Carlos Hernandez
Vancouver,WA
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented professional with extensive experience at Frito-Lay, specializing in packaging machine operation and crew management. Excelled in enhancing production efficiency and quality control, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving skills and teamwork. Achieved significant reductions in downtime and consistently exceeded production goals, showcasing a commitment to food safety regulations and workplace safety.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Packer
Frito-Lay
06.2016 - 09.2024
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, promoting safety and productivity.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Maintained neat and organized work area to safeguard items and comply with cleanliness standards.
- Managed workload effectively under pressure during peak periods while maintaining focus on quality control measures.
Packaging Machine Operator
Frito-Lay
06.2016 - 09.2024
- Troubleshot machine alarms and jams, repairing machines and thoroughly documenting results.
- Replenished packaging supplies such as printer ribbon and boxes to maintain inventory.
- Assisted in training new employees on proper machine operation, safety protocols, and company policies.
- Improved packaging efficiency by implementing standardized operating procedures for machine setup and operation.
- Operated various types of packaging machines, adapting quickly to different product requirements and packaging materials.
- Reduced downtime by performing regular maintenance checks and troubleshooting packaging equipment issues.
- Maintained high quality standards by routinely inspecting finished products for defects or deviations from specifications.
- Collaborated with team members to meet production deadlines, ensuring timely order fulfillment.
- Streamlined operations by maintaining an organized work area and keeping accurate records of production data.
- Enhanced production speed with a focus on optimizing machine settings and processes.
- Complied with all relevant regulations regarding food safety, sanitation, and workplace cleanliness when handling consumable products.
- Consistently met or exceeded daily production goals while maintaining high-quality output and minimal waste generation.
- Measured height, length and width of products to verify compliance with standards.
- Effectively managed time and resources to maximize productivity during peak periods or unexpected staffing shortages.
- Verified correct items, lot numbers and product shipments to meet customer expectations and standards of quality.
- Contributed to continuous improvement initiatives by providing feedback on machine performance and suggesting process improvements.
- Increased overall productivity through effective communication with team members and supervisors.
- Supported other departments as needed to maintain efficient overall plant operations, demonstrating flexibility in cross-functional roles.
- Documented incidents related to equipment malfunctions or employee injuries according to company protocols for reporting.
- Attached identification labels to finished packaged items or stenciled information on containers.
- Ensured safe working conditions by adhering to established safety guidelines and promptly addressing potential hazards.
- Kept production lines running smoothly and efficiently at all times.
- Maintained clean, tidy and safe working environment in packing area.
- Performed regular maintenance and cleaning of packing machinery.
- Reported malfunctions and errors to supervising staff, addressed concerns and supported other machine operators completing challenging workloads under tight schedules.
- Observed machine operations to verify quality and conformity of packaged products, stepping in to resolve issues promptly and avoid costly production errors.
- Stocked and sorted packaging and replenished supplies to achieve consistent productivity levels.
- Regulated machine flow, speed and temperature and stopped and reset machine to address malfunctions.
- Maintained optimal equipment performance by carrying out simple hourly maintenance on machines.
- Counted and recorded finished and rejected packaged items.
- Attached identification labels to finished packaged items and cut stencils and stencil information on containers such as lot numbers or shipping destinations.
- Recorded shipment data such as weight and discrepancies using Software.
- Monitored and adjusted machine settings to maintain product quality and accuracy.
Packaging Machine Operator Lead
Frito-Lay
08.2022 - 02.2023
- Troubleshot machine alarms and jams, repairing machines and thoroughly documenting results.
- Assisted in training new employees on proper machine operation, safety protocols, and company policies.
- Replenished packaging supplies such as printer ribbon and boxes to maintain inventory.
- Improved packaging efficiency by implementing standardized operating procedures for machine setup and operation.
- Supported other departments as needed to maintain efficient overall plant operations, demonstrating flexibility in cross-functional roles.
- Operated various types of packaging machines, adapting quickly to different product requirements and packaging materials.
- Maintained high quality standards by routinely inspecting finished products for defects or deviations from specifications.
- Reduced downtime by performing regular maintenance checks and troubleshooting packaging equipment issues.
- Collaborated with team members to meet production deadlines, ensuring timely order fulfillment.
- Streamlined operations by maintaining an organized work area and keeping accurate records of production data.
- Enhanced production speed with a focus on optimizing machine settings and processes.
- Efficiently coordinated with warehouse staff to ensure seamless flow of materials between storage areas and the production floor.
- Complied with all relevant regulations regarding food safety, sanitation, and workplace cleanliness when handling consumable products.
- Consistently met or exceeded daily production goals while maintaining high-quality output and minimal waste generation.
- Effectively managed time and resources to maximize productivity during peak periods or unexpected staffing shortages.
- Verified correct items, lot numbers and product shipments to meet customer expectations and standards of quality.
- Increased overall productivity through effective communication with team members and supervisors.
- Contributed to continuous improvement initiatives by providing feedback on machine performance and suggesting process improvements.
- Actively participated in regular team meetings, contributing ideas for process optimization and workflow improvements.
- Documented incidents related to equipment malfunctions or employee injuries according to company protocols for reporting.
- Attached identification labels to finished packaged items or stenciled information on containers.
- Monitored inventory levels of packaging materials, proactively ordering supplies as needed to prevent delays in production schedules.
- Ensured safe working conditions by adhering to established safety guidelines and promptly addressing potential hazards.
- Kept production lines running smoothly and efficiently at all times.
- Maintained clean, tidy and safe working environment in packing area.
- Performed regular maintenance and cleaning of packing machinery.
- Monitored and adjusted machine settings to maintain product quality and accuracy.
- Recorded shipment data such as weight and discrepancies using Software.
- Stocked and sorted packaging and replenished supplies to achieve consistent productivity levels.
- Reported malfunctions and errors to supervising staff, addressed concerns and supported other machine operators completing challenging workloads under tight schedules.
- Sorted and weighed products after packaging to assess quality, identify defects and grade resulting items.
- Assembled products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.
- Regulated machine flow, speed and temperature and stopped and reset machine to address malfunctions.
Forklift Operator
Firestone Pacific Foods
05.2014 - 06.2016
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
Education
GED - None
Fort Vancouver High School
Vancouver, WA04.2010
Skills
- Packing boxes
- Product packaging
- Warehouse safety
- Labeling
- Quality inspection
- Labeling accuracy
- Product inspection
- Food safety regulations
- Crew management
- Forklift operation
- Machine operation
- Material handling
- Product sorting
- Pallet jack operation
- Fragile item handling
- Product assembly
- Physical stamina
- Workstation organization
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Flexible and adaptable
- Work well under pressure
- Problem-solving
- Critical thinking
- Multitasking
- Basic mathematics
- Multitasking Abilities
- Heavy lifting
- Time management
- Decision-making
- Task prioritization
- Storage organization
- Pallet building and wrapping
- Active listening
- Safety monitoring
- Team building
- Sorting and staging
- Relationship building
- Deadline management
- Customer relations
- Hand tool use
- Electric pallet jack
- Production logging
- Organizational skills
- Data entry
- Shipment inspection
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Packaging Machine Operator Lead
Frito-Lay
08.2022 - 02.2023
Packer
Frito-Lay
06.2016 - 09.2024
Packaging Machine Operator
Frito-Lay
06.2016 - 09.2024
Forklift Operator
Firestone Pacific Foods
05.2014 - 06.2016
GED - None
Fort Vancouver High School
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