Chad Hall
Wesson,MS
Summary
I am an experienced professional in various fields, as evidenced by my extensive work experience. I've held positions ranging from entry-level to owner-operator.
All my jobs have been in safety and production-oriented plants that operated at the highest levels.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Teammate, Loader
Continental Carbonics Products, Inc.
12.2020 - Current
- Packing customer orders neatly and orderly.
- Maintaining the production area to ensure it is clean and clutter-free, thereby avoiding trip hazards.
- Maintaining a logout/tagout certification for working with the machines to clear jams.
- Operating the slabsaws and ensuring the machines are cutting the ice properly.
- Inspecting boxes and machines to ensure they are free from any contaminants that could compromise the ice quality.
- Monitoring the sanitizer and water temperatures to verify they are correct in the box wash machines.
- Monitoring the sanitizer's strength to ensure it remains within standards during the shift.
- Maintaining reports throughout the shift, including trailer inspection sheets and food safety sheets, to be submitted to management.
- Ensuring the proper data is entered into the computer for each load, including order numbers, box numbers, trailer numbers, and weights.
- Ensuring that the boxes are loaded in a way that guarantees the load scales out appropriately.
- Ensuring all lockout measures are taken to guarantee the safe loading of the trailers.
- Monitoring the schedule for any changes to ensure the correct loads are loaded.
- All documents should be submitted to management at the end of the shift.
- Completing inspection sheets for the forklift to verify its safe usage and to ensure it is repaired when needed.
Sawmill Operator
Hood Industries Inc.
08.2018 - 12.2020
- Trained to operate various machines, including debarker, log trimmer, wave feeder, sharp chain, and dry transfer cart.
- Responsibilities include pulling wood in and out of kilns, transferring wood into the dry shed, and loading the line for the planer mill.
- Maintains necessary levels of communication between shifts. Certified to operate large forklifts to fix bunks of lumber when they are off track.
- Responsible for ensuring wood is placed on the line in the correct order to eliminate downtime.
- Lockout/tagout certified and responsible for ensuring equipment is locked out during maintenance times.
Goat and Cattle Farmer
Part Owner With Hall's Cattle Farm
07.2018 - Current
- Implemented sustainable farming practices to minimize environmental impact while maximizing productivity.
- Streamlined daily operations by implementing detailed record-keeping systems for tracking expenses, animal health, and breeding cycles.
- Maximized profit margins with strategic buying and selling of livestock at market.
- Safeguarded herd from predation, utilizing effective fencing and monitoring techniques to deter potential threats.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers, negotiating favorable pricing on feed and other necessary supplies.
- Maintained safe working conditions by enforcing proper handling techniques and providing regular safety training to farm staff.
- Herded livestock using horses or ranch ATVs.
- Performed repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and property.
- Inspected and repaired equipment for livestock and crop management.
- Budgeted equipment purchases and regular repairs.
Logistics Specialist, Process Operator
Canon Virginia, Inc.
06.2013 - Current
- Manages shipment schedules to maximize productivity and cut costs.
- Monitors the work flow for 15 employees.
- Oversees up to 15 other employees and assisted with quarterly performance reviews.
- Cultivates a positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
- Writes reports and gave oral presentations to keep employees up-to-date on company goals and achievements.
- Oversees the production process and managed the production schedule.
- Offers knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
- Provides technical training to co-workers and new staff.
- Maintains necessary level of communications between shifts.
- Plans and arranges support for achieving production requirements.
- Ensures that all health and safety guidelines were followed.
- Delegates responsibilities to the team to ensure production goals are accomplished.
- Coordinates the implementation of new production lines with colleagues on the management team.
- Efficiently operated all equipment and machinery according to manufacturer instructions.
- Observed all safety rules and regulations and encouraged others to do the same, effectively reducing work-related injuries.
- Set up and verified the functionality of safety equipment.
- Calibrated machines to keep them running at peak performance.
- Kept work areas clean and neat.
- Performed preventative maintenance to maintain optimal productivity.
- Maintained quality assurance and customer satisfaction objectives.
- Monitored product standards and quality-control programs.
Assembly Line Worker
Kelly Services, Inc. (Temp Service for Canon Virginia, Inc.)
08.2011 - 06.2013
- Put together component parts of printers.
- Assisted quality assurance by visually inspecting items and removing defect parts.
- Worked in a team-based environment to maintain line productivity.
- Calibrated equipment to maintain optimal performance.
- Received and correctly processed both written and verbal instructions, prints and work orders.
- Obtained appropriate tooling and parts to efficiently assemble copiers and printers.
- Closely inspected parts to ensure they were clean and free of contaminants.
- Followed work standards to ensure accuracy of work.
Forklift Operator, Receiving Clerk, Yard spotter, loader
McLane Company, Inc.
05.1999 - 06.2011
- Operated all loaders, hand trucks, and forklifts in a safe and efficient manner.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Placed loads in the optimal manner to maximize efficiency of work.
- Worked in a team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
- Moved pallets of merchandise using electric forklifts and electric pallets.
- Located proper slots on storage racks and set pallets in place with forklift.
- Completed daily forklift safety checklists.
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
- Changed out forklift batteries and connected batteries to a battery charger.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags.
- Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas.
- Monitored the area for pedestrian and vehicular traffic while operating forklift.
- Maintained a neat and clean working area at all times.
- Maintained accurate stock records and schedules.
- Adhered to tracking, documentation and control standards in order to reduce loss and maintain compliance.
- Restocked products and rotated items according to standard procedures.
- Placed, tagged and secured merchandise in diverse designated areas.
- Assign trailers to the daily loads based on load sizes.
- Fuel trailers to ensure cooler unit could make the trip.
- Maintain communication with the loaders to ensure loads were loaded timely and efficiently.
- Move trailers from dock door to dock door according to the loading schedule.
- Utilized an RF scanner to pick items to the proper bins.
- Trained new warehouse employees on safety procedures.
- Safely operated all warehouse equipment, including forklifts and pallet jacks.
- Packed products according to company specifications.
- Selected products from specific locations based upon customer orders.
- Divided cargo received by account Number and intended location.
Food Service Specialist 3381
United States Marine Corps
08.1994 - 08.1997
- Followed all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage to uphold proper health standards.
- Assisted in maintaining preparation and service areas in a sanitary condition.
- Checked temperatures of freezers, refrigerators, and heating equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Cleaned and inspected galley equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas.
- Assessed freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.
- Ensured all chemicals where properly labeled, stored, and filed with Command.
Farm Hand
Hall's Dairy Farm
05.1989 - 08.1994
- Making sure the cows were milked twice a day.
- Cleaned and sterilized equipment and facilities.
- Build and repair fences as necessary.
- Use and repair equipment as needed.
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Brookhaven Academy
Brookhaven, MS1994
Skills
- Highly dependable
- Fast learner
- Team leader
- Proactive
- Microsoft Office
- Forklift operation
- Material handling expert
- Livestock management
- Safety practices
- Business management
- Budgeting and finance
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Teammate, Loader
Continental Carbonics Products, Inc.
12.2020 - Current
Sawmill Operator
Hood Industries Inc.
08.2018 - 12.2020
Goat and Cattle Farmer
Part Owner With Hall's Cattle Farm
07.2018 - Current
Logistics Specialist, Process Operator
Canon Virginia, Inc.
06.2013 - Current
Assembly Line Worker
Kelly Services, Inc. (Temp Service for Canon Virginia, Inc.)
08.2011 - 06.2013
Forklift Operator, Receiving Clerk, Yard spotter, loader
McLane Company, Inc.
05.1999 - 06.2011
Food Service Specialist 3381
United States Marine Corps
08.1994 - 08.1997
Farm Hand
Hall's Dairy Farm
05.1989 - 08.1994
High School Diploma - undefined
Brookhaven Academy
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