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Mary Whitaker

Rocky Mount,NC

Summary

Solution-oriented professional motivated to achieve operational excellence utilizing my experience for over 20 years in manufacturing, production, and quality. I am seeking a position that will allow me to display my detail, troubleshooting, leadership, and analytical skills.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Cold End Packer

Ardagh Group
Wilson, NC
06.2021 - 07.2023
  • Used hand tools to assemble cardboard cartons for packaging items according to customer orders.
  • Operated a variety of machines such as shrink-wrap machines, labelers, box erectors, tapers, and inkjet printers according to established guidelines and protocols.
  • Kept work areas clean, neat and organized for optimal productivity and worker safety.
  • Notified team leader of product discrepancies and equipment malfunctions.
  • Checked product dimensions and weight against specifications to ensure compliance with quality standards.

Production Worker

Smithfield Packing
Kinston, NC
11.2020 - 05.2021
  • Set up and operated production machinery according to company's specific standards and protocols.
  • Sorted and packaged products to prepare for processing or shipment.
  • Separated products according to weight, grade and size of material to produce final product.

Debone Line Worker

Sanderson Farms Processing Plant
Kinston, NC
12.2017 - 10.2020
  • Removed bones from poultry meat using hand knives or automated machines.
  • Trained new employees on cleanliness, client engagement strategies and various types of meat cuts.
  • Ensured that all USDA standards were met throughout the entire process.
  • Sorted and separated poultry parts for further processing.

Supervisor

The Jay Group
Rocky Mount, NC
01.2004 - 12.2017
  • Coordinated employee schedules according to shift changes and availability.
  • Established and enforced clear goals to keep employees working collaboratively.
  • Monitored operations and reviewed records and metrics to understand company performance.
  • Provided guidance and direction to subordinates regarding job duties and responsibilities.
  • Conducted weekly meetings with team members to discuss upcoming tasks and project deadlines.

Quality Control Inspector

The Jay Group
Rocky Mount, NC
01.2003 - 01.2004
  • Communicated effectively with management regarding progress toward meeting quality objectives.
  • Monitored production processes to ensure quality standards were met and documented results of inspections.
  • Conducted root cause analysis investigations when issues arose with production processes or end-products.
  • Inspected, tested and measured materials for conformance to specifications and regulatory requirements.

Packer Operator

The Jay Group
Rocky Mount, NC
01.2002 - 01.2003
  • Boosted productivity and efficiency for staff in solution implementation.
  • Removed damaged or inferior materials to prepare products for packaging.
  • Adjusted machine settings based on product type being packaged or customer requirements.
  • Kept detailed records of production runs, including number of items produced and any issues encountered during operation.

Grader Operator

The Jay Group
Rocky Mount, NC
01.2000 - 01.2002
  • Adjusted machine settings to ensure proper grade levels were achieved.
  • Inspected shoes and graded them according to company standards.
  • Met production goals.

Education

GED -

Cornerstone Christian Correspondence School
Townsend, GA
08-2020

Timeline

Cold End Packer

Ardagh Group
06.2021 - 07.2023

Production Worker

Smithfield Packing
11.2020 - 05.2021

Debone Line Worker

Sanderson Farms Processing Plant
12.2017 - 10.2020

Supervisor

The Jay Group
01.2004 - 12.2017

Quality Control Inspector

The Jay Group
01.2003 - 01.2004

Packer Operator

The Jay Group
01.2002 - 01.2003

Grader Operator

The Jay Group
01.2000 - 01.2002

GED -

Cornerstone Christian Correspondence School
Mary Whitaker