Karlena Nichols
Gobles,MI
Summary
Efficient Packing Specialist skilled in machinery operation and quality inspections. Expertise in minimizing waste and optimizing workflows to enhance production processes. Experienced in training staff and maintaining operational continuity while reducing downtime. Committed to leveraging skills to advance packaging operations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Packing Specialist
Zoetis
Kalamazoo, Michigan
10.2022 - Current
- Operated packing machinery to prepare products for shipment.
- Inspected products for quality and compliance with standards.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient workflow.
- Assisted in training new staff on packing procedures and techniques.
- Reported defective materials to department supervisors for immediate remediation.
- Restocked packaging items and tracked boxes, tape and fill materials from inventory.
- Collaborated with lead operators and managers to accomplish smooth product changeovers with minimal downtime and wastage.
- Minimized waste and lag times by maintaining orderly and clean work area and equipment.
- Ensured cleanliness of work area by sweeping floors and wiping down surfaces regularly throughout shift.
- Loaded and unloaded packages onto pallets or shelves using hand trucks or forklifts.
- Operated machinery including conveyor belts, shrink wrappers, balers, strapping machines, as required.
- Utilized RF scanner to scan barcodes and transfer product, quantity and location information.
- Supplied materials to feeding devices, spindles or hoppers and unloaded completed packaged products.
Bottling Specialist
Perrigo
Allegan, Michigan
02.2019 - 08.2022
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Education
High School Diploma -
New Albany High School
New Albany, OH06-1988
Timeline
Packing Specialist
Zoetis
10.2022 - Current
Bottling Specialist
Perrigo
02.2019 - 08.2022
High School Diploma -
New Albany High School