thomas gartside
Surge Staffing
Cullman,AL
2
years of professional experience
Early-career manufacturing professional with hands-on experience in assembly, machine operation, and product inspection. Strong focus on quality control, safety procedures, and steady production output.
Work History
Assembly Line Worker
1 Month- Assembled components on production line following work instructions and quality standards.
- Inspected finished products for defects, ensuring consistent output and compliance.
- Packaged completed items for shipment, maintaining organized workstations throughout shift.
- Handled materials and parts efficiently to support steady assembly flow.
- Reported equipment issues promptly to minimize downtime and production delays.
- Followed safety procedures and used required PPE during daily operations.
- Maintained clean, orderly work areas to support efficient line performance.
- Collaborated with team members to meet changing production demands.
Stacker
1 Month- Stacked packaged products onto pallets for safe transport and storage.
- Inspected finished goods for damage before wrapping and shipment.
- Organized cartons by order, size, and production requirements.
- Wrapped pallets with stretch film to secure loads during handling.
- Followed safety procedures while lifting, moving, and staging product.
Lumber Yard Worker
3 Months- Loaded and unloaded lumber shipments safely using forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks.
- Sorted, stacked, and organized materials by size, grade, and product type.
- Inspected lumber for damage, defects, and proper labeling before storage or delivery.
- Assisted customers with product selection, order preparation, and loading support.
- Maintained clean work areas, removing debris and following yard safety procedures.
- Pulled inventory orders accurately, matching materials to tickets and delivery requests.
Machine Operator
1 Year 9 Months- Operated production machinery following safety and quality procedures.
- Monitored machine performance and adjusted settings for consistent output.
- Inspected finished parts for defects and dimensional accuracy.
- Loaded materials and maintained steady workflow across production runs.
- Performed routine machine cleaning and basic preventive maintenance tasks.
- Recorded production counts and reported equipment issues promptly.
- Assisted with changeovers and setup for different part runs.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Product assembly
Assembly and production
Hand and power tools
Power and hand tools
Repetitive work
Quality control
Hand-eye coordination
Product inspection
Safety protocols
Quality inspections
Safety procedures
Manufacturing experience
Equipment operation
Assembly instructions
Performance improvement
Finishing work
Manufacturing
Reading comprehension
Manufacturing background
Production background
Quality assurance controls
Good manufacturing practices
Timeline
Assembly Line Worker
Surge Staffing
09.2026 - 10.2026Read More
Stacker
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08.2026 - 09.2026Read More
Lumber Yard Worker
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05.2026 - 08.2026Read More
Machine Operator
Alabama Cullman Yutaka Technologies
02.2025 - 2026Read More
Park High
High School Diploma
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