Travis Smith
Warren,PA
Summary
Committed Extruder Operator with strong production background. Focused on maintaining team safety and meeting challenging performance targets. Skilled in managing supplies and keeping line moving smoothly. Results-driven [Job Title] with forward-thinking approach centered on company success and competitive growth. Demonstrated record of success in building successful teams and managing profitable operations. Diligent Labor Worker with experience performing variety of technical and manual tasks. Maintains cleanliness of work area and counts materials, merchandise and supplies in stock. Experienced in training new employees on responsibilities and company work ethics. Background in general maintenance, light construction, repair and custodial wor
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Extruder Operator
Nestle Purina PetCare
Dunkirk, NY
07.2015 - 08.2021
- Operated trucks, forklifts and other industrial vehicles to transport equipment and products.
- Monitored and tracked warehouse inventory and ordered new materials to prevent shortages.
- Worked outside in all weather conditions.
- Performed quality assurance tasks to promote accuracy and minimize mistakes.
- Recognized upset conditions, determining cause, and took appropriate corrective action.
- Analyzed and measured final products with precision tools to confirm compliance to specifications and standards.
- Conducted inspection of in-process or finished product.
- Performed equipment tests, calibrations and repairs to keep machines running smoothly and prevent malfunctions.
- Fed raw materials and components into semi-automated machines according to production needs.
- Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
- Assisted with equipment startups and machine installation tasks.
- Recorded production errors, accidents and discarded pieces for supervisor review.
- Loaded, unloaded and transported heavy materials to designated warehouse locations.
- Operated technical and mechanical equipment and adjusted machine settings according to work cycles.
- Drafted reports detailing machine production outputs and material quantities.
- Performed quality checks to identify finish discrepancies.
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
Bar Owner/Bartender Supervisor
The Buckhorn Hotel
Kane, PA
11.1996 - 01.2017
- Established rules for ejecting problem customers from bar to reduce liability and maintain pleasant environment.
- Scheduled parties, banquets or sporting events and allocated optimal staff and resources to properly execute.
- Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.
- Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Created balanced shift schedules to keep bar reasonably staffed during peak periods and maximize earnings for bartenders.
- Supervised and trained staff on preparing and delivering drinks, handling food and money and setting up bar at beginning of shift and breaking down at end of shift to facilitate operations.
- Completed accurate inventory records to thwart malicious activities and maintain organized and profitable establishment.
- Trained 100's new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation and sanitation protocol.
- Trained [100's] new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation and sanitation protocol.
- Oversaw and monitored cash drawers and reconciled drawers against cash register reports at close of business.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers and taking inventory.
- Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
- Conducted regular inventory count to keep bar and drink supplies stocked, avoiding expensive rush orders.
- Built relationships with vendors to manage orders and negotiate costs.
Laborer
Highland Energy
Kane, PA
08.2006 - 01.2009
- Measured dimensions of finished pieces for conformance to specifications.
- Used measuring tools such as gauges and tape measure to identify conforming parts during production.
- Reviewed blueprints and job specifications to plan completion and estimate project costs.
- Performed maintenance and repair of buildings and facilities.
- Determined materials needed for daily shift and loaded vehicles with equipment and supplies.
- Operated equipment such as fork trucks and skidders.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Constructed and broke down temporary retaining walls and scaffolding to support project needs.
- Maintained strong background in plumbing, carpentry, painting and plastering to assist with various construction projects.
- Operated power equipment to move materials and promote job efficiency.
- Managed loading and unloading of routine shipments, maintaining organized and secure materials to minimize damage.
- Collected measurements and marked locations as part of project preparations.
- Observed site safety rules to maximize protections for team members and equipment.
Laborer/Roustabout
Ronco
Pa., Florida
03.2001 - 10.2004
- Repaired surface machinery and performed period equipment inspections.
- Attended all safety meetings and utilized techniques learned to avoid mishaps on job.
- Erected derricks by bolting together various materials.
- Offloaded and loaded crane load and assisted crane operator.
- Listened carefully to supervisors to understand directions and then carried out all work responsibilities efficiently.
- Installed and repaired pipes, valves and pumps when on job sites.
- Used hand and power tools safely and efficiently, following manufacturer and company directions.
- Performed manual operating and maintenance duties in compliance with company quality standards.
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kane Area High School
Kane, PA06.1996
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Materials Assembly
- Safe Machine Operation
- Attention to Detail
- Preventative Maintenance
- Quality Assurance
- Lockout and Tagout Processes
- Heavy Equipment Operation Repair
- Sales Promotion
- Maintaining a Clean Bar
- Problem Anticipation and Resolution
- Employee Motivation and Performance
Timeline
Extruder Operator
Nestle Purina PetCare
07.2015 - 08.2021
Laborer
Highland Energy
08.2006 - 01.2009
Laborer/Roustabout
Ronco
03.2001 - 10.2004
Bar Owner/Bartender Supervisor
The Buckhorn Hotel
11.1996 - 01.2017
High School Diploma -
Kane Area High School
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