Christopher Phillips
Chambersburg,PA
Summary
Manufacturing professional with experience operating food processing machinery, completing line changeovers, and performing routine maintenance to support stable production flow. Strong focus on safety, attention to detail, and problem solving to reduce downtime. Background includes quality inspection, food safety, and GMP compliance to maintain reliable product standards.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Service Machine Operator
Ventura Foods
Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
12.2013 - Current
- Operated food processing machines on Ventura Foods production lines.
- Monitored machine settings to keep product flow consistent.
- Monitored machine operation to ensure efficient performance. to detect problems or defects in finished product.
- Adjusted machine settings to complete tasks accurately.
- Inspected machinery for jams, wear, and operational issues.
- Loaded raw materials into machines according to specified measurements.
- Completed quality checks on packaged food items.
- Followed company policies for quality control procedures.
- Performed regular safety checks on machinery before operation.
- Maintained safety guidelines at all times while operating machinery.
- Monitored feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
- Prepared machines for production by installing required tools and parts.
- Performed routine machine maintenance, including cleaning and lubrication.
- Troubleshot equipment and process malfunctions.
- Verified production orders before starting set-up.
- Coordinated with other departments to facilitate project completion.
- Assisted with line changeovers for different Ventura Foods product runs.
- Trained new operators and supported rollout of new division operator training program to improve retention and increase production.
- Identified opportunities for efficiency improvements and cost reductions.
- Read blueprints and job orders to determine product specifications and tooling instructions.
- Replaced worn tools, sharpened cutting tools, and adjusted machinery components.
- Removed machine components to facilitate effective cleaning process. for chemical cleaning.
- Handled chemicals for titration and foaming of machines and parts.
- Completed pre-inspection of machines to confirm proper cleaning.
- Handled chemicals for titration and foaming of machines and parts.
- Completed pre-inspection of machines to confirm proper cleaning.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hedgesville High School
Hedgesville, WV05-2002
Skills
- Equipment operation
- Computer literacy
- Problem-solving
- Quality assurance
- Food safety compliance
- Safety compliance
- Machine cleaning
- Equipment inspection
- Production preparation
- Basic math
- Assembly production
- Manufacturing
- Process improvement
- Forklift and pallet jack operation
- Basic mathematics
- Mechanical aptitude
- Computer literacy
- Operational communication
- Order interpretation
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Team collaboration
- Teamwork
- Strong work ethic
- Basic math
- Safety compliance
- Manufacturing
- Process improvement
- Operational communication
- Food safety compliance
- Manufacturing
- Problem-solving
- Manufacturing
- Process improvement
- Computer skills
- Quality assurance
Timeline
Service Machine Operator
Ventura Foods
12.2013 - Current
High School Diploma -
Hedgesville High School