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George Brown

George Brown

Chicago,IL

Summary

Responsible Packager with experience reviewing orders and packaging merchandise. Driven team player successful at meeting production targets through consistent productivity. Punctual and hardworking with great written and verbal communication skills.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Target Warehouse Fulfillment Outbound

Target
Chicago , Illinois
10.2024 - 01.2025
  • Conducted regular training sessions for new hires on order fulfillment systems and procedures.
  • Promoted workplace safety and smooth production by keeping workspaces clean, organized, and free of hazards.
  • Read orders to verify attributes and quantities of merchandise.
  • Weighed and measured products and materials to meet regulatory requirements.
  • Packaged items securely in accordance with established procedures.
  • Followed all safety protocols when working with hazardous materials such as chemicals or flammables.
  • Worked additional hours and shifts to meet tight deadlines during peak periods.
  • Inspected items for damages before stocking them onto shelves.
  • Placed products on conveyors for final wrapping and shipment.
  • Used handheld scanners to key in data for packages.
  • Cleaned and organized aisles, work stations, and floors to promote operational productivity.
  • Packaged fragile items with protective padding to prevent damages during shipments.
  • Tracked outgoing orders to provide shipping status to customers.
  • Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized work area within the warehouse environment.
  • Printed accurate labels and applied to boxes, crates and containers prior to shipment.
  • Packed products into designated boxes, taking care to protect items from damage or shifting during transport.
  • Read orders to obtain item numbers and located merchandise in bins or on shelves.
  • Packaged items with appropriate materials to prevent damage during shipping.

Pallet Stacker/Food Packer

Pure Foods
Broadview, Illinois
10.2020 - 07.2024
  • Responded quickly to production demands by restocking supplies as needed.
  • Transported pallet loads using an electric lift truck or powered jacks.
  • Stacked finished products onto pallets according to customer specifications.
  • Recognized potential problems with product quality before it was shipped out to customers.
  • Loaded, unloaded, transported and stacked materials through careful operation of various warehouse equipment.
  • Positioned lifting devices around loaded pallets, skids and boxes to secure materials for transport to designated areas.
  • Ensured safety protocols were followed when operating machinery.
  • Relocated goods from dock area to appropriate storage locations.
  • Labeled each stack with the correct shipping information including weight, destination, contents.
  • Provided assistance in unloading containers from trucks or ships when necessary.
  • Repaired damaged pallets by replacing broken boards or struts.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Wrapped protective material around each product and packed items into cartons.
  • Prepared boxes, bags, and other containers for packing food items.
  • Used tools, sprayers and cleaning solutions to disinfect work areas.
  • Attached labels to packaged items or stenciled information on containers.
  • Stacked filled boxes onto pallets for shipping or storage.

Assembly Line Worker

Hearthside Foods
Itasca, Illinois
11.2015 - 05.2020
  • Inspected finished products for quality assurance purposes.
  • Completed component assembly with minimal supervision to meet deadlines.
  • Completed accurate assembly work by positioning and aligning components.
  • Prepared products for quality tests and packaging by closely following directions.
  • Packaged products and double-checked package labels for accuracy.
  • Verified accuracy of assembled parts before moving them down the line for further processing.
  • Ensured work areas were kept clean and organized at all times.
  • Placed products in equipment or on work surfaces for further processing, inspecting or wrapping.
  • Sorted and placed materials or items on racks, shelves or in bins according to predetermined sequence.
  • Assembled component parts of items and completed hand-finishing of final products.
  • Followed standard operating procedures while performing tasks on the assembly line.
  • Completed team production and productivity level reports for management
  • Boxed, labeled and moved items to keep production lines moving swiftly.
  • Reported any safety hazards or defective parts encountered during assembly operations.
  • Provided assistance in other departments when needed.
  • Packed finished products and prepared for shipment.
  • Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to all safety regulations and procedures.

Sanitation Worker

Ferrara Candy
Bellwood, Illinois
05.2008 - 10.2015
  • Utilized chemicals in correct quantities to maintain cleanliness of floor and touchpoint areas.
  • Stocked paper products in restrooms and break rooms.
  • Sanitized floors and walls to protect workers.
  • Picked up and transported recyclables and trash from various locations to appropriate disposal facilities.
  • Instructed general public on where to put drop-offs based on observable quality and types of materials identified.
  • Followed all safety procedures when handling hazardous materials.
  • Used brooms, mops and vacuum cleaners to remove dirt and debris from floors.
  • Utilized chemicals such as detergents, disinfectants and polishes safely.
  • Demonstrated proper use of PPE and understood procedures necessary to minimize exposure to chemicals while performing daily tasks.
  • Replenished soap dispensers in restrooms and break rooms regularly.
  • Disinfected bathrooms and kitchen facilities on a regular basis.
  • Adhered to established guidelines regarding the use of personal protective equipment.
  • Maintained janitorial closets with supplies for daily use.
  • Picked up items around carts by shoveling, lifting and loading loose garbage, debris and bulk refuse.
  • Responded quickly to spills or accidents to minimize damage or contamination.
  • Swept, mopped and scrubbed floors in production areas.
  • Packed garbage using compactor equipment.

Assembly Line Production Worker

Heartside Foods
Elk Grove Village, Illinois
01.2000 - 03.2008
  • Inspected and tested final products to verify conformance to established tolerances.
  • Assembled components into finished product and performed quality inspection to clear for shipment.
  • Boxed, labeled and moved items to keep production lines moving swiftly.
  • Ensured that all safety regulations were followed at all times while operating machinery.
  • Assembled components by examining connections for correct fit, fastening parts and subassemblies.
  • Assembled component parts of items and completed hand-finishing of final products.
  • Stacked finished products onto pallets in preparation for shipment from the facility.
  • Identified defective parts or items needing rework during inspections.
  • Cleaned tools, equipment, and workstations as needed throughout shift.
  • Performed quality checks on products and documented discrepancies.
  • Tested completed products for proper functioning before shipping them out.
  • Followed safety protocols at all times while operating machinery or handling hazardous materials.
  • Built and packaged products to comply with multiple work orders and deadlines.
  • Cleared line area of debris to present clean work area for next shift.
  • Completed accurate assembly work by positioning and aligning components.
  • Communicated with team members regarding status updates of ongoing projects.
  • Worked with antiseptic materials to clean and sanitize work equipment.
  • Packaged products and double-checked package labels for accuracy.
  • Followed established manufacturing guidelines related to quality assurance standards.
  • Inspected finished parts and components to enforce QA standards and uncover defects prior to packaging.
  • Packaged finished products and prepared boxes, containers and pallets for shipment to distribution centers.
  • Packed finished products and prepared for shipment.
  • Reported any potential hazards or areas of improvement to supervisors immediately.
  • Communicated effectively with team members regarding production goals and objectives.

Education

High School Diploma -

Collins High School
Chicago, IL
11-1995

Skills

  • Workplace cleanliness
  • Loading and unloading
  • Order picking
  • Barcode scanning
  • Packing accuracy
  • Warehouse safety
  • Lifting techniques
  • Box building and packing
  • Labeling and tagging
  • Safety compliance

Timeline

Target Warehouse Fulfillment Outbound

Target
10.2024 - 01.2025

Pallet Stacker/Food Packer

Pure Foods
10.2020 - 07.2024

Assembly Line Worker

Hearthside Foods
11.2015 - 05.2020

Sanitation Worker

Ferrara Candy
05.2008 - 10.2015

Assembly Line Production Worker

Heartside Foods
01.2000 - 03.2008

High School Diploma -

Collins High School

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