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Tomika Teachout

Adrian,MI

Summary

Skilled manufacturing leader with proven capabilities in fast-paced environments. Highly skilled in material handling, team coordination, and maintaining safety standards in challenging conditions. Demonstrated success in managing multiple priorities while ensuring operational excellence and team productivity with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings a positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Fabrication Material Handler 2

Tronair
09.2022 - Current
  • Provide leadership support for daily operations and team-decision making.
  • Train, mentor, and support team members on procedures and protocols. Managing multiple shifts to help support, train, or retrain new hires.
  • Manage multiple workstreams in high noise, non climate controlled environment.
  • Successfully handle physical demands including extended standing/walking and lifting up to 50 pounds.
  • Assist and support through whiteboard walks and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Serve as a backup to the supervisor, pulling reports, printing MO's for weld and machine, shift transitions, and delegating work loads.
  • Participated and completed more than one Rapid Improvement events along with several leadership classes offered through Tronair.
  • Cross-trained in other areas.
  • Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to safely transport raw and finished materials efficiently between workstations, outbound racks, and storage areas.
  • Print and provide each material handler with schedules and follow daily production schedules to stage, deliver, and organize materials for machine cells with precision and timeliness.
  • Print MO's for machine and weld.
  • Update whiteboard
  • Conduct inventory checks when needed to maintain accurate stock levels and support order fulfillment processes.
  • Collaborate with programmers, machinists, welders, team leads, supervisors, managers, and directors to ensure material flow is smooth and uninterrupted.
  • Maintain accurate records and follow documentation procedures for all material movements.
  • Identify shortages or delays and communicate with leadership to minimize or prevent downtime.
  • Collaborate with team members to streamline material handling processes, enhancing overall workflow efficiency.
  • Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas, promoting a safe and productive environment.
  • Identify process inefficiencies and recommend improvements to enhance operational effectiveness in material handling tasks.
  • Keep storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
  • Collaborate with team members to ensure timely completion of tasks and high-quality work standards.
  • Operate forklifts and pallet jacks to transfer large products from one area of warehouse to another, allowing for easier accessibility.
  • Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
  • Increase productivity, utilizing forklifts and other material handling equipment effectively.
  • Prevent product damage by carefully loading and unloading materials using appropriate equipment.
  • Listen closely during team meetings to gain complete understanding of duties required for each shift, completing priority tasks first.
  • Facilitate smooth operations, coordinating with various departments to fulfill material requests promptly.
  • Supported production goals, ensuring that all necessary materials were available when needed on the manufacturing floor.
  • Alert supervisors and coworkers of hazards and other issues for quick resolutions.
  • Enhance warehouse efficiency by organizing materials and implementing inventory management systems.
  • Foster culture of continuous improvement, suggesting several process enhancements.
  • Led team in high-demand periods, ensuring all orders were processed on time without compromising quality.
  • Trained new employees on best practices for material handling, fostering skilled and knowledgeable team.
  • Assisted in receiving, stocking and distribution of merchandise.

Education

No Degree - B.A. in Psychology

Post University
Waterbury, CT

Skills

  • Organized material handling techniques
  • Timely order fulfillment
  • Supportive demeanor
  • Ensuring a tidy work environment
  • Detail-oriented approach
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Efficient materials transport
  • Cross-functional teamwork
  • Forklift operation
  • Materials management
  • Organizational skills in housekeeping
  • Equipment operation
  • Pulling and staging
  • Strong written communication skills
  • Material transactions
  • Committed to continuous learning
  • Collaborative decision-making
  • Effective problem resolution
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Order picking
  • Positive attitude

Timeline

Fabrication Material Handler 2

Tronair
09.2022 - Current

No Degree - B.A. in Psychology

Post University