Samantha Pullen
Cedartown
Summary
Hardworking machine operator well-versed in keeping components running at peak levels to produce high-quality products. Comfortable working alone or with team members to identify and resolve defects. Expert approach to tackling maintenance and inspection tasks.
Dependable Production Worker proficient in assembly line work. Effective at keeping areas clean and neat to avoid delays. Bringing many years of related experience, including measuring and cutting materials, operating equipment, and following work instructions.
Hardworking General Laborer with dedicated work ethic and solid industry background. Knowledgeable with operations of heavy and light equipment to accomplish tasks. Reliable and works well in varying conditions.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Machine Operator
Hillshire Brands
Rome
04.2023 - Current
- Set up and operate machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments.
- Load raw materials into machines according to specified measurements.
- Adjusted machine settings according to production requirements.
- Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
- Maintain records of completed work and production data including volume produced and time required for each task.
Forklift Operator /Wrapper Operator
Mohawk Carpet
Calhoun
12.2022 - 04.2023
- Maintained accurate records of all inventory movements including deliveries, receipts and shipments.
- Adhered strictly to company policies concerning operation of material handling equipment.
- Unloaded delivery trucks with product by hand or utilizing lift-gate truck when needed.
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
- Operated powered industrial trucks in accordance with OSHA regulations.
- Followed standard work instructions accurately when picking, sorting, staging and scanning products.
- Reported any damages or malfunctions of equipment immediately to supervisor and manager.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
Machine Operator
Shaw Floors
Cartersville
10.2018 - 10.2022
- Set up and operate machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments.
- Load raw materials into machines according to specified measurements.
- Adjusted machine settings according to production requirements.
- Record production information such as quantities produced and materials used on daily logs.
- Ensure that safety guidelines are followed at all times while operating machinery.
- Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
- Replace worn tools, sharpen cutting tools, adjust machinery components.
- Operated tufting machine and inspected carpets for quality, utilizing mending gun and performing creeling as necessary.
MIG Welder
Steel King Industries Inc.
Rome
03.2011 - 10.2018
- Performed MIG welding on beams for multiple companies, following blueprints and employing grinding tools to achieve exact specifications.
- Troubleshot welding problems as required.
- Worked collaboratively with other team members to complete complex projects efficiently within deadlines.
- Applied protective coatings such as paint or powder coating after finishing welds.
- Set up and operated MIG welding machines according to established safety procedures.
- Maintained a clean workspace throughout the day.
- Performed MIG welding on a variety of metals, including steel, stainless steel and aluminum.
MIG Welder
Trinity Rail Operations
Cartersville
01.2000 - 10.2010
- Troubleshot welding problems as required.
- Worked collaboratively with other team members to complete complex projects efficiently within deadlines.
- Applied protective coatings such as paint or powder coating after finishing welds.
- Welded small components for rail cars using MIG techniques, ensuring precision through blueprint interpretation and measurement accuracy.
- Performed MIG welding on a variety of metals, including steel, stainless steel and aluminum.
- Researched new technologies related to MIG welding processes.
Education
Culinary Arts -
Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Rome, GA12-2022
GED -
Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Rome, GA04-2012
Skills
Machine operator
Forklift
MiG welder
Tufting machine operator
Creeler
Packaging operator
- Machine operation
- Production monitoring
- Problem solving
Timeline
Machine Operator
Hillshire Brands
04.2023 - Current
Forklift Operator /Wrapper Operator
Mohawk Carpet
12.2022 - 04.2023
Machine Operator
Shaw Floors
10.2018 - 10.2022
MIG Welder
Steel King Industries Inc.
03.2011 - 10.2018
MIG Welder
Trinity Rail Operations
01.2000 - 10.2010
Culinary Arts -
Georgia Northwestern Technical College
GED -
Georgia Northwestern Technical College