary due to unsafe conditions or operational issues.
- Reduced health and safety risks with strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
- Followed daily preventive maintenance schedule for cleaning and lubricating machinery.
- Used daily system logs to document production information, discussing issues with management.
- Used hand trucks and forklifts to unload, load and transport items.
Education
GED -
Pen Argyl Area High School
Pen Argyl, PA04-1993
Skills
- Material Loading and Unloading
- Health and Safety Regulations
- Cycle Counts
- Safety Standards Compliance
- Forklift Operation
- Computer Skills
- Production Processes Knowledge
- Punctual and Dependable
- Incident Reporting
- Punctual and Reliable
- Banding Tools Operation
- Good Communication
- Following Instructions
- Teamwork and Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Workstation Equipment Monitoring
- Material Handling
- Teamwork and Coordination
- Problem-Solving Abilities
- Decision-Making
- Continuous Improvement
- Inventory and Stocking
- Goal Setting
- Effective Communication
- Positive Attitude
- Strong Work Ethic
- Multitasking
- Staging Shipments
- OSHA Guidelines
- Loading and Unloading Protocols
- Task Prioritization
- Material Loading and Unloading
- Adaptability
- Time Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Worksite safety
Accomplishments
- I was part of a team that was number one in the company for over 6 years in treating proficiencies.
- Member of company safety committee for 5 years.
- Plant safety coordinator for 1 year.
Timeline
Treater
Universal Forest Products, Inc.
02.2008 - 02.2024
GED -
Pen Argyl Area High School
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