CLARENCE SCHAAFSMA
Beachville,ont
Summary
Experienced with assembly line operations, machinery maintenance, and quality control procedures. Uses attention to detail and efficiency to maintain high production standards. Knowledge of safety protocols and teamwork ensures smooth and effective production processes.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Associate
Verduyn Tarps
11.2021 - 11.2024
- Maintained a flexible approach to work assignments, willingly cross-training in other areas to support changing production needs.
- Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
- Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge.
Order Picker Lead
Home Depot
05.2020 - 11.2021
- Reduced errors in order fulfillment by implementing quality control measures during the picking process.
- Printed labels, packaged boxes, and loaded into outbound containers.
- Picked and packed order items.
- Followed orders precisely for correct items, sizes and quantities.
- Operated equipment such as pallet jacks and hand trucks to move heavy boxes.
- Used appropriately sized boxes to pack products with care, minimizing shifting and damage during transport.
- Prepared and checked outbound shipments for accuracy.
Team Leader
Cami Automotive
05.1997 - 06.2020
- Enhanced team productivity by implementing efficient task delegation and time management strategies.
- Ensured compliance with company policies as well as industry regulations through diligent oversight of daily operations and staff adherence to guidelines.
- Championed process improvements within the department by identifying inefficiencies, proposing solutions, and leading change initiatives.
- Coached junior team members, improving their skills and confidence in their roles.
Stamping Press Operator
Cami Automotive
05.1989 - 05.1997
- Collaborated with team members to meet production quotas while maintaining a safe working environment.
- Upheld company standards for cleanliness and organization throughout the stamping press area, promoting a productive work environment.
- Focused on waste reduction strategies, implementing recycling programs for scrap materials generated during operations.
- Streamlined changeover processes, reducing downtime between production runs in the stamping press department.
- Assisted in training new team members on proper machine operation and safety procedures, fostering a skilled workforce.
- Ensured consistent product quality by conducting timely inspections and making necessary adjustments.
- Supported successful product launches by efficiently adapting to new stamping press requirements and processes.
- Followed safety protocols to reduce operating risks on press machinery.
- Loaded and unloaded materials from machines to be processed.
Education
Certificate of Technical Studies - Manufacturing Engineering
Niagara College
Welland, ONTimeline
Production Associate
Verduyn Tarps
11.2021 - 11.2024
Order Picker Lead
Home Depot
05.2020 - 11.2021
Team Leader
Cami Automotive
05.1997 - 06.2020
Stamping Press Operator
Cami Automotive
05.1989 - 05.1997
Certificate of Technical Studies - Manufacturing Engineering
Niagara College
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