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Steven Tackett

Steven Tackett

Richmond,VA

Summary

I am a fast learner and can operate equipment and pressesand forklifts and can monitor equipment and record readings and make adjustments as they start to change . I have been training in confined space entry and i had a level 3 waste water operators license. I have worked on hydraulics and pumps and equipment .

I am very dependable and always striving to learn more.

I am willing to help and do anything and have a excellent attendance record every place i have worked .i look forward to working with you and helping your company succeed.

Sincerely

Steven Paul Tackett

Overview

43
43
years of professional experience

Work History

Driver

EW Wylie
Fargo, ND
08.2019 - 01.2024
  • Loaded and unloaded goods from truck using hand-trucks or pallet jacks.
  • Operated standard warehouse equipment to assist with loading and unloading of deliveries.
  • Collected payments for goods delivered or unloaded.

Driver

H and L trucking
Bellevue , OH
05.2018 - 08.2019
  • Delivered packages to customers in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues, ensuring they are in proper working condition.
  • Maintained accurate logs of vehicle inspections and repair status.

Maintenance and Store Cleaning Services

TA Truck Stop
Knoxville , TN
06.2017 - 05.2018

Keep store and parking lot clean and remove all trash and clean all showers and bathrooms and interact with customers to help them

Assembly Line Worker

Whirlpool Corp.
Clyde, OH
03.2015 - 06.2016
  • Assisted in the development of new assembly processes and procedures.
  • Performed routine maintenance on equipment as necessary.
  • Read and interpreted schematics, blueprints and assembly instructions to produce components.
  • Packed finished products and prepared for shipment.
  • Packaged finished products and prepared boxes, containers and pallets for shipment to distribution centers.
  • Prepared products for quality tests and packaging by closely following directions.

Press Operator /Robotic Welding Technician

MTD Products Inc.
Willard, OH
11.2010 - 03.2015
  • Set up and operate printing press to print designs or logos on fabric, paper, cardboard, plastic, metal, glass, or leather items.
  • Monitor and adjust the speed of the machine according to the type of material being printed.
  • Inspect and test printed materials for defects such as smearing, blurring, fading, or streaking.
  • Mix ink colors according to specific formulas.
  • Sharpen cutting blades regularly for accurate trimming operations.
  • Check color alignment with densitometer after each run.
  • Installed, aligned and adjusted neck rings and press plungers.

Driver /Owner/Operator Truck Driver

Universal Am- Can Ltd
Warren , MI
06.1999 - 10.2010
  • Provided direction and guidance to employees.
  • Developed policies and procedures for the organization.
  • Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends.
  • Supervised performance of workers with goals of improving productivity, efficiency and cost savings.
  • Led startup and creation of operational procedures and workflow planning.
  • Oversaw project execution, phase progress, workmanship and team performance to drive on-time completion of deliverables.
  • Oversaw staff hiring, initiating new training and scheduled processes to streamline operations.
  • Developed and implemented successful sales strategies to meet business goals.
  • Hosted special events to boost brand awareness and increase community engagement.
  • Managed sales presentations to promote product and brand benefits.
  • Created and implemented employee onboarding and training programs to promote employee retention and team collaboration.
  • Hired and trained new department managers to increase team oversight and productivity.
  • Executed performance reviews to encourage improved productivity for team members.
  • Coordinated with technical and IT teams to develop company website and create online advertisements.
  • Interviewed, trained and supervised employees.
  • Reconciled daily sales, prepared bank deposits and assessed financial transaction reports.
  • Supervised company social media and marketing efforts to expand brand awareness and attract new customers.
  • Created and implemented marketing and advertising strategies to support revenue goals and promote strategic growth.
  • Developed business from ground up and prepared records and operations for smooth handover to new owners.
  • Mentored and trained new hires on sales techniques and customer service procedures.
  • Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Mitigated business risks by working closely with staff members and assessing performance.
  • Implemented campaigns and promotions to help with developing goods and services.
  • Structured HR consulting services to support clients during organizational developments and changes.
  • Aided senior leadership during executive decision-making process, generating daily logistics and productivity records.
  • Kept bus orderly with strong control over passenger behaviors.

Plating Supervisor.

Kason Hardware Corporation Inc
, GA
08.1982 - 06.1999
  • Supervised and trained employees in all aspects of plating processes, including safety procedures.
  • Monitored quality control standards to ensure product met customer specifications.
  • Performed routine maintenance on plating equipment and identified necessary repairs.
  • Processed specimens following established protocols while adhering to strict safety standards.
  • Provided feedback on product performance based on test results obtained from experiments conducted.
  • Resolved customer complaints relating to laboratory services in a timely manner.
  • Maintained laboratory equipment by performing calibration checks and troubleshooting any malfunctions.
  • Prepared solutions of reagents for use in experiments according to standard procedures.
  • Managed inventory levels by ordering supplies and ensuring stock is available when needed.
  • Monitored safety compliance within the laboratory environment to ensure adherence to regulations.
  • Maintained detailed records of test results for review by supervisors or other personnel as required.
  • Provided technical support to colleagues regarding methods used in experiments or data interpretation.
  • Participated in regular meetings with staff members to discuss progress on research initiatives.
  • Assisted with training new lab technicians on proper operation of instruments, safety protocols, and other relevant topics.
  • Ensured that all laboratory areas were kept clean and orderly at all times.
  • Performed routine maintenance tasks such as cleaning glassware, changing filters.
  • Identified potential problems during testing process and took corrective action as necessary.
  • Collected, labeled and stored lab samples according to laboratory specifications.
  • Completed lab tests and communicated results to supervising staff.
  • Prepared test samples and obtained and recorded test data in accordance with standards.
  • Maintained, calibrated and troubleshot pH probes, EC meters, balances, automatic pipettes and diluters.
  • Assisted and instructed other laboratory technicians.
  • Supervised cleaning and maintenance of laboratory equipment to prevent errors and breakdowns.
  • Handled administrative tasks for laboratory staff and overall operations.
  • Prepared project files for compliance with operating procedures.
  • Gathered biological samples for laboratory tests.
  • Recorded known control values from technical instruments to boost reliability and accuracy in test results reporting.
  • Audited specimen integrity and identification classifications to maintain accurate records.
  • Communicated with outside parties and laboratory management regarding test results.
  • Performed laboratory tests such as cell culture, ELISA, Western blotting and PCR.
  • Supported cleanliness and health standards to foster safe and effective sample analysis.
  • Developed specific methods for more difficult and critical tests for special applications.
  • Updated tracking software with processes, errors and corrective actions.
  • Disposed of laboratory materials and samples using well established guidelines and instructions.
  • Prepared lab for daily operations by stocking materials and equipment.
  • Used time management and adaptability skills to prioritize and run multiple tests.
  • Prepared specimens and forms for transport to outside laboratories.
  • Performed daily housekeeping tasks driving efficient laboratory operations.
  • Managed laboratory supplies and equipment, providing maximum output to meet data deadlines.
  • Liaised with scientists to test hypotheses and pursue valuable new research.
  • Researched and developed recommendations to resolve process, department and related customer issues.
  • Analyzed data using various software programs including Microsoft Excel and GraphPad Prism.
  • Created test and validation setups for component, subsystem and machine levels.
  • Assisted engineers in addressing failure modes using test methods.
  • Kept lab space and equipment clean to prevent contamination with hazardous substances.
  • Cleaned and prepared lab equipment for solutions, specimens and samples.
  • Interpreted test results and determined need for retesting.
  • Conducted quality control testing on incoming materials to ensure accuracy of results.
  • Assisted with the development of new protocols for a variety of scientific studies.
  • Developed processes and techniques to improve the efficiency of laboratory operations.
  • Collected samples from various sources for analysis in accordance with established guidelines.
  • Documented all experimental procedures and results in an organized manner for future reference.
  • Reviewed literature related to assigned projects to stay informed about current developments in the field.
  • Supervised supplies in inventory and notified supervisor of low stock levels.
  • Fired wood- and coal-burning furnaces with stokers as well as gas- and oil-fed boilers by starting and regulating fuel supply through automated gas feeds and oil pumps.
  • Dried wood to prepare for introduction into furnaces on wood-fired boilers, ensuring optimal combustion temperatures and burn time.
  • Collected and analyzed charge samples to evaluate and improve wood drying procedures, increasing consistency of internal moisture content.
  • Managed procedures for start-up, daily operations and shutdowns.

Mold Operator

International Playtex Corporation Inc.
Newnan, GA
06.1981 - 02.1982
  • Performed daily preventive maintenance of all molding equipment.
  • Adjusted machine settings to ensure proper operation and quality control standards were met.
  • Monitored production to ensure product specifications were achieved.

Plating Supervisor / Waste Water Treatment Supervi

Kason Hardware Corporation
Shenandoah, GA

Education

Electrical Maintenance - Electricity

West Georgia Technical College
La Grange, GA
08-1985

High School Diploma -

Plymouth High School
Plymouth, IN
04-1981

Skills

  • Forklift driver/ truck driver / mechanical and electric/ waste water operator
  • Passenger Assistance

Timeline

Driver

EW Wylie
08.2019 - 01.2024

Driver

H and L trucking
05.2018 - 08.2019

Maintenance and Store Cleaning Services

TA Truck Stop
06.2017 - 05.2018

Assembly Line Worker

Whirlpool Corp.
03.2015 - 06.2016

Press Operator /Robotic Welding Technician

MTD Products Inc.
11.2010 - 03.2015

Driver /Owner/Operator Truck Driver

Universal Am- Can Ltd
06.1999 - 10.2010

Plating Supervisor.

Kason Hardware Corporation Inc
08.1982 - 06.1999

Mold Operator

International Playtex Corporation Inc.
06.1981 - 02.1982

Plating Supervisor / Waste Water Treatment Supervi

Kason Hardware Corporation

Electrical Maintenance - Electricity

West Georgia Technical College

High School Diploma -

Plymouth High School
Steven Tackett