Organized Manufacturing Specialist committed to worker and workplace safety for production. Adept at critical thinking and solutions-oriented problem-solving.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Technician
Amway
Ada, MI
07.2019 - Current
Operated an encapsulator to make softgels
Used hand tools, power tools and measurement devices to perform production operations.
Followed strict safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries on the production floor.
Consulted equipment manuals to adjust and repair defective parts and materials.
Adhered to regulations and procedures for health, safety and environmental compliance.
Assisted in the setup and preparation of equipment for production runs and tear down of equipment after production runs.
Performed machine set-up activities prior to start up of production run.
Performed daily equipment checks to verify proper operation and minimize downtime.
Visually assessed materials for conformance to quality standards and shipping orders, removing nonconforming products and reporting for further action.
Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
Relocated goods from dock area to appropriate storage locations.
Rotated stock items based on expiration date and shelf life requirements.
Communicated with team members to coordinate efficient and accurate movements.
Operated a sit-down, stand-up and VNA Hi-Lo lift truck safely while transporting materials throughout the facility.
Verified product quantities to ensure accuracy of inventory counts.
Checked inbound shipments for quality assurance purposes.
Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
Reported any unsafe conditions or practices immediately to supervisor or manager.
Picked up warehouse debris and deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked baled trash.
Prepared finished stock for shipment by identifying, pulling and packing product.
Organized warehouse shelves for efficient storage of goods.
Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.