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Charles Favara

Lodi

Summary

Skilled Production Worker offering 15 years of experience in warehouse and manufacturing environments. Focused on being productive and safety-minded at all times.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Machine Operator

Morton Salt
03.2024 - Current
  • Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
  • Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
  • Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
  • Trained new employees on proper machine operation, ensuring adherence to company standards and safety guidelines.
  • Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
  • Collaborated with team members to optimize production processes and improve overall performance.
  • Increased product quality through meticulous monitoring of machine settings and making adjustments as needed.
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Warehouse Associate

Rivago America
03.2023 - 02.2024
  • Prepared orders for shipment by picking, packing, and labeling merchandise.
  • Worked safely around moving machinery.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve daily targets and complete tasks efficiently.
  • Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
  • Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 55 pounds.
  • Assembled orders and packed items for shipment, conveying orders to shipping personnel
  • Displayed adaptability by taking on various roles within the warehouse as needed, including receiving, shipping, or inventory control duties.
  • Consistently met or exceeded productivity targets while maintaining high standards for quality and safety.
  • Assisted in reducing product damage by properly handling and storing materials.
  • Manually or mechanically loaded and unloaded materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles
  • Operated various types of equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, or hand trucks safely while moving products throughout the facility.
  • Assisted with reorganizing storage areas to accommodate changes in demand patterns or product offerings.
  • Contributed to a cleaner workspace with daily upkeep and scheduled deep cleaning sessions.
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
  • Unpacked and repacked items in different quantities and configurations for shipment.
  • Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.

Press Operator

Car;isle Brake and Friction
09.2022 - 02.2023
  • Maintained strict adherence to safety protocols, ensuring a safe working environment for all team members.
  • Promptly removed completed loads from press.
  • Followed safety protocols to reduce operating risks on press machinery.
  • Loaded and positioned raw materials in loading and feeding mechanisms.
  • Assisted in training new press operators, sharing expertise and best practices to ensure smooth onboarding and skill development.
  • Upheld high standards of cleanliness throughout the workspace, adhering to established guidelines for equipment care and maintenance procedures.
  • Performed thorough inspections of printed materials to guarantee consistent quality and adherence to client specifications.

Quality Control Inspector

ZION Industries
04.2012 - 08.2022
  • Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
  • Inspected quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.
  • Inspected incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy and quality.
  • Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
  • Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
  • Improved product quality by conducting thorough inspections and identifying defects in a timely manner.
  • Maintained compliance with industry regulations through meticulous record-keeping and documentation of inspection results.
  • Evaluated components and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications.
  • Completed precise measurements using special tools.
  • Identified and documented quality discrepancies for management to develop resolutions.
  • Ensured the accuracy of measurement tools and equipment by performing regular calibration checks and maintenance.
  • Actively participated in regular audits to verify compliance with industry regulations and company policies, ensuring continued certification and enhanced credibility within the market.
  • Enhanced product quality by conducting detailed inspections of incoming materials, ensuring alignment with company standards.
  • Optimized product testing procedures, leading to more accurate detection of defects and inconsistencies.
  • Identified and addressed non-conformities in products to uphold quality standards and maintain customer satisfaction.
  • Reduced return rates with proactive quality control measures and detailed product inspections prior to shipment.
  • Examined products for imperfections and defects.

Education

High School Diploma -

Swan Valley High School
Saginaw, MI
06-1980

Skills

  • Strong work ethic
  • Good communication
  • Attention to detail
  • Machinery operation
  • Computer skills
  • Assembly and production
  • Equipment operation
  • Power and hand tools
  • Safety compliance
  • Quality control
  • Manufacturing experience
  • Machinery cleaning
  • Basic math
  • Quality assurance
  • Shipping and labeling
  • Forklift operation
  • Materials management
  • Inventory control

Timeline

Machine Operator

Morton Salt
03.2024 - Current

Warehouse Associate

Rivago America
03.2023 - 02.2024

Press Operator

Car;isle Brake and Friction
09.2022 - 02.2023

Quality Control Inspector

ZION Industries
04.2012 - 08.2022

High School Diploma -

Swan Valley High School

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