AUSTIN MORRIS
Topeka,KS
Summary
High School-educated manufacturing/warehouse worker. Has experience in many major positions within a production environment, from the start of the process(receiving), to the end of the the process(loading doors), and inbetween(processing operator, packaging operator, forklift operator, quality control) who works extended periods in extreme temperatures for 8-12 hours while repetitively lifting over 50 pounds. Has worked closely with upper management to help meet companies needs and expectations, as well as special projects and work needed outside of the immediate plant area. Has helped train in multiple positions, works overtime when requested, and is well versed in working in an environment where communication is key.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Receiving
Frito Lay
09.2021 - 09.2023
- Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing more than 50 packages per day
- Operated shuttle wagon to maneuver, organize, and receive rail cars
- Unloaded rail cars of raw goods into proper silos
- Monitor multiple silos to ensure all departments have sufficient materials to keep production running
- Unloaded pallets and deliveries and organized products in warehouse.
- Operated forklift and other warehouse equipment to safely move and store goods.
- Unpacked and inspected all incoming shipments, addressing discrepancies with suppliers.
- Reduced safety hazards by maintaining clean and orderly warehouse environment.
- Checked shipments for properly labeling and palletizing to reduce risk of damage.
- Verified order accuracy of orders and proactively corrected discrepancies.
- Maintained accurate records of shipments, receipts and inventories for ease of tracking.
- Executed quality control procedures to verify acceptable condition of goods.
- Organized storage areas to optimize materials movements and minimize labor hours.
- Worked with suppliers to facilitate timely delivery and accurate inventory movements.
- Compared shipping orders and invoices against contents received to verify accuracy.
- Recorded incoming and outgoing shipments for accurate tracking.
- Coordinated warehouse organization scheme and product placements.
- Provided customer service by answering questions and resolving shipment issues.
- Drafted and managed work and shipping orders, bills of lading, and shipping route materials for accurate and compliant recordkeeping.
Box Drop Operator
Frito Lay
07.2021 - 09.2021
- Monitor and troubleshoot machines used to fold and transport empty boxes to packaging machine operator
- Manually fill machines with unfolded boxes every few minutes
- Fix jams and learn proper techniques and SOP's for different mechanical issues
- Coordinate time frames to perform change overs, shut downs, and start ups, depending on the amount of product needed to meet output numbers
Processing Machine Operator
Frito Lay
08.2019 - 07.2021
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Monitoring and troubleshooting processing lines for production quality and efficiency
- Collected and tested samples of product to ensure product is being made according to frito lay standards
- Perform start ups, shut downs, ans change overs according to the amount of product needed to satisfy customers needs
- Take detailed documentation of every aspect of the processing line
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Replenished materials and supplies as needed to maintain production.
- Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
- Maintained equipment performance by lubricating and cleaning components.
- Updated daily production logs and informed management of production incidents or non-conformance issues.
- Kept detailed production records and identified hold-ups.
- Used precision measuring tools, micrometers and calipers to meet required product specifications.
- Managed and monitored processes and machine systems by observing readings on control boards.
- Quickly shut down equipment in emergency situations following protocols.
- Monitored compliance with plant procedures, safety and sanitation protocols as well as government regulation.
- Compiled reports analyzing performance data and presented findings and results.
Certified Forklift Operator
Frito Lay
01.2019 - 08.2019
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
- Coordinated team member movements based on current needs, avoiding safety concerns, or delays.
- Checked items against documentation for accuracy.
- Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
- Verified functionality of forklifts through performance of preventive maintenance and effective troubleshooting of malfunctions.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
Truck Loader
Frito Lay
09.2018 - 01.2019
- Manually loaded and strapped shipments into place on trucks.
- Visually inspected all boxes for deliveries to verify quality and accuracy of shipments
- Maintained clean and functional warehouse space throughout 12 hour shifts.
- Lifted and slid packages on conveyor belts to load into semi trucks.
- Assisted in training new employees to increase team productivity and meet daily targets.
Education
GED -
Washburn Tech
Topeka, KS2010
Skills
- 3 years manufacturing
- 2 years processing
- 5 years of hand and power tools
- Experience in learning how to understand how machinery works and how to identify and fix any problems
- Plant and Warehouse Operations
- Manufacturing and Production
- Adjusting Machine Parts
- Special Projects
- Conveyor Systems
- Inventory Tracking and Storage
- Data Quality
- Hazardous Materials
- Computerized Maintenance Management Systems
- Quality Control
Timeline
Warehouse Receiving
Frito Lay
09.2021 - 09.2023
Box Drop Operator
Frito Lay
07.2021 - 09.2021
Processing Machine Operator
Frito Lay
08.2019 - 07.2021
Certified Forklift Operator
Frito Lay
01.2019 - 08.2019
Truck Loader
Frito Lay
09.2018 - 01.2019
GED -
Washburn Tech