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Zackary Bowlds

DeMotte,IN

Summary

  • Talented assembly technician works with speed and accuracy to put together parts and products. Self-directed professional with hardworking mentality and strong problem-solving abilities. Applies several years of experience in manufacturing.
  • Cooperative forklift operator with several years of experience lifting and carrying heavy loads using warehouse equipment. Qualified to operate various classes of forklifts and practiced in wide range of heavy equipment. Talented problem-solver with strong ethics, integrity and relationship-building abilities.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Forklift Operator

American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc
Three Rivers, MI
01.2024 - 10.2024
  • Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, using a forklift.
  • Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
  • Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
  • Monitored factory aisles to prevent collisions with pedestrians, or other equipment.
  • Transported materials between storage areas, loading docks and delivery vehicles as needed.
  • Stacked loaded pallets in designated areas using proper stacking methods according to company policies and procedures.
  • Organized warehouse shelves and racks for efficient retrieval during order fulfillment process.
  • Received incoming shipments; verifying quantity, condition, labeling accuracy and conformance to purchase order specifications.
  • Used handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.
  • Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer.
  • Moved material from storage areas to assembly lines for production use.

Senior Assembly Technician

American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc
Three Rivers, MI
04.2020 - 10.2024
  • Verified the accuracy of assembly work using measuring instruments and gauges.
  • Performed maintenance on machinery used in assembly operations.
  • Operated various hand tools and power tools to assemble components.
  • Repaired or replaced defective parts during the assembly process.
  • Inspected completed assemblies for defects prior to shipment.
  • Provided technical assistance with troubleshooting issues related to the assembly process.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure that production goals were met within specified timeframes.
  • Developed solutions for complex problems encountered during the assembly process.
  • Conducted visual inspections and checked for product defects.
  • Kept eye on material levels, counted supplies and restocked components to maintain production.
  • Collaborated with engineering and production teams to troubleshoot assembly issues.
  • Monitored assembly equipment for proper function and performed minor repairs as needed.
  • Recorded and reported product damages and malfunctions for supervisor review.
  • Supported continuous product flow within manufacturing process by training, coaching and assisting other employees.

Operator

American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc
Three Rivers, MI
01.2018 - 10.2024
  • Hand-assembled needed parts with bolts and screws.
  • Attached identification labels to finished packaged items or stamped lot number and shipping destination information on containers.
  • Prepared for work to be completed by studying assembly instructions, blueprint specifications and part lists.
  • Sorted product components on work tables to maintain maximum organization and productivity.
  • Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments.
  • Learned and followed safety and emergency procedures.

Nursery Technician

Cardno JFNew
Walkerton, IN
06.2016 - 11.2017
  • Provided support during crop cultivation and yield collection.
  • Applied herbicides to eliminate weeds, along with mowing.
  • Assisted in optimizing greenhouse operations.
  • Operated various heavy-duty vehicles, such as tractors and dump trucks.
  • Operated machinery that segregating unwanted plant parts from seeds.

Education

High School Diploma -

John Glenn High School
Walkerton, IN
06-2017

Skills

  • Forklift Operation
  • Inventory staging
  • Machinery Maintenance
  • Employee Coaching
  • Machine Operation
  • Manpower planning
  • Knowledge of production processes
  • Hand tools proficiency
  • Safety awareness
  • Pest Management
  • Weeding and watering
  • Heavy Lifting

Certification

  • Forklift Certified
  • Fanuc Robotics Training

Affiliations

  • Play in softball leagues during the summer.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Forklift Operator

American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc
01.2024 - 10.2024

Senior Assembly Technician

American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc
04.2020 - 10.2024

Operator

American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc
01.2018 - 10.2024

Nursery Technician

Cardno JFNew
06.2016 - 11.2017

High School Diploma -

John Glenn High School

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