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Brian Walker

Chicago,IL

Summary

Seeking an opportunity in an exciting role that utilizes 15 years of experience in problem solving, production operations and customer service, while operating by industry standards in safe and sanitized environments. Organized and dependable candidate supporting operations, manufacturing, customer service, and production needs. Successful working long hours in challenging environments. Excellent history of multitasking and working well with other team members to achieve team goals.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Associate

Intelligentsia Coffee Roasting Works
11.2019 - Current
  • Assist manager daily on coffee bean distribution analytics: operation, packaging, safety, and sanitation, increasing sales by 15%
  • Collaborate with managers on weight and various coffee bean blends across multiple production lines
  • Perform daily distribution of coffee bean production lines brew and prepare multiple forms of coffee for daily production associate tastings and analytics
  • Maintain equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries, while avoiding malfunctions
  • Flexible and often willing to accommodate shift changes and volunteer for additional assignments as necessary to fulfill production vacancies and schedules
  • Manage production line area for following day preparation, and assembly distribution to meet demanding production goals
  • Safely operate hand and power tools to complete repetitive tasks

Production Operator

DS Services of America
12.2018 - 11.2019
  • Organized material content for pre-packaging and distribution onto box maker machines
  • Operated Forklift large machinery to carry out production tasks
  • Operated and maintained forklift machine in addition to daily production of box maker, case packer and case sealer machines
  • Prepared machines for daily use by calibrating and performing preventive maintenance and overloads
  • Maintained area for safety and ensured no contamination during shift
  • Managed operation of critical production line sealer machine to identify concerns and make corrections
  • Recommended different outsourcing and case packaging, saving company over $50,000 annually
  • Inspected final products for defects and flaws using proper QA procedures
  • Managed inventory control and entered results into data system.

BRIAN WALKER continued

Dock Worker

American Linehaul Corporation
10.2017 - 11.2018
  • Operated forklifts and pallet jacks in preparation for loading and unloading freight straight trucks and semi-trailers
  • Used handheld scanners and freight manifest to efficiently track and maneuver freight throughout distribution network
  • Determined freight measurements, identified correct freight label, and assigned product for delivery across various American Linehaul hub destinations for import and export managed freight staged deliveries
  • Communicated with drivers to inform cargo loading and unloading schedule and other relevant information
  • Used machinery and equipment such as box cutters, shrink-wrap guns and electric pallet jacks
  • Inspected cargo for proper packaging to meet safety and security regulations

Sanitation Operator

Arzta
01.2015 - 09.2017
  • Managed and performed Clean In Place (CIP) duties in multiple production areas
  • Cleaned and sanitized machinery and parts from various production areas
  • Communicated with dispatchers concerning delays, unsafe sites, accidents, equipment breakdowns and other maintenance problems.
  • Operated forklift throughout various areas of production and warehouse
  • Executed and performed daily safety and maintenance checks on trucks and related equipment

Staff Management

Mars Chocolate
04.2011 - 12.2014
  • Streamlined and monitored quality programs to alleviate overdue compliance activities.
  • Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty
  • Operated bagging, casing, and forklift machines
  • Palletized finished products onto skids for entire production line
  • Determined weight measurements, identified correct freight label and assigned product for delivery across various destinations for import and export

Education

CERTIFICATION - Culinary

AIB Int'l Food Safety Essentials And Culinary
12.2010

Accounting And Computer Science

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

High School Diploma -

Near North Career Magnet High School
Chicago, IL
06.1999

Skills

  • Forklift Machine Operator
  • Materials and Safety Management
  • Quality Control and Assurance
  • Hand Scanners
  • Accident Prevention
  • Organize Supplies
  • Compliance Requirements and Specifications Verification
  • Production Operations and Assembly

Timeline

Production Associate

Intelligentsia Coffee Roasting Works
11.2019 - Current

Production Operator

DS Services of America
12.2018 - 11.2019

Dock Worker

American Linehaul Corporation
10.2017 - 11.2018

Sanitation Operator

Arzta
01.2015 - 09.2017

Staff Management

Mars Chocolate
04.2011 - 12.2014

CERTIFICATION - Culinary

AIB Int'l Food Safety Essentials And Culinary

Accounting And Computer Science

Indiana State University

High School Diploma -

Near North Career Magnet High School
Brian Walker