Jessica Reed
Sparks
Summary
Dedicated and trustworthy professional committed to fostering a safe and productive work environment. Renowned for cultivating team synergy through a proactive 'can-do' attitude, complemented by strong leadership skills focused on mentoring and guiding teams toward operational excellence. Quick to adapt in fast-paced, high-volume settings while consistently upholding safety standards and demonstrating flexibility for various shifts. Equipped with robust problem-solving capabilities, a willingness to learn, and exceptional communication skills, poised to drive team success and contribute positively to organizational goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Machine Operator
Clasen Quality Chocolate
Sparks, NV
04.2026 - Current
- Operated production machinery to ensure efficient chocolate processing.
- Monitored equipment performance and performed routine maintenance to minimize downtime.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and meet production targets.
- Implemented quality control measures to maintain product standards and reduce defects.
- Led initiatives to streamline processes, resulting in reduced waste and improved output quality.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations, maintaining a safe working environment for all staff.
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning how to operate new machinery and implementing newly introduced processes within the production environment.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Streamlined workflow by maintaining a clean and organized workstation, adhering to safety protocols.
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
- Upheld high-quality standards while meeting tight deadlines during periods of increased demand.
Skilled Machine Operator 2/Peer Trainer
Panasonic Energy of North America (PENA)
McCarran, NV, US
10.2024 - 04.2026
- Managed 14 machines in the work place with roughly 5 associates per line.
- Assisted in yellow belt projects with supervisors with improving downtime during changeover hours.
- Ensures all employees are practicing SOP/SWI to meet safety goals.
- Ensure all employees are given the right essentials to complete their tasks to meet quality goals working to have defect rate under 1.2%.
- Report any complications to the supervisor that may have caused downtime.
- Distributes employees around the workplace once employee is fully well trained and certified.
- Accommodates well when short staffed and completes tasks and goals that are given.
Skilled Machine Operator I
Panasonic Energy of North America (PENA)
McCarran, NV, US
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Operates the machines and completes continuing checks of the system: Starts-up the machines.
- Check's materials being fed into the system for correct type and condition.
- Feeds the materials and components to the machines as necessary.
- Checks the controls, gauges, and sensors to make sure they are at the correct settings and in proper operation.
- Continually watches and listens for any abnormality that may be a cause or sign of malfunctions, errors, or other problems.
- Inspects the final machinery output for condition and quality.
- Makes needed minor adjustments.
- Follows the necessary procedures when a problem occurs: Troubleshoots the problem by checking for jams, broken or displaced parts of the machinery, and errors in the operation of the machinery (controls not properly set, defective materials that were not caught in the earlier stages of the process, etc.).
- Corrects minor problems with the machines by clearing jams, replacing certain parts, adjusting the guides, and/or resetting the controls.
- Calls for the help of, explains the problems to, and closely assists the Machine Keeper in solving problems beyond minor repair.
- Performs preventative maintenance procedures: Cleans and lubricates the machinery.
- Make minor repairs and adjustments to the machinery and process.
- Ensures that all safety shields and guards are in place during operation and maintains the use of specified safety procedures at all times.
- Maintains complete and accurate records of all necessary production control data and information.
- Pulls samples from each stage in the process for the QC audits and helps implement the recommended changes and adjustments.
- Tests samples at each stage in the process to determine if specifications are being met, and analyze rejected material and batteries to determine the reasons for rejection: Measures all specified dimensions (height, width, diameter, etc.).
- Informs the Machine Keepers (where applicable), Supervisors, and the QE Department of the results of the checks and tests and ensures that any needed corrective actions are completed.
- Records information about all problems, and the results from sample checks and tests, in the appropriate logbooks and production charts.
- Performs cleaning and organization of work area.
- Relieves other operators when necessary.
- Picks-up certain materials from storage and moves materials and rejects to specified areas.
- Cross-trained in various machine operation platforms.
Material Handler
Panasonic Energy of North America (PENA)
McCarran, NV, US
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Perform daily operational checks on mobile equipment (condition of the forks, lift mechanisms, brakes, wheels, control handles for wear and tear, fluid leaks, damage, etc.) Recording and inspection on equipment including, cleaning, checking and adding fluids as needed.
- Receipt and transport of raw materials using mobile equipment of various types (manual pallet jacks, ride-on pallet jacks, lift trucks, etc.)
- Movement and transportation of in process product throughout the production area.
- Ability to accurately recognize and distinguish between part numbers and lot numbers of greater than 10 characters.
- Problem solving trouble shooting skills related to equipment and material issues.
- Communicate with co-workers the status of the current material or product at hand, damaged packaging, verbally either directly or through a two-way radio.
- Provide appropriate documentation i.e. delivery orders, lot tracking sheets, quality deviation sheets, quality specifications and attributes, to downstream customer.
Stock Replenisher
AAFES
Sumter, SC, US
10.2017 - 07.2019
- Oversaw labeling process of inventory items.
- Systematically inspected shipments to confirm complete order fulfillment.
- Designed layout of store merchandise for good material management, safety and visual appeal resulting in increased sales.
- Loaded and unloaded boxes from delivery truck and safely handled heavy items.
- Delivered positive customer experiences by providing friendly service and answering all questions.
- Maintained shelf and rack organization while integrating new and transferred stock.
- Oversaw labeling and packaging processes for inventory items.
- Verified proper packaging and labeling for each shipment to promote accuracy and safety of merchandise in transit.
- Restocked shelves, racks and bins with latest stock in attractive displays.
- Observed all company safety policies and OSHA guidelines.
- Kept inventory records accurate by conducting routine counts and complete audits of available products.
- Located merchandise, packaged items and handled associated documentation to fulfill orders.
- Cleaned display cases, shelves and aisles regularly to keep store professional and customer-ready.
- Packed and unpacked items to be stocked on shelves in stockrooms, warehouses and storage yards.
Pharmacy Technician
CVS
Sumter, SC, US
02.2017 - 10.2017
- Helped pharmacy department with inventory processes to provide smooth customer experiences.
- Filled prescriptions by retrieving, counting and dispensing pharmaceuticals.
- Adhered to company policy regarding good faith dispensing during prescription dispensing activities.
- Utilized pharmacy systems to enter patient and drug information.
- Resolved customer issues and answered questions to deliver positive customer experience.
- Verified customer information with prescription label.
- Used electronic system to access prescription information.
- Participated in ongoing training to maintain high standard of clinical knowledge.
- Labeled, stocked and inventoried incoming merchandise.
- Developed strong relationships with pharmacy patrons to cultivate customer loyalty.
Loss Prevention Team Lead
Sears Appliance Repair
Sparks, NV, US
11.2014 - 12.2016
- Responsible for minimizing the financial losses of the store operation regarding theft, vandalism, injuries, safety hazards and enforce company polices among employees.
- Secured the facility, monitor inventory and apprehend internal and external theft suspects.
- Monitored costumers and employees through surveillance cameras and on foot.
- In charge of documenting and filing police reports and contacting the police department in accordance with the store procedures.
- Adhere to company guidelines before apprehending a shoplifter.
- In charge of attending court hearings if the suspect tries to dispute charges, meet up with investigators and police officers.
- In charge of assisting store managers count and verify cash and registers throughout the day and at the end of day.
- Verified inventory, stocks, shipping and receiving merchandise.
- Accountable for hosting orientations, interviewing and training new LPA associates and creating their mandatory weekly schedules.
- Provided great costumer service to those in need of assistance.
Education
High School -
Evergreen Valley High School
San Jose, CA01.2007
Some college (No degree) - Business
Evergreen Valley College
San Jose, CASome college (No degree) - Interior Design
The Art of Institute of Pittsburgh
PA, USASkills
- Multitasking in a fast-paced environment
- Quality output monitoring
- Safety compliance
- Shift planning and coordination
- Lean Manufacturing Principles
- Adapting to changing production demands
- Effective communication
- Critical thinking
- Minor machine repairs
- Troubleshooting equipment malfunctions
- SOP adherence
- Workplace hazard identification
- Preventive inspection
- Quality assurance
- Continuous improvement
- Safety protocol enforcement
- Team Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Problem Solving
- Effective Time Management
- Strong work ethic
Languages
Tagalog
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Machine Operator
Clasen Quality Chocolate
04.2026 - Current
Skilled Machine Operator 2/Peer Trainer
Panasonic Energy of North America (PENA)
10.2024 - 04.2026
Skilled Machine Operator I
Panasonic Energy of North America (PENA)
10.2023 - 04.2024
Material Handler
Panasonic Energy of North America (PENA)
10.2023 - 04.2024
Stock Replenisher
AAFES
10.2017 - 07.2019
Pharmacy Technician
CVS
02.2017 - 10.2017
Loss Prevention Team Lead
Sears Appliance Repair
11.2014 - 12.2016
Some college (No degree) - Interior Design
The Art of Institute of Pittsburgh
High School -
Evergreen Valley High School
Some college (No degree) - Business
Evergreen Valley College