CHRIS FRANKLIN
Victoria,TX
Summary
Senior Operator with a strong record of quickly learning new roles and adapting to changing demands. Proficient in training and mentoring team members on production operations, equipment care, and tool use. Skilled at managing tasks and ensuring smooth workflow within the team. Committed to maintaining high-quality standards and continuously improving processes to optimize productivity and efficiency.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Machine Operator
Alamo Structural Steel
Victoria, TX
02.2025 - 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.
- Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning how to operate new machinery and implementing newly introduced processes within the production environment.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Maintained open communication lines with supervisors regarding project status updates, potential delays, or any concerns affecting production timelines.
Senior operator
Inteplast
Lolita, TX
09.2024 - 02.2025
- Diagnosed problem areas and implemented repairs to machine equipment
- Extended life of equipment and maintained consistent performance with regular cleaning, lubrication and basic maintenance
- Received and processed both written and verbal instructions, prints and work orders
- Prevented personnel injuries during plant maintenance by practicing diligent lockout-tagout processes
- Correctly and safely used a variety of hand tool equipment to carry out job duties
- Supported management decision-making by compiling operational and production data into daily logs
Senior Operator
Berry Global
Victoria, TX
08.2019 - 09.2024
- Verbal and written communication
- Conducted safety inspections and instructed all workers to follow procedures to avoid mishaps and accidents
- Reduced downtime for equipment maintenance by conducting regular inspections and proactive repairs.
- Reduced downtime with proactive troubleshooting and timely resolution of equipment issues.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Achieved consistent high-quality output with thorough quality control checks and adherence to standard operating procedures.
Machine Operator
Berry Global
Victoria, TX
07.2014 - 08.2019
- Followed technical documentation, including tooling instructions and product specifications to determine and implement operational sequences
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems
- Dismantled machinery to access, remove and replace worn components and keep production within optimal tolerances
- Identified malfunctions or failures by routinely monitoring and analyzing equipment operations
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations
Machine tender/Line Packer
Berry Global
Victoria, TX
01.2014 - 07.2014
- Prepared orders by processing requests, pulled materials from warehouse, packed boxes, and prepared shipments
- Decontaminated work areas using sprayers to apply cleaning and disinfecting solutions
- Implemented tape measure to accurately measure product sizes, packaging equipment needed and packing options
- Quickly and properly wrapped and boxed film items, maintaining uniformity to meet fulfillment targets
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts
- Actively listened to co workers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor
- Maintained excellent attendance record
Education
High School Diploma -
Victoria West High School
Victoria, TX05.2013
Skills
- Production work
- Tool operation
- Verbal and written communication
- Heavy lifting
- Operational efficiency
- Issue identification and resolution
- Advanced troubleshooting
- Process monitoring
Timeline
Machine Operator
Alamo Structural Steel
02.2025 - Current
Senior operator
Inteplast
09.2024 - 02.2025
Senior Operator
Berry Global
08.2019 - 09.2024
Machine Operator
Berry Global
07.2014 - 08.2019
Machine tender/Line Packer
Berry Global
01.2014 - 07.2014
High School Diploma -
Victoria West High School