RODNEY COOPER
Florence
Summary
To obtain a position applying creative problem solving and lean management skills with a growing company to achieve optimum utilization of its resources and maximum profits. An energetic machine operator with 3+ years of experience monitoring and optimizing production machines in various industries. Skilled in troubleshooting and setup reduction and able to anticipate potential machine breakdowns. Experienced with improving equipment functionality with precision tools and anticipated inspections while maintaining the workplace safe and clean and achieving production goals. Established skills in delivering training, performing evaluations, and maintaining records. Strong attention to detail with organized nature. Superior work ethic with strong focus on safety.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Machine Operator & Auditor
McCall Farms
05.2022 - 04.2025
- Implemented performing various tasks to set up operate, monitor, troubleshoot and perform preventive maintenance on assigned machines.
- Responsible for inspecting parts to specifications and approving adjustments to maintain quality specifications.
- Operates a production machine in accordance with established procedures and guidelines. Reads and interprets blueprints and diagrams to select, position and secure machinery.
- Adjusts machine settings to complete tasks accurately, according to specifications and in a timely fashion.
- Responsible for auditing various job functions and perform physical inventory counts in the distribution center.
- Monitored and performed operational checks for quality assurance.
- Identified damaged items in warehouse.
- Documented outbound audit outcome.
Maintenance Technician
Florence Animal Shelter
08.2019 - 11.2021
- Following all written shelter procedures and protocols.
- Clean and disinfect kennels, suites, cages, equipment, runs and other areas of the facility.
- Check and maintain supply levels; make simple observations regarding sickness and/or injury.
- Ability to handle all animals regardless of their breed, temperament, or behavior.
- Report any signs of illness, disease, injury or unusual activity to supervisor/manager.
- Provides food, water and proper care for all shelter animals by adhering to schedules and protocols within departmental policy.
- Monitors all animals, including those that may be isolated or quarantined, for signs of illness or unusual behavior; makes notations and reports problems regarding health and behavior of animals to the appropriate supervisor or medical staff member.
- Perform daily animal enrichment activities.
Assistant Supervisor
McCall Farms
05.2017 - 09.2018
- Collecting merchandise from the distribution center and safely transporting materials to the shipping bay.
- Receiving and documenting merchandise for delivery or return.
- Keeping an inventory of all merchandise entering or exiting the warehouse.
- Identifying any missing, lost or damaged materials and immediately notify the supervisor.
- Ensuring that all the merchandise is safely and securely packed and labeled for shipping.
- Managing all merchandise with appropriate care.
- Assisting with training of newly employed workers.
- Scanning labels to ensure products are shipped to the right destination.
Education
GED -
South Carolina Department of Education
Columbia, SCSkills
- South Carolina Work Keys (SILVER)
- Ensuring cleanliness
- Tidiness
- Safety of work environment
- Loading and unloading delivery vehicles
- Accepting delivery of inventory
- Counting and confirming inventory
- Inspecting inventory for damage and faults
- Communicating errors to relevant parties
- Marking and labeling stock
- Storing inventory in accessible manner
- Loading and wrapping stock on pallets
- Building loads with forklift
- Building loads with electronic pallet jack
- Proven experience as a machine operator
- Working knowledge of diverse high-speed machinery
- Measurement tools (caliper, micrometer etc)
- Understanding of production procedures
- Adherence to health and safety regulations
- Ability to read blueprints
- Ability to read schematics
- Ability to read manuals
- Analytical skills
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork
- Communication skills
- Physical stamina
- Strength
Timeline
Machine Operator & Auditor
McCall Farms
05.2022 - 04.2025
Maintenance Technician
Florence Animal Shelter
08.2019 - 11.2021
Assistant Supervisor
McCall Farms
05.2017 - 09.2018
GED -
South Carolina Department of Education