Amy Moua
Onalaska
Summary
Hardworking machine operator well-versed in keeping components running at peak levels to produce high-quality products. Comfortable working alone or with team members to identify and resolve defects. Bringing many years of related experience, including measuring and cutting materials, operating equipment, and following work instructions. Safety-conscious individual comfortable operating forklifts, overhead cranes, and jib cranes. Goal oriented, I am self motivated individual ready to learn and achieve goals!
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Machine Operator
Trane Technologies
La Crosse
05.2024 - 03.2026
- Monitored production line for quality assurance and consistency.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot mechanical issues.
- Assisted in training new operators on equipment usage and safety practices.
- Implemented best practices for efficient material handling and workflow management.
- Adjust machine settings to complete tasks accurately.
- Observe machine operations to detect any problems or defects in the finished product.
- Load raw materials into machines according to specified measurements.
- Prepared machine for production processes by equipping with required tools and parts.
- Inspect finished workpieces to ensure conformance with specifications.
- Perform periodic maintenance on machines such as cleaning and lubrication.
- Troubleshoot malfunctions in equipment or processes.
- Verified production orders prior to starting set-up.
- Replace worn tools, sharpen cutting tools, adjust machinery components.
- Check products for accuracy using measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, gauges.
- Read blueprints and job orders to determine product specifications and tooling instructions.
Warehouse Associate
Amazon
La Crosse
09.2022 - 03.2026
- Picked and packed customer orders with accuracy and efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe workspace.
- Assisted in training new warehouse associates on standard procedures.
- Utilized handheld scanners to track inventory movement accurately.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize risks and hazards in the warehouse.
- Packed and labeled merchandise to prepare for loading and shipment to customers.
- Communicated effectively with team members on matters related to work assignments.
- Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations.
- Picked and prepared numerous daily shipments in controlled atmosphere warehouse environment.
- Kept shelves, workstations and pallet areas neat and tidy to maintain safe work environment.
- Scanned packages, and updated orders
- Labeled containers correctly for product identification purposes.
- Organized warehouse space by rearranging products on shelves, racks and bins according to size, weight, type and other specifications.
- Examined packages and goods for damage and notified vendors of replacement needs.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks efficiently and accurately.
- Assisted in packaging and labeling of products for shipment.
- Staged and sorted packages and carts for their routes to be delivered
Management/Production Worker
Midwest Garment
La Crosse
07.2021 - 05.2023
- Collaborated with team members to maintain workflow and productivity.
- Inspected finished products for quality assurance and compliance.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure optimal stock availability and accuracy.
- Monitored inventories on computer to generate accurate reports.
- Receiving incoming orders
- Scan new orders into system
- Performed regular cycle counts to maintain accuracy of inventory records.
- Accurate detecting flaws and repairs needed
- Making measurements and necessary adjustments needed for required product
- Cut and repair parts needed accurately
- Examined levels of supplies and material to determine shortages.
- Supervised activities of workers engaged in receiving, storing and shipping products or materials.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline production processes.
- Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments.
- Trained new production team members
Production Team Lead
Agropur Ingredients
La Crosse
01.2019 - 02.2021
- Led daily production activities to ensure efficient workflow and quality standards.
- Coordinated team members to meet production goals and deadlines effectively.
- Trained new employees on safety procedures and operational best practices.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance production efficiency and reduce waste.
- Monitored equipment performance and performed routine maintenance checks.
- Collaborated with quality control to maintain product specifications and compliance.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure adequate supply for production needs.
- Communicated with management regarding production issues and team performance updates.
- Worked from layout and work order, created programs and set up machines to produce required parts.
- Managed quality control and maintained high level of customer satisfaction.
- Organized, scheduled and assigned production work across team members for task balance.
- Implemented new technologies related to manufacturing processes in order to improve productivity levels.
- Assessed employee performance on a regular basis for further improvement in their job roles.
- Conducted daily meetings with the team to discuss progress against targets set for the day, week, month.
- Established a system of checks and balances within teams by assigning responsibilities according to individual strengths.
- Collaborated with other departments in order to achieve common organizational objectives.
- Maintained accurate records of production data, such as output, consumption of raw materials, quality control measures and machine maintenance.
- Resolved operational issues arising from non-conformance with production plans or procedures.
- Reviewed inventory levels regularly and placed orders when necessary for replenishment of stock items.
- Created reports outlining daily, weekly, monthly activities, progress achieved against targets and any issues encountered during the period.
- Addressed employee and production issues to determine and implement optimal resolutions, preventing wasted resources, and maintaining schedules.
- Notified supervisors about production problems and helped identify and correct concerns.
- Defined, created and developed solutions to identify root cause of problems to avoid future occurrences.
- Kept areas clean, neat, and inspection-ready to comply with product guidelines.
- Identified source of equipment malfunctions by using various troubleshooting methods.
- Inspected incoming supplies to conform with materials specifications and quality standards.
- Conducted frequent cycle counts and inventory audits to verify accuracy of computer records.
- Helped achieve team goals by rotating production lines and daily duties to meet demand.
- Reduced health and safety risks with strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
- Set up and operated production machinery according to specific standards and protocols of company.
- Produced quality products by palletizing, packaging and assembling finished items.
- Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments.
- Used hand trucks and forklifts to unload, load and transport items.
- Looked through work orders to determine type and quantity of materials needed for each production batch.
- Measured and weighed items to meet quality standards and prevent waste.
- Hand-assembled needed parts with bolts and screws.
- Attached identification labels to finished packaged items or stamped lot number and shipping destination information on containers.
- Separated products according to weight, grade and size of material to produce final product.
- Calibrated machines to adhere to quality standards and maintain required productivity levels.
- Operated forklifts to transport materials within warehouse environment.
- Loaded and unloaded goods from trucks and storage areas.
- Conducted routine inspections on forklift equipment for safety compliance.
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
- Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
- Followed standard work instructions accurately when picking, sorting, staging and scanning products.
- Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer.
- Used handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.
- Received incoming shipments; verifying quantity, condition, labeling accuracy and conformance to purchase order specifications.
- Picked up warehouse debris and deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked baled trash.
- Kept record of daily activities such as number of items moved or handled throughout the day.
- Checked expiration dates on products prior to stocking shelves or shipping out orders.
Warehouse Worker
Midwest Garment
La Crosse
01.2012 - 12.2018
Education
Atlas Preparatory Academy
Milwaukee, WISkills
- Machine operation
- Experienced in usage of measurement tools such as a variety of calipers, measuring tape, scales, yard sticks
- Ability to read in metric and standard
- Mathematics
- Equipment maintenance
- Quality assurance
- Technical troubleshooting
- Blueprint interpretation
- Inventory management
- Workflow optimization
- Safety compliance
- Team collaboration
- Employee training
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Power and hand tools
- Process improvement
- Deburring skills
- Materials management
- Batch production
- CNC program implementation
- Computer skills
- Forklift operation
- Machine maintenance
- Start up procedures
- Manufacturing experience
- Quality control
- Breakdown troubleshooting
- Basic math
- Equipment monitoring
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Machining and production standards
- Production preparation
- Good communication
- Order reading
- Bandsaw and lathe operation
- Heavy lifting
- CNC machines
- Assembly and production
- Machine programming
- Strong work ethic
- Workplace safety
- Machinery cleaning
- Changeover procedure knowledge
- Forklift operation, both sit down and stand up experienced
- Bilingual
- Eager to learn
- Enjoy working in a fast pace environment
- Work well independently or in teams
- Inventory control
- Performance monitoring
- Detail-oriented
- Production planning
- Adaptability
- Conflict resolution
- Relationship building
- Schedule management
- Production monitoring
- Leadership
- Team motivation
- Giving constructive feedback
Languages
Hmong
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual
Accomplishments
- Stower of the Month
- Inductor of the Month
Affiliations
- Crafting
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Machine Operator
Trane Technologies
05.2024 - 03.2026
Warehouse Associate
Amazon
09.2022 - 03.2026
Management/Production Worker
Midwest Garment
07.2021 - 05.2023
Production Team Lead
Agropur Ingredients
01.2019 - 02.2021
Warehouse Worker
Midwest Garment
01.2012 - 12.2018
Atlas Preparatory Academy