Matthew Flores
Des Plaines,IL
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Machine Operator
Grunt Style
Carol Stream, IL
02.2017 - Current
- Responsible for cleaning and maintaining work area in a safe, organized condition at all times.
- Communicated effectively with other departments regarding product specifications or quality control concerns.
- Separated products according to weight, grade and size of material to produce final product.
- Followed detailed written instructions provided by supervisors to complete assigned tasks accurately.
- Adjusted machine settings, speeds, and feeds as required for various jobs.
- Prepared machines for operations by calibrating, adjusting, and testing control or settings.
- Inspected finished products for conformance to quality standards.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations in the work area.
- Monitored and observed production line to watch for pile-ups and jams.
- Followed daily preventive maintenance schedule for cleaning and lubricating machinery.
- Operated equipment safely and in compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments.
- Provided support to other departments when needed.
- Loaded raw materials into machines, monitored the process, and unloaded finished products from machines.
- Inspected finished products for conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments.
- Adjusted controls or stopped machines and opened holding devices to correct problems.
- Trained new operators on the use of machinery and proper operating procedures according to company guidelines.
- Reduced health and safety risks with strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
- Assisted other employees in setting up machines for new production runs when needed.
- Prepared machine for production processes by equipping with required tools and parts.
Elderly Caregiver
Grandmother
Cicero, IL
05.2010 - 01.2017
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Provided emotional support during end-of-life transitions.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Assessed client's needs and developed individual care plans accordingly.
- Conducted light housekeeping duties including laundry, cleaning and meal preparation for clients.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Engaged clients by conversing and participating in activities and hobbies.
- Assisted elderly clients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming and meal preparation.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to elderly clients.
- Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Administered medications according to physician instructions.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Instructed family members on how to provide bedside care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality care delivery.
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium and high protein diets.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
Education
High School Diploma -
Foreman High School
Chicago, IL06-2017
Skills
- Materials replenishment
- Equipment monitoring
- Preventive maintenance and equipment repair
- Activity logging and reporting
- Process improvement
- Mechanical aptitude
- Quality control procedures
- Machine changeovers
- Safety compliance
- Preventive Maintenance
- Standard operating procedures proficient
- Production documentation
- Equipment calibration
- Operational safety
- Quality assurance
Timeline
Production Machine Operator
Grunt Style
02.2017 - Current
Elderly Caregiver
Grandmother
05.2010 - 01.2017
High School Diploma -
Foreman High School