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Erika Gonzales

Rockford,IL

Summary

Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Diligent and hard-working candidate ready to contribute solid effort as team member. Thorough and highly organized with excellent communication skills. Reliable worker with strong work ethic.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Print Department Lead

Great Northern
11.2022 - 11.2023
  • Multi-tasked to keep all assigned projects running effectively and efficiently.
  • Examined job orders to determine quantity, stock specifications, colors and special printing instructions.
  • Operated press to achieve highest print quality and productivity with minimal scrap.
  • Prepared and operated offset printing press for maximum efficiency and production.
  • Proofed all job orders, securing client approval prior to production.
  • Analyzed daily density readings from each printer to detect potential quality issues.
  • Managed team schedules, department projects and quality assurance.
  • Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
  • Performed inspections and routine maintenance on equipment.
  • Set up machines to start production cycles and controlled machine settings.
  • Operated technical and mechanical equipment and adjusted machine settings according to work cycles.
  • Performed quality checks to identify finish discrepancies.

Lift Truck Operator

Americold Logistics
01.2022 - 10.2022
  • Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
  • Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
  • Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
  • Removed orders from storage, wrapped, and staged for shipments.
  • Unloaded trucks and rail cars and moved materials to staging area.
  • Inspected equipment for defects.
  • Operated transport vehicles and auxiliary equipment to move materials safely to and from target areas.
  • Operated or tended automatic stacking, loading and packaging machines.

Material Handler/ Large Pack

Chemtool Incorporated
03.2020 - 09.2021
  • Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transfer large products from one area of warehouse to another, allowing for easier accessibility.
  • Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
  • Read production orders, work orders, shipping orders and requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.
  • Attached identifying tags to containers to mark with identifying shipping information.
  • Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
  • Used machinery and equipment such as box cutters, shrink-wrap guns and electric pallet jacks.
  • Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
  • Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
  • Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.

CNC Operator

Reike Office Interiors/ Turf
01.2019 - 10.2019
  • Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines.
  • Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
  • Moved finished work to correct staging area for disposition.
  • Adhered to high level of safety by following company rules and regulations to prevent injuries.
  • Performed accurate zund tool changes and offsets.
  • Monitored machines during operation to make adjustments when necessary and produce quality parts.
  • Inspected finished parts by checking for defects to meet quality standards.
  • Performed daily cleaning to keep machines in good working condition and prolong equipment lifespan.
  • Ran multiple CNC machines simultaneously to increase production capacity.

Education

GED -

Sauk Valley Community College
Dixon, IL
04.2021

Skills

  • Team Training
  • Multitasking Strength
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Loading and Unloading
  • Warehouse Operations
  • General Laborer
  • Product Knowledge
  • Problem Solving
  • Organizational Skills
  • Product Inspection
  • Material Handling
  • Production Reporting
  • Inventory Staging
  • Forklift Operation
  • Kongberg and Zund digital cutter Operation
  • Equity F series and prime digital print Operation
  • Assembly Line Experience
  • Order Picking and Processing
  • Order Picking
  • Barcode Scanning

Timeline

Print Department Lead

Great Northern
11.2022 - 11.2023

Lift Truck Operator

Americold Logistics
01.2022 - 10.2022

Material Handler/ Large Pack

Chemtool Incorporated
03.2020 - 09.2021

CNC Operator

Reike Office Interiors/ Turf
01.2019 - 10.2019

GED -

Sauk Valley Community College
Erika Gonzales