Kendale Williams
Indianapolis
Summary
Proactive, friendly customer service specialist dedicated to meeting and exceeding expectations at every interaction. Timely and professional with extraordinary communication skills and ability to build and cultivate relationships to drive business retention.
Reliable Machine Operator with work history of good performance in fast-paced production environments. Knowledgeable in quality control measures and manufacturing quality standards. Demonstrated expertise in equipment operation and maintenance.
Logistics professional with hands-on experience in forklift operation, emphasizing precision and safety. Known for teamwork and reliability, adapting to shifting priorities. Skilled in inventory management and operating heavy machinery, bringing dependable and results-focused approach.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Machine Operator
Lafayette Steel
Indianapolis, IN
03.2024 - 08.2025
- Operated production machinery, ensuring optimal performance and adherence to safety protocols.
- Monitored equipment for malfunctions, promptly addressing issues to minimize downtime.
- Conducted routine maintenance and troubleshooting on machinery to maintain operational efficiency.
- Trained new team members on machine operation procedures and safety standards.
Machine Operator
Hostess Brands
Indianapolis, IN
03.2023 - 09.2023
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Operated multiple machines simultaneously to meet production requirements.
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
Load Builder
Contract Lumber
Brownsburg, IN
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.
- Assisted in receiving, stocking and distribution of merchandise.
- Helped train new employees in safe practices and warehouse procedures.
- Unpacked and repacked items in different quantities and configurations for shipment.
- Used machinery and equipment such as box cutters, shrink-wrap guns and electric pallet jacks.
- Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
- Managed warehouse operations and verified proper shipment procedures.
Forklift Driver
NPX
Indianapolis, IN
09.2021 - 03.2022
- MACHINE OPERATORFORKLIFT DRIVER/
Forklift Operator
FLUTES
Indianapolis, IN
01.2020 - 08.2021
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
TEAM LEADER
ERI
Indianapolis, IN
01.2019 - 05.2020
- Combined pallets for incoming goods and deliveries.
- Identified workplace safety hazards and reported findings to supervisors
- Prevented shortages by updating material counts and placed orders for new materials
- Performed maintenance and repairs on forklifts and other transport vehicles
- Transported materials and equipment to production work stations
- Secured stacks of packages on machines to prevent movement and damage
- Moved levers and controls that operated lifting devices, such as forklifts, lift beams with swivel-hooks, hoists, and elevating platforms, to load, unload, transport and stack material
- Moved controls to drive gasoline- and electric-powered trucks, cars and tractors and transport materials between loading, processing and storage areas
- Prevented shortages by updating material counts and placed orders for new materials
- Combined pallets for incoming goods and deliveries.
- Labeled and packaged merchandise for shipping and storage.
- Secured stacks of packages on machines to prevent movement and damage
- Placed and arranged items and packages on pallets for transport
- Check temperatures of freezers, refrigerators, or heating equipment to ensure proper functioning
- Clean service or seating areas
- Set up or restock product displays
- Kendalewilliams1020@gmail.c om463-230-1140Brandywine Dr APT 309 indianapolis
SFE
04.2018 - 02.2019
Cleaning Crew Member
SFE
08.2015 - 12.2017
- Clean or sanitize work areas, utensils, or equipment
- Take out garbage
- Scrub and polish counters, steam tables, and other equipment, and clean glasses, dishes, and fountain equipment
- Clean bars, work areas, and tables
- Mover, Four brothers
- Drive vehicles to or from workshops or customers' workplaces or homes
- Schedule client appointments
- Update and maintain customer information records, to move their furniture
- Assist with team project
- Perform general personnel functions, such as supervision, training, and scheduling
Education
High School Diploma -
Arlington High School
Indianapolis, In05-2009
EDUC AT I O N Fork Lift certification C E RT I FI C AT IONS -
Skills
- Equipment Monitoring
- Specification Compliance
- Machinery Cleaning
- Regulatory Compliance
- Strong work ethic
- Forklift operation
- Loading and unloading
- Forklift operator certification
- Shipping and receiving
- Crane operations
Timeline
Machine Operator
Lafayette Steel
03.2024 - 08.2025
Machine Operator
Hostess Brands
03.2023 - 09.2023
Load Builder
Contract Lumber
08.2022 - 01.2023
Forklift Driver
NPX
09.2021 - 03.2022
Forklift Operator
FLUTES
01.2020 - 08.2021
TEAM LEADER
ERI
01.2019 - 05.2020
SFE
04.2018 - 02.2019
Cleaning Crew Member
SFE
08.2015 - 12.2017
EDUC AT I O N Fork Lift certification C E RT I FI C AT IONS -
High School Diploma -
Arlington High School