Ryan Downs
Dover
Summary
Detail-oriented Utility Driver with a strong focus on safety compliance and material handling. Proven ability to operate forklifts and trucks efficiently, ensuring smooth warehouse operations and adherence to safety protocols.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Utility Driver
Hanover Foods Corporation
Clayton
05.2023 - Current
- Operated forklifts, power jacks, and pallet jacks for efficient material handling.
- Drive the dump truck to transport vegetables on and off the scales.
- Worked collaboratively with co-workers and supervisors to achieve daily goals efficiently
- Operated standard warehouse equipment to assist with the loading and unloading of products.
- Maintained a clean and functional warehouse space throughout the shift.
- Followed all safety protocols to minimize the risk of injury.
Water and Waste Management
Hanover Foods Corporation
Clayton
04.2022 - Current
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Used hand tools and power tools to maintain, repair, and lubricate equipment.
- Conducted regular inspections of tanks, valves, and other equipment to verify compliance with safety and cleanliness standards.
- Adhered to EPA and OSHA regulations.
- Completed laboratory testing to measure pH levels and other water quality parameters.
- Maintain and repair farm equipment, such as pivots.
- Optimized water levels in tanks and other systems for the best flow and quality.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Controlled operation of a variety of water treatment plant equipment, including pumps, filters, and chemical feed systems.
Truck Loader
Hirsh Industries
Dover
11.2021 - 04.2022
- Operated forklifts, power jacks, and pallet jacks for efficient material handling.
- Loaded and strapped shipments into place on trucks.
- Visually inspected all pallets for deliveries to verify the quality and accuracy of shipments.
- Lifted and slid packages weighing up to 100 pounds on conveyor belts to transport items.
- Maintained a clean and functional warehouse space throughout the shift.
- Reviewed shipping orders for accurate fulfillment.
- Followed all safety protocols to minimize the risk of injury.
- Checked the accuracy of product
- packaging and labeling, rectifying any issues.
- Operated scanning equipment to track orders and shipments.
- Monitored product for quality assurance, raising any issues with management.
Machine Operator
Allen Harim Foods
Harbeson
12.2018 - 11.2021
- Operated machining equipment safely with a team of operators.
- Operated multiple machines simultaneously to meet production requirements.
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy, and produce quality products.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Set up and adjusted equipment, and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
- Replenished materials and supplies, as needed, to maintain production.
- Quickly shut down equipment in emergency situations, following protocol.
- Monitored compliance with plant procedures, safety and sanitation protocols, as well as government regulations.
Education
High School Diploma -
White Oaks High School
Jacksonville, NC06-1987
Skills
- Equipment operation
- Forklift certification
- Warehouse management
- Vehicle maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Material handling
- Equipment maintenance
- Production reporting
- Production and processing
- Baler operation
- Material sorting
- Incinerator operation
- Refuse handling
Timeline
Utility Driver
Hanover Foods Corporation
05.2023 - Current
Water and Waste Management
Hanover Foods Corporation
04.2022 - Current
Truck Loader
Hirsh Industries
11.2021 - 04.2022
Machine Operator
Allen Harim Foods
12.2018 - 11.2021
High School Diploma -
White Oaks High School