ANDREW BARKER
Hutchinson,KS
Summary
Dynamic leader with expertise in operations management and technical support, with a strong background in staff management, OSHA compliance, and warehouse safety. Proven problem-solver with excellent communication skills and a passion for continuous learning. Dedicated to driving team success and achieving organizational goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Packaging Lead
Tyson Foods
09.2019 - Current
- Oversaw incoming packaging products and monitored quality of outgoing products to comply with specifications.
- Performed packaging tasks alongside team to demonstrate proper methods according to labor plan and assigned tasks.
- Labeled, recorded, and inspected packaging to prepare for shipment or storage.
- Assisted with quality and production process improvements to support new packaging initiatives.
- Completed processing activities to conform with laws, safety standards, and product hygiene standards.
- Supported new employees with training in proper stripping, packaging, inventory management, and cleaning.
- Used pallet jacks to safely move 1200 pounds of product and materials.
- Reviewed orders by inspecting labeling, packaging, and contents.
- Followed safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries.
Press Operator
Legg Inc.
03.2019 - 09.2019
- Loaded and positioned raw materials in loading and feeding mechanisms.
- Reviewed completed orders for quality and accuracy.
- Operated press to achieve highest print quality and productivity with minimal scrap.
- Promptly removed completed loads from press.
- Multi-tasked to keep all assigned projects running effectively and efficiently.
- Kept equipment clean, repaired, and lubricated to maximize performance.
- Followed company policies and OSHA requirements to maintain work safety.
- Removed excess materials during and after runs and collected for reuse or put into removal bins.
- Used gauges, calipers, and other devices to take measurements and identify problems.
- Logged, trafficked, and updated projects in job management software.
Supervisor
Packers Sanitation Services Inc.
03.2018 - 03.2019
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Interceded between employees during arguments and diffused tense situations.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
3PL Support Engineer
Transtrade Inc.
10.2012 - 03.2016
- Upgraded operating systems and computer software to perform compatibility with programs.
- Patched software and installed new versions to eliminate security problems and protect data.
- Connected to computer of client using remote link to install programs and applications.
- Created user accounts and assigned permissions.
- Maintained servers and systems to keep networks fully operational during peak periods.
- Removed malware, ransomware, and other threats from laptops and desktop systems.
- Generated reports to track performance and analyze trends.
- Installed and configured operating systems and applications.
Education
High School Diploma -
Quartz Hill High School
Quartz Hill, CA01-2008
Skills
- Packaging formats
- Labeling
- Packaging Design
- Production Scheduling
- Quality Assurance
- Waste Reduction
- Cost Reduction
- Palletizing
- Pallet Jack Operations
- Forklift Operations
- Warehouse Safety
- Help Desk Operations
- Hardware Installation
- Application installations
- System performance optimization
- Data Retention
- Technical Support
- User Training
- Helpdesk services
- System Administration
- Staff Management
- Operations Management
Timeline
Packaging Lead
Tyson Foods
09.2019 - Current
Press Operator
Legg Inc.
03.2019 - 09.2019
Supervisor
Packers Sanitation Services Inc.
03.2018 - 03.2019
3PL Support Engineer
Transtrade Inc.
10.2012 - 03.2016
High School Diploma -
Quartz Hill High School