Lauri Garms
Rockwell City,IA
Summary
Dedicated Production Professional experienced in operational efficiency and quality assurance. Contributed to low EUPS and increased factory output through strong communication and time management skills. Committed to safety compliance and adaptability while consistently meeting quality standards across diverse tasks.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse and delivery
Iowa Select Farms
Rockwell City, Ia
03.2025 - Current
- Ensured timely delivery to each site, supporting operational schedules.
- Picked orders for emergency pickups and startup deliveries, prioritizing urgent needs.
- Identified essential items for farms, ensuring timely delivery of medications for pig health.
- Loaded supplies for multiple farms to ensure timely delivery.
- Use the computer system tools to map deliveries and orders as well keeping track of inventory.
- Keeping a good relationship with farm supervisors and managers that i deliver to.
Line 2 Deck Operator
Nestle Purina PetCare
Fort Dodge, Iowa
04.2015 - 11.2024
- Monitoring both meat batch and APF to see what needs to be batched.
- Coordinated with seamer operators and grain room to ensure timely information exchange.
- Completing Change overs in a timely manner
- Completing washdowns in a timely manner
- Setting up for loaf runs ahead of time to ensure the most efficient change over.
- Working with Line 1 deck operator to make sure both sides ran as efficient as possible.
- Monitored kitchen operations from elevated position to enhance efficiency and ensure smooth workflow.
- Timed batching based on Hydro/packaging activities to minimize waste and maintain kitchen workflow.
- Completed all QMS checks such as scale checks, 2 can moistures and batch moistures.
Vacation Relief
Nestle Purina PetCare
Fort Dodge, Iowa
04.2015 - 11.2024
- Supported operations across Depal, Grill, Receiving, APF deck, L1 and L2 deck, and Hydro, ensuring seamless workflow.
- Ran all positions and completed QMS checks along with all CIs for that area.
- Ensured compliance with Quality, Safety, and Production standards as required.
Education
GED -
DMACC
Boone, IA10-1997
Skills
- Quality management system
- Issue resolution
- Operational efficiency
- Efficient scheduling
- Warehouse safety
- Issue resolution
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability under pressure
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Communication skills
- Warehouse safety
Timeline
Warehouse and delivery
Iowa Select Farms
03.2025 - Current
Line 2 Deck Operator
Nestle Purina PetCare
04.2015 - 11.2024
Vacation Relief
Nestle Purina PetCare
04.2015 - 11.2024
GED -
DMACC