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James Arickson

Tylertown

Summary

I am a dependable and responsible individual that is committed to fostering a collaborative environment, with a strong belief in the power of teamwork driving effective leadership. Expertise in training teams on safety protocols ensures clarity in job responsibilities, enhancing overall performance and productivity. Prioritizing open communication and continuous learning cultivates a positive and efficient workplace culture, empowering team members and contributing to organizational goals.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Supervisor

Sanderson Farms
05.2011 - 12.2022
  • Directed and applied an effective safety program that included daily inspections and monthly safety meetings.
  • Supervised all mill manufacturing activities, including receiving, manufacturing, and loading.
  • Obtained daily inventories for the mill and ensured the quality of all the products, incoming and outgoing.
  • Forklift trainer for mill personnel.
  • Track mobile trainer for mill personnel.
  • Tractor trainer for location personnel.
  • Problem shoot equipment when a problem would occur and fix said issue or contact maintenance dept. for issue.
  • Reduce downtime by ensuring equipment was functioning correctly.
  • Implemented a preventive maintenance program and ensued is was followed on a daily basis.
  • Interviewing new hires, scheduling employees, time keeping with Kronos system and submitting time on weekly basis.
  • Being a leader for a team of safe and effective employees.
  • Able to operate all departments within the mill.
  • Track ingredients with lots numbers and recorded usages on a daily basis.
  • Sample ingredients for quality assurance on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.

Shop Worker

Simmons Ironworks
01.2010 - 04.2011
  • Maintained orderly and clean work areas for maximum productivity.
  • Measured distances, calculated areas and estimated materials needed.
  • Fabricated iron fence, stairway rails, and other metal components for homes and properties with manual and machine methods in shop.
  • Installed finished products at customers properties.

Skid Steer Operator

2 Men and a Skid Steer
11.2006 - 01.2010
  • Lifted, moved and bunched felled trees using skid steer and chainsaw.
  • Cleaned industrial sized chicken houses and removed litter for next flock with skid steer and spreader truck.
  • Worked quickly and safely to maximize efficiency on a daily basis.


Education

General Education Diploma -

South Pike Senior High School
Magnolia, MS
05.2000

Skills

  • Leadership

  • Microsoft excel

  • Microsoft word

  • Time management

  • Communication skills

  • Training & Development

  • Forklift Trainer\Operator

  • Inventory management

  • Housekeeping oversight

  • Training and mentoring

  • Production management

  • Workflow optimization

  • Quality control

  • Materials handling

  • Materials management

  • Safety Training/ PPE

Timeline

Production Supervisor

Sanderson Farms
05.2011 - 12.2022

Shop Worker

Simmons Ironworks
01.2010 - 04.2011

Skid Steer Operator

2 Men and a Skid Steer
11.2006 - 01.2010

General Education Diploma -

South Pike Senior High School
James Arickson