Clarissa Flores
Tacoma,WA
Summary
Adept at enhancing production efficiency and quality control, I leveraged my expertise in machine operation and team leadership at UTZ Quality Foods to significantly improve workflow and product standards. Skilled in equipment setup and warehouse safety, my proactive approach resulted in a notable increase in order fulfillment accuracy, underscoring my ability to meet and exceed employer expectations.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Packaging Machine Operator
UTZ Quality Foods
Algona, WA
03.2023 - 10.2024
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Updated and maintained databases with current information.
- Trained new personnel on safe and effective use of packaging machinery.
- Adjusted machine speed, temperature, pressure, and other settings as required by material type being processed.
- Cleaned and lubricated machine parts as part of routine maintenance procedures.
- Inspected product on lines for conformance to predetermined quality specifications.
- Calibrated tooling and setups for machines to accommodate new products.
- Monitored production line for jams, pile-ups or glue not adhering properly.
- Assisted in troubleshooting problems with equipment when they occurred during production runs.
- Adjusted machine components and pressure to support product processing.
- Assembled finished product for shipment by packing, crating, loading and securing items.
- Operated and tended product packaging machines.
- Collaborated with lead operators and managers to accomplish smooth product changeovers with minimal downtime and wastage.
- Ensured that all safety measures were followed while operating the machines.
- Monitored machine outputs to confirm quality deliverables.
- Monitored machine operations to detect malfunctions or out-of-specification operation.
- Checked and adjusted machine settings to ensure proper operation.
- Cleared machine jams to reset malfunctions for production line.
- Sorted, graded and weighed products, verifying and adjusting products to meet specifications.
- Inspected product packaging for defects or discrepancies in labeling or sealing process.
Warehouse Manager
American Fright
Tacoma, WA
05.2021 - 01.2023
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Read computer-generated move tickets, put-away labels and delivery labels to properly move merchandise.
- Established and maintained good relations with customers, vendors, and transport companies.
- Led warehouse layout optimization projects, improving workflow and space utilization.
- Ensured that all orders were accurately fulfilled in a timely manner.
- Utilized inventory management software to track stock levels and maintain accurate records.
- Resolved customer complaints related to product quality or delivery issues.
- Oversaw inventory of incoming and outgoing materials based on physical counts and bar-code systems.
- Organized warehouse design to maximize space for stock while allowing for high volume traffic zones.
- Prepared inventory for shipment by attaching tags and labels.
- Hired, trained and motivated warehouse staff to meet tight schedules and demanding performance targets.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
Education
GED -
Inland Adult School
San Bernardino, CA09-2002
Skills
- Production monitoring
- Machine operation
- Equipment setup
- Production goals
- Package staging
- Product inspection
- Sealing
- Packing
- Order fulfillment
- Quality control
- Warehouse safety
Affiliations
I Like to explore different hiking sites.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Packaging Machine Operator
UTZ Quality Foods
03.2023 - 10.2024
Warehouse Manager
American Fright
05.2021 - 01.2023
GED -
Inland Adult School
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