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Crystal Figueroa

Holland,MI

Summary

Hardworking manufacturing professional able to keep machines running at peak levels to produce high-quality products. Competent in working alone or with team members to identify and resolve defects. Reliable and punctual with excellent problem-solving abilities. Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Host

CBK
03.2023 - Current
  • Monitored seating area and checked dining area regularly to keep spotless.
  • Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
  • Worked with front of house staff to move tables and adjust seating to accommodate groups with special requests.
  • Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
  • Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided friendly and warm presence throughout dining experience.
  • Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
  • Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
  • Took reservations by phone and walk-in, keeping scheduling demands, and kitchen output in time to avoid overbooking.

Quality Control, Production

ITW Drawform
10.2022 - 07.2023
  • Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
  • Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
  • Evaluated components and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications.
  • Completed precise measurements using special tools.
  • Inspected incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy and quality.
  • Inspected quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.

Chemical Operator

GCP Applied Technology
06.2022 - 10.2022
  • I made batches of chemicals that are made for concrete such as for construction companies.

Production

Stow Company
07.2021 - 03.2022
  • Set up and operated production machinery according to specific standards and company protocols
  • Inspected finished products to verify conformance to quality standards
  • Reported supply needs prior to shortages to boost production
  • Kept equipment maintained and floor drains clean and covered
  • Moved products to the next station for further processing or packaging.

Machine Operator

Leprino Foods Company
01.2019 - 03.2020
  • Made appropriate offset corrections for tool wear, broken tools and casting variations
  • Completed minor machine maintenance, including oiling parts and cleaning components
  • Monitored feed and speed of machines during machining process
  • Operated, maintained and performed repairs on [Type] equipment
  • Established and adjusted feed rates and cutting parameters to keep operations in line with production demands.

Machine Operator

Packaging Corporation of America
07.2018 - 01.2019
  • Assisted machine operators with finished pieces
  • Maintained good housekeeping practices on machines and within work area, complying with all company and safety rules and regulations
  • Responsible for achieving production requirements
  • Adjusted alignment of drills, cutters, dies, guides, and holding devices
  • Monitored machine operation and diagnosed malfunctions
  • Ensured that all health and safety guidelines were followed
  • Read and followed standard operating procedures
  • Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality
  • Performed preventative maintenance to maintain optimal productivity.

Production Associate

GENTEX CORPORATION
01.2010 - 07.2018
  • Adhered to all quality control standards by thoroughly evaluating all printed components
  • Tracked production statuses, coordinated workflow and reported and coordinated schedules
  • Ensured that all health and safety guidelines were followed
  • Set and monitored product standards, examining samples of raw products and processing tests, to ensure the quality of all finished products
  • Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality
  • Kept work areas clean and neat
  • Read and followed standard operating procedures.

Hand

SHORELINE CONTAINER
01.2005 - 01.2010
  • Finishing of Final Products, Utilized established assembly instructions to complete jobs in an efficient and accurate manner
  • Assisted quality assurance by visually inspecting items and removing defect parts
  • Kept work area clean, neat and organized
  • Performed hand-finishing of final products
  • Used basic mathematical abilities to calculate materials, hourly rates and other relevant details
  • Put together component parts of [item]
  • Read and followed standard operating procedures
  • Organized work to meet demanding production goals.

Photo Specialist

Walgreen Co
01.2003 - 01.2005
  • Create prints according to customer specifications and laboratory protocols
  • Fill tanks of processing machines with solutions such as developer, dyes, stop-baths, fixers, bleaches, or washes
  • Immerse film, negatives, paper, or prints in developing solutions, fixing solutions, and water to complete photographic development processes
  • Insert processed negatives and prints into envelopes for delivery to customers
  • Examine developed prints for defects, such as broken lines, spots, or blurs
  • Accepted and completed in-person and online orders for photographs and photo merchandise.

Education

High School Diploma -

WEST OTTAWA HIGH SCHOOL
Holland, MI

Associates Degree - Radiology

GRAND RAPIDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Grand Rapids, MI
02.2022

Skills

  • Process Improvement
  • Team Collaboration
  • Dependable
  • Quality assurance and control
  • Assembly and production
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Materials Handling
  • Forklift
  • Warehouse Experience
  • Order Picking
  • Customer service
  • Quality control
  • Microsoft Office
  • Quality assurance
  • Precision measuring instruments
  • Heavy lifting

Certification

  • Forklift Certification, 10/01/21
  • Pallet Jack Certification, 10/01/21

Timeline

Host

CBK
03.2023 - Current

Quality Control, Production

ITW Drawform
10.2022 - 07.2023

Chemical Operator

GCP Applied Technology
06.2022 - 10.2022

Production

Stow Company
07.2021 - 03.2022

Machine Operator

Leprino Foods Company
01.2019 - 03.2020

Machine Operator

Packaging Corporation of America
07.2018 - 01.2019

Production Associate

GENTEX CORPORATION
01.2010 - 07.2018

Hand

SHORELINE CONTAINER
01.2005 - 01.2010

Photo Specialist

Walgreen Co
01.2003 - 01.2005

High School Diploma -

WEST OTTAWA HIGH SCHOOL

Associates Degree - Radiology

GRAND RAPIDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Crystal Figueroa