Cari Rodriguez

• Trained new hires on production procedures, ensuring a quick ramp-up time and consistent performance levels across the team.
• Managed a team of production workers, ensuring timely completion of tasks and adherence to safety protocols.
• Maintained safe work areas by keeping pathways and stations free of hazards and excess waste or materials.
• Improved production efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing effective scheduling techniques.
• Participated in safety training programs to maintain a thorough understanding of best practices, ensuring full compliance within the team.
• Communicated clear instructions for general operations and product-specific runs to prevent errors and rework.
• Collaborated with Quality Control teams to address any issues identified during inspections, implementing corrective actions as necessary to prevent reoccurrence.
• Maintained accurate inventory records, placing orders for raw materials and supplies as needed to avoid stock shortages or delays in production schedules.
• Increased overall product quality by closely monitoring production processes and providing constructive feedback.
• Monitored employee activities to verify consistent use of good manufacturing principles.
• Operated equipment such as forklifts and overhead cranes to safely move heavy loads.
• Trained workers in proper operation, calibration, and maintenance of production line equipment.
• Handled production line documentation for waste, downtime and output.
• Organized regular production line cleaning and sanitation to prevent contamination and consumer illnesses.
• Evaluated employee performance regularly, providing actionable feedback and support for further professional development.

Maintains quality on product, run machines (9 total machines a shift) package and label product. Clean the floor (sweep, mop)

• Participated in training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge.
• Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
• Maintained detailed records of production data, ensuring accuracy for inventory tracking and performance evaluation purposes.
• Developed strong communication channels with team members, fostering a collaborative work environment that resulted in improved processes.

• Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns, and paint rollers.
• Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape, and other materials.
• Painted indoor areas such as hallways, bathrooms, and lobbies.
• Maintained a clean and organized workspace, minimizing disruptions for clients during projects.
• Prepared trim, walls and ceilings for painting by cleaning, smoothing, and priming.
• Applied putty, wood filler, spackling, and caulks to prep uneven surfaces and fill in holes.
• Applied primer, paints, varnishes and lacquers to walls and surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods.
• Climbed scaffolding, staging, ladders, and planks to reach work area surfaces and observed safety protocols to prevent falls.
• Worked holidays and weekends depending on shifting needs of project.
• Improved customer relations through strong communication skills and attention to detail in all projects.