James McDonald

• Actively approaches and engages tasks and workload to keep production moving smoothly.
• Assisted screen printers in production, job set-up and tear down and used foresight to identify and rectify print problems early to minimize Q2/Q3 issues.
• Maintained a clean shop and equipment for easy and safe maneuverability and a consistent work flow.

• I am easily cross-trained between warehouse and the production floor, learning new skills is my ikigai; my motivation.
• I consistently brought 120% every shift by bringing a can-do attitude to the table, moving with purpose and gumption.

• Calibrated machine settings for stitch length, tension and spacing to optimize efficiency.
• Operated computerized embroidery machine to complete work to order specification.
• Executed installation of embroidery hoops and apparatus to hold fabric tight.
• Determined size and thread requirement to load machine bobbins.
• Worked closely with or without Leads to finish quotas on time or ahead of schedule, regularly working independently as a practice of self-discipline.
• Accountable for staying up to date with current training and production practice, regularly kept effective communication with colleagues to maximize production synergy.

• Was accountable for calling out safety hazards and the overall safety of all my colleagues.
• Met and discussed productivity with management on a regular basis to improve the safety and workflow of the department.
• Consistently hit and exceeded production quotas through safe practice synergy with colleagues.
• Easily cross-trained into new departments ranging from order processing, mailroom returns, and order picking.

• Partnered with team members to set and achieve goals and quotas as set by clientele.
• Obtained favorable results while continually building and strengthening relationships with colleagues to achieve production synergy.
• Hungrily learned and achieved new solutions to understand present and future complications before and during the production process.
• Setup and teardown of screenprinting jobs and specifications outlined in work order instructions.
• Maintained a clean environment, squeegees, and printing tools to minimize down-time and to keep the work-flow moving.
• Became the sole go-to for various projects within the production plant including manual printing orders, pre-maintenance on 18-head automatic presses, and ink order allocation.