Leigh Ellis

• Assisted in training new employees on proper machine operation, safety protocols, and company policies.
• Operated various types of packaging machines, adapting quickly to different product requirements and packaging materials.
• Maintained high quality standards by routinely inspecting finished products for defects or deviations from specifications.
• Collaborated with team members to meet production deadlines, ensuring timely order fulfillment.
• Consistently met or exceeded daily production goals while maintaining high-quality output and minimal waste generation.
• Complied with all relevant regulations regarding food safety, sanitation, and workplace cleanliness when handling consumable products.
• Verified correct items, lot numbers and product shipments to meet customer expectations and standards of quality.
• Increased overall productivity through effective communication with team members and supervisors.
• Contributed to continuous improvement initiatives by providing feedback on machine performance and suggesting process improvements.
• Actively participated in regular team meetings, contributing ideas for process optimization and workflow improvements.
• Monitored inventory levels of packaging materials, proactively ordering supplies as needed to prevent delays in production schedules.
• Ensured safe working conditions by adhering to established safety guidelines and promptly addressing potential hazards.
• Kept production lines running smoothly and efficiently at all times.
• Maintained clean, tidy and safe working environment in packing area.
• Monitored and adjusted machine settings to maintain product quality and accuracy.
• Reported malfunctions and errors to supervising staff, addressed concerns and supported other machine operators completing challenging workloads under tight schedules.
• Regulated machine flow, speed and temperature and stopped and reset machine to address malfunctions.
• Set machines up, done quality testing every hour to verify color, acid, salt, viscosity, and PH met the expectations of the customer.
• Troubleshoot machines when issues arose.
• Successfully complete changeovers on machines in a timely manner.

• Enhanced communication between shifts with detailed log entries, providing critical information for seamless handoffs between operators.
• Contributed to team success by cross-training on various machines, increasing versatility within the department.
• Streamlined workflow processes by organizing workspace and tools for maximum efficiency during shift changes.
• Ensured product quality through thorough visual inspections, identifying any defects or discrepancies before packaging.
• Optimized resource utilization through accurate measuring and cutting of materials based on job specifications, minimizing waste generated during the process.
• Boosted teamwork among colleagues by actively assisting fellow operators when needed, fostering a collaborative environment focused on shared success.
• Assisted in maintaining equipment uptime by quickly troubleshooting minor issues, enabling machines to return to full operation with minimal impact on production goals.
• Collaborated with team members to maintain a safe and efficient work environment, adhering to safety protocols and company policies.
• Reduced downtime by performing regular preventative maintenance on machinery and equipment.
• Increased production efficiency by maintaining and adjusting machine settings, ensuring optimal performance.
• Accelerated production speeds while maintaining quality standards through careful monitoring of machine parameters and settings adjustments as needed.
• Upheld cleanliness standards in the workplace by performing routine housekeeping tasks, promoting a safe and organized work area.
• Facilitated smooth changeovers between product runs by efficiently preparing machines for new specifications, minimizing delays in production schedules.
• Assisted in achieving production goals by monitoring machine output and making necessary adjustments for consistent quality.
• Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
• Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
• Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
• Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
• Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
• Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
• Quickly shut down equipment in emergency situations following protocols.
• Monitored compliance with plant procedures, safety, and sanitation protocols as well as government regulation.
• Managed and monitored processes and machine systems by observing readings on control boards.
• Suggested specific ideas for process, productivity and safety improvements.
• Ordered all supplies needed for the each order

Lab Tech for Quality

• Collect samples of every run from every machine
• Performed first box checks in order for operators to run each order
• Collect samples of paper from each roll of corrugated paper that came in to the plant to ensure it met quality standards before use.
• Used a CAD table to cut out specific measurements of corrugated board to perform quality testing
• Used different machines to test board grade, correct flute being used, check moisture levels, tension in each panel of each box, crush boxes to ensure the box would hold the correct amount of crush or weight.
• Run the entire lab department by myself for two shifts.
• Attend company quality meetings with the CEO and other very high up the chain managers to report all data collected.
• Perform all quality tasks on every trial run for each vendor.

• Arrived for work at scheduled time, properly dressed and ready to contribute to team success.
• Kept work areas clean and organized.
• Improved workplace safety by maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
• Supported staff members by completing assigned tasks promptly and accurately.
• Boosted team productivity by taking on additional responsibilities during peak periods or when coworkers were absent.
• Collaborated with team members to complete complex tasks efficiently and effectively.
• Fostered a positive work environment, actively participating in team meetings and offering constructive feedback during brainstorming sessions.
• Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new skills and processes as needed.
• Adhered to quality assurance, performance and compliance standards.
• Upheld company policies and regulations strictly while performing daily duties, promoting a culture of compliance within the workplace setting.
• Reduced errors through meticulous attention to detail in all tasks performed.
• Assisted in inventory management, ensuring accurate stock levels and timely replenishment of supplies.
• Enhanced operational efficiency by assisting with various tasks in multiple departments.

• Offered valuable input during team meetings about ways to enhance overall performance while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Collaborated with team members to complete projects on time and within company standards.
• Assisted in training new employees on proper operation, safety procedures, and best practices for hydraulic press systems.
• Performed troubleshooting tasks promptly when issues arose to minimize disruptions in production flow.
• Conducted comprehensive final inspections of finished products to confirm adherence to specifications before shipping out orders.
• Adhered closely to company protocols regarding waste management, ensuring responsible disposal of excess materials from operations.
• Increased product quality with thorough inspections and adjustments of hydraulic press settings.
• Contributed to a safe working environment by following established safety protocols during operation of hydraulic press machinery.
• Operated hydraulic presses safely, adhering to all relevant regulations and guidelines.
• Prevented excess waste of product or components by performing frequent inspections.
• Loaded and unloaded materials from machines to be processed.
• Load machines with raw materials, take parts out and visually inspect each part, pack each part in containers.
• Back up quality lab tech performing tests on 3 parts per machine continuously through the night
• Back up fork lift operator, pull empty metal bins down from each line and put new full bins up, pull rubber for each line as needed.