Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
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James Carter

Potterville,MI

Summary

Experienced press operator, with a well established background at Smurfit WestRock, prepared for this role. Excelling in machine operation and critical thinking, with a proven quality track record. Exhibiting a great work ethic and adaptable to changing needs. Very reliable with an outstanding attendance record. Troubleshooting skills, coupled with a talent for training others and production improvements.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Carton Press Operator

Smurfit WestRock
10.1999 - Current
  • .Maintained strict adherence to safety protocols, ensuring a safe working environment.
  • Performed regular maintenance on press machinery to optimize performance.
  • Assisted in training new press operators, sharing expertise and best practices to ensure skill development.
  • Supported continuous improvement initiatives within the department. through constructive feedback and proactive problem-solving efforts.
  • Verify accuracy of job orders against proofs provided by customers.
  • Demonstrates strong problem solving skills in identifying and resolving print issues during runs.

8-Color Webtron Press Operator

Smurfit WestRock
12.1998 - 10.1999
  • Set up, color match, and run a variety of print jobs from 1-8 colors, including process print.
  • Maintain quality through out press run.
  • Performed thorough inspections of printed materials to guarantee consistent quality and adherence to client specifications before, during, and after run is completed.
  • Identify and react to production issues.
  • Multi-tasked to keep jobs running effectively and efficiently.

Carton Press Assistant

Smurfit WestRock
08.1998 - 12.1998
  • Assisting the press operator with set-ups and changeovers.
  • Identifying and reporting any quality defects to the press operator
  • Understanding of basic machine operations and ability to trouble shoot minor issues
  • Building dies, mounting plates, clean pans and aniloxes, and ensuring proper stock is available ahead of time to eliminate downtime between jobs.
  • Collaborate effectively with press operator.

Label Press Assistant

Smurfit WestRock
04.1998 - 08.1998
  • Assist in material change-overs.
  • Review job ticket to ensure correct materials are present such as stock, dies, and inks.
  • Assisting press operator with make-readies and clean-ups.
  • Remove and mount plates as needed

Label Floor Worker

Smurfit WestRock
06.1997 - 04.1998
  • Restocked work stations with supplies.
  • Safely operated equipment such as pallet jacks and forklifts.
  • Maintained clean and organized work environment.
  • Assisted with inventory management to maintain accurate stock levels.
  • Cleaned aniloxes and pans in a timely matter to prevent work delays.

SLI Helper

WestRock (temp0
10.1996 - 06.1997
  • Performed manual labor and random jobs to help teams accomplish goals.
  • Stack finished product off press during runs.
  • Remove cylinders, plates, and finished skids from work station after job is completed.
  • Supplied press station with necessary supplies to complete jobs on time.


Assistant Manager

Little Caesars Pizza
06.1996 - 10.1996
  • Managed employees during work hours.
  • Maintained a professional demeanor when addressing unhappy or angry customers and settling complaints.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, helping to increase accuracy, and reduce discrepancies.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock level and account for future needs.

Education

High School Diploma -

Grand Ledge High School
Grand Ledge, MI
05-1996

Skills

  • Machine operation
  • Quality control
  • Production monitoring
  • Press troubleshooting
  • Critical thinking
  • Knowledge of GMPs and customer work instructions
  • Mixing and color matching inks
  • Press maintenance
  • Participated in production process improvement groups
  • Multi-tasking

Accomplishments

I have ran several half marathons and helped to raise money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, which I will be running my first Marathon for this October.

Timeline

Carton Press Operator

Smurfit WestRock
10.1999 - Current

8-Color Webtron Press Operator

Smurfit WestRock
12.1998 - 10.1999

Carton Press Assistant

Smurfit WestRock
08.1998 - 12.1998

Label Press Assistant

Smurfit WestRock
04.1998 - 08.1998

Label Floor Worker

Smurfit WestRock
06.1997 - 04.1998

SLI Helper

WestRock (temp0
10.1996 - 06.1997

Assistant Manager

Little Caesars Pizza
06.1996 - 10.1996

High School Diploma -

Grand Ledge High School
James Carter