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Terry McDaniel

Kent,WA

Summary

Forklift Instructor offering 8 years of experience developing and implementing forklift operating course curriculum. Proficient in evaluation, monitoring student performance and organizing examinations. Hardworking and energetic individual with excellent communication and supervisory skills.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Sober Living House Manager

ACT 1 RECOVERY
03.2021 - 01.2024
  • Evaluated performance, adjusted strategies and maintained agile, sustainable operations.
  • Managed day-to-day operation of home to comply with regulations and agency standards.
  • Maintained positive living environment through Constant oversight and house rule adherence that proved beneficial to both visitors and residents.
  • Managed all intake and discharge paperwork and procedures for residents.
  • Developed monthly schedules and assignments for volunteer staff.
  • Referred families to shelters, legal resources and educational programs.
  • Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
  • Coordinated individual referrals to obtain community services, advocated for client needs and resolved roadblocks.
  • Assisted residents with daily hygiene and living tasks, including Maintaining house chores and Accountability.

Shipping and Receiving Coordinator

Conway Trucking
01.2015 - 01.2016


  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
  • Prepared and maintained accurate records of shipments and deliveries to enable tracking history and acquire consistent information.
  • Enforced team adherence to safety regulations and protocols.
  • Assisted in the development of departmental policies and procedures to ensure consistent performance standards across the team.

Lead Forklift Operator

Taylor Farms
03.2014 - 01.2015
  • Kept accurate records of materials moved within warehouse to quickly locate inventory and keep facility operating smoothly.
  • Upheld strict compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety policies at all times, setting a positive example for the entire team.
  • Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
  • Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
  • Implemented a preventative maintenance program that significantly reduced equipment downtime due to mechanical failures.
  • Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
  • Trained over 100 new and previous employees in efficient forklift

operations and procedures

  • Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
  • Observed and adopted new techniques from skilled instructors and lecturers.
  • Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.

Machine Operator

Distant Lands Coffee
11.2005 - 02.2014
  • Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
  • Maximized resource utilization through efficient scheduling of machines'' run time while minimizing changeover times.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning how to operate new machinery and implementing newly introduced processes within the production environment.
  • Upheld high-quality standards while meeting tight deadlines during periods of increased demand.
  • Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
  • Updated daily production logs and informed management of production incidents or non-conformance issues.
  • Quickly shut down equipment in emergency situations following protocols.
  • Utilized Lean Manufacturing principles to identify areas for process improvement and increased efficiency.
  • Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.trained over 75 employees on forklift operations and procedures per OSHA standards
  • Enhanced customer service by providing detailed information on coffee origins, processing methods, and flavor notes upon request.
  • Inspected bean products throughout roasting process to monitor quality, identify concerns and implement immediate corrective actions.
  • Increased overall customer satisfaction with consistently high-quality coffee, utilizing expert knowledge of bean varieties and regions.
  • Operated ground or roasted coffee controls and equipment.
  • Enhanced coffee flavor profiles by implementing precise roasting techniques and adjusting roast levels.
  • Identified and resolved equipment malfunctions, jamming or spillage.
  • Provided training to new team members on roasting techniques and best practices, enhancing overall team performance.
  • Reduced production waste by closely monitoring roasting processes and making timely adjustments.
  • Conducted regular equipment maintenance to prevent breakdowns and ensure uninterrupted operations.
  • Kept close eye on operating equipment and made adjustments to keep speed, temperature and other factors within ideal tolerances.
  • Recorded machine settings and amount of product processed in company database for internal and regulatory recordkeeping requirements.
  • Master machine operator

Education

Trouble Shooting Electronics Certificate - Electronics Technology

Renton Vocation Tech
Renton,WA
2009

Forklift Instructor Certificate - Forklift

Bottom Line Loss Control
Seattle, WA
04.2007

Skills

  • Self-motivated professional
  • Written and verbal communication
  • Microsoft Office and Excel
  • Time Management
  • Inventory staging
  • Effective Communication
  • Dock Operations
  • Equipment Inspections
  • Reliability
  • OSHA Compliance
  • Hazardous Material Emergency Response Search and Rescue
  • Multitasking
  • Lab Tech
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Material Loading and Unloading
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Boomtruck operation
  • High-Lift Trucks
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Forklift Instructor Certification and Forklift Operator Certification

Timeline

Sober Living House Manager

ACT 1 RECOVERY
03.2021 - 01.2024

Shipping and Receiving Coordinator

Conway Trucking
01.2015 - 01.2016

Lead Forklift Operator

Taylor Farms
03.2014 - 01.2015

Machine Operator

Distant Lands Coffee
11.2005 - 02.2014

Trouble Shooting Electronics Certificate - Electronics Technology

Renton Vocation Tech

Forklift Instructor Certificate - Forklift

Bottom Line Loss Control
Terry McDaniel