Katy Gray
Boston Beer Company
Schnecksville,PA
14
years of professional experience
Laborious Packaging Lead with +7 years of leadership and supervisory experience in a production environment. Led packaging crew by following management plans, demonstrating hard work ethic, and taking ownership of packaging process to produce quality results. Meets workflow and labor goals while adhering to packaging and safety standards. +11 years machine operating.
Work History
Packaging Operator
1 Year- Operated packaging line equipment, maintaining consistent output and product quality standards.
- Monitored conveyors, fillers, and labelers, quickly resolving line stoppages and jams.
- Performed quality checks on packaged product, verifying seals, weights, and code accuracy.
- Trained new operators on safe line startup, shutdown, and sanitation procedures.
- Enforced food safety and workplace safety practices throughout packaging operations.
- Communicated effectively with team members and supervisors to address any concerns or issues that arose during daily operations.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines, maintaining high-quality standards in all aspects of work performed.
Packaging Lead
6 Years 11 Months- Performed packaging tasks alongside team to demonstrate proper methods according to labor plan and assigned tasks.
- Oversaw incoming packaging products and monitored quality of outgoing products to comply with specifications.
- Minimized waste and reduced volume of packaging materials used to prepare shipments.
- Assisted with quality and production process improvements to support new packaging initiatives.
- Completed processing activities to conform with laws, safety standards, and product hygiene standards.
- Monitored team work performance and elevated production or personnel issues to management.
- Achieved production targets by maintaining high productivity levels and communicating with team members regarding orders and fulfillment.
- Maintained neat, clean and safe workspace to avoid hazards and increase safety.
- Conducted in-depth inspections of both incoming and outgoing shipments to support quality assurance goals.
- Leveraged business automation and inventory management tools to facilitate material requirements planning, inventory control and proper accounting.
- Utilize lean manufacturing methodologies in daily standard work to drive improvements in safety, quality, and overall line performance.
- Maintain clear communication between Quality Assurance, Maintenance, Brewing, and Warehouse.
- Minimized resource and time losses by addressing employee or production issue directly and implementing timely solutions.
- Demonstrated knowledge of company mission and goals and mentored employees in reaching objectives aligned with company core values.
- Use functions such as SAP, Excel, and Microsoft Word for production needs. (Scheduling, Inventory, Warehouse functions, Etc)
Packaging Operator
3 Years 9 Months- Safely and efficiently operate and change over Packaging Department equipment/machinery as assigned to meet department/brewery goals. Including; Filler, Labeler, Box Maker, Packer, Keg Line, etc.
- Conduct proper sanitation duties. Involving the complete cleaning of all the equipment within the facility. Foaming equipment, hoses, brooms, shovels, brushes, scrapers, squeegees, and the numerous chemicals that are necessary to sanitize the designated site.
- Operate forklifts as required. (Certified on job)
- Interact with packaging lead, warehouse, brewing, and maintenance to address and resolve packaging issues. (Quality, Safety, Machinery break downs, Scheduling, Material, Etc)
- Oversaw incoming packaging products and monitored quality of outgoing products to comply with specifications.
- Achieved production targets by maintaining high productivity levels and communicating with team members regarding production.
- Performed inspections and routine maintenance on equipment.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Reviewed production schedules and streamlined processes.
- Tested products or subassemblies for functionality or quality and troubleshoot problems with equipment, devices or products.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Identified malfunctions or failures by routinely monitoring and analyzing equipment operations.
- Updated daily production logs and informed management of production incidents or non-conformance issues.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
Warehouse Associate
1 Year 5 Months- Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to verify accuracy and prevent errors.
- Used hand-held devices and computers to record and monitor inventory levels and completed audits to uncover and address inaccuracies.
- Alternated goods in inventory by observing first-in and first-out approach to keep shelves organized and properly stocked.
- Performed inventory counts and stocked merchandise.
- Manually or mechanically loaded and unloaded materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles.
- Inspected work areas for cleanliness and obstacles and removed cartons and boxes to keep work areas organized and hazard-free.
- Prepared orders for shipment by picking, packing and labeling merchandise.
- Labeled and accurately moved customer orders to meet shipment timetables and minimize errors.
- Recorded information, shortages and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
- Verified quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against packing list.
- Evaluated incoming shipments for quality issues and processed unacceptable materials for return.
- Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
- Confirmed accuracy, quality and quantity of materials received and listed on BOL.
- Operated PC and RF-based computer systems for inventory management.
- Placed incoming inventory in optimal storage locations to promote continued accuracy and easy retrieval.
- Volunteered to assist with projects, demonstrating willingness to learn new tasks and increase skill levels.
- Acknowledged safety issues and contacted shift supervisor regarding concerns and for quick resolution.
Education
GED
Skills
OSHA regulations
Quality/Inventory control
Hand tool use
Mechanically Inclined
Customer Service
Manufacturing Operations
+7 Years Leadership Experience
+11 Years Machine Operating/Routine Cleaning/Maintenance
LOTO/Small Confined Space Training
GMP Compliance
SAP
Microsoft Word
Excel
AMMS
Kronos
Outlook
BlueCherry Advanced Warehouse System (RF Scanners)
Wonderware
Interpersonal
Verbal and Written Communication
Time Management
Leadership
Project Management
Management skills
Scheduling
Adaptability
Creativity
Critical Thinking
Organizational
Multitasking
Conflict Resolution
Social Skills
Cultural awareness and sensitivity.
Strategic Thinking
Self-Motivated
Personal Information
Title: Current Role: Packaging Operator
Timeline
Packaging Operator
Boston Beer Company
11.2025 - CurrentRead More
Packaging Lead
Boston Beer Company
12.2018 - 11.2025Read More
Packaging Operator
Boston Beer Company
03.2015 - 12.2018Read More
Warehouse Associate
MainStream Swimsuit
09.2012 - 02.2014Read More
Liberty High School
GED
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