Denny Poston
Marion,Va
Summary
Motivated Operator with expertise in [rim molds] production. Familiar with associated hand and power tools as well as line equipment use, and maintenance Skilled Operator proficient in assembly line work. Eager to bring experience and abilities to support production needs. adept at learning new roles quickly and adapting to changing demands. Able to train and mentor new team members on production operations, equipment care and tool use. Reliable worker with strong mechanical aptitude and a willingness to learn. motivated to learn new trades and skills. Interested in growing a career and fostering leadership capabilities.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Machine Operator/Forklift Operator
MEC
02.2019 - Current
- Managed sail fabrication processes and machinery.
- Handled loading and unloading tasks using a forklift.
Lumper/Unloader
FHI
02.2020 - 10.2021
- Reduced turnaround times for trucks by efficiently loading and unloading cargo according to established schedules.
- Contributed to a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols and reporting hazards.
- Consistently met deadlines for completing tasks related to receiving, processing, and shipping cargo, ensuring smooth warehouse operations.
- Strengthened teamwork among crew members by actively participating in group problem-solving sessions for operational challenges.
- Assisted in training new Lumpers, sharing best practices for effective cargo handling.
- Minimized product damage by carefully handling fragile items during the loading and unloading process.
- Ensured accurate inventory counts with meticulous attention to detail during the loading and unloading process.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to changing priorities, effectively managing workload despite frequent adjustments to shipment schedules.
- Maintained clean and organized workspaces, promoting overall workplace productivity.
- Provided excellent customer service by promptly resolving issues related to damaged or missing items in shipments.
- Streamlined workflow, coordinating with team members for efficient shipment handling.
- Upheld quality standards by inspecting incoming shipments for any signs of damage or tampering before offloading them from trucks.
- Supported warehouse operations by accurately recording incoming and outgoing shipments using warehouse management software.
- Collaborated with forklift operators to swiftly move heavy loads between storage areas and trucks.
- Expedited order fulfillment processes by swiftly consolidating orders based on delivery routes, ensuring timely deliveries to customers.
- Contributed to cost-saving measures by optimizing resource usage, such as minimizing packaging waste during load consolidation.
- Enhanced security measures in the warehouse by vigilantly monitoring access points during work hours, preventing unauthorized entry or theft incidents.
- Increased warehouse efficiency by promptly unloading and sorting incoming shipments.
- Maximized space utilization within storage areas through strategic stacking of pallets and containers.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Drove equipment from one site to another to deliver tools and complete jobs.
- Positioned lifting devices under, over or around loaded pallets or boxes to secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
Operator
Paramont Manufacturing LLC
03.2017 - 05.2018
- Inspect molds for any defects light maintenance on molds, de flash parts, insure trimmers de flash parts correctly and according to the work instructions
- Package parts if necessary
- Assessed materials, parts and final products for quality, and removed defects
- Completed work according to schedule and helped struggling team members
- Inspected machine parts for conformance to product specifications
- Applied chemical solutions and used polishing machines to clean all installation surfaces, equipment, tools
- Safe and efficient operation of R.I.M molds
- Followed standards and procedures to maintain safe work environment
- Collaborated with [molding/ bonding] to ensure smooth work flow and efficient organization operations
Paver
Poston Paving LLC
05.2012 - 11.2015
- Pave and seal driveways
- Tamping, shovel, looping
General Labor
At Work Personnel
02.2012 - 01.2014
- Assembled products with precision to meet company standards.
Education
GED -
Chilhowie High School
Chilhowie, VA01.2010
Skills
- FORKLIFT
- MAINTENANCE
- EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE
- FAST LEARNER
- HAND TOOLS
- Heavy Equipment
- RF Scanner
- Warehouse Experience
- Order Picking
- Order Picker
- Welding
- Pallet Jack
- Manual transmission
- Mechanic Experience
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Lawn Care
- Shipping & Receiving
- Landscape Maintenance
- Delivery Driver Experience
- Materials Handling
- Paving
- Automotive repair
- Facilities maintenance
- Power tools
- Oil Change
- Machining
- Electrical Experience
- Security
- Reach Truck
- Brake Repair
- Tool operation
- Good judgment
- Production work
- Hand/power tools
- Dependable and reliable
- Knowledge of manufacturing
- Effective at multi-tasking
- Strong team player
- Strong mechanical skills
- Strong initiative
- Good multitasker
Certification
Forklift Certification
Timeline
Lumper/Unloader
FHI
02.2020 - 10.2021
Machine Operator/Forklift Operator
MEC
02.2019 - Current
Operator
Paramont Manufacturing LLC
03.2017 - 05.2018
Paver
Poston Paving LLC
05.2012 - 11.2015
General Labor
At Work Personnel
02.2012 - 01.2014
GED -
Chilhowie High School
Forklift Certification
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