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Marla McFarland

Martinsville,IN

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Outgoing student pursuing flexible part-time employment with weekend and evening shift options. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. An organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings. Seeking entry-level opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed. Responsible and motivated student ready to apply education in the workplace. Offers excellent technical abilities with software and applications, ability to handle challenging work, and excellent time management skills. Experienced and dependable general worker with a proven track record of efficiently completing tasks in various settings. Skilled in manual labor, equipment operation, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Safety-conscious with a strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to different environments. Ready to contribute to a dynamic team and make a positive impact.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Assembly Line Worker

Cook Medical
Bloomington, IN
03.2022 - Current
  • Assembled components of a variety of products, adhering to production specifications.
  • Monitored assembly line operations and identified any issues or problems that arose.
  • Inspected finished products for quality assurance purposes.
  • Operated machinery such as drills, saws and presses to assemble parts.
  • Assisted in the development of new assembly processes and procedures.
  • Maintained accurate records of product counts and materials used during assemblies.
  • Ensured work areas were kept clean and organized at all times.
  • Performed routine maintenance on equipment as necessary.
  • Provided training and guidance to new employees on proper assembly techniques.
  • Loaded raw materials into machines for processing according to instructions provided by supervisors.
  • Verified accuracy of assembled parts before moving them down the line for further processing.
  • Collaborated with other departments to ensure smooth production process flow.
  • Monitored inventory levels and informed management when additional supplies were needed.
  • Adjusted machine settings according to job requirements, ensuring optimal performance.
  • Performed troubleshooting activities when malfunctions occurred in order to minimize downtime.
  • Reported any safety hazards or defective parts encountered during assembly operations.
  • Followed standard operating procedures while performing tasks on the assembly line.
  • Communicated effectively with co-workers about production progress throughout shift hours.
  • Worked quickly and efficiently while maintaining high standards of quality control.
  • Recognized defective material and reported issues to management.
  • Contributed to team-based environment to maintain line productivity and meet expected deadlines.
  • Completed component assembly with minimal supervision to meet deadlines.
  • Completed accurate assembly work by positioning and aligning components.
  • Used established assembly instructions to complete jobs.
  • Assembled components by examining connections for correct fit, fastening parts and subassemblies.
  • Built and packaged products to comply with multiple work orders and deadlines.
  • Boxed, labeled and moved items to keep production lines moving swiftly.
  • Sorted and placed materials or items on racks, shelves or in bins according to predetermined sequence.
  • Inspected finished parts and components to enforce QA standards and uncover defects prior to packaging.
  • Placed products in equipment or on work surfaces for further processing, inspecting or wrapping.
  • Removed physical refuse and debris and organized tools to maintain safe work environment.
  • Inspected and tested final products to verify conformance to established tolerances.
  • Resolved assembly problems by altering dimensions to meet specifications.
  • Used mathematics skills to calculate material consumption, hourly rates and relevant assembly details.
  • Maintained assembly and production equipment to meet operational goals.
  • Packed finished products and prepared for shipment.
  • Performed quality checks on products and documented discrepancies.
  • Packaged products and double-checked package labels for accuracy.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete demanding projects under tight deadlines.
  • Packaged finished products and prepared boxes, containers and pallets for shipment to distribution centers.
  • Prepared products for quality tests and packaging by closely following directions.
  • Reviewed finished products for quality and conformance to work orders, assigned grades and removed non-conforming pieces for recycling or correction.
  • Determined work assignments and assembly procedures to maximize efficiency and productivity.
  • Provided assistance in producing wiring components or assemblies.
  • Referred to work orders and blueprints to perform work to specifications.
  • Completed team production and productivity level reports for management
  • Used [Type] machinery safely and according to manufacturer instructions to prevent workplace accidents.
  • Read and interpreted work orders and blueprints and operated according to production specifications to complete high-quality [Type] products fully compliant with established tolerances.

Sales Associate

Rural King
Martinsville, IN
10.2017 - 03.2022
  • Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
  • Assisted customers with product selection, sizing and styling.
  • Provided accurate information about products, prices and services.
  • Processed transactions using a point-of-sale system.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Organized stockroom shelves according to size, color or style.
  • Restocked shelves as needed to ensure sufficient inventory levels.
  • Conducted inventories on a regular basis to track stock levels.
  • Demonstrated product features and benefits for customers' needs.
  • Handled customer complaints in a professional manner.
  • Upsold additional items based on customer interests and needs.
  • Tracked sales performance metrics to identify trends in the market place.
  • Attended weekly team meetings to review performance goals and objectives.
  • Developed promotional strategies to increase sales volume.
  • Suggested ideas for improving store operations and increasing profits.
  • Scheduled shifts for fellow associates during peak traffic times.
  • Ensured compliance with all safety regulations while handling hazardous materials.
  • Maintained cleanliness of store environment including floors, windows, displays.
  • Collaborated with management teams to develop innovative marketing strategies.
  • Analyzed customer feedback data to recommend improvements in service quality.
  • Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
  • Engaged customers in friendly, professional dialogue to determine needs.
  • Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information.
  • Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
  • Collected payments and provided accurate change.
  • Worked with fellow sales team members to achieve group targets.
  • Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and promotions.
  • Developed trusting relationships with customers by making personal connections.
  • Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items.
  • Assessed customer needs to provide assistance and information on product features.
  • Built and maintained relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success.
  • Assisted teammates with sales-processing tasks to meet daily sales goals.
  • Received and displayed product shipments on store retail shelves upon delivery.
  • Used technology resources to assist customers in locating and selecting items.
  • Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer services.
  • Tracked company inventories, moved excess stock and arranged products to improve sales.
  • Adhered to company initiatives and achieved established goals.
  • Increased purchase amounts by cross-selling with similar products.
  • Reviewed files, recordings and other documents to obtain information to respond to requests.
  • Obtained signatures for financial documents and internal and external invoices.
  • Greeted customers to determine wants or needs.
  • Cleaned shelves, counters and tables to maintain organized store.
  • Answered store and merchandise questions and led customers to wanted items.
  • Unboxed new merchandise and restocked shelves in appealing and organized arrangements to promote items.
  • Stocked shelves and supplies and organized displays to focus customer attention on specific items.
  • Performed floor moves, merchandising, display maintenance and housekeeping to keep sales areas well-stocked, organized and current.
  • Organized store by returning merchandise to proper areas and restocked displays.
  • Recommended merchandise to customers based on needs and preferences.
  • Maintained knowledge of sales and promotions, return policies and security practices.
  • Computed purchases and received and processed cash or credit payment.
  • Recommended, selected and located merchandise based on customer desires.
  • Described merchandise and explained use, operation and care.
  • Exchanged merchandise for customers and accepted returns.
  • Ticketed, arranged and displayed merchandise to promote sales.
  • Placed special orders or called other stores to find desired items.
  • Bagged or packaged purchases and wrapped gifts.
  • Watched for and recognized security risks and thefts to prevent or handle situations.
  • Prepared merchandise for purchase or rental.
  • Maintained records related to sales for store management.

Assembly Line Worker

Nice Packaging Usa
Mooresville, IN
04.2013 - 04.2017
  • Assembled components of a variety of products, adhering to production specifications.
  • Monitored assembly line operations and identified any issues or problems that arose.
  • Inspected finished products for quality assurance purposes.
  • Operated machinery such as drills, saws and presses to assemble parts.
  • Assisted in the development of new assembly processes and procedures.
  • Maintained accurate records of product counts and materials used during assemblies.
  • Ensured work areas were kept clean and organized at all times.
  • Performed routine maintenance on equipment as necessary.
  • Collaborated with other departments to ensure smooth production process flow.
  • Provided training and guidance to new employees on proper assembly techniques.
  • Loaded raw materials into machines for processing according to instructions provided by supervisors.
  • Verified accuracy of assembled parts before moving them down the line for further processing.
  • Monitored inventory levels and informed management when additional supplies were needed.
  • Adjusted machine settings according to job requirements, ensuring optimal performance.
  • Performed troubleshooting activities when malfunctions occurred in order to minimize downtime.
  • Reported any safety hazards or defective parts encountered during assembly operations.
  • Followed standard operating procedures while performing tasks on the assembly line.
  • Communicated effectively with co-workers about production progress throughout shift hours.
  • Worked quickly and efficiently while maintaining high standards of quality control.
  • Recognized defective material and reported issues to management.
  • Contributed to team-based environment to maintain line productivity and meet expected deadlines.
  • Completed component assembly with minimal supervision to meet deadlines.
  • Completed accurate assembly work by positioning and aligning components.
  • Used established assembly instructions to complete jobs.
  • Assembled components by examining connections for correct fit, fastening parts and subassemblies.
  • Assembled component parts of items and completed hand-finishing of final products.
  • Built and packaged products to comply with multiple work orders and deadlines.
  • Boxed, labeled and moved items to keep production lines moving swiftly.
  • Sorted and placed materials or items on racks, shelves or in bins according to predetermined sequence.
  • Inspected finished parts and components to enforce QA standards and uncover defects prior to packaging.
  • Placed products in equipment or on work surfaces for further processing, inspecting or wrapping.
  • Removed physical refuse and debris and organized tools to maintain safe work environment.
  • Inspected and tested final products to verify conformance to established tolerances.
  • Resolved assembly problems by altering dimensions to meet specifications.
  • Read and interpreted schematics, blueprints and assembly instructions to produce components.
  • Used mathematics skills to calculate material consumption, hourly rates and relevant assembly details.
  • Worked through each required task and step in production processes.
  • Maintained assembly and production equipment to meet operational goals.
  • Packed finished products and prepared for shipment.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete demanding projects under tight deadlines.
  • Packaged products and double-checked package labels for accuracy.
  • Performed quality checks on products and documented discrepancies.
  • Packaged finished products and prepared boxes, containers and pallets for shipment to distribution centers.
  • Prepared products for quality tests and packaging by closely following directions.
  • Reviewed finished products for quality and conformance to work orders, assigned grades and removed non-conforming pieces for recycling or correction.
  • Determined work assignments and assembly procedures to maximize efficiency and productivity.
  • Operated machinery, forklifts and other heavy equipment.
  • Completed team production and productivity level reports for management
  • Referred to work orders and blueprints to perform work to specifications.
  • Provided assistance in producing wiring components or assemblies.
  • Used [Type] machinery safely and according to manufacturer instructions to prevent workplace accidents.
  • Read and interpreted work orders and blueprints and operated according to production specifications to complete high-quality [Type] products fully compliant with established tolerances.
  • Created and maintained production schedules based on employee productivity, company needs and seasonal plans.

Education

High School Diploma -

Martinsville High School
Martinsville, IN
06-1990

Skills

  • Raw Materials Handling
  • Supply Management
  • Materials Management
  • Operations Support
  • Product Assembly
  • Shipping support
  • OSHA Compliance
  • Production Reporting
  • Equipment Operation
  • Product Inspection
  • Polishing work
  • Manufacturing background
  • Machinery Operations
  • Power and hand tools
  • Safety Procedures
  • Good Manufacturing Practices
  • Manufacturing
  • Process Management
  • Repetitive Work
  • Production Scheduling
  • Equipment monitoring
  • Production background
  • Quality Assurance Controls
  • Expert assembler
  • Hand-Eye Coordination
  • Quality Control
  • Manufacturing Experience
  • Assembly and production
  • Visual inspections

Timeline

Assembly Line Worker

Cook Medical
03.2022 - Current

Sales Associate

Rural King
10.2017 - 03.2022

Assembly Line Worker

Nice Packaging Usa
04.2013 - 04.2017

High School Diploma -

Martinsville High School
Marla McFarland