Ernest Bushnell
Roanoke
Summary
Professional, prepared, and skilled in supporting operations within manufacturing environment. Adept at machine setup, maintenance, and quality control, ensuring smooth and efficient workflows. Strong focus on teamwork, reliability, and adaptability to meet shifting production demands. Valued for precision, problem-solving, and commitment to achieving high standards.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Machine Operator Helper
Pratt Industries
Daleville, VA
04.2023 - Current
- Operated machinery to assist in production processes, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
Stock Person
Home depot
Roanoke, VA
01.2019 - 03.2022
- Unload trucks and put materials on shelf and run forklifts, reach truck , pacer
Supervisor/Estimator
Miller Roofing
Roanoke, VA
10.1983 - 10.2018
- Supervisor of men and ordered materials estimated job cost opened and closed company basically worked with crews on jobs until may 18 of 2018
- Led estimating team in developing accurate cost projections for roofing projects.
- Evaluated project specifications and conducted comprehensive site assessments.
- Collaborated with project managers to ensure alignment on budgetary goals and timelines.
- Streamlined estimation processes, enhancing efficiency and reducing turnaround times.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers, negotiating favorable terms and pricing agreements.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and advancements, ensuring competitive positioning within the marketplace.
Education
High school diploma -
William Fleming High School
Roanoke, VA06-1976
Skills
- Load & Unload
- Materials Handling
- Order Picker
- Order Picking
- Pallet Jack
- Reach Truck
- Roofing
- Warehouse Experience
- Freight Experience
- Warehouse Management
- Packaging
- Forklift
- RF Scanner
- Merchandising
- Hand tools proficiency
- Strong work ethic
- Good communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Workplace safety
- Computer skills
- Power and hand tools
- Manufacturing experience
- Forklift and pallet jack operation
- Machinery operations
- Machinery operation
- Machinery cleaning
- Safety compliance
- Machine maintenance
- Forklift operation
- Production equipment experience
Assessments
- Forklift Safety — Proficient
- August 2020
- Best practices and safety hazards in forklift operation.
- Full results: Proficient
- Warehouse Shift Leader — Highly Proficient
- Supervising warehouse staff and maintaining safety and security standards.
- Full results: Highly Proficient
Timeline
Machine Operator Helper
Pratt Industries
04.2023 - Current
Stock Person
Home depot
01.2019 - 03.2022
Supervisor/Estimator
Miller Roofing
10.1983 - 10.2018
High school diploma -
William Fleming High School