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CYNTHIA BAKER

Atlanta,GA

Summary

Motivated, experienced production worker hopes to take the next step in my career. Seeking a position in a fast-paced production environment to develop new skills. Am willing to learn new processing and manufacturing techniques and enjoy working as part of a team.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Operator

Nestle Purina
06.2019 - Current
  • Supplied line with bags, labels and film needed for set-up.
  • Did hourly Inspections for quality during operation.
  • Performed all required sampling and testing.
  • Assured continuous and the smooth operation of the lines for required quality and quantity.
  • Made all necessary adjustments to equipment, including changeovers as necessary.
  • Sample, test, and approve all ingredients meeting specifications.
  • Communicated with maintenance teams to ensure production equipment functions correctly and finished product meets package guarantees.
  • Moved items between machines, conveyors and transport equipment to meet production needs.
  • Examined final products for conformance with quality and design standards.
  • Followed laboratory practices and lab safety manual guidelines
  • Maintain approved product formulas for batching and maintain all regulatory requirements.
  • Recognized defective material and reported issues to management.
  • Completed housekeeping and maintenance duties to keep production area safe, organized and ready for next shift.
  • Documented daily production data and submitted accurate time logs to keep management up-to-date.
  • Prepared machine for production processes by equipping with required tools and parts.
  • Verified production orders prior to starting set-up.
  • Monitored and observed production line to watch for pile-ups and jams.
  • Maintained detailed records of production data, ensuring accuracy for inventory tracking and performance evaluation purposes.
  • Handled raw materials efficiently, minimizing waste during the production process.
  • Maintained assigned equipment and performed daily inspections to increase equipment longevity and cut costs.
  • Conducted preventable maintenance on process line and quickly resolved production problems to minimize downtime.
  • Operated forklift to place finished products on skids and transport to warehouse.
  • Inspected final products for defects and flaws using proper QA procedures.

Production Operator-Filler Strainer

PPG Industries
05.2018 - 06.2019
  • Recordkeeping and data collection to track quality requirements and inventory management accuracy.
  • Operated machinery and production equipment safely and in accordance with instruction.
  • Monitored the quality output to identify, discard, or re-manufacture faulty products.
  • Maintain accurate daily production record so manufacturing performance can be analyzed.
  • Basic Microsoft Application skills -Word, Excel, Outlook
  • Managed raw materials for product processing and packaging.
  • Conducted inventory checks and communicates information critical to inventory management.
  • Performed material movements using an SAP production management and warehouse management system and RF Scan equipment.
  • Maintains housekeeping standards and performs cleaning as assigned including dally trash and cardboard duties.
  • Detected work-piece defects and machine malfunctions, maintaining apparatus to prevent future issues.
  • Set up machines for various jobs to maintain compliance with manufacturing thresholds and waste reduction initiatives.
  • Read and understood blueprints, product specifications and tooling instructions to plan correct operational sequences and prevent materials waste.
  • Conducts inventory checks and communicates information critical to packaging inventory management.
  • Replenish and manage inventory related to packaging supplies like pallets, stretch wrap, containers and other packaging materials as needed.
  • Connected hoses and uses pump and filter systems to transfer finished paint products to production lines.
  • Operates automated filling a packaging equipment including label machines, container marking systems, automated fillers, automatic lid placing equipment, case and tray packaging machines and robotic palletizing systems.
  • Followed detailed filling production orders with detailed attention to label requirements, pallet requirements, and fill quantity requirements. Records information on production tickets with clarity.
  • Daily disposal of cardboard and site waste in designated containers.
  • Completes regular inspection of equipment, maintain clean and neat work area and assist others as needed.
  • Prepared customer orders, including blending initial batch, making shade adjustments, filling and labeling batches.
  • Made shade and gloss adjustments to meet customer requirements.
  • Ensured customers’ quality and service expectations are met.
  • Provided input regarding inventory levels in the warehouse/stockroom.
  • Followed Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
  • Followed Hazardous Material Handling Procedures.

Production-Line Lead

O-I Glass Company
01.2003 - 05.2018
  • Monitor controls to ensure the palletizer machines continue to operate effectively.
  • Clear any jams that impede the production line.
  • Inspect cartons and bottles for any obvious defects.
  • Minor maintenance to ensure the palletizers are working smoothly. Monitor the controls to ensure the palletizer machines continue to operate effectively.
  • Inspects cartons and bottles for any obvious defects.
  • Rotate/transfer among departments as directed.
  • Made sure the palletizers had supplying pallets and tier sheets.
  • Operates controls and ensures that tiers are properly formed and transported.
  • Observes production lines to ensure impeded flow of bottles and cartons.
  • Perform housekeeping and cleaning duties.
  • Operated power equipment when necessary.
  • Observes cartons for obvious defects, checks fiber tears; notifies foreman of any defects found.
  • Manually load cartons, partitions, carriers on to magazines of carton assembler, carrier erector, partition inserter and sees that these machines continue to operate and function as designed to do.
  • Used daily system logs to document production information, discussing issues with management.
  • Monitored production line, watching for pile-ups or jams.
  • Attached identification labels to finished packaged items or stamped lot number and shipping destination information on containers.
  • Classified defects from finished orders for record tracking and statistics.
  • Used hand trucks and forklifts to unload, load and transport items.


Education

Associate - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Southern New Hampshire
05.1997

High - English Literature

Newnan High School
Newnan, GA
03.1994

Skills

  • Certified Forklift Operator
  • Attention to detail
  • Creative problem solving
  • Planning/organizational skills
  • Physical stamina and strength
  • Teamwork
  • MS Office and spreadsheet
  • Commutation skills

Timeline

Production Operator

Nestle Purina
06.2019 - Current

Production Operator-Filler Strainer

PPG Industries
05.2018 - 06.2019

Production-Line Lead

O-I Glass Company
01.2003 - 05.2018

Associate - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Southern New Hampshire

High - English Literature

Newnan High School

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