I have many years in different areas in the manufacturing business. I also have excellent skills in communication, hand tools, computerized systems, electrical, mechanical, standardize work flow, training, and process improvement.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Forklift Operator
Dollar General Distribution
Jonesville, SC
09.2022 - 07.2025
Operated forklift to transport products within distribution center.
Conducted routine safety checks on lifting equipment before use.
Stacked merchandise in designated warehouse locations for easy access.
Assisted team members with inventory management and stock organization.
Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer.
Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
Unloaded delivery trucks with product by hand or utilizing lift-gate truck when needed.
Organized warehouse shelves and racks for efficient retrieval during order fulfillment process.
Monitored warehouse aisles to prevent collisions with pedestrians or other equipment.
Picked up warehouse debris and deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked baled trash.
Kept record of daily activities such as number of items moved or handled throughout the day.
Verified accuracy of incoming orders against packing slips before loading onto truck and trailer for shipment.
Collaborated with team members on various tasks related to storage and transport operations.
Maintained yard appearance, keeping ground clean and clear.
Checked expiration dates on products prior to stocking shelves or shipping out orders.
Loaded and unloaded goods from vehicles, ensuring secure and damage-free handling.
Cherry Picker Operator
Adidas
Spartanburg, South Carolina
10.2021 - 07.2022
Operated cherry picker to retrieve merchandise from high storage locations.
Ensured safe loading and unloading of products for efficient warehouse operations.
Conducted routine inspections of cherry picker equipment for optimal performance.
Production Associate
Samsung Electronics America
Newberry, USA
01.2018 - 09.2021
Responsible and not limited to various assembly production of electronic washing machines.
Manufacture in a tact time of 10 seconds or less while visually performing self check and pre check inspections.
Responsible for keeping count of required parts to assemble are line side and communicated with Team Lead and or Material Handler.
Responsible for identifying and properly handling defects.
Maintained quality control standards during the manufacturing process consistently.
Used hand and power tools to perform operational and routine tasks.
Assembly 3 Floater
Caterpillar EPD
Newberry, USA
02.2006 - 06.2017
Assemble sub frames, looms (wiring harnesses), control panels, running gear, canopies, and other components such as engines and alternators necessary for the build of Generators.
Demonstrate knowledge and flexibility to work in any assembly work station of production based on staffing needs.
Followed work orders and standard work instructions using SAP and Build of Materials (BOM).
Transported engines and finished product 10,000 lbs to 70,000 lbs either through crane operations and forklift operation (stand up and sit down).
Reassembled or reworked units required and assisted with NPI builds (New Product Introduction).
Inputted data into CAT computer systems for record collection and reporting.
Filled in during the absence of Team Lead keeping control of on time delivery, conducting meetings, evaluating line processes, and setting up work for following work day along with loading, unloading and assisting with assembly on line.
Submitted Continuous Improvement cards to aid in safety, better work flow, or to diminish waste.
Lease out/ Lay in operator
Cedar Hill Milliken Co.
Jonesville, USA
10.2002 - 02.2006
Prepare Picanol and Sulzer Weaving machines through lease out operations for tie-in operators.
Responsible for blowing off and cleaning before replacing with new warp.
Transported warp to weaving machines using AGV.
Also responsible for repair of malfunctioning or binding of warp cycles.
Grade 6 Inspector
Torrington Bearings Division
Union, USA
04.1997 - 09.2001
Inspect and determine the usability of various previously used bearings.
Responsible for identifying and listing the defects, documenting and making copies of findings.
Also responsible for storing and keeping record of rack location after inspected.
Another job duty was to AVO rollers by assembling reground components and shim to determine new roller size.
Also assisted in wrapping, packaging, and shipping of finished product.
Proficient in polishing operations of various bearing components.
Grade 4 Grinder
Torrington Bearings Division
Union, USA
08.1994 - 04.1997
Performed race grind operations on spherical outers to print specifications using a Van Norman Grinder.
Set up operations and quality checks using dial bore gage, .001 and .0001 indicators, micrometers, pancake gage.
100% check and etch on size.
Responsible for maintaining 2 machines unless set up operation.
Trained in making masters using O.D. micrometer.
Education
None - Business Administration
Winthrop University
Rock Hill, SC
High school or equivalent -
Union High School
Union, SC
Skills
SAP
Assembly
Blueprint Reading
Bore Gauges
Calipers
Crane
Micrometer
Quality Inspection
CNC
Quality Assurance
Forklift operation
Safety compliance
Order verification
Time management
Heavy equipment operation
Punctual and reliable
Hand-eye coordination
RFID systems
Equipment inspections
Assembly line experience
Certified forklift operator
Manufacturing and warehouse procedures
Verbal and written communication
Pallet stacking
Lift equipment operation
Safety awareness
Heavy equipment operations
Certification
Forklift Operator License, I don't have them on my current job but I do have 12 plus years experience combined from previous work experience.
Crane Operator, I have at least 15 years crane operator experience; 11 plus in heavier equipment.
Awards
Employee of the Month, 10/01/08, Awarded to someone who goes or went above their normal call of duty and taking on a leadership role to ensure a positive end result of a project or task on a consecutive basis.
On the Spot Safety Award, 06/01/12, Recognized by Safety Manager for personally correcting an unsafe act to avoid future mishaps from occurring. Submitted corrective action card and assisted in proper PPE and guard railing installed.
Personal Information
Title: Asdembly Technician
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer