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Anthony Bristow

Hartsville

Summary

Results-driven Press Operator at A.O. Smith with expertise in machine operation and quality control. Proven ability to enhance productivity through effective press troubleshooting and proactive problem-solving. Recognized for maintaining a safe work environment while training new operators, ensuring seamless onboarding and skill development. Committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Press Operator

A.O Smith
03.2024 - 04.2025
  • Maintained strict adherence to safety protocols, ensuring a safe working environment for all team members.
  • Performed regular maintenance on press machinery to optimize performance.
  • Supported continuous improvement initiatives within the department through constructive feedback and proactive problem-solving efforts.
  • Promptly removed completed loads from press.
  • Followed safety protocols to reduce operating risks on press machinery.
  • Multi-tasked to keep all assigned projects running effectively and efficiently.
  • Loaded and positioned raw materials in loading and feeding mechanisms.
  • Assisted in training new press operators, sharing expertise and best practices to ensure smooth onboarding and skill development.
  • Ensured timely completion of projects by effectively managing workload and communicating progress updates with supervisors or team leads as needed.
  • Upheld high standards of cleanliness throughout the workspace, adhering to established guidelines for equipment care and maintenance procedures.

Material Handler

Conbraco Industries Inc.
11.2021 - 02.2023
  • Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
  • Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
  • Maintained a safe work environment by following proper safety protocols and conducting regular inspections.
  • Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
  • Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transfer large products from one area of warehouse to another, allowing for easier accessibility.
  • Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
  • Increased productivity, utilizing forklifts and other material handling equipment effectively.
  • Attached identifying tags to containers to mark with identifying shipping information.

Basement Attendant

Sonoco
02.2019 - 09.2021

Shipping and Receiving Coordinator

R.C Moore
03.2017 - 06.2019
  • Monitored supply levels for packaging materials and coordinated replenishment orders as needed, avoiding delays in the shipping process.
  • Prepared orders for shipment, posting weights and shipping charges onto packaging, marking materials with identifying information and updating logs of shipments outgoing and incoming.
  • Maintained a well-organized inventory system for streamlined product retrieval and shipment preparation.
  • Arranged for pick-up by carriers specified on customer purchase orders determined at final inspection through review of shipping instructions.
  • Transported materials and items from receiving or production areas to storage or to other designated areas using conveyors, dollies and other motorized or manual transportation equipment.
  • Unpacked, examined and routed incoming shipments, rejected damaged items and recorded shortages.
  • Conducted regular inventory audits to verify stock levels and identify discrepancies, ensuring accurate recordkeeping.
  • Managed daily shipment scheduling with carriers, optimizing transportation costs and delivery times for customers.
  • Resolved customer inquiries regarding order status or discrepancies in a timely manner, maintaining high satisfaction rates.
  • Maximized space utilization within the warehouse through strategic storage planning and organization techniques, reducing clutter and improving workflow efficiency.

Education

High School Diploma - English

Hartsville High School
Hartsville, SC
08.2002

Skills

  • Machine operation
  • Quality control
  • Production monitoring
  • Press troubleshooting
  • Machinery cleaning
  • Die selection
  • Die placement
  • Parts lubrication
  • Work instructions
  • Forklift operation
  • Workpiece inspection
  • Ram stroke adjustments
  • Workpiece dimensions

Timeline

Press Operator

A.O Smith
03.2024 - 04.2025

Material Handler

Conbraco Industries Inc.
11.2021 - 02.2023

Basement Attendant

Sonoco
02.2019 - 09.2021

Shipping and Receiving Coordinator

R.C Moore
03.2017 - 06.2019

High School Diploma - English

Hartsville High School

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