Dustin Cope
Crossville
Summary
Motivated and adaptable team player and leader offering over a decade of experience in hands on success. Capable in managing multiple tasks, prioritizing, working with others and maintaining a positive attitude. Accomplished in maintaining iso work standards and achieving goals and products determined by superiors. Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets. Supervised a team of 8-20 staff members. Managing Operations Team Management Overseeing Employees Project Leadership.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Associate
Aviagen
12.2022 - Current
- Prepared orders for shipment by picking, packing, and labeling merchandise.
- Worked safely around moving machinery.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve daily targets and complete tasks efficiently.
- Performed inventory control, such as receiving, counting, stocking merchandise, and completing open purchase orders within the system.
- Loading and unloading shipping trailers, working closely with vendors and or shippers.
- Operating various pieces of equipment in terms of shipping orders or products. Ex. ( box trucks, trailers, forklift, skid steer etc).
- Daily washing and disinfecting of all equipment used for deliveries.
- Swabbing vehicles weekly to ensure bio security protocols.
MACHINE OPERATOR
Norfolk Southern Railroad
03.2022 - 12.2022
- Calibrated machines to ensure optimal performance.
- Employed safety standards and personal protective equipment to reduce workplace injuries or hazards
- Deployed heavy machinery, enabling manufacture and distribution of goods
- Adjusted machining operations using hand tools or numerical controls
- Followed standard operating procedures, driving production parameters and quality specifications required by the FRA
- Maintain track speed, maximum planned outages
- Repair and maintain railroad tracks and or ties
PEDIGREE LAY FARM MANAGER
Aviagen
11.2014 - 03.2022
- Worked closely with employees to improve practices, techniques and safety choices, optimizing performance and minimizing waste
- Manage a team of8-20 skilled and unskilled farm personnel
- Explain and demonstrate working techniques, practices and safety measures for all personnel
- Determine production schedules and staff requirements necessary to ensure timely delivery of services
- Coordinated all aspects of pedigree cycle, including supply monitoring and facility maintenance
- Conduct annual and introduction reviews of job performances to ensure conformance to regulations, responsibilities, policies, safety, biosecurity and animal welfare
- Evaluate the work of staff to ensure that programs are of appropriate quality and that resources are used effectively
- Train staff according to work instructions and guidelines
- Verify attendance and approve employee timesheets weekly
- Enforce rules and regulations to maintain discipline and ensure safety and accountability in all aspects of their job
- Keep records of assignments and produce detailed work reports
- Treat animal illnesses or injuries, following experience or instructions of veterinarians or management
- Monitor production rates, and plan rework processes to improve production
PEDIGREE FARM LEAD
Aviagen
02.2012 - 11.2014
- Work with personnel and facilities management staff to ensure all personnel are trained according to ISO and work instruction standards
- Plan, coordinate, and help manager schedule staff for daily operations
- Use computer, explorer or terminals for scanning pedigree eggs and or birds
- Provide support and services for manager or supervisors working in coordination with rear farm staff for sorting and tagging birds
- Keep records on laying record sheets for daily egg production, male and female body weights, feed amount and mortality/culls
- Create weekly reports to represent farm egg production
- Help maintain green flock status by ensuring all personnel follow strict biosecurity protocols
- Aid in emergency drills to ensure all staff are accounted for
- Be available after hours in case of a power failure
PEDIGREE FARM STAFF
Aviagen
10.2010 - 02.2012
- Help maintain green flock status for life of flock
- Follow ISO and work instructions for each relatable task
- Ensure fresh nesting material is adequate and floor is dry and comfortable for birds
- Follow all bio-security protocols deemed necessary by management
- Follow all animal welfare guideline, safety protocols and employee responsibilities
- Maintain accurate record keeping for feed amounts, egg production percentages and egg shipment paperwork
- Check ventilation, lights and water at least twice daily
- Contribute towards meeting ISO goals
DEPARTMENT MANAGER
Kmart
05.2010 - 10.2010
- Demonstrate or explain products, methods, or services to persuade customers to purchase products or use services
- Keep areas neat while working and return items to correct locations following demonstrations
- Sell products being promoted and keep records of sales
- Set up and arrange displays to attract the attention of prospective customers
- Stock shelves with products, front all shelves
- Routinely rotate stock or merchandise to ensure expiration dates are not exceeded
- Use computers to produce signage, sale papers or advertisements
- Place prices or descriptive signs on backdrops, fixtures, merchandise, or floor
- Arrange furniture, merchandise, backdrops, or other accessories, as shown in prepared sketches as determined by cooperate office
- Attend training sessions or corporate planning meetings to obtain new ideas for product launches or suggestions
- Store, pack, and maintain records of props and display items
- Prepare sketches, floor plans, or models of proposed displays
- Supervise the activities of workers engaged in receiving, storing, and loading products or materials
- Help ensure customer satisfaction and safety
- Help loss prevention maintain proper standards in dealing with violators and or trespassers
SALES ASSOCIATE
Kmart
10.2007 - 05.2010
- Maintain customer satisfaction
- Ensure inventory is made available to customers
- Ability to keep money records and accountability for any incorrect cash register transactions
- Load and deliver merchandise for customers
Education
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - undefined
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Crossville, TN05.2010
Skills
- Proficient in Safe Operations
- Strong Interpersonal Communication
- Machine Setup and Shutdown
- Attention to Detail
- Preventive Maintenance
- Machine Maintenance
- Teamwork and Communication
- Reading and Determining Measurements
- Machinery Operation
Timeline
Warehouse Associate
Aviagen
12.2022 - Current
MACHINE OPERATOR
Norfolk Southern Railroad
03.2022 - 12.2022
PEDIGREE LAY FARM MANAGER
Aviagen
11.2014 - 03.2022
PEDIGREE FARM LEAD
Aviagen
02.2012 - 11.2014
PEDIGREE FARM STAFF
Aviagen
10.2010 - 02.2012
DEPARTMENT MANAGER
Kmart
05.2010 - 10.2010
SALES ASSOCIATE
Kmart
10.2007 - 05.2010
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - undefined
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
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