Lillian Wallin
Hastings,MN
Summary
Resourceful Production and Packaging Professional with over five years of experience in diverse roles. Operates production equipment, implements quality control measures, and upholds safety standards in compliance with CGMP and OSHA. Strong communication and organizational skills support continuous improvement initiatives. Certified in CPR, AED, and forklift operation.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Assistant
Mn River Holdings
Hastings, Minnesota
03.2025 - 04.2026
- Coordinated daily operations to support team efficiency and workflow management.
- Scheduled meetings and organized documents for project coordination.
- Trained new staff on company policies and operational procedures.
- Assisted in maintaining accurate inventory records and tracking supplies.
- Communicated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of materials and services.
- Organized and filed important company documents, spreadsheets and reports.
- Supervised day-to-day facility operations in accordance with set policies and guidelines.
- Supported sales team with operational insights and assistance in closing deals.
Packaging A Operator
Post Consumer Brands
Northfield, US
07.2024 - 02.2025
- Operated and monitored production and distribution equipment to ensure smooth process flow
- Ensures required materials/ingredients are staged for production
- Measure, weigh, and record product quality hourly maintaining standards
- Document production data, waste, downtime, production efficiency, and specs
- Documented production data, waste, downtime, and efficiency metrics to maintain compliance with specifications
- Demonstrated strong communication skills while collaborating with team members.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Benedictine Living Community
Red Wing, US
03.2024 - 06.2024
- The CNA provides direct resident care and reports condition changes to RN/LPN
- Assisted residents with personal hygiene and meal preparation
- Demonstrated effective time management and prioritized tasks to ensure timely resident care
- Managed challenging situations calmly while maintaining a positive attitude towards both residents and colleagues
- Maintained strict confidentiality of residents under HIPAA regulations
- Document confidential medical files
- Sanitized medical equipment and replenished supplies in treatment areas
- Managed challenging situations calmly while maintaining a positive attitude toward both residents and colleagues
Production Operator
Express Employment Professionals
Wanamingo, US
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Contracted through temp agency, worked towards potential rollover with company
- Operated packaging equipment, executed shut down/start up procedures, and troubleshot equipment issues
- Completed documentation accurately and legibly in paper and computer systems
- Demonstrated attention to detail in daily tasks to ensure accuracy.
- Contracted through temp agency for opportunity of rollover with company
Plastic Extrusion Operator
Amsbury Truth
Cannon Falls, US
08.2023 - 10.2023
- Set up extruder and co-extruder, installing screws, dies, and heater bands for efficient operation
- Perform quality checks: Measure and record appropriate data in SPC and LCS
- Performed changeovers, adjusting length and angle of parts to meet custom specifications
- Calculate footage and record production information to minimize waste
- Calculated footage and recorded production data to optimize material usage
- Entered data for raw materials and quality assurance specifications of finished products
Extrusion Machine Operator
Intek Plastics
Hastings, US
05.2022 - 07.2023
- Set up extruder and co-extruder, installing screws, dies, heater bands to ensure optimal operation
- Perform changeovers, length changes, angle changes to parts custom measurements
- Performed changeovers and adjustments to parts for custom measurements, ensuring compliance with specifications
- Calculate footage and record production information to minimize waste
- Calculated footage and recorded production information to minimize material waste and enhance efficiency
- Entered raw materials and QA specs into system of raw materials and QA specs of the finished product
Production Operator
Red Wing Shoe Company
Red Wing, US
10.2019 - 02.2022
- Operated fore parting machinery as first step in production line
- Processed leather through steaming, stretching, clamping, and precise measurements for adhesive application
- Executed tasks across multiple production stages: kitting, setup, assembly, lasting, cutting, finishing, special finishing, packing, and data entry
- Collaborated with team members to achieve production goals
- Strong communication skills are required
- Maintained high attention to detail for quality assurance
General Assembly Worker
Cannon Equipment
Cannon Falls, US
05.2019 - 10.2019
- Manufactured and painted industrial carts and shelves, enhancing storage solutions for retail warehouses
- Operated machinery to assemble products accurately, ensuring adherence to specifications
- Collaborated with team and worked independently to meet project goals and deadlines
- Manufactured and painted industrial carts and shelves for retail warehouses
- Packaged products for shipment, ensuring proper labeling and presentation.
Education
Geriatrics -
Minnesota State College-Southeast Technical
Red Wing, MN 01.2024 - 03.2024
Skills
- Machine operation
- Packaging
- Quality assurance
- Forklift
- Detail orientation
- Continuous improvement
- Document organization
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Verbal communication
Certification
- Forklift Certification, 08/01/24, 08/31/26
- AED Certification, 04/01/24, 04/30/26
- CPR Certification, 04/01/24, 04/30/26
- CNA, 04/01/24, 04/30/26
- National Safety Council, 05/01/23, 05/31/25
Additional Information
I would also like to note that I volunteer for Second Harvest Heartland. It is an amazing organization that provides food, to local communities, by donating to food shelves and shelters.
Timeline
Operations Assistant
Mn River Holdings
03.2025 - 04.2026
Packaging A Operator
Post Consumer Brands
07.2024 - 02.2025
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Benedictine Living Community
03.2024 - 06.2024
Geriatrics -
Minnesota State College-Southeast Technical
01.2024 - 03.2024
Production Operator
Express Employment Professionals
10.2023 - 01.2024
Plastic Extrusion Operator
Amsbury Truth
08.2023 - 10.2023
Extrusion Machine Operator
Intek Plastics
05.2022 - 07.2023
Production Operator
Red Wing Shoe Company
10.2019 - 02.2022
General Assembly Worker
Cannon Equipment
05.2019 - 10.2019