Aki Clay
Passaic
Summary
Career minded machine operator seeking position with reputable company in which my training can help improve the development of the company. Diligent and hard-working candidate ready to contribute solid effort as team member. Thorough and highly organized with excellent communication skills. Reliable worker with strong work ethic. Safety-oriented Forklift Operator knowledgeable about proper handling of heavy machinery, pallet jacks, cherry pickers and forklifts. Works well independently and as part of team. Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Machine Operator
Acupowder International
04.2017 - 08.2023
- Enhanced production efficiency by performing routine machine maintenance and troubleshooting issues.
- Reduced downtime by conducting regular equipment inspections and identifying necessary repairs.
- Increased product quality through meticulous monitoring of machine settings and making adjustments as needed.
- Streamlined workflow by maintaining a clean and organized workstation, adhering to safety protocols.
- Operated multiple machines simultaneously to meet production requirements.
- Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
Forklift Operator/ Driver
4Over Printing
03.2016 - 04.2017
- As a Forklift Operator/ Driver my duties consist of making daily inspections on the fork truck and electric pallet Jacks before operating them
- Once daily shipments are present at loading my job is to communicate with the incoming driver and overlook the invoice making sure the material on the truck matches before unloading
- Utilizing the fork truck I must unload the freight cautiously utilizing all safety procedures
- I must place material in its proper area, sign off on the paperwork, and load inventory into the database
- My duties as a driver are to load a 24 foot box truck with needed material for press machines (paper, ink, magnet sheets, and shipping boxes)
- Once I make delivery I must get authorized signatures from plant supervisors/ customers stating that all the material has been received in its proper count and that it is undamaged.
Machine Operator
Soundview Paper
06.2005 - 02.2016
- My daily duties as a machine operator consist of inspecting parent rolls of paper before setting them up on the bretting paper converter
- Utilizing a computerized panel I must make adjustments to the speed of the machine and compression controls to assure that the product is being manufactured properly
- My duties also include quality control inspection, checking for the proper count, along with the proper weight, and proper measurement of the finished product
- Upon every hour I am required to write a report on the efficiency of the operation along with any mechanical problems
- If any mechanical problems occur I am required to clear paper jams, make small adjustments, and perform housekeeping duties inside and around the production area
- While in the production area I am also required to wear personal protective equipment assuring to be safe at all times.
Shipping Clerk
Depasquale
12.2007 - 02.2009
- My daily duties as a shipping clerk consist of logging into Microsoft Xl system to retrieve daily orders
- After printing out daily orders I was responsible for picking the orders and checking them off in an efficient manner
- Once the orders were retrieved I had to log into the shipping system and scan every item assuring that the order was complete
- Once the order is complete I had to box the order up and print out an invoice, weigh the box, and print out a shipping label.
Chemical Batch Maker
Custom Chemical
10.1998 - 05.2000
- My duties as a chemical batch maker were to read and understand the batch specification sheets before retrieving any solvents or materials
- I had to measure and blend raw materials to produce batches as per specification sheets
- During the blending process I had to adjust the speed of the blade and take hourly samples of the material to the lab for quality control specifications
- I had to operate and maintain plant equipment, including scales, mixers, and pumps
- My duties also were to verify production materials and tools and inform supervisor of variances if any
- Once the batch is completed I had to fill 45-gallon drums with finished material, seal the lids, weigh the drum and print out shipping description sheets
- Daily I had to perform housekeeping services at and around my work station, also examine packaging procedures to prevent chances of product contamination.
Education
Skills
- Ability to read and interpret instructions
- Ability to operate the machines effectively and safely
- Ability to work with little to no supervision
- Ability to make the necessary adjustments
- Ability to operate manufacturing equipment
- Ability to meet critical deadlines
- In-depth ability to operate machines and equipment with speed and accuracy
- Forklift Operation
- Material Handling
- Palletizing
- Shipment Processing
Certification
- Forklift Truck Operator
- Clamp Truck Operator
- Workplace Readiness
Languages
English
Full Professional
Aki Interest
Machine Operating and Mechanical Repair, and Driving (forklift, clamp truck, box truck)
Timeline
Machine Operator
Acupowder International
04.2017 - 08.2023
Forklift Operator/ Driver
4Over Printing
03.2016 - 04.2017
Shipping Clerk
Depasquale
12.2007 - 02.2009
Machine Operator
Soundview Paper
06.2005 - 02.2016
Chemical Batch Maker
Custom Chemical
10.1998 - 05.2000