Mario Soto III
FRANKFORT,IN
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive experience in shipping and manufacturing. Expertise in teamwork, safety compliance, and quality assurance, leading to improved operational efficiency and reduced errors. Ready to contribute to fast-paced environments by enhancing productivity and communication.
Overview
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1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Material Shipping Associate
NHK Seating of America
Frankfort, IN
11.2025 - Current
- Worked effectively with shippers to resolve shipment issues, damaged materials and shortages.
- Oversaw packaging processes, enhancing efficiency while maintaining quality standards.
- Assisted staff in shipping processes such as proper handling and storage.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow, resulting in faster order fulfillment.
- Packed and labeled boxes with maximum efficiency.
- Consistently met or exceeded performance metrics while maintaining high-quality standards in all aspects of work.
- Reduced order processing time through effective communication with warehouse staff and prioritizing tasks.
- Maintained organized storage areas for easy retrieval of products during order preparation.
- Improved shipping efficiency by streamlining the packaging and labeling processes.
- Inspected merchandise and sent damaged pieces for repair before shipment.
- Minimized shipping errors through meticulous attention to detail when preparing orders for shipment.
- Took corrective action following accidents to eliminate possibility of recurrence.
Manufacturing Associate
NHK Seating of America
Frankfort, IN
09.2013 - 11.2025
- Operated production machinery, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and quality standards.
- Operated various types of machinery efficiently while adhering to all safety protocols at all times during shifts worked alongside other employees working together towards shared objectives.
- Utilized hand tools and machinery to safely complete assembly processes.
- Assembled products to meet production requirements and daily established quotas.
- Implemented process improvements that increased operational efficiency by streamlining assembly tasks.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and were of good quality.
- Followed safety protocols and utilized OSHA-approved PPE to foster a safe working environment.
- Arranged workflow efficiently to consistently meet challenging production goals.
- Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
- Exceeded daily production targets with consistent attention to detail and commitment to meeting deadlines.
- Enhanced team performance with effective communication and coordination during shifts.
- Participated in regular team meetings to discuss progress, address challenges, and align on strategies for achieving production goals.
- Trained new associates on equipment operation and safety procedures, enhancing team efficiency.
- Trained new employees on manufacturing protocols and safety guidelines, enhancing team capability.
- Increased team productivity by providing ongoing training, guidance, and support to fellow associates.
- Addressed hazards promptly and ensured compliance with safety protocols during shifts.
- Enhanced product quality by meticulously adhering to control measures and standards.
- Assisted in quality control inspections, ensuring compliance with company standards and specifications.
- Ensured workplace safety by following all company guidelines, participating in regular safety audits, and promptly addressing hazards as they arose.
- Followed safety protocols and utilized OSHA-approved PPE to foster a safe a safe working environment.
- Upheld clean and organized workspaces to promote efficiency and minimize the risk of accidents or contamination.
- Streamlined workflow with efficient organization of workstations, ensuring necessary tools were always readily available.
- Supported the implementation of new procedures or systems within the facility, adapting quickly to changes while maintaining high-quality output levels consistently.
- Addressed and resolved equipment malfunctions quickly, minimizing production delays.
- Maintained high-quality standards for all manufactured products, ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Implemented 5S methodology to maintain organized and efficient production area.
- Assisted in development of new product prototypes, contributing to innovation and growth.
- Implemented 5S methodology to maintain organized and efficient production area.
- Assisted in the development of new product prototypes, contributing to innovation and growth.
Education
High School Diploma -
Clinton Prairie High School
Frankfort, IN05-2008
Skills
- Loading and unloading
- Package handling
- Package preparation
- Packing techniques
- Package labeling
- Labeling accuracy
- Quality control
- Quality inspection
- Collaboration
- Safety adherence
- Safety procedures
- Workplace cleanliness
- Pallet jack use
- Workflow optimization
- Team collaboration
- Physical stamina
- Collaborative teamwork
- Task prioritization
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Punctual reliability
- Attention to detail
- Organizational skills
- Effective communication
- Written communication
- Active listening
- Multitasking
- Self-motivation
- Decision-making
- Product knowledge
- Operational decisions
- Safety adherence
Certification
Industrial Truck Driving Permit, NHK Seating of America, 2025
Timeline
Material Shipping Associate
NHK Seating of America
11.2025 - Current
Manufacturing Associate
NHK Seating of America
09.2013 - 11.2025
High School Diploma -
Clinton Prairie High School
Perfect Attendance, Kaizen Improvements Award
Consistently received Perfect Attendance.
Presented an Idea that protected company property, Increase quality of Job training, Eliminated Safety hazards and increased ergonomic practices for all associates.