Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Reference
Timeline

ShunDreka L. Gilbert Walker

Interface Flooring
Lanett,USA
ShunDreka L. Gilbert Walker
21
years of professional experience

Dependable professional with strong work background. Maintaining safety and performance with in-depth inspections and corrections. Dedicated to quality and always professional in this field and line of work. Trustworthy individual offering several years working as qualified Tufting Technician and Traininer. Focused and enthusiastic performer promoting exceptional skills in diagnosing issues and performing. Broad knowledge of machines production processes, and maintenance processes.

Work History

Tufting Machine Operator

20 Years 8 Months
Interface Flooring | 12.2005 - Current
  • Assist in daily operations to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
  • Assit in regular performance evaluations to enhance team efficiency and productivity.
  • Assit in the process of improvements that streamlined workflow and reduced operational delays.
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Submitted documentation and reports to supervisor and team leader.
  • Addressed employee concerns promptly and professionally, maintaining high levels of job satisfaction among team members.
  • Coordinated with supervisor and team leaders to balance staffing as workloads changed.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations.
  • Ensured compliance with company policies and industry regulations by diligently monitoring operations and addressing issues
  • Revised work practices to improve efficiency, boost quality and meet production goals according to supervisor orders or call.
  • Led by example, demonstrating strong work ethic and commitment to excellence.
  • Conducted quality inspections to ensure adherence to safety and production standards.
  • Trained new employees on tufting techniques of all machines and rules.
  • Followed detailed tufting instructions, processes, and procedures.
  • Completed assigned tasks quickly to decrease production time.
  • Exhibited strong multitasking abilities, while maintaining focus on quality and productivity.
  • Notified supervisor of issues with equipment or production.
  • Enhanced product quality by conducting thorough inspections and addressing any issues in a timely manner.
  • Ensured compliance with industry regulations, consistently adhering to best practices for safety standards.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new procedures as systems evolved or updated equipment was introduced.
  • Assisted in training new employees, providing guidance on proper techniques and safety protocols.
  • Promoted a positive work atmosphere by maintaining open lines of communication with colleagues at all levels within the organization.
  • Collaborated with team members to improve production processes and maintain quality standards.
  • Followed all outlined specifications for the position of a Tufting Technician.
  • Organized workstations to maximize productivity, reduce distractions and meet deadlines.
  • Followed safety protocols to maintain safe working environment.
  • Inspected completed products to encourage quality and adherence to company standards.
  • Completed tasks on time to meet quality and safety standards.
  • Collaborated with team members to promptly complete tasks and maintain consistent workflows.
  • Recognized and reported defective material and equipment to shift supervisor.
  • Motivated team members to surpass their targets, recognizing and rewarding their achievements.
  • Built and maintained strong employee relationships.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.

JKL - Assembly Worker & Assisting Team Leader, Supervisor

3 Years 4 Months
JKL of Kia | 04.2018 - 08.2021
  • Assist in daily operations to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays.
  • Led by example, demonstrating strong work ethic and commitment to excellence.
  • Operated assembly line machinery to efficiently produce automotive components.
  • Trained new employees on assembly techniques and safety protocols, fostering a skilled workforce.
  • Followed detailed assembly instructions, processes, and procedures.
  • Completed assigned tasks quickly to decrease production line time.
  • Exhibited strong multitasking abilities, while maintaining focus on quality and productivity.
  • Notified supervisor of issues with equipment or production.
  • Visually inspected devices for defects and placed defective items into reject bin.
  • Ensured compliance with industry regulations, consistently adhering to best practices for assembly worker safety standards.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new procedures as systems evolved or updated equipment was introduced.
  • Assisted in training new employees, providing guidance on proper techniques and safety protocols.
  • Promoted a positive work atmosphere.
  • Followed outlined specifications to implement assembly plans.
  • Completed durable assemblies and subassemblies with hand and power tools.
  • Organized workstations to maximize productivity, reduce distractions and meet deadlines.
  • Followed safety protocols to maintain safe working environment.
  • Assembled production parts with high degree of accuracy and precision using hand and power tools.
  • Assembled parts correctly according to specifications, reducing quality issues.
  • Verified part numbers and placed parts in appropriate shipping containers.
  • Inspected completed products to encourage quality and adherence to company standards.
  • Collaborated with team members to promptly complete tasks and maintain consistent workflows.
  • Monitored inventory, keeping necessary supplies on hand.
  • Recognized and reported defective material and equipment to shift supervisor.
  • Trained new assembly personnel on proper use of equipment.
  • Motivated team members to surpass their targets, recognizing and rewarding their achievements.
  • Built and maintained strong employee relationships.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.

Education

High School Diploma

Valley High School | Fairfax, Alabama | 06-1992

Skills

Assembly line experience
Following directions
Workplace safety
Machine operation
Quality inspections
Burning In Creels......Tufting Machines
Getting out Misdraws..... On All Tufting Machines
Weight Checks.....On All Tufting Machines
Blue
yellow
and remakes
customs runs
new runs.....On All Tufting
Reading graphic and simple thread up on machine.
Reading thread up at the creel holey board and machine holey board.
Reading machine according to master of the run order.
Skilled in setting carpet pressure foot up according to the weight ounces of the run order and using the feeler guage in the process.
Skill in observing all check rolls and header check on all tufting machine.
Observing all carpet for all defects and train in correcting the issues.
Skill in communicating tufting information to all superior involved in a tufting situation.
Adaptation to change
Performance Improvements
Time Management
Equipment Maintenance
Safety Compliance
New Hire Training As A Tufting Technician
Quality Control
Problem Solving
Attention to Detail
Effective Communication
Team Collaboration
Production Inspections
Relationship Building
ISO 9001 & Kaizen
Hand-eye coordination
Team communication
Component assembly
Quality control
Product assembly
Materials handling
Machine maintenance
Parts fabrication
Precision measurement
Good math and reading skills
Part assembly
Work instructions
Technical specifications reading
Product loading and unloading
Component checking
Product trimming
Attention to detail
Assembly and production
Accuracy
Problem-solving
Manufacturing
Repetitive work
Equipment maintenance
Equipment operation
Fusing
cutting
and measuring tools experience
Materials management
Small parts assembly
Raw materials handling
Quality assurance
Component installations
Visual inspections
Tool maintenance
Basic math
Teamwork and collaboration
• Skilled in operating a Pack Doney
for transporting parts to the lines.

Reference

*Melissa Roberts, Interface Flooring 3rd Shift Supervisor....706-407-8594.

*Cedrick Ray,  JKL of KIA Motors Supervisor....678-651-0263

Timeline

JKL - Assembly Worker & Assisting Team Leader, Supervisor

JKL of Kia
04.2018 - 08.2021Read More

Tufting Machine Operator

Interface Flooring
12.2005 - CurrentRead More

Valley High School

High School Diploma
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ShunDreka L. Gilbert Walker