Kyle Snodgrass
Fremont
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience as a Press Operator at American Plastics, excelling in quality control and production monitoring. Proven ability to enhance team performance through effective communication and training. Skilled in machine operation and committed to continuous improvement, ensuring a safe and efficient work environment while achieving project deadlines.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Press Operator
American Plastics
11.2023 - Current
- Trimmed parts coming off the press to built complete shelving units and stack neatly on pallets.
- Maintained strict adherence to safety protocols, ensuring a safe working environment for all team members.
- Multi-tasked to keep all assigned projects running effectively and efficiently.
- Assisted in training new press operators, sharing expertise and best practices to ensure smooth onboarding and skill development.
- Ensured timely completion of projects by effectively managing workload and communicating progress updates with supervisors or team leads as needed.
- Upheld high standards of cleanliness throughout the workspace, adhering to established guidelines for equipment care and maintenance procedures.
- Removed excess materials during and after runs and collected for reuse or put into removal bins.
Graphic Designer/Screen Printer/Vinyl Installer
TNT Graphics
07.2018 - 10.2023
- Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
- Created vinyl decals, and used vinyl wrap to wrap customers cars and vehicle lettering.
- Improved client satisfaction by creating visually appealing and impactful graphic designs for various marketing materials.
- Employed design fundamentals when selecting typography, composition, layout, and color in design work.
- Met with customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments.
- Completed final touches for projects before rollout.
- Researched industry trends to stay current on best practices in graphic design.
- Created logos and branding materials for various clients, which increased brand recognition and customer engagement.
- Optimized print results with precise application of emulsion coatings for optimal exposure times and image clarity on screens.
- Prepared, mixed and loaded screen ink.
- Ensured accurate project completion through meticulous attention to detail in alignment, registration, and curing processes.
Associate / Dock to Stock Manager
Big Lots
07.2014 - 03.2020
- Ran register to cash out customers.
- Worked in furniture department helping customers pick out and purchase furniture that fit their needs.
- Promoted to Dock to Stock manager. I was in charge of handling stock room and unloading trucks with stock team.
- Handled store opening and closing procedures including counting the register tills to make sure all sales were accounted for.
- Maintained neat and organized backroom to easily access merchandise and drive sales.
- Labeled, organized and located inventory items in staging areas or on shelves according to quantity, size, or type of material.
- Streamlined the stock ordering process with accurate forecasting and timely communication with suppliers.
- Set up displays of merchandise to market new products to customers.
- Managed a team of warehouse staff, ensuring productivity goals were consistently met while maintaining a safe work environment.
- Managed team of stock clerks to ensure efficient and error-free stock handling.
Education
Associate of Arts - Design For Print
Terra State Community College
Fremont, Ohio05-2017
Skills
- Machine operation
- Quality control
- Production monitoring
- Work order interpretation
- Attention to detail
- Material handling
- Forklift operation
- Critical thinking
- Problem-solving
- Active listening
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Relationship building
- Continuous improvement
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Safety management
Timeline
Press Operator
American Plastics
11.2023 - Current
Graphic Designer/Screen Printer/Vinyl Installer
TNT Graphics
07.2018 - 10.2023
Associate / Dock to Stock Manager
Big Lots
07.2014 - 03.2020
Associate of Arts - Design For Print
Terra State Community College
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