Benjamin Portugal
DOUBLE R TRAILER MANUFACTURING
Meridian
1
Language
23
years of professional experience
Results-driven professional with extensive experience at Double R Trailer Manufacturing, excelling in assembly and production. Proven problem-solver with a keen attention to detail, enhancing efficiency and quality. Skilled in equipment operation and training new employees, fostering a collaborative environment for superior outcomes. Committed to maintaining high standards in all projects.
Work History
ASSEMBLER - FINISH DEPARTMENT SUPERVISOR
20 Years 4 Months- Assembled trailer components using hand tools, drills, and fasteners following work instructions. Trailer types include: custom concession trailers, toy haulers, government trailers, morgue trailers (Refrigeration), special event trailers, and cargo trailers.
- Directed and supported team members to stay on track with timelines, meet deadlines, and maintain clear expectations.
- Learned safety procedures and shop standards to support compliant manufacturing operations.
- Measured and fitted parts accurately to ensure proper alignment and secure installation.
- Increased production efficiency by assembling components quickly and accurately. Trailer components include: flooring, skins, walls, graphics, doors, custom details, equipment installation
- Equipment installation includes: commercial grade appliances (refrigerators, stove, sinks, etc) furnaces, smokers, etc
- Inspected finished assemblies for defects, missing hardware, and quality requirements.
- Trained new employees on proper assembly techniques, ensuring quick acclimation to the role and faster overall team results.
- Ensured timely order fulfillment with efficient prioritization of tasks for various projects simultaneously.
- Current skills in training: electrical wiring, gas pipe installation
- Forklift operation and material handling includes: loading/unloading of inventory materials such as metals beams for the trailer body, sheets of metal for trailer walls, and boxes of assembly materials.
LANDSCAPER
2 Years 2 Months- Maintained lawns, shrubs, and garden beds through mowing, trimming, edging, and pruning.
- Operated landscaping equipment safely, including mowers, trimmers, blowers, and hand tools.
- Removed debris, leaves, and litter from properties to keep grounds clean and presentable.
- Removed debris and waste from outdoor areas.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Assembly and production
Problem-solving
Forklift operation
Inventory Management
Attention to detail
Repetitive work
Equipment operation
Operations support
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
ASSEMBLER - FINISH DEPARTMENT SUPERVISOR
DOUBLE R TRAILER MANUFACTURING
06.2006 - CurrentRead More
LANDSCAPER
K&A QUALITY LAWN CARE
04.2004 - 06.2006Read More
LODI HIGH SCHOOL
High School Diploma
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