Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Awards
Exclaim Award ( Big Lots )
Timeline
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Mark Rhode

Bethel

Summary

Versatile equipment operator with 15+ years of experience in manufacturing, warehousing, and construction. Skilled in heavy equipment operation, materials handling, and power tools. Proven ability to train others and manage daily operations. Possesses certifications in forklift operation, jockey truck operation, and remote box overhead crane operation.

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Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chief Caster/ Equipment Operator

Hydro Extrusion Inc.
07.2021 - Current
  • I was responsible for making sure the cast unit is ready to receive the molten aluminum and to ensure the cast goes off safely, efficiently, with a high degree of quality from start to finish
  • I also train others to do the same
  • Now I run a variety of equipment from heavy to light lift trucks, combi lifts, & jockey trucks
  • I have certifications in both, and I am also certified in jockey truck as well

Finishing Operator/Equipment Operator/Core Maker/Molder

Ashland Foundry and Machine Works
02.2018 - 07.2021
  • I started in the finishing room prepping parts for shipping then advanced to Equipment Operator/Sand Blast Operator
  • Finally, I worked as a Core Maker/ Molder
  • Prepping the boxes to accept molten steel

High Reach Forklift Operator

Big Lots DC
07.2014 - 02.2018
  • Safely and efficiently move product from one area of the warehouse to another
  • I was certified in the use of a Raymond standup high reach forklift, cherry picker, & RF scanner
  • In 2016 & 2017 I was awarded certificates from my safety in the workplace

Recondition Specialist/Mechanic

Ed's USA Auto Rentals
06.2006 - 07.2014
  • I was the manager of the recondition shop where I was in charge of overseeing the day-to-day operations of the shop
  • My duties included making appointments, ordering product and or parts, making sure the 3 guys that were under my watch were working safely & efficiently

Carpenter/Laborer

KHT Contracting
06.1994 - 06.2006
  • Basic contracting work such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, masonry, & landscaping
  • I worked with a variety of hand, power, & pneumatic tools
  • Some machinery such as skid loaders, high lifts, & scissor lifts

Education

High school diploma -

Blue Mountain High School
Orwigsburg, PA
01.1992

Skills

  • Load & Unload
  • Materials Handling
  • RF Scanner
  • Mechanical knowledge
  • Order Picking
  • Power tools
  • Freight Experience
  • Driving
  • Lawn Care
  • Heavy equipment operation
  • High reach forklift/cherry picker/electric pallet jack
  • Carpentry
  • Manufacturing
  • Warehouse Experience
  • Reach Truck

Certification

  • Jockey truck, Present
  • Combi Lift, 07/24 to 07/28
  • Driver's License, 09/24 to 09/27
  • Remote box overhead crane, 2022 to 2026
  • Forklift Certified, 11/16 to 11/28
  • Class 3&5 certified

Awards

Exclaim Award, 02/17 Big Lots DC.  2 time Star Of The Week Award winner at Hydro for identifying safety concerns.

Exclaim Award ( Big Lots )

The Exclaim Award is given to an employee who demonstrates a high priority in safety, works well with others , & has a good attendance record.

Timeline

Chief Caster/ Equipment Operator

Hydro Extrusion Inc.
07.2021 - Current

Finishing Operator/Equipment Operator/Core Maker/Molder

Ashland Foundry and Machine Works
02.2018 - 07.2021

High Reach Forklift Operator

Big Lots DC
07.2014 - 02.2018

Recondition Specialist/Mechanic

Ed's USA Auto Rentals
06.2006 - 07.2014

Carpenter/Laborer

KHT Contracting
06.1994 - 06.2006
  • Jockey truck, Present
  • Combi Lift, 07/24 to 07/28
  • Driver's License, 09/24 to 09/27
  • Remote box overhead crane, 2022 to 2026
  • Forklift Certified, 11/16 to 11/28
  • Class 3&5 certified

High school diploma -

Blue Mountain High School
Mark Rhode