David Stoddart
Hartlepool
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive assembly line experience, demonstrating exceptional time organisation and a take-charge attitude. Skilled in interpersonal diplomacy and committed to health and safety compliance, ensuring quality control through meticulous machine operation and quality inspection. Proven ability to work effectively within production line teamwork, conducting product visual quality checks with precision. Driven by the ability to use initiative, aiming to enhance operational efficiency and contribute to organisational success.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1991
1991
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Production Operator level 2
TMD
2023.09 - 2024.02
- Collaborated with fellow team members to reach set production targets.
- Attended training to keep up to date on safety standards, production regulations and company best practices.
- Kept in line with safety standards by wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as instructed in company manuals.
- Kept production areas clean and obstacle-free to minimise risk of accident or injury.
- Loaded and unloaded products before packing or dispatching efficiently.
- Trained in basic requirements of different workstations to best help group meet production targets.
- Brakes manufacturer
Production Operative
AGC
2023.05 - 2023.06
- Collaborated with fellow team members to reach set production targets.
- Attended training to keep up to date on safety standards, production regulations and company best practices.
- Kept in line with safety standards by wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as instructed in company manuals.
- Kept production areas clean and obstacle-free to minimise risk of accident or injury.
- Loaded and unloaded products before packing or dispatching efficiently.
- Trained in basic requirements of different workstations to best help group meet production targets.
- American Automotive Glass Manufacturer
Retail Stocker
Publix
2022.01 - 2022.11
- Checked shelves to keep fully stocked at all times.
- Answered customer questions, provided store information and escorted to desired store areas.
- Monitored work space to keep neat, orderly and safe.
- Properly disposed of debris and box packaging.
- Organised stock areas and displays, facilitating product visibility with carefully labelled shelves providing access to goods.
- Assisted personnel with preparing high volume of daily orders.
- American Supermarket
Retail Sales Assistant/Asset Protection
Walmart
2018.01 - 2020.06
- Went extra mile to locate merchandise for customers by researching and calling associated retail branches.
- Cultivated excellent customer relationships by providing helpful, friendly and attentive service.
- Liaised with potential customers to determine needs and provide recommendations.
- Performed closing duties such as cleaning windows and floors, securing shop premises and cashing-up tills.
- Maintained, clean, presentable and stunning product displays by conducting routine visual merchandising tasks and deep cleans.
- Implemented new systems to minimise theft and potential risk to staff and customers.
- Reviewed inventory and stock, investigating suspected theft by employees.
- Managed complaints with calm, clear communication and problem-solving.
- American Supermarket
Retail Sales Assistant
Walmart
2015.08 - 2017.03
- Received, processed and organised deliveries within tight deadlines.
- Went extra mile to locate merchandise for customers by researching and calling associated retail branches.
- Kept sufficient inventory supply and stock on shelves and in storerooms.
- Opened new merchandise boxes and stocked sales floor racks and shelves with latest items.
- Maintained excellent visual merchandising standards by routinely cleaning and organising window and point of sale (POS) displays.
- Performed closing duties such as cleaning windows and floors, securing shop premises and cashing-up tills.
- Directed patrons to specific store departments, product locations and promotional displays to support stock availability.
- Resolved stock issues, locating desired merchandise with resourceful research and networking with other retail locations.
- Operated register to process payments via cheque, cash and cards.
- Rotated stock on shelves, reducing stock waste and minimising store losses.
- American Super Market
Retail Sales Assistant
Walmart
2008.02 - 2011.06
- Received, processed and organised deliveries within tight deadlines.
- Went extra mile to locate merchandise for customers by researching and calling associated retail branches.
- Opened new merchandise boxes and stocked sales floor racks and shelves with latest items.
- Liaised with customers to determine needs, provide recommendations and upsell services.
- Organized front-end and window displays, applying merchandising standards to enhance shopping experiences.
- American Supermarket
Factory Production Worker
Woo One
1998.03 - 2000.06
- Worked flexibly and in adherence to health and safety practices.
- Loaded and unloaded items from machines and conveyors.
- Upheld production line to quality and hygiene specifications.
- Maintained clean, safe working environments to eliminate accident risks.
- Plastic moulding company for computer monitors
Factory Worker
Sweet N Savoury
1996.07 - 1997.07
- Loaded and unloaded products before packing or dispatching efficiently.
- Worked flexibly and in adherence to health and safety practices.
- Making cakes/ food production.
Retail Sales Assistant
Scope Charity
1995.06 - 1996.06
- Provided helpful, attentive sales support to generate positive customer feedback.
- Kept sufficient inventory supply and stock on shelves and in storerooms.
- Liaised with potential customers to determine needs and provide recommendations.
- Organized front-end and window displays, applying merchandising standards to enhance shopping experiences.
Education
GCSE - History (C), Physics (D), Mathematics (C), English (C)
Henry Smith School
NVQ Level 3 - First aid at work
Highfield
2025.06 - 2025.06
NVQ Level 1 - Customer Service
Highfield
2025.07 - 2025.07
NVQ Level 2 - NCFE Principles of Warehousing and Storage
Hartlepool College of Further Education
Hartlepool 2026.01 - 2026.01
NVQ Level 1 - Health and Safety
Hartlepool College of Further Education
Hartlepool 2026.01 - 2026.01
Skills
- Assembly line experience
- Time organisation
- Take-Charge attitude
- Interpersonal diplomacy
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Quality Control
- Machine operation
- Quality inspection
- Production line teamwork
- Product visual quality check
- Ability to use initiative
INTERESTS
Computers, Reading, Listening to music
Timeline
NVQ Level 2 - NCFE Principles of Warehousing and Storage
Hartlepool College of Further Education
2026.01 - 2026.01
NVQ Level 1 - Health and Safety
Hartlepool College of Further Education
2026.01 - 2026.01
NVQ Level 1 - Customer Service
Highfield
2025.07 - 2025.07
NVQ Level 3 - First aid at work
Highfield
2025.06 - 2025.06
Production Operator level 2
TMD
2023.09 - 2024.02
Production Operative
AGC
2023.05 - 2023.06
Retail Stocker
Publix
2022.01 - 2022.11
Retail Sales Assistant/Asset Protection
Walmart
2018.01 - 2020.06
Retail Sales Assistant
Walmart
2015.08 - 2017.03
Retail Sales Assistant
Walmart
2008.02 - 2011.06
Factory Production Worker
Woo One
1998.03 - 2000.06
Factory Worker
Sweet N Savoury
1996.07 - 1997.07
Retail Sales Assistant
Scope Charity
1995.06 - 1996.06
GCSE - History (C), Physics (D), Mathematics (C), English (C)
Henry Smith School