Packaging professional with solid background in machine operation. Known for high standards in production quality and efficiency, ensuring consistent results. Team-oriented and adaptable, with focus on collaboration and meeting production goals. Skilled in machine setup, troubleshooting, and safety compliance.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Packaging Machine Operator
Elanco Animal Health
09.2015 - 03.2024
Qualified POI, maintained/supported safety culture. Joined emergency responders team(CPR Training).
Assisted in training new employees as a Team Lead on proper machine operation, safety protocols, batch documentation/closeouts and company policies.
Inspected incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy, quality, and quantity.
Involved in LEAN team with transition into new facility, streamlined equipment, process and gathered/presented additional data for equipment upgrades/improvements
Improved packaging efficiency by implementing standardized operating procedures for machine setup and operation.
Operated automated filling/pouching/carton (HMI controlled) and printer ribbon machines adapting quickly to different product requirements and packaging materials.
Disassembled/Reassembled machine parts during Minor/Major Cleans and changeovers.
Daily In-Process checks, checked in material labels and completed inventory checks accordingly, SAP trained.
Maintained high quality standards by routinely inspecting finished products for defects or deviations from specifications.
Daily calibrations consists of weight scales, residual oxygen testers, and PTI machines. Helped HSE complete data sampling for exposure limits.
Apart of production meetings and helped schedule batches to meet production deadlines, ensuring timely order fulfillment. Had meetings with HSE as well to discuss ergonomics during operations.
Identified problems, troubleshot equipment issues and resolve in timely matter and worked alongside site engineers and IT support
Packaging Operator
Kelly Services Assigned to Eli Lily
07.2014 - 09.2015
PPE, PAPR, hazardous waste disposal, cGMP, Standard Operating Procedures trained.
Daily In-Process checks of materials and batches along with daily calibrations and weight limit settings.
Operated manual filling/ pouching machines and inspected product for any defects
Manually boxed, labeled, recorded, and inspected packaging to prepare for shipment or storage.
Communicated effectively with team members and supervisors to address any concerns or issues that arose during daily operations.
Troubleshoot, identify and resolved production issues
Education
High School Diploma -
De Soto High School
De Soto, KS
05-2014
Skills
Machine operation
Production monitoring
Stress tolerance
Efficiency optimization
Visual Skills
Lockout/Tagout procedures
Clean Room Operations
Strong Work Ethic and Teamwork
Diagnosing and Problem-Solving
Languages
Spanish
English
Timeline
Packaging Machine Operator
Elanco Animal Health
09.2015 - 03.2024
Packaging Operator
Kelly Services Assigned to Eli Lily
07.2014 - 09.2015
High School Diploma -
De Soto High School
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