Gerardo Yanez
Pasadena,CA
Summary
Multi-talented team player with outgoing, positive demeanor and proven skills in establishing rapport with clients. Flexible with multitasking and meeting new challenges, tackling changing priorities in fast-paced environments, while remaining meticulous. Well-versed in accurately coordinating paperwork such as batch records, purchase orders, requisitions and refund requests.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Encapsulation Machine Operator
Wakunaga of America
07.2024 - Current
- Set up vitamin encapsulation machines in a clean room environment for daily production.
- Periodically conduct quality checks to ensure standards are being met.
- Track/report daily production.
- Perform machine adjustments when capsules are out of calibration, not separating, splitting upon encapsulation and/or containing dimples after being discharged.
- Disassemble and clean machine component after each batch.
Mixer Machine Operator
Wakunaga of America
07.2024 - Current
- Perform measurements of ingredients with attention to detail to ensure recipe standards are being met, creating the best possible powder mixture for vitamin production.
- Efficiently perform machine set-up, ingredient weighing, mixing, powder discharge and room/machine clean up before the day's end. With an average of 1,500 kilograms of powder mixed per batch.
- Ensured consistent product quality by regularly inspecting finished batches and conducting tests. Implementing all information thoroughly into the respective batch record for that particular powder.
- Supported quality control efforts by promptly reporting any deviations or non-conformance issues observed during production runs.
Machine Operator
Yamamotoyama
10.2023 - 07.2024
- Operated C24 tea bagging machines in a mass production setting. Often times, running 2 machines at once, while still maintaining strict quality control measures, assuring consistent product output that met factory expectations.
- Troubleshoot machine issues when not running properly ( envelope jams, filters not being sealed, misaligned tag and envelope placement and machine sensor issues.)
- Monitored C24 during operation to indentify visual issues or detect sounds of malfunction.
- Ensured accurate documentation of production data (per hour) for analysis and continuous improvement efforts.
- Loaded raw materials into the C24 machine and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
Background Actor
Extras Management
02.2016 - Current
- Aided with acting in the background or foreground of scenes in Film and TV productions, creating a realistic, true to life environment.
- Quickly learn cues and scene directions on the day of each shoot. Often times having multiple scenes per day.
- Learned scripts in a timely manner in order to establish cues of scene directions, creating a cohesive imaginary world.
Assembler
Weber Distribution
04.2022 - 08.2022
- Completed durable assemblies with hand and mechanical tools.
- Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
- Conducted quality assurance inspections on finished components and identified any issues.
Call Center Representative
Just Right Packages
06.2015 - 03.2018
- Answered 20-30 incoming calls per day from customers, assisting with over-the-phone orders, shipment tracking and refund requests.
- Reached out to clients after completed sales to suggest additional service or product purchases and inquire about needs or concerns.
Warehouse Associate Team Lead
Just Right Packages
10.2013 - 03.2018
- Examined outgoing packages in a fast paced environment to verify accuracy and prevent errors.
- Finalized approval of 30-50 shipments per day and created packing slips for each package for transit.
- Evaluated supplies and product inventory to check for quality and quantity issues and returned unacceptable materials to vendors.
Education
High School Diploma -
Jurupa Hills High School
Fontana, CA05.2015
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Ability to work in fast-paced environments
- Positive, can-do attitude
- Pragmatic, enthusiastic, customer service expertise
- Attention to detail
- Great communication
Timeline
Encapsulation Machine Operator
Wakunaga of America
07.2024 - Current
Mixer Machine Operator
Wakunaga of America
07.2024 - Current
Machine Operator
Yamamotoyama
10.2023 - 07.2024
Assembler
Weber Distribution
04.2022 - 08.2022
Background Actor
Extras Management
02.2016 - Current
Call Center Representative
Just Right Packages
06.2015 - 03.2018
Warehouse Associate Team Lead
Just Right Packages
10.2013 - 03.2018
High School Diploma -
Jurupa Hills High School
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