Production operator, forklift operator
PCA Paper Corporation of America
Burbank, WA
11.2007 - 05.2020
- Operated machinery to assemble products on production line.
- Monitored quality of materials and finished goods during production.
- Maintained equipment by performing regular inspections and minor repairs.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient workflow on the floor.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a safe working environment.
- Assisted in training new employees on operational procedures and safety guidelines.
- Documented production data and reported discrepancies to supervisors.
- Participated in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production processes.
- Completed housekeeping and maintenance duties to keep production area safe, organized and ready for next shift.
- Collaborated with team members to increase efficiency and productivity on the production line.
- Inspected finished goods for defects prior to packaging or shipping out to customers.
- Followed detailed instructions for operating complex manufacturing equipment in a safe manner.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area by disposing of waste materials properly according to company policies.
- Recognized defective material and reported issues to management.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on machines used in the production process including lubrication tasks and minor repairs.
- Attended regular training sessions to increase machine operating skills.
- Troubleshot issues with machines and made repairs.
- Maintained accurate logs and records of production output, quality control tests, and other related activities.
- Set up and tended equipment with machine operators to complete runs.
- Organized incoming raw materials into designated areas ready for use in the production process.
- Complied with all relevant health and safety regulations while performing job duties.
- Adjusted machine settings as necessary to meet customer specifications for product size or shape.
- Moved items between machines, conveyors, and transport equipment to meet production needs.
- Performed regular inspections of production machinery to ensure optimal performance.
- Organized project components according to workflow.
- Sorted and packaged products to prepare for processing or shipment.
- Identified and resolved operational issues with the assistance of maintenance personnel.
- Monitored inventory levels and notified appropriate personnel when restocking was needed.
- Reviewed job specifications to properly set up machines.
- Participated in continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste and improve product quality.
- Setup and adjusted machines for daily operations.
- Operated heavy machinery such as forklifts, pallet jacks, cranes. to move materials around the facility safely.
- Monitored and observed production line to watch for pile-ups and jams.
- Reduced health and safety risks with strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
- Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments.
- Attached identification labels to finished packaged items or stamped lot number and shipping destination information on containers.
- Measured and weighed items to meet quality standards and prevent waste.
- Separated products according to weight, grade and size of material to produce final product.
- Looked through work orders to determine type and quantity of materials needed for each production batch.
- Received incoming shipments and reviewed contents against purchase order for accuracy.
- Operated forklifts to transport materials across warehouse locations.
- Loaded and unloaded goods from trucks and storage areas efficiently.
- Conducted routine inspections on forklifts to ensure safety compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize material handling processes.
- Maintained accurate inventory records using warehouse management systems.
- Assisted in training new operators on safety protocols and equipment use.
- Organized storage areas for efficient access and space utilization.
- Adhered to safety regulations while performing all operational tasks diligently.
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
- 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.
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
- Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
- Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
- Followed standard work instructions accurately when picking, sorting, staging and scanning products.
- Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer.
- Received incoming shipments; verifying quantity, condition, labeling accuracy and conformance to purchase order specifications.
- Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
- Reported safety and quality issues to management.
- Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
- Monitored warehouse aisles to prevent collisions with pedestrians or other equipment.
- Inspected loads prior to lifting to determine weight distribution and stability.
- Picked up warehouse debris and deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked baled trash.
- Kept record of daily activities such as number of items moved or handled throughout the day.
- Verified accuracy of incoming orders against packing slips before loading onto truck and trailer for shipment.
- Maintained yard appearance, keeping ground clean and clear.
- Moved levers or controls of lifting devices to load, unload or stack material.
- Drove gasoline- or electric-powered vehicles to transport materials between loading, processing and storage areas.
- Estimated weights, heights, and centers of balance to make precise placements.
- Employed hand signals to communicate effectively with coworkers operating transport vehicles and direct movements from floor.
- Accurately measured and recorded product weight, dimensions or other production data for use in tag and label creation.
- Followed safe practices to mix and apply chemicals.
- Noted and recorded receipt of materials on drivers' paperwork.