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Alvento Saunders

Suffolk,VA
Alvento Saunders

Summary

Results-driven machine operator with 15 years at Massimo Zanetti Beverage, excelling in industrial machinery operation and preventive maintenance. Demonstrated strong focus on accuracy and effective team collaboration, leading to improved production efficiency. Trained new employees and maintained high safety standards, ensuring optimal performance of coffee packaging equipment.

Manufacturing professional with extensive hands-on experience in machine operation, setup, and maintenance. Highly collaborative and results-focused, consistently ensuring operational efficiency and quality.

Overview

26
years of professional experience

Work History

Massimo Zanetti Beverage

Machine Operator
10.2010 - 04.2025

Job overview

Operated machinery in accordance with safety protocols and standard operating procedures.

Assisted the mechanics in maintaining coffee packaging equipment by performing routine inspections and aiding and learning how to do minor repairs on my own.

Learned operation of various coffee machines over a 15 year period, demonstrating dependability and dedication.

Documented shift production data accurately for tracking and reporting purposes.

Participated in training sessions to improve operational skills and knowledge of equipment.

Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.

Trained new employees on various coffee packaging machines ensuring adherence to company standards and safety guidelines.

Monitored coffee packaging machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems

Maintained open communication lines with supervisors and shift leads regarding project status updates, potential delays, or any concerns affecting production timelines.

Elevated team morale and productivity by leading by example and providing support on lines and projects when needed.

Checked quality of packaged or canned coffee every 15 to 20 min of line production run time.

Tidewater Skanska

Welder
05.2009 - 09.2009

Job overview

Operated stick welding equipment to complete fabrication on barge building projects.

during my time building barges i learned to welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.

Operated power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.

Newport News Shipbuilding

Pipe Fitter/welder
01.2000 - 09.2004

Job overview

Attended welding school at newport news shipbuilding.

I was taught how to utilize appropriate techniques such as TIG, and Stick welding processes.

I also had some training leaning how to interpret blueprints

Abided by workplace safety rules by diligently following OSHA guidelines during all times.

Tidewater Staffing

Unarmed Security Officer
02.1999 - 04.1999

Job overview

Monitored premises to ensure safety and security of personnel and property.

Conducted regular patrols to identify and address potential hazards.

Completed full building and grounds patrols.

Education

PD Pruden
4169 Pruden Blvd Suffolk,Va 23434

GED

Skills

  • Dedicated work ethic
  • Clear verbal communication
  • Strong focus on accuracy
  • Industrial machinery operation
  • Effective team collaboration
  • Automated machine programming
  • Operational equipment use
  • Preventive maintenance
  • Hands-on manufacturing skills

Timeline

Machine Operator

Massimo Zanetti Beverage
10.2010 - 04.2025

Welder

Tidewater Skanska
05.2009 - 09.2009

Pipe Fitter/welder

Newport News Shipbuilding
01.2000 - 09.2004

Unarmed Security Officer

Tidewater Staffing
02.1999 - 04.1999

PD Pruden

GED
Alvento Saunders