Mark Buckner
Hopkinsville
Summary
Versatile and achievement-oriented professional with a robust background in manufacturing and transportation, notably at Metalsa and First Student Transportation. Excelled in machine operation and fostering positive environments, demonstrating superior hand-eye coordination and active listening. Achieved consistent production targets and enhanced safety, underscoring a commitment to efficiency and team development.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Factory Production Worker
Metalsa
02.2024 - Current
- Unloaded and loaded items from machines, and conveyances.
- Exceeded daily production targets consistently due to efficient time management skills and strong attention to detail.
- Operated 2 to 3 machines proficiently and in compliance to safety standards.
- Enhanced production efficiency by operating various machinery and equipment in a timely manner.
- Ensured products met company standards through meticulous quality control inspections, resulting in fewer returns or defects.
- Upheld cleanliness standards throughout the factory floor, ensuring a hygienic work environment conducive to productivity.
- Maintained a safe work environment for all employees through strict adherence to safety protocols and guidelines.
- Demonstrated proper use of equipment to newly hired employees to avoid workplace injuries.
- Actively participated in factory-wide safety meetings, staying up-to-date on new rules and regulations to maintain a safe work environment.
- Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
- Inspected materials before assembly to verify compliance of quality control standards.
School Bus Driver
First Student Transportation
11.2022 - 07.2023
- Completed pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections and documented info in vehicle logs.
- Demonstrated professionalism at all times while engaging with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators alike during daily duties.
- Provided a positive environment for students during transportation, fostering respectful interactions and promoting good behavior.
- Assisted in maintaining bus cleanliness with regular sanitizing and disinfecting.
- Ensured proper bus equipment functionality through regular checks of lights, signals, mirrors, brakes, tires, and other essential components.
- Enhanced student safety by strictly adhering to bus routes and schedules, as well as enforcing established behavior guidelines.
- Obeyed federal, Tennessee and local traffic laws and regulations to enable safe transportation outcomes for participants.
- Developed positive relationships with students, faculty and parents to support continuous rapport and communication.
- Adapted quickly to unexpected situations such as road closures or detours while maintaining composure under pressure to ensure timely arrivals at destinations.
- Reported vehicle maintenance and repair issues to appropriate personnel for timely resolution.
Factory Production Worker
White Drive Products
05.2007 - 10.2022
- Exceeded daily production targets consistently due to efficient time management skills and strong attention to detail.
- Operated several machines proficiently and in compliance to safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to meet production deadlines, ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Enhanced production efficiency by operating various machinery and equipment in a timely manner.
- Ensured products met company standards through meticulous quality control inspections, resulting in fewer returns or defects.
- Inspected final products to assess compliance with quality standards and established tolerances.
- Upheld cleanliness standards throughout the factory floor, ensuring a hygienic work environment conducive to productivity.
- Addressed potential safety hazards quickly, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries among staff members.
- Maintained a safe work environment for all employees through strict adherence to safety protocols and guidelines.
- Demonstrated proper use of equipment to newly hired employees to avoid workplace injuries.
- Assisted in training new hires on machine operation, promoting a smooth transition into their roles.
- Actively participated in factory-wide safety meetings, staying up-to-date on new rules and regulations to maintain a safe work environment.
- Participated in regular performance evaluations, identifying areas for growth and development within the role.
- Performed preventive maintenance on machines and equipment, prolonging their lifespan and minimizing downtime.
- Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
- Helped maintain high levels of employee morale through open communication and fostering a positive work atmosphere.
- Utilized hand tools and power tools to assemble products, practicing safety measures.
Recycling Employee
Trademark Metals Recycling
08.1987 - 07.2006
- Assisted customers at public drop-off sites by providing guidance on proper disposal methods for recyclables.
- Optimized resource management by accurately weighing recyclable materials and recording data for further analysis.
- Established strong relationships with local collection agencies, coordinating schedules to optimize pick-up routes for maximum efficiency.
- Sorted materials to separate high-grade materials such as copper and brass.
- Cut discarded products such as appliances and automobiles into small pieces with shredders.
- Used specialized machines to remove refrigerants and safely handle other hazardous materials.
- Operated forklifts, pallet jacks or front-end loaders to load bales, bundles or other heavy items onto trucks for shipping to smelters or other recycled materials processing facilities.
Education
High School Diploma - General Studies
Cocoa High School
Cocoa, FL06.1986
Skills
- Heavy lifting
- Machine operation
- Hand-eye coordination
- Assembly line work
- Safety procedures
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Hazardous material handling
- Supervisory skills
- Precision measurement
- Production scheduling
- Machinery operations
- Manufacturing
- Safety compliance
- Operating machinery
- General housekeeping
- Assembly line
- Machine maintenance
- Assembly and production
- Forklift operations
- Power tool operation
- OSHA compliant
- Scissor lifts
- Active listening
- Flexible schedule
- Product assembly
- Coaching and mentoring
Certification
Forklift certified
Timeline
Factory Production Worker
Metalsa
02.2024 - Current
School Bus Driver
First Student Transportation
11.2022 - 07.2023
Factory Production Worker
White Drive Products
05.2007 - 10.2022
Recycling Employee
Trademark Metals Recycling
08.1987 - 07.2006
Forklift certified
High School Diploma - General Studies
Cocoa High School
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