Charles Taylor
Columbia
Summary
Material handling professional with substantial experience in logistics and warehouse operations. Skilled in inventory management, equipment operation, and safety compliance. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Known for adaptability and reliability in fast-paced environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Welder/Fitter
Augusta Iron and Steel Works
06.2024 - 11.2024
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
Utility Worker
Magna Seating
06.2022 - 07.2023
- Installing part on the seats within require timeframe
- Fixing and adjusting parts on seats as detailed for shipping
- Finding and replacing incorrect or defect parts on seats
- Helping coworkers when have availability to do so
- Training new hires on my line rotation
- Checking and making final adjustments before sending finished product
- Kept work area clean, neat, and well-stocked to maximize productivity.
- Collected and disposed of trash and debris.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues across various departments.
- Trained other personnel in proper maintenance and repair of utility systems.
Security Officer
Securitas
01.2019 - 08.2021
- Was 2nd shift security officer for securitas security I was stationed at a company called KDC/one and I was also a flex officer for a time.
- Unarmed Security Officer
- Followed Securitas standard duties and procedures
- Performed daily patrols
- Conducted periodic security audits
- Promptly responded to all security violations and emergency calls
- Monitored 20+ visitors daily
- Verified guest and vendor identifications at each entry
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
- Provided excellent customer service while addressing visitor inquiries or concerns related to facility safety or access control procedures.
Machine Operator
US Fibers
05.2016 - 05.2017
- Handled raw plastic materials for recycling process
- Operate machines for loading and unloading
- And processing raw materials into finished product
- Use forklift for moving reusable materials for reprocessing
- Cleaning workspaces
- Working in extreme high temperatures
- Tagging and moving buckets of finished material for the next process step
- Staging material according to dates and finish times, Instructing and helping new workers, etc.
Field Supervisor
Costa Laymans
11.2014 - 04.2015
- Load plants onto wagons by hand
- Unloaded potted plants with forklift
- Spaced plants by hand, Operate tractor
- Operated as team leader for group instructions
- Report production numbers hourly
- Find and stage plants for shipping
- Planted and tagged plants for spacing.
- Monitored employee performance for compliance with regulations and policies.
- Supervised field operations teams to complete projects within established timelines.
- Maintained accurate records of field activities, ensuring proper documentation was available for internal reviews and audits.
Laborer
Liberty Tire Recycling, LLC
06.2013 - 11.2014
- Unload tires for the recycling process by hand
- Grade tires accordingly for final inspection
- Fix and repair machines for grinding
- Cleaning workspace, and loading, stacking, and organizing tires.
Iron Worker
Plant Vogtle
10.2013 - 04.2014
- Installed rebar, Bolting/Cutting/Positioning structures to concrete
- Drilling holes for bolting structures
- Unloading and stacking rebar
- Attaching and detaching work materials to crane
- Making sure rebar is fitted properly and completing repairs as necessary, Setting reinforced bars, etc.
Material Handler/Quality Control
Urban Outfitters
10.2012 - 08.2013
- Load and unload trucks with pallet jack or fork lift to take to work for processing and reload processed material onto trucks
- Processed the materials with a scanner and the BOL for shipping, used a computer to print SKU labels for receiving
- Working along side QC for staging and processing incoming and returned goods.
- 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.
Education
High School Diploma -
Strom Thurmond High School
Johnston, SC06.2012
Welding -
Aiken Technical College
Aiken, SCSkills
- Warehouse Experience
- Materials Handling
- Quality inspection
- Shipping And Receiving
- Assembly
- Order Picking
- Forklift Operator
- Leadership
- Quality assurance
- Blueprint reading
- Critical thinking
- Strong work ethic
- Good communication
- Machinery operation
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
- Authorized To Work: US for any employer
Certification
- Licensed Forklift operator - 5 years
Timeline
Welder/Fitter
Augusta Iron and Steel Works
06.2024 - 11.2024
Utility Worker
Magna Seating
06.2022 - 07.2023
Security Officer
Securitas
01.2019 - 08.2021
Machine Operator
US Fibers
05.2016 - 05.2017
Field Supervisor
Costa Laymans
11.2014 - 04.2015
Iron Worker
Plant Vogtle
10.2013 - 04.2014
Laborer
Liberty Tire Recycling, LLC
06.2013 - 11.2014
Material Handler/Quality Control
Urban Outfitters
10.2012 - 08.2013
Welding -
Aiken Technical College
High School Diploma -
Strom Thurmond High School
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