Daniel Bennett
Long River,PE
Summary
Production Line Worker with 8+ years of experience in optimizing workflows and maintaining quality standards. Expertise in training personnel and enforcing safety protocols, resulting in enhanced productivity and a secure work environment.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Production Line Worker
Master Packaging Borden
Borden-Carleton, Prince Edward Island
05.2017 - 01.2026
- Operated machinery to package products efficiently and safely.
- Monitored production line for quality and consistency during operations.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a smooth workflow on the line.
- Conducted routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a hazard-free work environment.
- Trained new employees on production processes and safety procedures.
- Inspected finished products for defects and ensured quality standards were met.
- Cleaned work areas regularly to ensure a safe working environment.
- Reported any malfunctions or breakdowns in the production process to supervisors immediately.
- Operated machinery according to safety regulations.
- Performed quality control checks on assembled items.
- Used established assembly instructions to complete jobs.
- Maintained accurate records of all tasks performed on the production line.
- Adjusted equipment to maintain optimal performance.
- Maintained a clean and organized workstation, adhering to safety and sanitation guidelines.
- Implemented lean manufacturing principles to minimize waste and maximize efficiency.
- Assisted in training new production line workers on equipment and procedures.
- Adhered to strict deadlines and production schedules, optimizing workflow.
- Coordinated with maintenance teams to facilitate equipment repair and maintenance.
- Performed routine maintenance on production equipment.
- Rotated through various stations on the production line to maintain skill versatility.
- Used hand trucks and forklifts to unload, load and transport items.
- Prepared for work to be completed by studying assembly instructions, blueprint specifications and part lists.
Production Lead
Kia Manufacturing
West Point, Georgia
06.2010 - 01.2016
- Supervised daily production activities to ensure smooth operations.
- Coordinated team efforts to meet production schedules effectively.
- Trained new employees on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Monitored equipment performance to maintain quality standards.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Facilitated communication between departments for seamless production flow.
- Conducted safety audits to promote a safe work environment.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure smooth operations.
- Monitored the quality of products during production process.
- Worked closely with management team to develop long-term plans for growth.
- Equipped team members with proper hand tools, supplies and power equipment to safely and efficiently perform jobs without time-consuming interruptions during production.
- Oversaw workstation setup and operation and mobilized production line and shift employees to meet customer quality standards and schedules.
- Maintained an accurate inventory of raw materials and supplies.
- Coordinated material supply to assembly line, regulated flow of finished goods to warehouse and fulfilled order requirements.
- Checked machinery operation visually, addressed issues by performing minor maintenance and escalated serious problems to management or maintenance personnel.
- Prepared reports on production metrics such as output, waste, cost.
- Developed strategies for improving efficiency, productivity, and cost-effectiveness in the production line.
- Performed regular maintenance checks on equipment and machinery.
- Identified areas of improvement and implemented changes accordingly.
- Analyzed production data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
- Reported problems or concerns with quality, processes, equipment, materials and labor to supervisor.
- Identified and supported continuous improvement efforts with supervisor.
- Used hand trucks and forklifts to unload, load and transport items.
- Produced quality products by palletizing, packaging and assembling finished items.
- Classified defects from finished orders for record tracking and statistics.
- Prepared for work to be completed by studying assembly instructions, blueprint specifications and part lists.
- Followed daily preventive maintenance schedule for cleaning and lubricating machinery.
- Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments.
- Attached identification labels to finished packaged items or stamped lot number and shipping destination information on containers.
- Looked through work orders to determine type and quantity of materials needed for each production batch.
- Suggested process improvements based on analysis of existing processes.
- Controlled labor costs by ensuring that workers are working efficiently.
- Analyzed data from past production runs to identify trends or issues.
Education
General Studies -
Georgia Military College
Valdosta Georgia05-2010
High School Diploma -
Valdosta High School
Valdasta Ga05-2008
Skills
- Equipment operation
- Safety compliance
- Lean manufacturing
- Quality control
- Routine maintenance
- Production scheduling
- Team collaboration
- Process improvement
- Inventory management
- Data analysis
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Employee training
- Time management
- Product checking
- Attention to detail
- Manufacturing support
- Manufacturing experience
- Hand tools
- Measurement techniques
- Manufacturing background
- Shipment preparation
- Expert assembler
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Hand and power tools
- Product packaging
- Finishing work
- Hand-eye coordination
- Micro assembly
- Assembly instructions
- Quality inspections
- Production background
- Fabrication
- Visual inspections
- Box assembly
- Shipping support
- Product packing
- Pallet handling
- Production lines
- Line inspection
- RFID tools
- Product assembly
- Tolerances measurement
- Equipment monitoring
- Machine operation
- Quality grading
- Workplace cleanliness
- Repetitive work
- Quality inspection
- Machine setups
- Machinery operations
- Process monitoring
- Heavy lifting
- Measuring tools
- Safety standards compliance
- Production cycling
- Production processes
- Critical thinking
- Checking and gauging
- Raw material loading
- Parts assembly
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multitasking capacity
- Preventive Maintenance
- Analytical thinking
- Specifications verification
- Material handling
- Machine calibration
- Production line work
- Task prioritization
- Forklift operation
- Safety protocols
- Incident logging
- Record keeping
- Warehouse management systems
- First aid certified
- Fire safety management
- Occupational health
- Workplace inspections
- Electrical safety
- Workplace hazard mitigation
- First Aid/CPR
- OSHA compliance
Certification
First Aid/Cpr
Timeline
Production Line Worker
Master Packaging Borden
05.2017 - 01.2026
Production Lead
Kia Manufacturing
06.2010 - 01.2016
General Studies -
Georgia Military College
High School Diploma -
Valdosta High School