Cedric Gardner
559 Town Run Lane
Stephens City,VA
Summary
Reliable Machine Operator with work history of good performance in fast-paced production environments. Knowledgeable in quality control measures and manufacturing quality standards. Demonstrated expertise in equipment operation.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Machine Operator/Backup Line Coordinator
Kraft-Heinz
Winchester, VA
12.2020 - Current
- Calibrated, tested and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Kept detailed production records and identified hold-ups.
- Tended operating machinery to identify equipment malfunctions and locate sources of product defects.
- Led daily meetings with team to set tone for maximum performance.
- Oversaw, coached and evaluated 8 coworkers.
Packing Technician
Kraft Foods/Mondelez Global
Atlanta, Ga
08.2004 - 12.2020
- Operate machinery, Handled set-up, operation, and shutdown of production-related equipment using highest GMP standards
- Assisted with automated systems by inputting data and configuration controls
- Read and understood production orders to complete accurate work
- Minimized safety hazards by maintaining clean and organized work areas
- Packaged finished products into boxes, cartons and containers for shipping to customers.
Machine Operator
Hampton Rds Baking Company
Norfolk, Va
03.2001 - 01.2004
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Packaged finished products into boxes, cartons and containers for shipping to customers
- Kept detailed production records and identified hold-ups.
Filler Machine Operator
Archer Daniels Midland Company
Valdosta, Ga
05.1996 - 01.2001
- Kept production flowing with quick attention to jams and malfunctions
- Avoided backups by keeping parts clear of damaged or inferior materials
- Maintained quality standards through correct sorting and grading of products
- Protected line quality by removing rejected items for recycling, disposal or use in lower quality product line
Machinist Mate
United States Navy
Norfolk, VA
01.1992 - 01.1996
- Performed preventive and corrective maintenance on Aircraft/Weapons Elevators
- Inspected, repaired and replaced system components.
- Removed, lubricated and adjusted elevator parts.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lowndes High School
Valdosta, GA 08.1987 - 06.1991
Skills
Machinery operation
Timeline
Machine Operator/Backup Line Coordinator
Kraft-Heinz
12.2020 - Current
Packing Technician
Kraft Foods/Mondelez Global
08.2004 - 12.2020
Machine Operator
Hampton Rds Baking Company
03.2001 - 01.2004
Filler Machine Operator
Archer Daniels Midland Company
05.1996 - 01.2001
Machinist Mate
United States Navy
01.1992 - 01.1996
High School Diploma -
Lowndes High School
08.1987 - 06.1991
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