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Caleb Barnard

Rochester,NY

Summary

Knowledgeable Packaging Engineer brings expertise in project management and design. Understands challenges of today's businesses in meeting industry demands with cost-effective strategies. Well-versed in trends in machinery and methods.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Packaging Engineer I

Zimmer Biomet
07.2023 - Current
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement process changes.
  • Monitored and optimized production processes to increase throughput and improve quality.
  • Developed and implemented process improvements to reduce costs and increase efficiency in industrial production.
  • Created and updated package testing protocols to ensure testing was completed correctly
  • Read, interpreted and followed written test instructions and procedures to accurately test products.
  • Conducted tests and diagnostic procedures using tools such as vibration table, drop tester, sealing machine, etc.

Packaging Intern

Henkel Detergents
06.2022 - 12.2022
  • Worked closely with packaging department to research and test different flexible bottles involved with laundry related projects
  • Ran tests on different types of flexible bottles including drop tests, ESCR tests, stack tests, vibration tests, leak tests, thickness tests, along with other ISTA certified tests
  • Worked with TOPS and CAPE to produce optimal pallet patterns of cases
  • Organized warehouse and created a plan to create an easier flow of products coming in and out
  • Used Excel to create a central inventory HUB of all colors involved in bottle making to create an easier way to find master batch numbers that matched colors
  • Worked with suppliers to receive and match existing colors to current colors to better optimize color catalog.

Packaging Intern

Flower City Printing
05.2021 - 08.2021
  • Rotated across press room and finishing floors to understand common processes of workflow throughout the facility
  • Worked with the structural design team to understand and help design cartons, white samples and POS displays
  • Worked with ArtiosCAD and Kongsberg table to produce samples of folding carton and corrugate designs
  • Observed and worked with management at kit packing facility to improve processes and monitored/improved efficiencies
  • Worked in an operations position optimizing complex jobs/improved and carried out a rework of recycling and inventory programs
  • Created BOMs to make warehouse lines run as smoothly as possible.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Packaging Science

Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY
05.2023

Associate of Science - Packaging Science

Monroe Community College
Rochester, NY
05.2020

Skills

  • Technical Documentation Writing
  • Quality Control Standards
  • Manufacturing Process Understanding
  • Sustainability Knowledge
  • CAD Software Mastery
  • Package Testing Proficiency
  • AutoCAD
  • TOPS/CAPE
  • ArtiosCAD
  • SolidWorks
  • Adobe Illustrator

Proficient Programs

  • Spreadsheets, Excel, Google Spreadsheets
  • Operating Systems, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
  • Presentation software, Powerpoint, Keynote
  • Communication and Collaboration, Microsoft Office, Workplace, Google Docs

References

  • Dave Pflanz, Operations Manager, Flower City Printing, (585)-512-1216
  • Alexis Rich, Professor, RIT, (585)-484-0434
  • Scott Prior, Principal Engineer - Packaging Development, Henkel, (475)-299-8122

Timeline

Packaging Engineer I

Zimmer Biomet
07.2023 - Current

Packaging Intern

Henkel Detergents
06.2022 - 12.2022

Packaging Intern

Flower City Printing
05.2021 - 08.2021

Bachelor of Science - Packaging Science

Rochester Institute of Technology

Associate of Science - Packaging Science

Monroe Community College

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