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Andrew Gillam

Grand Terrace

Summary

Dynamic and reliable professional with a proven track record at Boeing Co, showcasing expertise in heavy equipment operation and exceptional teamwork. Excelled in optimizing processes, achieving significant cost savings, and enhancing team efficiency. Demonstrated flexibility and critical thinking in fast-paced environments, with a strong commitment to safety and customer satisfaction.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Street Sweeper Operator

Barstow California Sweepers
03.2024 - Current
  • Safeguarded the longevity of city infrastructure by removing potentially damaging debris from road surfaces promptly.
  • Maintained safe driving practices while operating heavy machinery, ensuring public safety and minimizing accidents.
  • Maximized efficiency by planning optimal routes for street sweeping operations, taking into account traffic patterns and local regulations.
  • Fostered a sense of pride in maintaining clean streets throughout the community using advanced knowledge of effective cleaning techniques.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete large-scale cleaning projects in a timely manner.
  • Demonstrated adaptability in adjusting to unexpected changes in schedules or priorities due to weather-related or other unforeseen circumstances.
  • Ensured proper functioning of street sweeper equipment by performing daily inspections and routine maintenance tasks.
  • Exhibited strong attention to detail in identifying areas requiring additional cleaning or maintenance efforts.
  • Streamlined processes during peak seasons by collaborating with other departments to coordinate shared resources.

Driver

Uber
08.2019 - Current
  • Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
  • Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
  • Achieved safe driving records by consistently following traffic rules and regulations.
  • Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
  • Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients, fostering trust through professionalism and reliability in transportation services provided.

Receiving Associate/Receiving Team Lead

Bay Cities Containers
08.2018 - 07.2019
  • Unloaded pallets and deliveries and organized products in warehouse.
  • Maximized workspace functionality by efficiently utilizing available equipment such as pallet jacks, hand trucks, and forklifts during the receiving process.
  • Organized storage areas to optimize materials movements and minimize labor hours.
  • Maintained a clean and organized receiving area for optimized workflow and reduced clutter or obstructions.
  • Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts with clear communication regarding completed tasks, outstanding responsibilities, or notable issues within the receiving department.
  • Assisted in maintaining a safe work environment by participating in routine inspections or audits within the receiving area to identify potential hazards or areas of concern.
  • Reduced product damage during the receiving process by carefully handling fragile items and adhering to proper safety protocols.

Parts Puller

WireMasters
03.2017 - 06.2017

Reason for Leaving: Temporary assignment


  • Received inventory and put away in locations according to diameter of wire
  • picked spools to send partial orders
  • re-spooled wire to match lengths of customer needs
  • consolidated wire matching lot number and wire specs

Driver/Stocker

Donught Peddler LLC
02.2016 - 09.2016

Reason for Leaving: unsafe work environment

  • Loaded trailer with daily stock to deliver to stops
  • Made return credits with PDA
  • Inventoried unconsumed product
  • Restocked product
  • Ran Pre trip observation to ensure safety.
  • Drove to and from each stop safely

Inventory/ Parts Puller

Honeywell
02.2015 - 02.2016

eason for leaving: Better paying job and full hire position

  • pulled parts for production line and assembly
  • Located and reported lost parts after checking for quality
  • maintained a safe working environment 5s focal leader
  • received and stocked materials for picking of product
  • Made daily cycle counts to ensure quantity accuracy of parts bins
  • worked in consolidation of parts to make space for incoming materials
  • worked with WMS program for issuing receiving and cycle counts

Production Coordinator/ 5's Focal

Boeing Co
06.2013 - 02.2015
  • Focal for 9-Panel metric board; create and update Excel spreadsheets and charts to communicate team's progress to management
  • Present 5S program principles; encourage team members to participate and update team during Employee Involvement (EI) meeting

Product Coordinator

Chipton Ross Contract to Boeing Co
05.2013 - 06.2013

-Active participant in teaming using communication to brainstorm to implement lean principles, Boeing procedures, improve customer satisfaction, and team building

-5's Focal of the EI All-Star Team 2014; contributed to the result of All-Star status through completed TBBI's, safety initiatives, the team created TBBI's that resulted in cost saving of $72K+ in 9 months.

-Customer Focus on material demands for point of use carts and tool crib; analyze usage by using specialized databases such as Cribmaster

-Issue and return serialized tools, review items due for calibration

-Maintain proper storage level and review and monitor items for shelf life

-Customer Focus on material demands for point of use carts; analyze usage by using specialized databases such as Cribmaster

-Present 5S program principles to team members through PowerPoint presentations, handouts, and verbal communication during Employee involvement (EI) meetings

-Volunteered to present a project with a team in the Employee involvement (EI) showcase, Strong communication skills in presenting to groups large and small and individually

Recieving Associate

Tri Star Metals
03.2011 - 06.2011

Reason for Leaving: Layoff

Weighed materials or products, and recorded weight and other production data on tags or labels

Inspected product load for accuracy, and safely move it around the warehouse or facility to ensure timely and complete delivery

Loaded and unloaded trucks

Managed loading and unloading of personnel and cargo Inspected cargo for count accuracy. Manually and mechanically loaded and unloaded materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles. Weighed materials or products, and recorded weight and other production data on tags or labels Inspected product load for accuracy, and safely moved freight around the warehouse or facility to ensure timely and accurate delivery. Used established procedures to identify and solve problems and/or discrepancies.

Inventory Control/ Shipping Clerk

Newell Rubbermaid
07.2010 - 01.2011

Performed daily cycle counts

Ran parts to and from vendors

Loaded/Unloaded outgoing and incoming shipments

Filled in for vacationing employees in different areas of warehouse

Staged/Scanned orders to ship, prepared all paperwork with orders

Worked with PKMS, PEAK inventory control system to control WIP, JIT and POU.

Dock Hand

Liberty Linehaul West Montebello
06.2008 - 07.2009

Loaded and unloaded trucks, dealt with incoming and outgoing paperwork. Kept the yard clean and dock organized. Washed the trucks and Trailers on a regular basis. Worked toward preparation for upcoming truck shows. Assisted with processing and movement of production and other materials into and out of storage, production and other locations to support the flow of production following standard work instruction. Strong focus on safety enforced during weekly safety meetings.

Education

High School Diploma -

Paramount High
Paramount, CA
05-2010

Skills

  • Teamwork orientation
  • Heavy equipment operation
  • Stress tolerance
  • Route planning
  • Vehicle maintenance
  • Safety procedures adherence
  • Equipment inspection
  • Teamwork
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Multitasking
  • Punctuality
  • Reliability
  • Excellent communication
  • Critical thinking
  • Flexibility
  • Physical strength

Timeline

Street Sweeper Operator

Barstow California Sweepers
03.2024 - Current

Driver

Uber
08.2019 - Current

Receiving Associate/Receiving Team Lead

Bay Cities Containers
08.2018 - 07.2019

Parts Puller

WireMasters
03.2017 - 06.2017

Driver/Stocker

Donught Peddler LLC
02.2016 - 09.2016

Inventory/ Parts Puller

Honeywell
02.2015 - 02.2016

Production Coordinator/ 5's Focal

Boeing Co
06.2013 - 02.2015

Product Coordinator

Chipton Ross Contract to Boeing Co
05.2013 - 06.2013

Recieving Associate

Tri Star Metals
03.2011 - 06.2011

Inventory Control/ Shipping Clerk

Newell Rubbermaid
07.2010 - 01.2011

Dock Hand

Liberty Linehaul West Montebello
06.2008 - 07.2009

High School Diploma -

Paramount High
Andrew Gillam