Kenneth Gooden
Newark,NJ
Summary
Over 20 years in the manufacturing industry as a machine operator and Certified clamp/forklift operator with have a very clear understanding of time management, productivity, organization and safety.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Clamp Driver
Novolex/DuroBag
05.2008 - Current
- Performed routine inspections and maintenance on clamp truck equipment to preserve working condition and reduce malfunctions.
- Communicated discrepancies and problems to management to formulate resolutions and minimize workflow disruption.
- Complied with OSHA standards and safety practices to reduce risk of falling loads, improve safety and prevent damages.
- Tracked and recorded materials with scanners to maintain and update inventory.
- Completed and submitted paperwork to facilitate accurate record-keeping for shift change follow-up.
- Updated daily logs with production data such as weights, destinations and delivery times to keep management current on team activities.
- Coordinated team member movements based on current needs, avoiding safety concerns or delays.
- Loading and unloading railcars and tractor trailers.
- Feeding production floor with required raw materials based on daily planning.
- Reviewed daily production schedules to inform effective prioritization and delegation of tasks.
- Managed product inventory using RF Smart scanning equipment, tracked progression through facility and recorded production data.
- Full Lead Inventory Coordinator for quarterly review,
- Full Lead Clamp Driver Trainer.
Collator Tender
Novolex-Durobag
01.2005 - 05.2008
- Manufactured paper bags of all specification for such companies as Dunkin Donuts, Amazon, ShopRite and other Fortune 500 Companies.
- Monitored quality and order specifications during run to identify and correct issues and maintain set quality standards. Inspecting Product during the hazardous critical control point. Followed detailed instructions to produce orders to required specifications.
- Multi-tasked to keep all assigned projects running effectively and efficiently.
Lead Forklift Operator/Supervisor in Training
Interbake Foods
02.2000 - 02.2005
- Directing the operations of all forklift operators on all shifts.
- Coaching and mentoring employees daily.
- Responsible for training of new employees.
- Completed daily inventory cycle counts to assure accurate delivery and maintain accurate inventory.
- Unloading received goods and loading of goods to be shipped.
- Picking/Packing
Education
High School Diploma -
West Side High School
Newark, NJ06.1991
Skills
- Clamp Truck Operation/Forklift Operation
- Microsoft AX and Excel, RF Smart
- Inventory Control/Cycle Counter
- Machine Operator/Quality Inspection
- Shipping and Receiving
- GMP and HACCP
Accomplishments
Powered Industrial Vehicle Certificate
First Aid, CPR, AED, BBP Certified-Cintas
Timeline
Lead Clamp Driver
Novolex/DuroBag
05.2008 - Current
Collator Tender
Novolex-Durobag
01.2005 - 05.2008
Lead Forklift Operator/Supervisor in Training
Interbake Foods
02.2000 - 02.2005
High School Diploma -
West Side High School
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