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Education
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Willie Winston

Horn Lake,MS

Summary

Talented Team Leader experienced and dedicated to enhancing employee satisfaction and business success. Diplomatic and friendly with proven commitment to employee training. Hardworking team player bringing necessary experience and knowledge to tackle any operational demand.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Team Lead

Milwaukee Tool
10.2021 - Current
  • Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
  • Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
  • Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
  • Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
  • Minimized resource and time losses by addressing employee or production issue directly and implementing timely solutions.
  • Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
  • Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
  • Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to increase productivity and maintain quality standards.
  • Worked with team to identify areas of improvement and devised solutions based on findings.

Equipment Operator

Milwaukee Tool
04.2021 - Current
  • Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
  • Used forklifts, hand trucks, and other equipment to move materials around work sites and organized according to need.
  • Maintained and cleaned equipment after each job and inspected.
  • Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.

Equipment Operator

XPO Logistics
09.2019 - 04.2021
  • Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
  • Used forklifts, hand trucks, scissor lifts, and other equipment to move materials around work sites and organized according to need.
  • Maintained and cleaned equipment after each job and inspected.
  • Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
  • Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
  • Communicated with ground team members and fellow operators to prevent safety hazards and keep materials moving.
  • Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
  • Enforced compliance with safety standards and regulations related to proper PPE, hand signals and equipment movements.
  • Maintained strict adherence to safety and quality standards while operating equipment in dynamic environmental conditions.

Equipment Operator

Dollar General Distribution Center
04.2014 - 09.2018
  • Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
  • Used forklifts, hand trucks, scissor lifts, and other equipment to move materials around work sites and organized according to need.
  • Maintained and cleaned equipment after each job and inspected.
  • Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
  • Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
  • Communicated with ground team members and fellow operators to prevent safety hazards and keep materials moving.
  • Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.

Order Selector

Dollar General Distribution Center
10.2007 - 04.2014
  • Prepared orders by processing requests, pulled materials from warehouse, packed boxes, and prepared shipments.
  • Detail-oriented Order Picker with experience working in various large warehouse environments. Seeking similar role where outstanding packing skills and strong commitment to safety will be valued.
  • Operated warehouse equipment and reported instances of safety code violations to management to reduce risk of accidents.
  • Checked inventory and selected products from specific locations based upon availability.
  • Moved boxes and organized aisles to open up floor space and enable forklift operators to move freely through warehouse.
  • Utilized forklifts and pallet jacks to transport orders and prepare for shipment delivery.
  • Performed proper lifting and handling techniques to maintain safe working environment.

MIMMS Clerk

United States Marine Corps
06.2003 - 09.2007
  • Provided quality clerical support through data entry, document management, email correspondence, and overseeing operation of office equipment.
  • Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
  • Maintained filing system and organized customer documents for easy retrieval of information.
  • Drove customer loyalty and consistent sales through friendly service and knowledgeable assistance.
  • Monitored office supplies and made arrangements for restocking of low-stock items.
  • Verified transactions, product orders and shipping dates and entered information into databases and reports.
  • Monitored and tracked budgets and expenses.

Education

High School Diploma -

Gentry High School
Indianola, MS
05.2003

Skills

  • Production Monitoring
  • Schedule Management
  • Trend Tracking
  • Performance Monitoring
  • Workplace Safety
  • Performance Improvement
  • Mentoring
  • Team Supervision
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Safety
  • Overseeing Daily Activities
  • Work Planning and Prioritization

Timeline

Team Lead

Milwaukee Tool
10.2021 - Current

Equipment Operator

Milwaukee Tool
04.2021 - Current

Equipment Operator

XPO Logistics
09.2019 - 04.2021

Equipment Operator

Dollar General Distribution Center
04.2014 - 09.2018

Order Selector

Dollar General Distribution Center
10.2007 - 04.2014

MIMMS Clerk

United States Marine Corps
06.2003 - 09.2007

High School Diploma -

Gentry High School
Willie Winston